The summer term has started with a bang with the annual War of the Roses! Although York overall unfortunately lost to Lancaster, the volleyball Shield was again taken home by York. The weekend started off with the mixed match on Saturday morning, which was very exciting. York started down 2-0 but managed to fight back to a 3-2 victory (see Nouse article). The men's match on Saturday afternoon was won comfortably (3-0) by our strong men's team. On Sunday morning, the women went up against the strong Lancaster team, who play in the league above the York women. Nevertheless, York managed to start off with a 2-0 lead, but was unfortunately beaten 3-2 in an ironic reverse of the mixed match score. Overall, the volleyball club acted as a strong and supportive group cheering each other on and having a good night out on Saturday, and I think all of us had a great weekend!

The next big event coming up is Presidents weekend during the last bank holiday weekend in May (28-29-30). As usual, we have many fun volleyball and social activities planned, and an elegant dinner on Saturday night. We're hoping to welcome lots of our alumni to catch up with old friends and make new ones.

The summer is coming, and there will be various beach volleyball tournaments this term. amongst which the Beach Student Cup in Bournemouth on 5-6 June and a large number of Volleyball Beachfests. We're hoping to send many of our players out to defend the York honour!

We will have elections again soon to bring in a new UYVC committee for 2010/2011. Please give it some thought and decide if you would like to run for a position. Positions elected will be:

• President
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Merchandise rep
• Webmaster
• Men's Captain
• Women's Captain