The gym was buzzing once again with the energy of our big family! This weekend saw the third edition of the Volleyball Forever Internal Tournament, an event that brought together more than 200 children registered with our club. From first steps at the net to the spectacular plays of our older athletes, the whole day was a celebration of movement, friendship and team spirit.
The competition was split into clear age categories — baby volleyball, U10, U13 and U17 — giving every child the chance to compete in an organised setting suited to their stage of development.
First steps and lots of joy: Baby volleyball and U10 🎈👶
For our youngest athletes, the baby volleyball and U10 categories were a show of pure enthusiasm. Without the pressure of strict standings, the little ones learned what it means to serve from the baseline, to shout “mine!” and to celebrate with their teammates every time the ball went over the net. Parents in the stands cheered every success, and the big smiles on our young players’ faces confirmed that a love for this sport is born at these early ages.
Tension, competitive pride and quality volleyball: the U13 and U17 battles 🔥⚡
While play ruled among the little ones, things got very serious in the U13 and U17 categories. The matches were fiercely contested, with an intensity worthy of official national competitions, showing the ever-higher technical level built up in training.
The competition format added an extra dose of adrenaline:
- In both categories (U13 and U17), the teams were split into 2 groups.
- Each group played a round-robin format, with the deciding matches extremely close.
- The top teams qualified for the semi-finals, building up to the third-place matches and the grand finals, where every point was fought for, right up to the last ball, for each step of the podium.
Long rallies, spectacular defensive saves, decisive attacks and blocks kept the crowd on the edge of their seats, confirming that our girls and boys have gained an admirable competitive maturity.
No one leaves empty-handed: medals, diplomas and priceless memories 🥇🥈🥉📜
At the end of hours of intense play, the hard work and dedication of every participant were rewarded as they deserved:
- The teams that finished 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the competitive categories stepped onto the podium and received well-deserved medals.
- All of the more than 200 children received participation diplomas, in recognition of their courage and commitment on court.
Beyond the trophies and rankings, the fun was in full swing from the first hour to the last. The music, teammates cheering each other on, the group photos and the hugs at the end turned this third edition into a true celebration of our community.
A community united by the same passion 💜 💜 💜
The internal tournament is clear proof of the wonderful growth of Volleyball Forever. When you see 200 children on court, guided with patience and skill by our coaching staff and supported unconditionally by their families, you realise that the future of this sport is in good hands.
A heartfelt thank you to our coaches for the meticulous organisation, to the parents for their support and, above all, to our wonderful children for the passion and energy they bring to the gym at every match!
