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April marked the annual Volleypong World Championships at ideas*. Volleypong is a game inspired by a traditional Brown Family game and has been evolved by the ideas* employees. A cross between volleyball and table tennis, this emerging and exciting competition pushes the limits of international sporting performance. It acts as a great stress relief and team building sport for all the ideas* employees.

This year’s 2009 championships were won by Green Team (Don, Mike and Boris). See below for the 2008 highlights:

In its 2nd year of competition, the championship has been expanded from 3 to 4 teams. This is a reflection of the games ever increasing following around the world, with star players announced from countries including Eritrea, Germany, Finland, New Zealand, England, Ireland and Armenia – just to name a few.

The four competing teams are;

Green

Don McClure (Captain – Ireland)
Michael Percy (New Zealand)
Boris Epple (Germany)

Blue

Rick Stefanutti (Captain – Australia)
Paula Simon (Finland)
Vahagn Khachatryan (Armenia)

Red

David Gemmell (Captain – Australia)
Simon Tesfamariam (Eritrea)
Kenneth Galbraith (Scotland)

Yellow

Luke Giuliani (Captain – Australia)
Jonathon Wilson (Australia)
Will Grant (Australia)

Basic Volleypong Rules

• Minimum 2 players per side (no max)
• Maximum of 3 hits per team per rally (and 1 hit per player)
• The ball may bounce on the ground once during each rally
• The ball only dies if it hits the ground or table twice.
• Games are first to 11, however you must win by 3 points
• If the ball comes to rest on any roof, it results in a loss of point
• The ball must travel in a forwards direction when it crosses the net
• Player’s feet must be behind the line of the net when the final shot is played
• Shirtfronts allowed (within 5 metres of ball)
• Sledging is not only permitted, but encouraged

Posted May 5, 2009 by by DavidGemmell