Volleyball club, school opened

SEMARANG (JP): The Central Java chapter of the Indonesian Volleyball Federation (PBVSI) and the Jatidiri Stadium management board will open an indoor and beach volleyball club and school here.

"We have netted some players for the club. But new players can also join the club. We will also open the school for young volleyball players," said Sugondo, head of the Jatidiri volleyball club.

He said the school would teach the youths the basic skills of volleyball. He expressed hope the school would be able to produce athletes who could progress to the national and international levels.

"The school is open for young people between the ages of 10 and 17. They will have to attend training three times a week. They will be supervised by a coach who has earned a national certificate," he said. (har)