Matabeleland South Volleyball Association
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| Sport | Volleyball |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Matabeleland South |
| Abbreviation | MSVA |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Affiliation | Zimbabwe Volleyball Association |
| Affiliation date | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Gwanda |
| President | Muziwandile Gumbo |
| Secretary | Bothwell Nyoni |
| Sponsor | Self sponsored |
| Replaced | Matabeleland Volleyball Association |
Matabeleland South Volleyball Association (MSVA) is the governing body of volleyball, beach volleyball and other forms of volleyball in Matabeleland South, a province of Zimbabwe.[1] It represents the interests of provincial clubs and other volleyball stakeholders.
The MSVA was founded in 2009. It is affiliated to the Sport and Recreation Council of Zimbabwe through the Zimbabwe Volleyball Association.[2] It was formed when the then Matabeleland Volleyball Association was divided into three provincial volleyball associations, Bulawayo Volleyball Association, Matabeleland North Volleyball Association and Matabeleland South Volleyball Association. The association's motto "ke motshameko wa rona" is in SeTswana/SeBirwa language, and means "it's our game". Variants of the motto are sometimes used with different languages found in the province, Sotho/Pedi "moraluko wa rona", Venda "ndi zwa hashu", Tsonga/Shangani "nthlangu wa hina", Khalanga "nzano yedu".
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2009-2012
The MSVA executive members are elected into office after every four years in an elective congress whereby affiliated members vote for members of their choice.
President: Mr. J. Mpofu
- 1st Vice-president: Mr. F. Ndlovu
- 2nd Vice-president: Mr. A. Moyo
- Secretary General: Ms. S. Khumalo
- Treasurer General: Mr. M. Gumbo
- Committee Member: Ms. A. Mugabe
2013-2016
President: Mr. J. Mpofu
- 1st Vice-president: Mr. I. Masimba
- 2nd Vice-president: Mr. B. Nyoni
- Secretary General: Ms. M. Mathema
- Treasurer General: Mr. M. Gumbo
- Committee Member: None
- Committee Member: None
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2017-2020
President: Ms. M. Mathema
- 1st Vice-president: Mr. M. Horeka
- 2nd Vice-president: Mr. P. Mdlongwa
- Secretary General: Ms. L. Mthombeni
- Treasurer General: Mr. M. Gumbo
- Committee Member: Mr. B. Nyoni
- Committee Member: Mr. A. Mudau
2021-2024
President: Mr. M. Gumbo (acting for Ms. M. Mathema)
- 1st Vice-president: Mr. I. Masimba (acting for Mr. M. Horeka)
- 2nd Vice-president: Mr. L. Peula (acting for Mr. P. Mdlongwa)
- Secretary General: Mr. B. Nyoni
- Treasurer General: Dr. T. Mathe
- Committee Member: Ms. A. Mugabe (acting for T. Msindazi)
- Committee Member: Mr. M. Masuku (acting for J. Mpofu)
Activity
The MSVA has been active since its formation by organising club volleyball tournaments. Of note is the MSVA League that was created in November 2013 and resumed in 2014. In its tenth season running, the league has featured so far, teams as follows but not all in one season; Izihlobo, JM Nkomo Polytechnic, ZRP Gwanda, ZPCS Gwanda, Gwanda High, Gwanda Gvt, Gwanda Stalioans and Wolves, all from Gwanda town, Jessie Mine and JZ Moyo High School from West Nicholson, Filabusi Pirates, Filabusi Wildones and GSU Cavaliers of Gwanda State University from Filabusi, Plumtree and VJM Spartans from Plumtree, Mzingwane Vipers of Mzingwane High School in Esigodini, Matopo Dolphins from Matopo High School, Beitbridge Eagles from Beitbridge and Colleen Bawn from Colleen Bawn.
Tournaments
- Season Opening "Yasuka yahlala"
- MSVA League
- Independence trophy
- Southern Region Invitational tournament
- End of season tournament
Inaugural MSVA League
The inaugural MSVA league (2014 season) was contested by five male teams with the final league standings as follows;
| Men | P | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Izihlobo | 8 | 8 | 0 | 22 |
| 2. ZRP Gwanda | 8 | 6 | 2 | 18 |
| 3. Jessie Mine | 8 | 2 | 6 | 7 |
| 4. Matopo Dolphins | 8 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
| 5. Mzingwane Vipers | 8 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
2015 season
In 2015 the MSVA managed to organize a women's league. A provincial team was organized to participate in the Zimbabwe Volleyball Association Inter Provincial championships, the women team came out second after losing to Harare province in the final.
| Men | P | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. JM Nkomo Polytechnic | 14 | 14 | 0 | 41 |
| 2. ZRP Gwanda | 14 | 12 | 2 | 37 |
| 3. Colleen Bawn | 14 | 8 | 6 | 24 |
| 4. Filabusi Wildones | 14 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| 5. Jessie Mine | 14 | 6 | 8 | 19 |
| 6. ZPCS Gwanda | 14 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| 7. Gwanda High | 14 | 4 | 10 | 10 |
| 8. JZ Moyo High School | 14 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| Women | P | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. ZRP Gwanda | 6 | 5 | 1 | 14 |
| 2. JM Nkomo Polytechnic | 6 | 4 | 2 | 11 |
| 3. JZ Moyo High School | 6 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 4. Stallions | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
