History

Facts About Footvolley

Regulated by FIFV, the International Footvolley Federation
Live Music during tournament
Fun and extremely entertaining for spectators with side events, concerts, games, joker show and other activities
High energy, fiercely competitive environment – star players playing for team pride
2,500 – 25,000 spectators per event

History of Footvolley

The original concept of the sport was invented to be enjoyed by everyone, everywhere, a cheap and accessible sport for all
Footvolley is an exciting and very technical sport (similar to takraw), which makes conventional beach volleyball look so pass?. This sport will captivate audiences across all demographics!
Played as a recreational sport for half a century on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is now becoming the ultimate beach sport around the world.
First official footvolley tournament organized in 1990s on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The first FIFV footvolley world championships was organized in Brazil in 2004

Introduction to Footvolley

Footvolley is a great sporting activity which keeps the youth away from drugs by making use of their free time more wisely to benefit both themselves and their families. It is a cheap and accessible sport for anyone, anywhere; to play one only requires a ball and a net. Footvolley will inevitable encourage people to keep fit and healthy by participating in useful recreational activities.

Footvolley will stimulate tourism and attract inbound tourist who come to witness this new and spectacular sport with international superstars such as Romario (Brazil), Ronald de Boer (Holland) and Le Blanc (France) becoming the magnet for international events.

Thailand has a great chance of becoming WORLD CHAMPIONS because its similarities to TAKRAW, some even call footvolley ‘beach takraw.’ The Thai national team has finished 3rd place in its previous international tournament in Holland, it will not be long before Thailand becomes the World Champions!

We welcome your support for the development of footvolley in Thailand!

Tournament Formats

Our primary objective is to organize and compete in footvolley events at the amateur level and on the international.

Professionally organized tournaments with FVAT licensed referees, structured competition formats, prizes and great entertainment.
Full media coverage of all tournaments with live or tape broadcasting on television, news scoops in magazines & newspapers.

Events

UNIVERSITY FOOTVOLLEY LEAGUE in order to become the development ground for future national team players.
WORLD FOOTVOLLEY LEAGUE where national team players will be chosen from the University Footvolley Championships to participate in the world tour, which includes international footvolley tournaments hosted in Brazil, Spain, Holland, France, Miami, Virginia, Switzerland, and Greece.
THAILAND WORLD FOOTVOLLEY the first ever international footvolley tournament in Thailand, which will be sanctioned by the international footvolley federation (FIFV) becoming part of the official world tour circuit 2006, where national team players will accumulate points for the world rankings.

Footvolley is a new sport that is gaining recognition worldwide. The sport originated from Brazil over 50 years ago but is now played in America, Asia and Europe. The International Footvolley Federation has over 25 member countries and footvolley will feature as a demonstration sport in the 2008 Olympic Games.

Footvolley was introduced in Thailand last year, in June 2003. Since then Thailand has participated in numerous international events worldwide including the Greece 2003 World Footvolley tournament, Miami Fitness Festival 2004 and the Brazilian World Championships 2004.

The Thai national footvolley team was initially coached by a Brazilian, Marcelo Mendes who says that Thailand has a good potential to become one of the best nations playing footvolley and it will be no surprise if Thailand wins a tournament or even the World Championships sooner or later. Currently the Thai national team is under the management of Praputt Kamlang-ek and his Thai coaching staff.

Footvolley is very similar to Takraw except for 3 basic differences. It is played on sand, using a normal football, with 2 players per side. The net is a lot higher than in Takraw at 2.20m.

Because Thailand has an abundant supply of Takraw players (over 10,000 nationwide) and it takes only about 2-3 weeks for good Takraw players to adapt their techniques and be accustomed to playing footvolley. Hence it is easier for Thailand as a nation to produce good footvolley players as opposed to other countries for this very reason. Don”t forget that we are the World Champions at Takraw!

The benefits of footvolley are quite simple: exposure for Thailand as a leading footvolley nation throughout our international tour of Greece, Holland, Miami, and Brazil. Additionally we will provide positive life enriching experiences for Thais participating in these events.

All tournaments are broadcasted on international television through the international federations broadcasting network partners; combined with Thailand”s flair of overhead kicks (witness by no other teams) which makes this sport attractive and beautiful to watch.

Thailand was awarded the best performing team award in the Brazilian World Championships 2004 for its spectacular style of play and unusual techniques making Thailand the talk of the town during the tournament duration as well as gaining numerous interviews on international TV and press.

We welcome your support for the development of Footvolley in Thailand by becoming the official footvolley national team sponsor during our tour of international tournaments in Greece, Holland, Miami, Brazil and for our events in Thailand during the 2004/2005 season.

Why Footvolley ?

This new and exciting sport is gaining recognition worldwide; from the Americas, Europe and most recently Asia. The International Footvolley Federation (FIFV) is the internationally governing body based in Brazil is lobbying to present footvolley as a demonstration sport in the 2008 Olympic
Thailand to become world champions! As the sport uses very similar playing techniques as Takraw (except for played with 2 players per side, on sand and uses a normal size 5 football). Footvolley was conceived in Thailand in the year 2003 and since then, the Thai national footvolley team has already finished 4th place in the Greece World Footvolley tournament 2004 losing only to two Brazilian teams and a French team.
Exposure for Thailand as a leading footvolley nation; Thailand will be internationally recognized worldwide for being a nation superior at footvolley. Similar to Muay Thai, Takraw and most recently tennis because of Paradon Sirchaphan.
Thailand is climately and geographically suited for footvolley; Thailand is hot 12 months per year with countless beaches and beach cities unlike many of the European counter parts who can play this sport outdoors during their short summer months only otherwise the weather will be too cold or even snowing.
Cheap and inexpensive sport; The only equipment required is a ‘ball and a net’ this sport is truly accessible for all as there is no need to buy expensive adidas football boots or Big Bertha golf clubs! Footvolley can be played by anyone anywhere.
Encourage tourism; International events consist of famous football superstars such as the likes of Romario (Brazil), Eric Cantona (France) and Ronald de Boer (Holland). Additionally all international matches are broadcasted over local and the international ESPN network promotion the host country and creating a flow of inbound tourism as spectators for each event.

Grass Root Footvolley Development

Exercise promotion; learn about a new and exciting sport that can be easily played by any one of all ages. Encouraging people to keep fit and healthy by participating in useful recreational activities.
Keep away from drugs; keeping youth occupied and encouraging them to spend their time more productively on fun and rewarding sporting activities.
Footvolley player development ground; learning about team work, making new friends, winning and losing – sportsmanship, whilst competing nationwide over an intensive 12 months program in a professionally organized environment. This will truly be a life enriching experience for university participants.
National footvolley team recruitment; national footvolley team players will be recruited from the University Footvolley League for participation in the Footvolley World Tour including international tournaments in countries such as Spain, Brazil, Holland and Switzerland.
Create and spread the awareness about footvolley; the message will be to inform the general public about this new and exciting sport of the century which is very suited for Thailand and can be easily adopted by anyone, anywhere. Extensive media and public relations campaign will be provided through television and newspapers campaigns prior to, during and after each event.
Create a new trend a new sporting industry; Thailand can soon have a new sporting industry, with a university league and later with the introduction of a professional league. This will create jobs for players and all involved. Thailand will soon have another sporting attraction similar to Takraw and Muay Thai for tourist coming inbound.