VK Rivaal Rakvere
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Full name | MTÜ Rakvere VK Rivaal/FruitXpress | ||
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Founded | 1990 | ||
Ground | Rakvere Spordihall, Rakvere (Capacity: 2400) | ||
Chairman | Verner Aas | ||
Manager | Mati Merirand | ||
League | Estonian Volleyball League Schenker League | ||
2010–11 | 5th (Estonian League) 10th (Schenker League) | ||
Website | Club home page | ||
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VK Rivaal Rakvere (temporarily named Rakvere FruitXpress due to sponsorship reasons[1]) is a professional volleyball team based in Rakvere, Estonia.[2] They play in the Estonian Volleyball League and the Schenker League.
History[]
VK Rivaal Rakvere was founded in 1990.[3] In the mid-nineties the club completed three-peat, winning three national championships in a row – 1995, 1996 and 1997. In 2001 an Estonian building material supplier Aeroc became the head sponsor for the team. 8 year tenure as a name sponsor ended in 2009 when local businessman agreed to support the financial part of the team.[4] In the last seasons Rakvere GT has not enjoyed the success they went through in the 1990s. , who has been the head coach for over 20 years already has won multiple Estonian Championships and Estonian Cups during franchise history.
- 1990–01 VK Rivaal Rakvere
- 2001–09 VK Aeroc Rakvere
- 2009–12 Rakvere Grossi Toidukaubad
- 2012– Rakvere FruitXpress
Seasons[]
Season | League | Schenker | Coach | Roster | |
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1992–93 | 2nd | ||||
1993–94 | 3rd | ||||
1994–95 | Champion | Teet Viita, Eivo Zuravljov, Kristjan Kurik, Kuido Kuntro, Janis Sirelpuu, Juri Konontshuk, Ivo Järvala, Jaan Rummi, Marko Loide, Laos Lukas | |||
1995–96 | Champion | Winner | Ivo Järvala, Janis Sirelpuu, Kristjan Kurik, Laos Lukas, Kuido Kontro, Teet Viita, Eivo Zuravljov, Andrus Lehtpuu, Jarmo Neuhaus, Marko Loide, Juri Konontshuk, Jaan Rummi | ||
1996–97 | Champion | Winner | Andrus Lehtpuu, Marko Loide, Ivo Järvala, Peeter Nirgi, Juri Konontshuk, Jarmo Neuhaus, Eivo Zuravljov, Laos Lukas, Teet Viita, Kristo Meius, Janis Sirelpuu, Kristjan Kurik | ||
1997–98 | 3rd | ||||
1998–99 | 3rd | ||||
1999–00 | 3rd | ||||
2000–01 | 3rd | ||||
2001–02 | 4th | ||||
2002–03 | 5th | ||||
2003–04 | 5th | 1/2 final | |||
2004–05 | 4th | 1/4 final | Laos Lukas, Ivo Järvala, Herki Tuus, Andrus Palberg, Mati Murs, Harrys Puusepp, Hendrik Kurik, Eivo Zuravljov, Elia Lulla, Timo Tehvo, Rain Laanemets, Marek Korbelainen, Reimo Rannar, Roman Jelissejev | ||
2005–06 | 5th | 1/2 final | 10th | Ivo Järvala, Herki Tuus, Andrus Palberg, Mait Murs, Hendrik Kurik, Elia Lulla, Timo Tehvo, Rain Laanemets, Marek Korbelainen, Reimo Rannar, Roman Jelissejev, Martti Juhkami, Raigo Tatrik | |
2006–07 | 4th | 1/4 final | 9th | Mait Murs, Reimo Rannar, Andrus Palberg, Hendrik Kurik, Ilmar Mõttus, Timo Laidroo, Elia Lulla, Timo Tehvo, Raigo Tatrik, Martti Juhkami, Hardi Paas, Roman Jelissejev | |
