Background:
- The CSIR Volleyball Club was formed in 1991 and has been running for 34 years, with a hiatus from March 2020 to August 2022.
- The focus of the volleyball club has always been on having a social sport where all players, from novice to experienced, can participate. As volleyball is a team sport, it is ideal for building social cohesion.
- Membership is open to any CSIR staff member and external members, either individuals or companies.
- The club relies on its membership as volunteers to run the club activities and coordinate leagues and tournaments. Current membership stands at 60.
What we do:
We have fun in the sun!
New members are encouraged to join, as we have a weekly coaching session for skills development from novice to more experienced players.
Club activities:
- Four-a-side beach volleyball leagues annually from February to June and August to November on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
- Pitch n Play (PnP) sessions – skills coaching on Monday afternoons and Saturday mornings for game practice. More women are encouraged to play and the PnP sessions include novices and experienced players.
- Tournaments – At least four tournaments per annum for members.
- Youth outreach - Annual development clinic where neighbouring schools in Pretoria participate and are provided with skills training. Over 70 students participate annually. The club has also sponsored equipment to these schools to promote the sport.
- An outreach programme at a school in Pretoria East was piloted in 2024.
Our facilities:
Two open-air beach volleyball courts at the CSIR recreation site.
Join us:
To join us, complete the membership registration form, ID access form and provide a headshot picture for an access card.
Contact us:
Brian North:
@email
Thiru Swettenham:
@email
Pitch n Play sessions:
@email
Leagues and Tournaments
Volleyball Youth Outreach
