FO Vrilissia
Greek volleyball club
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FO Vrilissia, full name Filathlitikos Omilos Vrilissia (Greek: Φιλαθλητικός Όμιλος Βριλησσίων) is a Greek volleyball club based in Vrilissia in the regional unit of North Athens, Attica. It is mainly active in women volleyball and it is one of the most successful clubs in this sport. FO Vrilissia has won 9 Panhellenic titles in women volleyball (5 championships and 4 cups).[1][2] Despite its successful presence the club retreated from the championship in season 2014-15 due to financial problems and relegated to second tier championship (A2 Ethniki).[3]
Φιλαθλητικός Όμιλος Βριλησσίων
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| Full name | Filathlitikos Omilos Vrilissia Φιλαθλητικός Όμιλος Βριλησσίων |
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| Founded | 1985 |
| Colours | red and white |
| Chairman | Evangelos Kovaios |
| Club titles | 9 |
| Website | Club home page |
History
FO Vrilissia was founded in 1985. At season 1994-95, it won the first championship. Thereafter the club won another four championship (the last in 2003),[1] and four cups (the last in 2004).[2] The next years the club faced financial problems. At season 2005-06 withdrew from the championship and relegated to second tier championship (A2 Ethniki).[4] It returned in 2011 but four years later withdrew again from the championship and relegated in A2 Ethniki.[3]
Recent seasons
| Season | Division | Place | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | A2 Ethniki | 9th | |
| 2010-11 | A2 Ethniki | 1st | Promoted to A1 |
| 2011-12 | A1 Ethniki | 6th | |
| 2012-13 | A1 Ethniki | 8th | |
| 2013-14 | A1 Ethniki | 4th | |
| 2014-15 | A1 Ethniki | 12th | Withdrew, Relegated to A2 |
| 2015-16 | A2 Ethniki | 4th |
Titles
- Greek Women's Volleyball Championship
- Winner (5): 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2004
- Greek Women's Volleyball Cup
- Winner (4): 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004