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FREE COACHING CLINIC
Club, middle & high school, and any other interested volleyball coaches are invited to attend a FREE coaching clinic on Saturday, May 19th @ 10 AM. Mike Schall, Associate Director, will cover the technical aspects of teaching volleyball skills and the effective design and implementation of team and individual drills to efficiently utilize both time and space for practice. This interactive clinic is part of Triangle's Coaching Clinic Series and will be followed by a Q&A. Interested participants, or those interested in being on our coaching clinic email distribution list, click HERE.
2012 SUMMER CAMPS-'CHANGE YOUR GAME'
Triangle's Summer Camp Program is widely recognized as the most comprehensive in the southeast targeting all ages and abilities from beginner youth to the elite volleyball player. With quality technical instruction from Triangle's experienced and knowledgeable staff we 'CHANGE YOUR GAME'. For 2012 we have supplemented our popular Youth, Classic, and Elite Series with PowerCore 360 and our new 'Play the Game' Series. From week-long day camps to two-hour clinics Triangle's 600+ hours of summer camp programming is designed to help all athletes develop and grow in the sport. [REGISTER]
17 BLACK EARNS OPEN BID; 4TH AT LONE STAR CLASSIC
Facing some of the best teams in Texas, Triangle 17 Black posted critical wins against already Open qualified Premier [NT] and Skyline [NT] to finish 4th place and secure an Open bid to USAV Girls' Junior National Championships in Columbus, OH this summer.
Triangle traveled to Dallas over two weekends with 10 teams from age 14 to 18. Triangle 18 Black also posted a strong 4th place. Team results are as follows:
14 Black…14/24 Open [5-4]
14 Blue…19/42 National [4-4] Bronze Division Champion
15 Black…13/24 Open [6-2] Flight 2 Champion
15 Blue…32/58 National [6-3]
16 Black…17/28 Open [7-3] Flight 3 Champion
16 Blue…36/54 National [5-4] Flight 2 Champion
17 Black…4/31 Open [6-4] QUALIFIED
17 Blue…20/42 National [3-5]
18 Black…4/23 Open [6-3]
18 Blue…16/39 National [6-3] Bronze Division Champion
18 BLACK CAPTURES OPEN BID; 3RD PLACE AT BIG SOUTH
In an exciting three set match Triangle 18 Black defeats Team Elite St. Louis [25-13, 22-25, 19-17] to capture third place and secure the final OPEN bid offered at the Big South National Qualifier in Atlanta.
Triangle traveled to Atlanta with sixteen teams including Triangle 12 Black; Triangle's first 12's team to attend a national qualifying event. Triangle teams finished strong overall with four teams finishing in the top 10 in their respective divisions.
SPRING CLINICS ANNOUNCED
Triangle's spring clinics have launched and include several Classic and Xtreme level clinics; Vertical Jump Training; Triangle Setting Academy; and our new 'Play the Game' Series. [REGISTER]
TRIANGLE CAPTURES FIVE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
After two weekends dedicated to Carolina Region Championship play Triangle captured five titles, two second place finishes, and five T3 finishes.
The 2012 Regional Championship teams are:
Triangle 12 Black-12 Platinum Champions
Triangle 12 Blue-12 Gold Champions
Triangle 16 Black-16 Platinum Champions
Triangle 17 Black-17 Platinum Champions
Triangle 18 Black-18 Platinum Champions
Notable finishes include:
Second Place: Triangle 15 Black, 15 Platinum Division and Triangle 14 Blue, 14 Platinum Division.
T3 [tied for 3rd]: Triangle 14 Black, 14 Platinum Division; Triangle 14 Silver, 14 Gold Division; Triangle 13 White, 13 Silver Division; Triangle 17 Blue, 17 Platinum Division; and Triangle 18 Blue, 18 Platinum Division.
