SIX Pact has prevented Phantoms winning ten straight division 1 premierships during a thrilling grand final at the Surfside Centre.
In division 2, the Tip Rats overcame Surfcoast Grovers.
Division 1. Phantoms Black vs 6 Pact, Phantoms took the first set 25-16 in quick points, the second set was won by 6 Pact 25-20. The first 2 sets were won relatively quickly but the third set was a different story, the third set was won by 6 Pact 25-22, this brought the match to 2 sets to 6 Pact and 1 to Phantoms. In this set we saw more blocking and attacking from Phantoms but 6 Pact held it together with Donna Tedoldi doing some amazing dives to save some balls for her team. Even though Phantoms picked up their game play they were still no match for 6 Pact who went quietly about playing their style of game. The fourth set could have been the deciding match for 6 Pact or an even set for Phantoms. So 6 Pact was hoping for a win to take the game 3 sets to 1. They settled into their game play and kept their focus, which had Phantoms trying everything to get the points back. Phantoms were down 9-13 when a time out was called and started to work their way back with Jess Kuklych hitting through the middle and that won some points for her team. Then at 14-19 Phantoms called another time out which was their last time out to try and gain some composure and gather their thoughts, there was no communication on the court, with confusion as to who was setting and no-one wanting to take possesion of the ball. Lisa Krahe was hitting well to win some much needed points for her team which gave 6 Pact a moment of worry when they called a time out at 22-19 as they could sense Phantoms breathing down their necks, as in the past that is when Phantoms makes their come back. This season 6 Pact kept playing their consistant game and won the Division 1 Grand Final. This is the first time since 2001 that Phantoms has lost a Grand Final. 6 Pact did not lose their cool the whole night and looked as though they were playing a normal game. Phantoms game tonight just didn’t have the same impact that it usually has and it was obvious with the end result. Final result was Phantoms 25-16, 20-25, 22-25, 19-25.
The new season starts on July 16 with registration night. If you are interested in playing volleyball come along on Friday night. You don’t have to be in a team, you can come down and register individually or as a team.
The Division 2 games are a more relaxed style and a good place to start to get the feel of the game. There are Division 1 players coaching the teams and this is playing off by the improvement of the games in Division 2. You do not have to be the best player as your skill does improve with playing in a team and having coaching, which the Div 1 players do for no charge.
Usual cost for playing is $5 per night depending on how many is in the team, the more players in the team the less you pay. Registration only costs $10 for the year so a very cheap way to have fun and get plenty of exercise and make new friends. Division 1 games are more competitive with players playing in tournaments regularly but they also encourage others to join in to improve their skills. You do not have to play tournaments to play Div 1 just the type of game is different from Division 2. If you have any queries contact Anne Kuklych on 5256 2039 or Kevin Wells on 5251 2266.
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