VK Rivaal Rakvere explained

Clubname:VK Rivaal Rakvere
Fullname:MTÜ Rakvere VK Rivaal/FruitXpress
Founded:1990
Dissolved:2013
Ground:Rakvere Spordihall, Rakvere
Capacity:2400
Chairman: Verner Aas
Manager: Mati Merirand
League:Estonian Volleyball League
Schenker League
Season:2010–11
Position:5th (Estonian League)
10th (Schenker League)
Website:http://www.rivaal.ri.ee/
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VK Rivaal Rakvere (Rakvere FruitXpress due to sponsorship reasons[1]) was 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 Oleg Gross 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. Mati Merirand, who has been the head coach for over 20 years already has won multiple Estonian Championships and Estonian Cups during franchise history.

Seasons

SeasonLeagueCupSchenkerCoachRoster
1992–93bgcolor= silver 2ndbgcolor= Mati Merirand
1993–943rdbgcolor= Mati Merirand
1994–95bgcolor= gold Championbgcolor= Mati MerirandTeet Viita, Eivo Zuravljov, Kristjan Kurik, Kuido Kuntro, Janis Sirelpuu, Juri Konontshuk, Ivo Järvala, Jaan Rummi, Marko Loide, Laos Lukas
1995–96bgcolor= gold Championbgcolor= gold WinnerMati MerirandIvo Järvala, Janis Sirelpuu, Kristjan Kurik, Laos Lukas, Kuido Kontro, Teet Viita, Eivo Zuravljov, Andrus Lehtpuu, Jarmo Neuhaus, Marko Loide, Juri Konontshuk, Jaan Rummi
1996–97bgcolor= gold Championbgcolor= gold Winner Mati MerirandAndrus Lehtpuu, Marko Loide, Ivo Järvala, Peeter Nirgi, Juri Konontshuk, Jarmo Neuhaus, Eivo Zuravljov, Laos Lukas, Teet Viita, Kristo Meius, Janis Sirelpuu, Kristjan Kurik
1997–983rdbgcolor= Mati Merirand
1998–993rdbgcolor= Mati Merirand
1999–003rdbgcolor= Mati Merirand
2000–013rdbgcolor= Mati Merirand
2001–02bgcolor= 4thbgcolor= Mati Merirand
2002–03bgcolor= 5thbgcolor= Mati Merirand
2003–04bgcolor= 5th1/2 finalMati Merirand
2004–05bgcolor= 4thbgcolor= 1/4 finalMati MerirandLaos 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
2005–06bgcolor= 5th1/2 finalbgcolor= 10thMati MerirandIvo 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
2006–07bgcolor= 4thbgcolor= 1/4 finalbgcolor= 9thMati MerirandMait Murs, Reimo Rannar, Andrus Palberg, Hendrik Kurik, Ilmar Mõttus, Timo Laidroo, Elia Lulla, Timo Tehvo, Raigo Tatrik, Martti Juhkami, Hardi Paas, Roman Jelissejev
2007–08bgcolor= 6th 1/2 finalbgcolor= 11thMati MerirandMait 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
2008–09bgcolor= 4th bgcolor= 1/4 finalbgcolor= 10thMati MerirandMait 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
2009–10bgcolor= 4th 1/2 finalbgcolor= 9thMati MerirandHardi 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
2010–11bgcolor= 5th bgcolor= 1/4 finalbgcolor= 10thMati MerirandKaspar 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
2011–12bgcolor= 6thbgcolor= 1/4 final bgcolor= 9thMati MerirandHardi 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

Estonian Cup

Players

Current squad

Coach: Urmas Tali[5]

Shirt NoNationalityPlayerBirth DateHeightPosition
1 Andris Õunpuu 12 February 1984194 Universal
2 Stefan Kaibald 19 May 1997189 Receiver
3 Kevin Saar 15 January 1995186 Receiver
4 Aivar Silm 25 February 1985 192 Opposite
5 Hendrik Kurik 6 December 1985 197 Middle blocker
6 17 April 1992187 Receiver
7 Karel Ellermaa 17 July 1993190 Setter
8 Karlis Mesila 4 February 1993195 Opposite
9 Kaupo Kivisild (C) 20 September 1987203 Middle blocker
11 Markus Uuskari 22 April 1997193 Opposite
13 Ronald Järv 10 May 1993 178 Setter
14 Reidel Alfonso Gonzalez Toiran 31 October 1984 203 Receiver
16 Kaspar Pomerants 28 May 1992 182 Libero
18 Siarhei Taras 7 February 1988 205 Middle blocker

External links

Notes and References

  1. "Rõõmusõnum Rakverele: võrgumeeskond leidis nimisponsori". Õhtuleht. 8 October 2012. Accessed 8 October 2012.
  2. http://www.rivaal.ri.ee VK Rivaal Rakvere
  3. http://rivaal.ri.ee/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=402&Itemid=2 Klubi
  4. Hiiemaa, Ann. "Rakvere võrkpallimeeskonna uueks nimeks on Grossi Toidukaubad". Postimees. 24 September 2009. Accessed 1 April 2012.
  5. http://sport.postimees.ee/2983851/rakvere-vorkpalliklubi-uueks-peatreeneriks-sai-urmas-tali Meeskond 2014/15