Carolina Region recognizes All Tournament and MVP honorees at each championship event. Triangle players receiving awards were:
Carolyn Albright-All Tournament, 18 Platinum
Elizabeth Bialkowski-All Tournament, 18 Platinum
Briley Brind'amour-All Tournament, 14 Platinum
Madison Brown-All Tournament, 17 Platinum
Lauren Brustofski-All Tournament, 14 Platinum
Avery Bugg-All Tournament, 12 Platinum
Madison Bugg-Tournament MVP, 18 Platinum
Tara Dotzauer-All Tournament, 16 Platinum
Katja Ehlers-All Tournament, 14 Platinum
Sarah Gasper-All Tournament, 12 Platinum
Jordan Gower-All Tournament, 12 Gold
Megan Gravley-All Tournament, 18 Platinum
Haley Johnson-Tournament MVP, 12 Gold
Sasha Karelov-All Tournament, 18 Platinum
Erin McIndoe-All Tournament, 12 Gold
Leila Mustafa-All Tournament, 14 Gold
Hannah Nelson-Tournament MVP, 12 Platinum
Maddie Plumlee-All Tournament, 17 Platinum
Kristen Powell-Tournament MVP, 17 Platinum
Erin Quinn-Tournament MVP, 16 Platinum
Perry Ramsey-All Tournament, 16 Platinum
Margot Ruffieux-All Tournament, 15 Platinum
Sarena Seelbach-All Tournament, 15 Platinum
Ryan Shannon-All Tournament, 13 Silver
Holli Smith-All Tournament, 12 Platinum
Casey Speer-All Tournament, 16 Platinum
Katie Stammen-All Tournament, 17 Platinum
Cheyenne Wood-All Tournament, 17 Platinum
Amy Zhang-All Tournament, 12 Gold
MAPL RALEIGH/VOLLEYBALL FOR ALL A HUGE SUCCESS
On March 10 and 11 Triangle Volleyball Club hosted its 4th annual MAPL Raleigh featuring elite level junior girls' volleyball competition; accessibility-focused awareness initiative; and paralympic competition as Team USA and Team Netherlands competed center court in four exhibition matches. John Kessel, Managing Director, Region Services, USA Volleyball was on hand to offer several workshops and clinics, and provide play-by-play for the paralympic exhibition matches. VIEW [PRESS RELEASE]
TRIANGLE EXCELS IN PRESIDENTS' DAY TOURNEYS
Ten Triangle teams spent the Presidents' Day holiday competing in two national tournaments.
[Omaha, Nebraska] Two top 5 finishes by 16 and 18 Black in the elite ASICS Presidents' Day Classic lead the way for strong performances by Triangle in Omaha:
18 Black - T3/24 [6-2] (18 Open)
17 Black - 13/24 [4-4] (17 Open)
16 Black - T5/24 [5-3] (16 Open)
15 Black - T11/16 [3-5] (15 Open)
[Washington D.C.] Six teams attended the Capitol Hill Presidents' Day Classic with three teams earning top ten finishes. The results from the weekend are as follows:
18 Blue - 25/48 [7-2] (18 Open)
17 Blue - T3/48 [7-1] (17 Open)
16 Blue - T3/48 [7-2] (16 Open)
15 Blue - 14/48 [5-4] (15 Open)
14 Black - T17/48 [3-4] (15 Open)
14 Blue - T9/96 [7-1] (14 Club)
SITTING VOLLEYBALL HITS THE AIRWAVES
Sitting volleyball was the topic of conversation on WCOM 103.5 FM's Courage Cocktail Wednesday, Feb. 1st. The discussion, featuring Coach Jenna Hinton, discusses the need for adaptive sports and MAPL Raleigh's 'Volleyball for All' theme. LISTEN HERE.
CLASSIC/XTREME CLINICS AND SPRING YVP LAUNCHED
Triangle's popular CLASSIC, XTREME, and PowerCore 360 clinics have been lauched for Winter 2012. These clinics provide supplemental instruction in specific skill areas and by position. NEW for 2012-'TACTICAL Serving' in our Classic series. YVP Courses, TEAM, Games & Play for Spring have also been released. All programs are open to the public.
YVP and TSA BEGIN THIS WEEK
Triangle's popular Youth Volleyball Program [YVP] and Setting Academy [TSA] kick off their Winter sessions this Sunday, January 29th. YVP Course is for youth grades 2-8 with class options on both Sunday and Tuesday. YVP Games & Play provides game-like play for athletes to use their skills. TSA and TSA advantage gives setters the quality repetitions and next level training necessary to develop into competent, capable setters. For more information click on the program icons on the left sidebar.
