EMVA

History




The Eastern Metropolitan Volleyball Association Inc. or the "EMVA" as it is widely known was called the Rusden Volleyball Association until the late 1970s. At one point we were the largest Volleyball Association in Victoria, and possibly Australia, with player registrations exceeding the 1300 mark. In fact over 25% of all registered players in Victoria were registered with the EMVA. Up to 3 Season's were run each year- the Shield (March - August), the Cup (August - November) and the Christmas Carnival (November - March). The number of teams competing in the EMVA peaked at 341 teams in 1991. EMVA competitions were held at Rusden, Glen Waverley, Syndal, Moorabbin Tech, St Leonards College, Lum Road High School and Box Hill TAFE.

Wolfgang Gollong


Wolfgang was a driving force in Victorian Volleyball from the 1960's until the mid-1980's. Wolfgang was the Founder and first President of the EMVA. It was largely through his vision and energy that this Association grew to the 1990 levels. Sadly, Wolfgang passed away in late 1989. His contribution to Volleyball is now honoured through the presentation of the Wolfgang Gollong Cup to the winners of the July - November Season.

Bill Glasson


Bill was a founding member of the EMVA and succeeded Wolfgang as President, a position he held until a few years ago. After retiring as President, he remained as an active member of the committee to provide ongoing guidance and advice until he passed away in early 2010. He was devoted to coaching junior women's volleyball and several generations of young women have been coached by him in the EMVA competitions. He established, then played a lead role in the Victorian Coaches Commission and for several decades he coached teams at both the state and national levels. Bill's contribution to Volleyball is now honoured through the presentation of the Bill Glasson Shield to the winners of the February - June Season.

Historical Records



Previous EMVA Teams results, Best and Fairest Winners 2011 Cup, Best and Fairest Winners 2011 Shield, Best and Fairest Winners 2010 Cup, Best and Fairest Winners 2010 Shield, and Best and Fairest Winners 2009 Shield.