Volleyball Audit

The English Volleyball Association has recognised the need to establish a baseline with regard to participation levels in Volleyball in England.

This important piece of research will guide the EVA's future strategic direction and Whole Sport Planning process.

The aim of this project is to establish a complete and accurate picture of the participation levels and a profile of participants in volleyball. This includes volleyball in all its variations, including beach and park volleyball, and from casual through to competitive organised volleyball.

The research:

	analysed existing participation statistics and other existing evidence, to establish a picture of 'officially recognised' participation
	established a profile of participants.
	identified participation at national, regional and local levels and also of non-affiliated volleyball .
	identified issues and barriers to participation and to affiliation.
	identified key recommendations and outcomes to inform future decision making and to best influence sporting policy and resource allocation at national, regional and area level
	provided information on potential funding opportunities and partnerships available to develop participation in Volleyball clubs.

During the research we made contact with Local Authorities, Clubs and other organisations who are involved in or have a connection with volleyball.

We were particularly interested in hearing from clubs who have had no connection with the EVA as they play an important part in the sport. Over 200 "new" clubs were found.

We were interested in finding more details about clubs and players so clubs and players were asked to complete questionnaires. Nearly 300 clubs and 800 players completed the questionnaire which has provided the EVA with much valuable data. We are very grateful to everyone for taking the time to do so.

The final report is available for download here as a pdf file - please click

Also available is the presentation given to the EVA as a PowerPoint presentation - please click and a PowerPoint presentation of the maps showing locations of the clubs in England and Wales - please click

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The English Volleyball Association has recognised the need to establish a baseline with regard to participation levels in Volleyball in England.

This important piece of research will guide the EVA's future strategic direction and Whole Sport Planning process.

The aim of this project is to establish a complete and accurate picture of the participation levels and a profile of participants in volleyball. This includes volleyball in all its variations, including beach and park volleyball, and from casual through to competitive organised volleyball.

analysed existing participation statistics and other existing evidence, to establish a picture of 'officially recognised' participation

established a profile of participants.

identified participation at national, regional and local levels and also of non-affiliated volleyball .

identified issues and barriers to participation and to affiliation.

identified key recommendations and outcomes to inform future decision making and to best influence sporting policy and resource allocation at national, regional and area level

provided information on potential funding opportunities and partnerships available to develop participation in Volleyball clubs.