TRIANGLE TEAMS FIND SUCCESS IN RICHMOND
Fifteen Triangle teams [13's through 18's] participated in the 2012 Monument City Classic in Richmond, Virginia over the Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend. With an overall club record of 89-29, Triangle captures 7 top 10 finishes in the Open divisions [14-17's] and several strong finishes in the club divisions [14-17's]. Additionally, Triangle 13 Black and Blue finished 6th and 13th respectively, while Triangle 18's finished 1st [18 Black] and 5th [18 Blue]. For more results information VIEW [Monumental Moments].
SITTING VOLLEYBALL THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 13
The second Friday of every month [630-8 PM] Triangle hosts sitting volleyball, the adaptive version of volleyball for the physically disabled. No RSVP required. All are welcome, play is free. Open to both able-bodied and disabled individuals. For more information on Triangle's Sitting Volleyball Program click HERE.
8th ANNUAL ALUMNI MATCH/ SITTING VOLLEYBALL CLINIC
Thanks to all our returning alumni for an exciting alumni match versus the Class of 2012. Special thanks to Heather Erickson [USA Women's Sitting Team] for providing a sitting volleyball clinic prior to the match. For more information on Triangle's Sitting Volleyball Program click HERE.
HOLIDAY CAMPS & CLINICS, WINTER TSA OPEN
Information and registration for TSA and Holiday Camps and Clinics is available.
CONGRATULATIONS UCLA BRUINS-NCAA DI CHAMPIONS
The UCLA Bruins won the NCAA Division 1 National Championship on Saturday, December 17 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio defeating the fighting Illini in four sets. Katie Camp '08, MB, is among the Bruins winning this year's title. For each of the past five years Triangle has been proud to have at least one alumnae on the national championship team.
2012 TRIANGLE TEAMS INTRODUCED AT SIGNING NIGHT
Triangle held its 10th annual Signing Night on Monday, November 14th. Twenty teams with 200 student-athletes will represent Triangle both regionally and nationally during the 2012 season. VIEW the [PRESS RELEASE].
TRIANGLE LAUNCHES TRIANGLE MVP WITH SEORTHO
Triangle is please to announce its partnership with Southeastern Orthopedics to create Triangle MVP [Maximum Volleyball Performance], a collaborative effort to evaluate student-athletes and target physical training and conditioning to improve overall athletic performance while reducing an athlete's risk of injury. VIEW the [PRESS RELEASE].
*Represents highest JNVC Open finish in the history of NC junior volleyball. 2012 CLUB AND TRYOUT INFORMATION
Triangle's 2012 tryouts for 15's through 18's begin Sunday, November 6th. Early-bird tryout fee [$10 savings] expires at 5 PM, Thursday, November 3rd. For complete information on tryouts, Triangle's club program, and tryout registration VIEW [2012 TRYOUTS].
FREE FALL SKILLS CLINIC, OPEN GYMS, & FALL PROGRAMS
Join us for our 10th annual FREE Fall Skills Clinic and Open House on Saturday, October 15.
14-15’s; 10am-12 Noon
16-18’s; 1-3pm
11-13’s ; 3-5pm
PowerCore 360® Demos at noon & 1230pm
Open House hours: 10 AM-530pm
No pre-registration required
Triangle is hosting several guided OPEN GYMS this fall. Registration (online only) is recommended and participation requires a waiver. Registration and waiver are available by clicking HERE.
Saturday, Sept 24 [12/13s, 3-5pm; 14/15s, 3-5pm]
Saturday, Oct 1 [12/13s 1-3pm; 14/15s 3-5pm; 16-18s 1-3pm]
Saturday, Oct 29 [15/16s 1-3pm; 17/18s 3-5pm]
A full slate of fall clinics for youth and experienced players includes Classic & Xtreme Clinics; TSA; JUMP; YVP Course, Clinics, & TEAM; and VolleyTots. VIEW [2011 FALL SCHEDULE]
POWERCORE 360™
PowerCore 360™ is an innovative training technique that improves power while reducing injury risk for athletes. Triangle is one of only a few clubs in the country certified to teach this propietary curriculum. Fall classes have limited availability. For more information click HERE.
