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A Season of Milestones: Men’s Promotion & Women’s Growth

What an incredible first year it has been for our club! We are thrilled to announce that our Men’s Team has been crowned champions of the HVA Division 2 league, securing promotion into Division 1 for the 2025/26 season. For a club that is just about a year old, this achievement is nothing short of remarkable. We couldn’t be prouder of the team’s hard work, determination, and passion, and we can’t wait to see them take on the challenge of Division 1 come October 2025.

On the other side, our Ladies’ Team wrapped up their debut season in the HVA Women’s Division. Finishing at the bottom of the table may not have been the dream result, but for a brand-new team of players, it marks only the beginning of their journey. With experience under their belt and strong foundations in place, there is only one way forward for them next season, and that’s up!

 

As a young club, both of these stories highlight our spirit: success, resilience, and growth. We look forward to building on these achievements together as one community.

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Men’s Team Crowned HVA Division 2 Champions and Promoted to Division 1

We are delighted to announce that our Men’s Team has won the HVA Division 2 league, securing promotion into Division 1 for the 2025/26 season!

This achievement is even more special as our club is only about a year old. In such a short time, the team’s hard work, dedication, and passion for the game have led to remarkable success on the court.

Earning a place in Division 1 marks an exciting new chapter, and we look forward to competing at the higher level when the new season begins in October 2025.

 

A huge congratulations to the players, coaches, and everyone who has supported the team along the way. This is just the beginning of our journey!

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Portsmouth Phoenix Volleyball

As 2024 comes to a close, we would like to take a moment to wish all our members, families, friends, and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a joyful, healthy, and successful New Year 2025.

Thank you for being part of our volleyball journey this year . Your energy, passion, and support make our club what it is. We’re excited to see what the new year brings, both on and off the court!

Here’s to a fantastic 2025 filled with teamwork, success, and plenty of great volleyball.

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Wrapping Up 2024 with Our Final Volleyball Session

This week marked our last volleyball session of the year before we take a short break for the festive holidays. It was a brilliant way to round off a busy and exciting year for the club full of energy, teamwork, and plenty of fun on court.

As we pause for the Christmas and New Year celebrations, we want to say a huge thank you to all our players, coaches, and supporters for making 2024 such a fantastic year of volleyball.

We wish everyone a joyful holiday season filled with rest, cheer, and time with loved ones. 

All our sessions will resume on Sat. 4 January 2025, and we can’t wait to see you all back on court ready for another great year of volleyball.

From all of us at Portsmouth Phoenix, we wish you and your families a Happy Festive Holidays and see you in 2025!

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Portsmouth Phoenix Make Their Mixed Tournament Debut at HVA Grand Prix #2

On Sunday 15 December, two of our teams took part in the HVA Mixed Tournament Grand Prix #2 – a fantastic milestone as it marked the first time our mixed teams competed in this series.

The event featured six teams in total, with Portsmouth Phoenix proudly fielding two sides: Phoenix 1 and Phoenix 2. It was especially exciting to see our teams not only compete strongly against others, but also face each other in this fixture.

After a day of great volleyball:

  • Portsmouth Phoenix 2 secured 3rd place with 6 points.
  • Portsmouth Phoenix 1 finished 5th place with 3 points.

A huge well done to both squads for their effort, spirit, and teamwork throughout the tournament.

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1st Winter Mini Volleyball Event 2024

On Saturday 14 December 2024, we hosted our first-ever Winter Mini Volleyball event at Priory School Sports Hall (PO4 0DL) and what a day it was!

With 28 players making up 4 competitive teams, the atmosphere was full of energy and excitement. After some thrilling matches, it was Team 2, led by Mary Grace, who emerged victorious, claiming both the league title and the cup competition.

A huge congratulations to the winners and a big thank you to every participant who made this inaugural event so memorable.

We’re already looking forward to welcoming everyone back for the next Winter Mini Volleyball edition in December 2025.

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Festive Holiday Break Announcement

As the festive season approaches, we would like to wish all our members, supporters, and friends a joyous and restful holiday! 

Our club will be taking a break for the holidays from December 21st to January 3rd to enjoy some well-deserved rest and time with loved ones.

Regular sessions will resume on January 4th, and we’re excited to kick off the new year with fresh energy and determination! 

Thank you for making 2024 an incredible year for our club.

We can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store for us, both on and off the court.

Enjoy the holidays, stay safe, and we’ll see you in the new year!

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A Day of Growth at the 2nd HVA Ladies GP

Today at the 2nd HVA Grand Prix, our women’s team faced tough challenges, competing against Solent Phoenix, Winchester Ladies, and Southampton Academy.

Despite losing all three games, the day was full of great individual and team moments. 

Many of our players stepped onto the court for the very first or second time in a competitive fixture, showing immense courage and determination. It was inspiring to see everyone giving their best, adapting to challenges, and supporting each other on and off the court.

We know building a new team takes time, and today’s efforts reaffirmed our belief in the process.

Thank you to all the players for your commitment, energy, and sacrifices. Let’s keep training hard and growing together as we prepare for our next fixture on January 26th. Here’s the HVA Ladies League table.

Great work today, team onwards and upwards!

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Tough Battle in VE National Shield Competition 2nd Round for Phoenix Men

The 2nd round of the VE National Shield Competition was a challenging encounter for our Phoenix Men’s team, as they faced the formidable Coventry & Riga, a well established NVL Division 2 side.

Missing three key players, the match presented an opportunity to test our depth, with junior and development players stepping up to gain invaluable experience.

Despite their determination, the team fell short, losing 0-3 in straight sets. The match highlighted the high level of play required at this stage, giving our squad a clear sense of what to expect as we prepare for next season.

While the result wasn’t in our favour, the game was an excellent learning experience for the lads, and we’re proud of their effort and resilience.

A big congratulations to Coventry & Riga on their victory wishing them all the best for the rest of the competition!

Looking ahead, we’ll take this as motivation to keep building and improving. Go Pompey Phoenix!

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Men’s Team Enters HVA Grand Prix for 2023-24 Season!

Our men’s team is officially entering the HVA Grand Prix competition for the 2023-24 season.

This marks a significant step forward for our club as we take on some of the best teams in the Hampshire Region, Guernsey and Jersey. The squad is pumped and ready to compete, showcasing the hard work and dedication they’ve put into training.

We can’t wait to see our Men’s team in action, representing our club with pride. Stay tuned for updates on our progress throughout the season – let’s go lads!