When you think of a Volleyball Festival you’re probably dreaming of sandy beaches, sparkling sea, bright blue sky under the warmth of golden sunshine! Our dreams certainly came true when we competed in VolleyFest 2025 on Brighton beach at Yellowave Beach Club to raise money for our chosen charity RENEWED HOPE.
With our chosen name of LEGAL EAGLES (of course it rhymes…. but also, worth noting that Ryan Letts, our Founding Director, is a huge Crystal Palace fan and in light of their recent FA Cup success, this was truly the perfect name choice!)
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been hard at work (and play!) on the glorious grass courts at Vantage House, honing our volleyball “skills”—and I use that term loosely. I’d love to say we were a squad of seasoned pros, but the truth is, we started out struggling to manage even three passes without a few laughs along the way! But, as it turns out, practice does pay off —and despite the blazing heat, we pulled it together and were (more or less) match ready for Friday night! Decked out in our game faces and fantastic team shirts, we hit the beach with determination, optimism, and a solid Plan B: have fun no matter what. Some unforgettable moments included:
- Cara’s incredible energy in the middle of the court, winning key points when we needed them most
- Kayleigh’s decisive play to help us clinch our penultimate game
- Summer’s persistence at the back, expertly handling some tough serves
- Darcy’s composed and consistent performance from the flanks
- Olivia’s sharp reflexes and presence at the net, keeping us in those long rallies
- Lucy’s quick reactions and perfectly timed spike attempts
- My own questionable McEnroe-style dives and “go big or go home” serves
And of course, a big shoutout to our enthusiastic supporters—Anne-Marie, Amy, and Julie—whose cheering kept spirits high throughout the match. It was a fantastic evening, full of energy, teamwork, and good fun. We’ll definitely be returning to the court soon—perhaps when the weather is a little cooler!
Ryan Letts – Training & Match day report!
VolleyFest 2025 was organised by McMillan Financial Advice. A huge thank you to their team for all their hard work organising this fantastic charity event. Our chosen charity was RENEWED HOPE…
“We are a local charity based in Redhill providing practical solutions and emotional support to the homeless, vulnerable, and isolated of East Surrey. We seek to see all who come to us given a new hope and the opportunity to build a new life.”
It has been a pleasure raising money for Renewed Hope, to find out more about their amazing work and why we love supporting them please click on this link.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT RENEWED HOPE
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