4th ANNUAL PREP CHALLENGE
Twelve high school teams participated in the 4th annual Triangle Prep Challenge on Saturday, August 13. Presented by Southeastern Orthopedic this preseason scrimmage included the following teams: Apex, Athens Drive, Cardinal Gibbons, Enloe, Green Hope, Hillcrest [SC], Hillside, J. H. Rose, Person County, Raleigh Charter, Wake Christian, and Wakefield. [VIEW DETAILS] FREE COACHING CLINIC
Triangle is pleased to present a FREE Coaching Clinic geared to middle/high school coaches and any interested club coaches on Saturday, August 13, 230-5pm following the Triangle Prep Challenge. Lead Instructor: Mike Schall, Associate Director. Register HERE. SUMMER CAMPS AND SCHOOL TRYOUTS
CHANGE YOUR GAME and get ready for high school and middle school tryouts. Triangle's 2011 Summer Camp program has all you need to be prepared this upcoming school season. In its sixth year, Triangle summer camps provide the most in-depth and widest range of volleyball training available in North Carolina.
Middle and High School Tune Up Camps prepare campers for their upcoming school tryouts with intense drills and the training necessary to get an edge at your school's tryouts.
Triangle Setting Academy (TSA) begins its second summer session Sunday, August 7, 430-6pm [4 sessions, special pricing]. TSA provides regular technical training, instruction, and repetitions needed to develop high efficiant, capable and confident setters. Drop ins welcome. 2011 SEASON ENDS AT AAU'S AND JUNIOR NATIONALS
Twelve Triangle teams competed in their season-ending national championship this past month. Five teams attended AAU Junior Girls’ Nationals in Orlando, Florida while seven teams earned bids to attend the USAV Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships [JNVC] in Atlanta, Georgia.
The results by team are:
12 National [T37/59, AAU-12 Club]
13 Black [33/48, JNVC-13 National]
14 Black [22/48, JNVC-14 American]
14 Blue [T31/35, AAU-14 Open]
15 Black [21/48, JNVC-15 National]
15 Blue [T46/63, AAU-15 Open]
16 Black [T31/48, JNVC-16 National]
16 Blue [T92/175, AAU-16 Club]
17 Black [17/48, JNVC-17 National]
17 Blue [T48/63, AAU-17 Open]
18 Black [13/32, JNVC-18 Open*]
18 Blue [T43/48, JNVC-18 National]
TRIANGLE CELEBRATES 2011 SEASON
Triangle gathered last Sunday evening to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2011. The season formally concludes with national championship tournaments held in Atlanta and Orlando later this month. VIEW the [PRESS RELEASE]. TRIANGLE SENDS FIRST 12's TEAM TO AAU's
For the first time in its nine-year history Triangle will send a 12's team to AAU Junior Nationals. Triangle 12 National will join 14 Blue, 15 Blue, 16 Blue, and 17 Blue at this national championship tournament held in Orlando, Florida in June. VIEW the [PRESS RELEASE]. TRIANGLE SENIOR CLASS COMMITS
Congratulations to the sixteen members of Triangle's Class of 2011 on their college choices. The Class of 2011 (front to back, left to right): Alston Kearns (NC State), Amanda Grandy (Barton), Mandie Kramer (UNC Chapel Hill), EJ James (North Greenville Univ), Hannah Thompson (NC State), Emi Gaal (Bowdoin), Ashleigh Crutcher (Maryland), Jennifer Hines (UNC Chapel Hill), Caroline Douglas (Liberty), Terra Ecker (Philadelphia), Camden Spade (Emory), Karson Ratliff (Connecticut), Lorin Thomas (Campbell), Melissa Cochran (Barton), Brandi Anderson (Western Carolina), and Kristen Harris (Elon).
SEVEN TEAMS QUALIFY FOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Triangle will send seven teams to Atlanta, Georgia this summer to compete in the 2011 USA Volleyball Girls' Jr. National Championships. 18 Black earned Triangle's lone open bid at Big South. 18 Blue, 17 Black, 16 Black, 15 Black, 14 Black, and 13 Black earned bids through the Carolina Region's qualification process. In nine seasons Triangle has earned a total of 43 bids to Junior Nationals. VIEW the [PRESS RELEASE]. TRIANGLE CAPTURES SIX REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
For nine consecutive years (and in every year since its founding), Triangle has won at least one regional championship. This season, Triangle captured SIX Carolina Region Championships. Stellar performances from 18 Black, 17 Black, 16 Black, 15 Black, 14 Black, and 13 Silver brings Triangle's total number of regional championship earned to 28. 12 Black, 13 Black, 15 White, and 18 Blue were finalists in their respective divisions. BIG SOUTH NATIONAL QUALIFIER
Triangle 18 Black 'open' qualified to lead a fantastic set of performances by fourteen Triangle teams at the Big South National Qualifier on April 1-3, 2011 in Atlanta, GA. Including 18 Black, four Triangle teams (18 Blue, 17 Black, and 14 White) earned Gold finishes. VIEW the [PRESS RELEASE].
