Tynemouth Beach Volleyball Tournament Origins
The Tynemouth Beach Volleyball Tournament was first established in 1991, when Eileen Anderson and Sue Sowden were Volleyball Development Officers for the North East, in a job-share role.
One of the Local Authorities contributing to their post was North Tyneside and part of their remit was to introduce a new event. Hence the Tynemouth Tournament was born.
The first year was a resounding success, so much so that it was to become a regular event and gained coverage in the local press.
The Development Posts ended, North Tyneside Council was re-structured but the event went on gaining National exposure, in the shape of the English Volleyball Association Beach Grand Prix in 1993. This was given coverage on both ITV and BBC.
Due to changes within the English Volleyball Association, the Grand Prix was lost to us but the Tynemouth event itself had gained recognition, attracting many players from Scotland and the Midlands.
Unlike the early years when the top event was run over the whole weekend, we now hold separate competitions; Saturday hosts 2-a-side men, 2-a-side women and 4-a-side junior events. On Sunday, we now have a 4-a-side mixed competition. This format enables players to be involved in both 2-a-side and 4-a-side. We also hold a mixed 2-a-side competition on Sunday, where teams enter on the day and which is run on a knockout basis.
Over the years, we have tried many different formats but the emphasis has always been to host a fun and friendly tournament, and has been a mixture of all level and ability of players. Our aim has always been to give people as much volleyball as possible, hopefully with similar ability opposition.
Sue Sowden is still the main organiser of this event, with assistance on the day from Eileen Anderson - a partnership which has lasted 20 years.
Tynemouth Beach Volleyball Tournament Past Winners
Men
| 2-A-SIDE MEN WINNERS | 2-A-SIDE MEN RUNNERS-UP | PLATE MEN WINNERS | PLATE MEN RUNNERS-UP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Skelmersdales Lads | Berndt/Feterlich | Goose and Maverick | Rafa Benitez |
| 2016 | Kie + Atti | Brent + Ledge | Last Minute | Hot + Dangerous |
| 2015 | Feterlich + Herod | AVP | Goose + Maverick | Team Breeezy |
| 2014 | Dig Set Sandyford: Sam Shenton & Liam Jenkinson |
Promakers: Ingemars Ivanovs & Janis Liepa |
Stocko: Ste Harrison & Tom Loughran |
Little Kimi |
| 2013 | After Party: Ste Harrison & Kieran Sowden |
Next: Lukasz Recmanik & Milosz Olejniczak | Gregg Robb & Tom Loughran | Liam Jenkinson & Neil Orr |
| 2012 | Killa Berden: Atilla Berndt & Kieran Sowden |
Ingemārs Ivanovs | Paul & Craig | Glenn & Trev |
| 2011 | Leon & Craig | Goose & Maverick: Gary Muir & Steve Anderson |
Tribute to Peter Griffin | Team Scott: Scott Hailes & Damo Reed |
| 2010 | Wey Aye Man: Kieran Sowden & Stuey Jeanes |
Goose & Maverick: Gary Muir & Steve Anderson |
Koalas In The UK: Scott Hailes & Brad Surfiani |
Hebburn: Gregg & Al |
| 2009 | Dave Black & Damian Sosnowski |
Mosher & Chav | Monster Threads: Rafael Delimata & Przemyslaw Serek Serafin |
Hebburn Help Us |
| 2008 | Matt & Damian | Mike Mitchell & Adam Kendray | ||
| 2007 | Bob Brown & Tom Eyre | Keith Sowden & Dimitri | ||
| 2006 | Dave & Andrew | Haven't a Clue: Steve Anderson & Gary Muir |
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| 2005 | Craig & James | Glen Robertson & Martin | ||
| 2003 | Bob Brown & Tom Eyre | Alan Sowden & Nick Britten | ||
| 2002 | Boys from Brazil: Tom Eyre & Steve Marshall |
Sweaty Bawbag | ||
| 1998 | Harvey & Smith | Durrant & Tatham | ||
| 1997 | Harvey & Smith | Linton & Stevenson | ||
| 1995 | Harvey & Smith | Randall & White | ||
| 1994 | Surcouf Legrand | Fogerty & Clarke | ||
| 1991 | Dave & Steve | –––––––– |
Women
| 2-A-SIDE WOMEN WINNERS | 2-A-SIDE WOMEN RUNNERS-UP | PLATE WOMEN WINNERS | PLATE WOMEN RUNNERS-UP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mags/Chesca | Double A's | Ellie and Marije | Block N Roll |
| 2016 | As Garotas De Ipanema | Hollie + Kate | Sandpit Ninjas | Georgina + Abby |
| 2015 | Whit + Nat | Laffan | Manchester | Fantazia and Gisewska |
| 2014 | Mags with Abs: Magda Ropiak & Abby Sowden |
