The Bermuda Volleyball Association is partnering with the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation to introduce volleyball into their after-school programme for a third year.

“The ASP is designed to promote a healthy lifestyle among Bermuda’s youth, provide a constructive and enjoyable outlet and introduce volleyball at a younger age,” the BVA said in a statement.

“Volleyball in Bermuda is a growing sport so it is important to target kids from a younger age to promote interest in the sport and start grooming Bermuda’s next generation of volleyball players.

Each day, after school from 4 to 4.45pm, a young coach meets with kids from various public school and teaches basic volleyball skills.

“The kids we target are aged between eight and ten and come in about groups of eight to 12.

“While we are open to anyone who is interested in coaching volleyball to these kids, we are lucky enough to have most of our coaches come from our Junior National volleyball teams.

“It gives them an opportunity to reflect on their own skills, what they’ve learnt and to provide them with the opportunity to assume a leadership role.

“They can take what they’ve gained from the programme and pass along to what we hope will be Bermuda’s future volleyball players.”

The schools taking part this term are Paget Primary, Francis Patton, Harrington Sound, Heron Bay and Purvis Primary.

“The BVA is grateful to government for the support they give us in organising this programme and we hope for its continued success in the future,” the association added.