Division1

	Results
	Shield Victory for Ashcombe Dorking 1 26th April 2008 The score was 3-1 for Ashcombe Dorking 1 when they met Tamside at Bath University on Saturday 26th April. A sprained ankle at training on the Thursday prior to the match kept Lora Ioannou of the court but not off the bench supporting the side. Captained by Diana Hassanova the side looked dominant throughout with Theresa Farley having the best hitting stats and Diana Hassanova taking the award for Most Valuable Player. Team [left to right]: manager Freda Bussey, Lora Ioannou,Becca Saunders, Mia Lowney, Sarah Clinton, Sara Neale, Theresa Farley, nara Hassanova, Susan Hoare, Maria Frost, Jess Grimson, Diana Hassanova, Coach Darren Ball, Coach Alan Thompson
	Saturday 12th April 2008 Loughborough Students 0 Ashcombe 3 Another 3-0 victory marks an ironic finish to Ashcombe Dorking's season. Winning their last 3 matches, the side is still destined for Division 2 but with such a successful end to their season the team is determined to bounce straight back to Division 1 next year. Becca Saunders was named player of the match against her old club. Coach Darren Ball is impressed with the improvement in the strength of character of the side and is looking forward to the Shield finals in 2 weeks time with an ever improving side.
	Sunday 6th April 2008 Ashcombe 3 Wessex Team Bath 0 Top placed Wessex Team Bath were comprehensively beaten 3-0 by an on form Ashcombe Dorking side in their penultimate game of the season. The succesful run has come too late to save Ashcombe from relegation from NVL Division 1 The final game of the season is against Loughborough on Saturday 12th April.
	Congratulations to Tony and Carol Fogarty on the birth of new son Ben 26th march 2008 Born on 24th March Ben Alexander Fogarty is the latest Ashcombe junior development player. We send Tony and Carol all our best wishes. In the picture opposite Carol is playing libero for Ashcombe Dorking 1 in NVL Div 1 last season. Carol, get fit soon and be ready for the new season.
	Saturday 8th March 2008 Ashcombe Dorking 3 Loughborough Dolphins 1 A Shield final place in Bath on Saturday 26th April was at stake and Ashcombe were determined to reach the final. Although the team was not able to find their form from the previous week, they managed to fight as a team and gain a well deserved 3-1 win.
	Sunday 2nd March 2008 Ashcombe Dorking 3 Polonia 1 A fabulous victory over a top 4 placed team shows that Ashcombe have the ability to play 1st Division volleyball. Has it come too late for the young Ashcombe team?
	Saturday 23rd February Warwick Riga 3 Ashcombe Dorking 0 Ashcombe travelled with only 7 players and were unable to match the power of Warwick Riga.
	Saturday 2nd February Ashcombe Dorking 3 v Cleobury 0 Without setters Diana Hassanova or Beth Lowney, Lora Ioannou stepped into the role and guided Ashcombe to a 3-0 Shield victory. Becca Saunders and Sarah Clinton were consistent blockers and spikers and passing by Sara Neale and Theresa Farley was key to the success. Susan Hoare and Mia Lowney defended and attacked with confidence giving an excellent all round performance.
	National League v Wolverhampton Sunday 27th January 2008 Wolverhampton were too strong for the young Ashcombe side and they lost 3-0 at home on Sunday 27th January. The team was without Jessie Forrester and Beth Lowney and were unable to cope with the powerful attacks by Wolverhampton.
	National League v Tameside and Leeds Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th January 2008 A small squad of only 7 players were able to make the journey to Manchester and Leeds but coach Darren Ball was rewarded with full commitment from the players. Both games were lost 2-3
	Ashcombe beat Brentwood 1 to take a quarter final place in the Shield Saturday 12th January A confident Ashcombe side beat Brentwood 1 who are top of Division 3 South 3-0. The next round is against Cleobury at home on Saturday 2nd February 2.00.p.m. warm up.