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A New Era For The Tartan Talent Pathway

Scottish Volleyball is pleased to unveil a refreshed structure for the Tartan Talent Pathway, marking the beginning of a new two-year cycle for our pathway athletes and National Team coaching appointments.

While the shape of the pathway remains consistent, the revised structure spreads sessions more evenly across the indoor season. This change is designed to provide more consistent development opportunities for over 150 athletes involved in the pathway, enabling them to train more regularly with peers at similar stages of development.

Welcome Lorna McAvoy!

Scottish Volleyball are delighted to announce the appointment of Lorna McAvoy as our new Community Development Officer. Lorna was selected as the successful candidate from a very competitive process and started in her new role on Monday 2nd June.

Scotland to Host SCA Beach Volleyball Zonal Tour in July 2025

Scotland is set to make waves on the international beach volleyball stage this summer as it prepares to host a leg of the 2025 SCA (Small Countries Association) Beach Volleyball Zonal Tour. The tournament, scheduled from the 18th to the 20th of July, will be held on the inland courts at Kyle Academy in Ayr, marking a major milestone in Scotland’s growing beach volleyball scene. Having last hosted in 2023, Scottish Volleyball is excited to be bringing international beach volleyball back to the sand in Scotland.

Best Ever SOVT – But Why No Bell’s?

They came from all over, almost like a religious calling, to Perth’s North Inch over the weekend to savour what has become the most popular event in Scottish Volleyball’s calendar – the now famous Scottish Open Volleyball Tournament – and it didn’t disappoint.

Building the Future of Beach Volleyball in Scotland: Tartan Talent Pathway Returns for 2025 

Scottish Volleyball is proud to launch the Tartan Talent Beach Pathway for the 2025 season – an ambitious and inclusive programme designed to inspire and support Scotland’s next generation of beach volleyball athletes. 

With five interconnected elements – Discover, Futures, Academy, League, and International Events – the pathway offers clear progression from first touches at local sessions to elite international competitions against future Olympians. Each strand plays a vital role in ensuring athletes at all levels have the opportunity to grow their game, gain exposure, and develop within a supportive national structure.

SOVT is Back for it’s 40th Anniversary

Perth’s Scottish Open Volleyball Tournament celebrates 40 years of volleyball fun on the North Inch this weekend with a record 151 teams converging on Perth for the popular annual tournament.

Small Countries Championships to Award World Ranking Points

Scottish Volleyball welcomes a significant update to the global volleyball calendar that directly benefits our national teams. For the first time, the CEV Small Countries Association (SCA) Championships will officially award FIVB World Ranking Points, following an important decision by the FIVB Board.

New Scotland Beach Head Coaches for Scottish Volleyball

Scottish Volleyball is pleased to confirm the appointments of Seain Cook and Rachael Gunn as Scotland Beach Head Coaches, following a competitive recruitment process aimed at strengthening the national beach volleyball programme. These roles are a result of continued support from Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and their ongoing Empowerment Project to support National Teams from growing Federations.