Help Edinburgh Bears Volleyball Team

Help Edinburgh Bears Volleyball Team

Hello everyone!

We're the Edinburgh Bears! A group of pals who share a common interest in volleyball. We play anywhere and whenever we have the opportunity.

Our name was inspired by the incredible story of bear Wojtek — a Syrian brown bear bought as a newborn by Polish II Corps soldiers who had been evacuated from the Soviet Union to Scotland.

In 2013, we started a Facebook community for Poles who want to play volleyball. The desire to organise volleyball games in Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh, has been established through regular, weekly training sessions. We took a stride forward a few years ago when we began to compete in local tournaments, which we dominated. We built a team based on true friendship, where everyone looks out for each other both on and off the court.

We've been spotted pretty much everywhere in the previous three years — the Lothian & Borders District League, The Meadows outdoor competitions, Glasgow Open VC tournaments, District Cups in Dundee, Glasgow and Perth, Scottish Open Volleyball Tournament – and everyone knows Bears will be there to win.

In 2022/2023 season with the help of Edinburgh Jets VC we have reached even higher playing in the Scottish Volleyball League One. Our determination, skills and commitment proved we are able to play in a higher level. End of the season brought us promotion to the Scottish Volleyball Premier League from the 1st place in the table with only one loss throughout whole season. In addition we brought home the trophy from Scottish Plate competition. Our coach claimed the Coach of the season award and one of our players got a nomination for the Most Valuable Player of the 2022/2023.

So far we are one of 8 best teams in the Scotland!

Next season will be defenetly more difficult but we are really hungry for that!

Our ambitions for the future are highly big. We want to develop an academy/club where many of you can improve your technique and skills.

We want to be a part of Scottish Volleyball community and help to promote this amazing sport in UK.

Your support will not only help to cover some of the expenses but also enable us to continue our success on the court and maintain the strong presence in Scottish Volleyball community.