Triangle 18 Black at Big South
MIKE SCHALL TO JOIN TRIANGLE
Triangle's search for a new Associate Director is successfully complete with the selection of Mike Schall. Mike will join Triangle beginning in June 2011. View PRESS RELEASE. CHANGE YOUR GAME-SUMMER CAMPS 2011
Triangle Summer Camps offer the most in-depth and widest range of volleyball training available in North Carolina. Camps targeting all skills and all positions address player needs from beginner through college prospect. All camps are held at Triangle Volleyball Club located near Brier Creek. Centrally located, Triangle’s training facility boasts an orthopedic subfloor providing athletes with the safest high performance playing surface in the southeast.
New for 2011 Camps: Triangle is now air-conditioned!
Youth, Classic, Elite Series and TSA are open. Beach camps coming soon! For details and registration click HERE. MAPL Raleigh 2011
MAPL Raleigh is the second stop of the Mid-Atlantic Power League. Held March 5-6, 2011 at the Raleigh Convention Center, MAPL Raleigh showcased 108 elite level volleyball teams from along the eastern seaboard.
In conjunction with MAPL Raleigh Triangle also hosted sixteen 12s and 13s teams bringing the total numbers of teams under one roof to 124. The tournament featured 22 high performance courts and is the largest annual tournament under one roof in central North Carolina.
This year's event featured a "Going Green" theme and included an environmental awareness program surrounding the impact of sports drink bottles on the environment and several initiatives aimed at reducing the overall carbon footprint of the event. Participants were provided with free reusuable water bottles and powdered sports drinks. Over 4500 individual servings were provided greatly reducing the amount of plastic bottles generated at the event. Other green friendly efforts included the electronic tournament guide and "BOTTLES-the exhibition" a display of volleyball players made from sports drink and water bottles. For more information view the MAPL Raleigh HOMEPAGE or view the PRESS RELEASE.
Triangle would like to thank the presenting sponsors of MAPL Raleigh:
Triangle Shines in Presidents' Day Tourneys
Nine Triangle teams spent the Presidents' day holiday competing in two national tournaments.
[Omaha, Nebraska] 16 Black won the 16 Open championship and 18 Black finished T3 to highlight a 21-5 performance by Triangle in Omaha:
18 Black - T3/24 [7-2] (18 Open)
17 Black - T7/24 [6-2] (17 Open)
16 Black - 1st/18 [8-1] (16 Open)
[Washington D.C.] Six teams attended the Capitol Hill Presidents' Day Classic with the following finishes:
18 Blue - T9/40 [4-3] (18 Open)
17 Blue - T3/36 [6-1] (17 Open)
16 Blue - T23/40 [4-3] (16 Open)
15 Blue - 2nd/33 [7-2] (15 Open)
14 Black - T3/33 [5-3] (15 Open)
14 Blue - T9/72 [5-2] (14 Club)
MORE REGIONAL RESULTS
Triangle produced great results in the second weekend of play in the Carolina Region including three championships and two runner-ups in Platinum division play:
14s: 14 Black finished 1st, Blue and White T5
15s: 15 Black finished 2nd, Blue 3rd, and White T5 (15-G)
16s: 16 Black finished 1st, 16 Blue T5
17s: 17 Black finished 2nd (18-P)
18s: 18 Black finished 1st, 18 Blue T5
MONUMENT CITY CLASSIC
Triangle brought home three championships and three championship runner-ups in another great performance at the annual Monument City Classic held in Richmond, VA on January 15-17, 2011. The club's performance included championship wins for 14 White, 16 Black, and 18 Black. 13 Black, 14 Black, and 17 Black finished as runner-up in their respective divisions. Ten of fourteen Triangle teams at the event finished in top 10, and all fourteen teams finished in the top fifteen.