2007–08 | 6th | 1/2 final | 11th | Mait Murs, Reimo Rannar, Martti Juhkami, Andrus Palberg, Hendrik Kurik, Ilmar Mõttus, Timo Laidroo, Elia Lulla, Timo Tehvo, Kristjan Kurik, Virko Vantsi, Kaarel Pomerants, Hardi Paas, Roman Jelissejev, Harri Palmar | |
2008–09 | 4th | 1/4 final | 10th | Mait Murs, Reimo Rannar, Martti Juhkami, Andrus Palberg, Hendrik Kurik, Ilmar Mõttus, Timo Laidroo, Harri Palmar, Virko Vantsi, Kaarel Pomerants, Andri Leppik, Tanel Uusküla, Roman Jelissejev, Kaspar Pomerants | |
2009–10 | 4th | 1/2 final | 9th | Hardi Paas, Reimo Rannar, Tanel Uusküla, Andrus Palberg, Hendrik Kurik, Ilmar Mõttus, Ronald Järv, Harri Palmar, Virko Vantsi, Kaarel Pomerants, Marko Tali, Roman Jelissejev, Kaspar Pomerants, Andri Leppik | |
2010–11 | 5th | 1/4 final | 10th | Kaspar Pomerants, Arnold Annus, Ronald Järv, Hardi Talv, Hardi Paas, Reimo Rannar, Tanel Uusküla, Andrus Palberg, Hendrik Kurik, Ilmar Mõttus, Harri Palmar, Virko Vantsi, Kert Rang | |
2011–12 | 6th | 1/4 final | 9th | Hardi Paas, Kajar Kivioja, Andrus Palberg, Hendrik Kurik, Ilmar Mõttus, Harri Palmar, Virko Vantsi, Kaarel Pomerants, Mihkel Hiielaid, Sander Konso, Ronald Järv, Robert Viiber, Hardi Talv |
Honours[]
Estonian League
- Winners: 1995, 1996, 1997
- Runners-up: 1993
Estonian Cup
- Winners: 1996, 1997
Players[]
Current squad[]
Coach: [5]
Shirt No | Nationality | Player | Birth Date | Height | Position |
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1 | Estonia | Andris Õunpuu | February 12, 1984 | 194 | Universal |
2 | Estonia | Stefan Kaibald | May 19, 1997 | 189 | Receiver |
3 | Estonia | Kevin Saar | January 15, 1995 | 186 | Receiver |
4 | Estonia | Aivar Silm | February 25, 1985 | 192 | Opposite |
5 | Estonia | Hendrik Kurik | December 6, 1985 | 197 | Middle blocker |
6 | Estonia | Rauno Tamme | April 17, 1992 | 187 | Receiver |
7 | Estonia | Karel Ellermaa | July 17, 1993 | 190 | Setter |
8 | Estonia | Karlis Mesila | February 4, 1993 | 195 | Opposite |
9 | Estonia | Kaupo Kivisild (C) | September 20, 1987 | 203 | Middle blocker |
11 | Estonia | Markus Uuskari | April 22, 1997 | 193 | Opposite |
13 | Estonia | Ronald Järv | May 10, 1993 | 178 | Setter |
14 | Cuba | Reidel Alfonso Gonzalez Toiran | October 31, 1984 | 203 | Receiver |
16 | Estonia | Kaspar Pomerants | May 28, 1992 | 182 | Libero |
18 | Belarus | Siarhei Taras | February 7, 1988 | 205 | Middle blocker |
References[]
- ^ "Rõõmusõnum Rakverele: võrgumeeskond leidis nimisponsori". Õhtuleht. 8 October 2012. Accessed 8 October 2012. (in Estonian)
- ^ VK Rivaal Rakvere
- ^ Klubi at rivaal.ri.ee Accessed 1 April 2012. (in Estonian)
- ^ Hiiemaa, Ann. "Rakvere võrkpallimeeskonna uueks nimeks on Grossi Toidukaubad". Postimees. 24 September 2009. Accessed 1 April 2012. (in Estonian)
- ^ Meeskond 2014/15 Accessed 2 May 2015. (in Estonian)
External links[]
- Estonian volleyball clubs
- Sport in Rakvere