British Volleyball squad

As you may of read recently, the British Volleyball Federation were set to be disbanded across Europe to play for European teams, threatening their ability to train with each other on the lead up to the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Exactly two years before the official launch ceremony, the 18 girls and support staff begin a 250 mile cycle ride from Sheffield to London in an aim to gather awareness and raise funds to cover the £250,000 deficit that is forcing many of the girls to look for support elsewhere across Europe. We have some great coverage of their progress and exposure, check out the video and photos below!

Photos
British Volleyball Federation flickr Images

ITV’s Coverage On the Olympic Hopefuls.
http://www.itv.com/news/uks-olympic-hopefuls47770/

BBC Coverage
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/volleyball/8851544.stm