GB Sitting squads

The purpose of our GB sitting squads is to develop athletes for the international stage.

When an athlete is identified with potential, they begin in our development group, getting support to develop the foundational skills required at international level. When this is achieved, they can move into the respective GB squad.

The BVF aims to identify, nurture and prepare athletes to realise their potential as performance athletes and flourish as individuals.

The goal for a GB athlete is to work within a team to sustain high quality performance over three to ten days of international competition. This requires physical athleticism, mental resilience, team-work and lifestyle stability developed over years of dedicated practice.

How athletes prioritise and focus their training will change as their journey progresses, in line with their developing needs. The BVF aims to support athletes on their own journey to optimise their development, whilst understanding the team aspect within the sport.

 

GB Women’s Squad

Athlete and Position

  1. Claire Harvey - Setter

  2. Stacey Quirk - Setter

  3. Martine Whitshire - Middle

  4. Andrea Green - Outside

  5. Maurillia (Simmi) Simpson - Setter

  6. Jess Dowdeswell - Setter

  7. Jeannette Adu-Bobie - Outside

  8. Nicole (Jodi) Hill - Middle / Outside

  9. Rebecca (Becca) Slater - Outside

  10. Jess O'Brien - Outside

  11. Julie (Jules) Edmundson - Outside

  12. Bobbi Clarke - Outside

  13. Jessica Frezza - Libero

  14. Paige Mullens - Middle

GB Men’s Squad

Athlete and Position

  1. Rob Richardson - Setter

  2. Charlie Walker - Middle

  3. Justin Phillips - Outside / Middle 

  4. Netra Rana - Libero

  5. Steve Allen - Outside 

  6. John Worrall - Outside 

  7. Mark Hemming - Outside 

  8. Dan Bingley - Outside / Middle 

  9. Darren Young - Outside 

  10. Emmy Akor - Outside / Middle

  11. Kev Tann - Setter

  12. John Munro - Middle 

  13. Pete Lauder - Outside

  14. Frank Aveh - Utility 

  15. Dan Kitcher - Setter

  16. Phil Tester - Outside 

  17. Tom Folwell - Outside 

  18. Chris Anslow - Outside / Middle

  19. Vikrant Gurung

  20. Corrie Mapp - Setter

  21. Ben Hall - Setter / Outside