FINISH (Division)
18 Black - 1st/32 [8-0]; 18 Blue - 14th/32 [3-5] (18s)
17 Black - 2nd/24 [7-1]; 17 Blue - 13th/24 [5-3] (17 Open)
16 Black - 1st/32 [8-0]; 16 Blue - 14th/32 [3-5] (16 Open)
15 Black - 6th/32 [5-3]; 15 Blue - 7th/32 [5-3] (15 Open)
15 White - 13th/24 [6-2] (15 Club)
14 Black - 2nd/32 [6-2]; 14 Blue - 8th/32 [4-4] (14 Open)
14 White - 1st/24 [8-0] (14 Club)
13 Black - 2nd/24 [7-1]; 13 Blue - 9th/24 [3-5] (13s)
OPENING WEEKEND
January 8th was the opening weekend of play in the Carolina Region for the
12s-15s age divisions. Triangle teams performed well overall and garnered six top
four finishes and two championships in Platinum division play around the state:
13s: 13 Black lost a close, three set final to finish 2nd
14s: 14 Black finished 1st, White 2nd, and Blue T3
15s: 15 Blue finished 1st, Black finished T3
ANNUAL ALUMNAE MATCH
Triangle hosted it's 7th Annual Alumnae Match on Sunday, January 2nd. The match featured a field of 28 Triangle esteemed alumnae versus Triangle 18 Black. Triangle 18 Black won the match in 3 sets. Thank you to all who participated and attended this event.
Pictures from Triangle's 2011 Alumnae Match
TRIANGLE HOSTING WINTER INVITATIONAL
March 5, 2011 Triangle will host the 2011 Triangle Winter Invitational for 12s and 13s teams at the Raleigh Convention Center. For more information click HERE.
2011 CLUB SEASON SIGNING NIGHT CELEBRATION
On Monday, November 15 Triangle officially signed 208 student-athletes to its 2011 roster of teams. With twenty-one teams ages 12 & under through 18 & under Triangle boasts its largest membership in nine seasons. Team photos, rosters, and schedules are posted to our team pages.[Press Release-2011 Members]
Triangle thanks the 420 student-athletes who participated in our tryouts. Triangle's team selection process is complete.
Pictures from Triangle's 2011 Signing Night
TRIANGLE LAUNCHES VOLLEYTOTS
VolleyTots is a child development and Fitness Fun class designed to introduce kids ages 2-6 to volleyball. More than just a sports intro class, VolleyTots works to develop motor skills, hand-eye coordination and improve self esteem, listening skills and teamwork. Classes begin this November, register your Tot today.
JOE UNIACKE MEMORIAL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
Saturday, October 9, 2010 Triangle hosted its 4th annual Joe Uniacke Memorial Volleyball Tournament. Sixteen middle schools teams enjoyed a day of competition and fun in honor of Joe Uniacke, a loving parent, coach, and volleyball enthusiast. The day began with an inspiring welcome from Coach Joe Sagula, UNC Women's Volleyball Head Coach and ended with West Lake Middle capturing the Gold division championship. Complete results and All Tournament team selections will be posted shortly.
NEW ATTACK TRAINING TECHNOLOGY AT TRIANGLE
Power-Core 360 is an exciting NEW technology for attackers that will rapidly improve hitting power while also reducing the risk of shoulder injury. Triangle is hosting a
Volleyball Power Hitting Clinic with Nick Cheronis [former and long-time Associate Head Coach of University of Florida] on Saturday, September 18, 9-11 AM. This clinic is intended for attackers age 13-18 years old and costs $99/athlete. For more information on Power-Core 360 Volleyball Power Hitting System visit www.powercore360.com. To register for this clinic click HERE!
3rd ANNUAL PREP CHALLENGE
Saturday, August 14 Triangle hosted nine area high school teams for a pre-season scrimmage. Participating teams in the 3rd Annual Prep Challenge included: Apex, Athens, Cardinal Gibbons, Heritage, Person County, Trinity School of Durham, Wake Christian, Wake Forest-Rolesville, and Wakefield. Thank you to presenting sponsor, Southeastern Orthopedic.