Melizza Castanares & Tanya Wyatt | Hollie Patterson & Eve Porter | M+M Mari & Maya |
| 2013 | Melizza Castanares & Tanya Wyatt | Queen Cobras | Lauren Hindhaugh & Angela Rodrigues | Jill Batey & Lianne Castanares |
| 2012 | Magda Ropiak & Abby Sowden | Tanya & Melizza | Jenny & Claire | June & Lorna |
| 2011 | Magda Ropiak & Helen Britten | Cheese & Vodka | 2 Bazookas | June & Dan Patterson |
| 2010 | Tor Swindells & Mandy McLean | Kestrels: Emma G & Kirsty M | –––––––– | –––––––– |
| 2009 | Grooving Allstars: Tor Swindells & Mandy McLean |
Helen Britten & Michaela Lukesova | North Riding Eagles | Nunthorpe Eagles |
| 2008 | Halina & Marzena | –––––––– | ||
| 2007 | C. Fallow & H. Patterson | –––––––– | ||
| 2006 | Hannah & Mandy | –––––––– | ||
| 2005 | –––––––– | –––––––– | ||
| 2003 | Selppin | –––––––– | ||
| 2002 | Wendy Gate & Shaz Flinn | –––––––– | ||
| 1998 | Claire & Wendy | Stafford & McGinney | ||
| 1997 | Double Trouble | OSNA | ||
| 1995 | Spin Sisters | T. Zoing & V. Beyens | ||
| 1994 | Blackmore Cormack | –––––––– | ||
| 1991 | Wendy & Penny | –––––––– |
Mixed
| MIXED 4-A-SIDE DIV 1 WINNERS | MIXED 4-A-SIDE DIV 2 WINNERS | MIXED 4-A-SIDE DIV 3 WINNERS | MIXED 2-A-SIDE WINNERS | MIXED 2-A-SIDE RUNNERS-UP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | TN Rejects | 99 Problems But a Beach Ain't One | Bradfordians | Steve + Mel | Zach + Gemma |
| 2016 | Pick Your Axe Man | 2 Hot 2 Dangerous | Atomics | Atti + Kirsty | Kieran + David |
| 2015 | Beyond Your WILDEst Dreams | Tactical Dump | –––––––– | Pepe + Leonie | Melizza + Christian |
| 2014 | Shureshank Redemption: Steve, Hollie, Hodge, Pepe | Pillow Talk: Jenny, Weston, Ali, Euan | –––––––– | Mags + Kieran | Cheeks: Whitney Grenado + Tom Wilde |
| 2013 | The Olympians: Kai Johnson, Keith Sowden, Kieran Sowden, Liam Jenkinson |
Bitter & Twisted | –––––––– | Kai Johnson & Liam Jenkinson | Steve Marshall & Lianne Castanares |
| 2012 | MAKK: Keith Sowden, Kieran Sowden, Atilla Berndt, Magda Ropiak |
Block Party | Tass K Force | Sowdiak: Magda Ropiak & Kieran Sowden |
Chris & Joe Elder |
| 2011 | When I Were In Fiji: Steve Anderson, Jonny Berriman, Magda Ropiak, Gary Muir |
Hebburn Has Beans | Usual Suspects | Kies Babes: Magda Ropiak & Jonny Berriman |
Adie & Ali Rennie |
| 2010 | Magners: Steve Harrison, Brent Thompson, Neil Orr, Joe Wilson |
Wildcats: Magda Marzec, Tom Lambert, Max Marzec, Liam Jenkinson |
Newburn: Dale Hildrew, Dylan Thompson, Lauren Hindhaugh, Sophie Hindhaugh |
Tiny Guns & Tor: Kieran Sowden & Tor Swindells |
OK: Keith Sowden & Oliver Sowden |
| 2009 | Anything But Spicegirls: Kieran Sowden, Will Milburn, Nic Milburn, John Chapman |
Concordia D: Gary, Becky, Alex, Graham |
Owt U Like | Craig & Liam Drinkald | Mandy McLean & Stuey Jeanes |
| 2008 | Newcastle University | Richard & Mila | |||
| 2007 | Flying Dutchmen | Flying Dutchmen | |||
| 2006 | Tor Swindells + 3 | Dave Goodchild & Mandy McLean | |||
| 2005 | WKSD | Steve & Wendy Gate | |||
| 2003 | Tom, Bob, Dave & Kieran | Wendy Gate & Tom Eyre | |||
| 2002 | Haughton | Wendy & Steve Gate | |||
| 1998 | –––––––– | Caves & Harvey | |||
| 1997 | Steve, Wendy, Tom & Sarah Mann | Tom & Wendy | |||
| 1995 | –––––––– | G. Atkinson & V. Beyens |
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| 1994 | –––––––– | Blackmore & Boyd | |||
| 1991 | Penny, Dave, Steve & Wendy |
Juniors
| JUNIOR BOYS WINNERS | JUNIOR GIRLS WINNERS | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Hawks | Park View |
| 2009 | Tynedale | Eagles |
| 2008 | Acklam A | Nunthorpe U 14 |
| 2007 | Haughton | –––––––– |
| 2006 | U16 Nunthorpe U14 Tynedale 1 |
U16 Nunthorpe U14 Nunthorpe |
| 2005 | U16 Haughton Acklam U14 Nunthorpe |
Graham, Oliver, Abby & Eve |
| 1997 | U16 Haughton U14 Acklam U13 Valley Gardens U11 Eagles 1 |
Haughton |
Other
| REGIONAL MEN | LOCAL MEN | LOCAL WOMEN | NOVICE MEN | NOVICE WOMEN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | McLeod & Allen | Tynedale A | –––––––– | –––––––– | –––––––– |
| 1997 | Fornicators: Steve & Stu Taylor |
Hawick YC | –––––––– | –––––––– | –––––––– |
| 1995 | Foreign Exchange | Super Marios | Dis 'n' Dat | Teutonic Tosspots | W'ton 1 |
| 1994 | G. Yates & M. Clyde | Boris & Roman | T. Zoing & V. Beyens | –––––––– | –––––––– |