GUINNESS WORLD RECORD IS OFFICIAL
Triangle Volleyball Club received confirmation from Guinness World Records that the Club officially holds the new Guinness World Record for the "most consecutive volleyball passes." The 110 pass record was set at the Raleigh Convention Center on Friday, February 5, 2010 in conjunction with the Mid-Atlantic Power League tournament [MAPL Raleigh] hosted by Triangle Volleyball Club. [Press
Release].
USA JR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Eight Triangle teams attended the prestigious USA Jr National Championships in Reno, NV (June 23-July 3). Three teams had top 15 finishes including 15 Black (9th - 15 American), 16 Black (T13th - 16 National), 18 Black (T15th - 18 Open).
TRIANGLE CELEBRATES 2010 SEASON
Over 300 attended Triangle's End of Season Celebration on Sunday, June 13. Graduating seniors and individual award winners were honored as part of the celebration. Triangle had an outstanding season: ...one of only twelve clubs in the country to qualify at least eight teams for Junior Nationals...a total of 36 bids to USA Junior Nationals...three regional championships in 2010 give the club a total of 22 in eight seasons. For more information on the 2010 season, read the [Press
Release].
BUGG SETS USA GYNT TO NORCECA GOLD
The USA Girls' Youth National Team - and its setter Madison Bugg (6'0", S, Triangle 18 Black) - won the gold medal by defeating Mexico at the NORCECA Continental Championships on May 2nd in Guatemala and bids both to the IOC's first-ever Youth Olympics in August 2010 (Singapore) and to FIVB Worlds in 2011 (Turkey). Madison Bugg is only the third Triangle student-athlete and third-ever player from North Carolina to participate with a USA National Team. Both Katie Slay '10 and Megan Hodge '06 won international championships with the GJNT and GYNT, respectively. Bugg was also named 'Best Setter' for the NORCECA Championships.[Triangle Press Release]
[USA GYNT Photos]
Madison Bugg versus the Dominican Republic
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18 BLACK 'DOUBLE QUALIFIES', WINS LONE STAR
Triangle 18 Black qualified (again) at the Lone Star Classic (April 16-18) by beating Texas Tornados 2-1 in an exciting three game championship final. 18 Black becomes only the second Triangle team ever to win an open qualifier. The first was 18 Black's win at the 2006 Big South National Qualifier. Other Triangle teams faired well this same weekend, including a gold bracket finish from 15 Blue in Minneapolis and a T3 finish from 14 White in Asheville.
[Press Release]
Triangle 18 Black in Dallas, Texas
TRIANGLE SECURES EIGHT BIDS TO USA JR NATIONALS
Triangle tied its own 2008 mark for most-ever bids earned in a single season on Saturday, April 10 at the Carolina Region Bid tournaments held in Greensboro. Four 'National' division (17 Black, 16 Black, 14 Black, 13 Black) and three 'American' division (16 Blue, 15 Black, 14 Blue) bids were earned. 18 Black earned an open bid with its second place finish at MEQ. With eight teams participating, Triangle will have one of the largest contingents in Reno at Jr Nationals.
[Press Release]
SIX TOP TEN FINISHES AT BIG SOUTH
Thirteen teams travelled to Atlanta on Easter weekend for the Big South National Qualifier. Six Triangle teams - 13 Black, 14 Black, 15 Black, 16 Black, 16 Blue, and 17 Black - posted top ten finishes at the event (four of these were in 'open' divisions). Big South had over 800 teams in attendance from all across the country.
18 BLACK QUALIFIES AT MEQ!
For the third time in club history (and only the fourth time in region history), Triangle has qualified a team for USA Jr. Nationals in the OPEN
division. 18 Black, the lone Triangle team in attendance at the Mid-East National Qualifier in Indianapolis (March 26-28), secured a coveted bid beating Austin Juniors (TX) in the semi-finals. 18 Black lost the televised finals in three games to Orange County 18 Roxy (CA).
GUINNESS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT
Friday night before MAPL Raleigh 2010, Triangle Volleyball Club and friends set a new Guinness World Record for consecutive volleyball passes over the net. With 115 eligible participants, Triangle broke the previous record of 92 passes on the second attempt, and reached a new world record of 110 passes on the third attempt. View the post-event
[Press Release].