Pere Leib Tartu
| Full name | BIGBANK Tartu | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Founded | 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground | A.Le Coq Sport, Tartu | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chairman |
 Alari Jõesaar | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Manager |
Andrei Ojamets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| League |
Estonian Volleyball League Schenker League | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 |
4th (Estonian League) 1/4 Finals (Schenker League) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Website | Club home page | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BIGBANK Tartu is a professional volleyball team based in Tartu, Estonia. It plays in the Estonian Volleyball League and in the Schenker League.
History
The volleyball team Tartu Pere Leib was founded in 1999. Before that Tartu volleyball was represented by the team called Tartu "Ösel Foods". The team Had won the Estonian Championship in 1998 and 1999. Tartu Pere Leib was brought to life by two "Ösel Foods" top players, Raivo Simson and Alari Jõesaar, who both are still are point persons for Pere Leib. Since the beginning Pere Leib has been one of the top teams in Estonian volleyball, they have reached the domestic league finals every season except 2003–04 and 2009–10 seasons.[1]
Pere Leib won their first Estonian Championship title in 2006, when they defeated Selver/Audentes with the games 2–0. The same season they won their first Estonian Cup.[2] The second cup win came in 2008–09 season.[3]
The 2006–07 season was historical, because Tartu Pere Leib made their European debut when they held a CEV Top Teams Cup tournament in their home court. In addition to Pere Leib the participants were Pafiakos Paphos (Cyprus), Pepe Jeans Asse Lennik (Belgium) ja Mariupol Azovstal (Ukraine).[4]
The 2011–12 season was the most successful in the club's history as they won their second Estonian title and also won their first ever Schenker League title by defeating the reigning champions VK Selver Tallinn in the final. In 2012 the team changed their name to "BIGBANK Tartu" due to sponsorship reasons. First title under the new name came in spring 2014, when the club won their third Estonian championship.
Seasons
| Season | League | Cup | Schenker | Europe | Coach | Roster |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–00 | 2nd | Finalist | Andres Toode | Ardo Kasela, Priit Põldma, Marek Pihlak, Madis Hünerson, Alari Jõesaar, Aimar Arak, Jaan Liitmäe, Raivo Simson, Kristjan Kais, Reimo Alas, Veiko Lember | ||
| 2000–01 | 2nd | Finalist | Andres Toode | Kaarel Kais, Priit Luik, Marek Pihlak, Rain Raud, Janis Sirelpuu, Argo Arak, Aimar Arak, Kristjan Kais, Veiko Lember, Reimo Alas, Alari Jõesaar, Priit Põldmaa | ||
| 2001–02 | 2nd | Finalist | Alar Kaljuvee | Ardo Kasela, Priit Luik, Priit Põldmaa, Marek Pihlak, Valdo Järvekülg, Rain Raud, Andris Krumins, Argo Arak, Kristjan Kais, Janis Sirelpuu, Veiko Lember, Rait Rikberg | ||
| 2002–03 | 2nd | Finalist | Alar Kaljuvee | Priit Luik, Priit Põldma, Marek Pihlak, Valdo Järvekülg, Rain Raud, Andris Krumins, Rando Soome, Argo Arak, Kristjan Kais, Janis Sirelpuu, Veiko Lember, Rait Rikberg, Tomass Kalnins | ||
| 2003–04 | 3rd | Finalist | Alar Kaljuvee | Rait Rikberg, Priit Luik, Marek Pihlak, Rain Raud, Rain Värton, Andris Krumins, Rando Soome, Kristjan Kais, Veiko Tihemets, Martti Rosenblatt, Martin Thalfeldt, Martin Ruul, Argo Arak | ||
| 2004–05 | 2nd | 1/2 Finals | Alar Kaljuvee | Rait Rikberg, Priit Luik, Marek Pihlak, Rain Raud, Rain Värton, Ragnar Pähn, Karl Jaani, Veiko Tihemets, Martin Ruul, Martti Rosenblatt, Romet Priimägi, Margus Niinemägi | ||
| 2005–06 | Champion | Winner | 2nd | Urmas Tali | Rait Rikberg, Priit Luik, Rain Värton, Rain Raud, Argo Meresaar, Karl Jaani, Veiko Tihemets, Ragnar Pähn, Martin Ruul, Marek Pihlak, Martti Rosenblatt, Vjaceslavs Grimailovs | |
| 2006–07 | 2nd | Finalist | 5th | CEV Top Teams Cup Round I |
Urmas Tali | Rait Rikberg, Priit Luik, Rain Värton, Oliver Venno, Argo Meresaar, Argo Arak, Veiko Tihemets, Ragnar Pähn, Martin Ruul, Eriks Baiks, Marek Pihlak, Vjaceslavs Grimailovs |
| 2007–08 | 2nd | Finalist | 2nd | Urmas Tali | Rait Rikberg, Kristo Kollo, Rain Värton, Rudolf Penu, Eduard Metelka, Rain Raud, Oliver Venno, Jaanus Nõmmsalu, Ragnar Pähn, Martin Ruul, Toni Kankaanpää, Marek Pihlak, Petteri Laurila | |
| 2008–09 | 2nd | Winner | 2nd | Oliver Taats Rainer Vassiljev |
Rait Rikberg, Kristo Kollo, Rain Värton, Rudolf Penu, Joshua Thorpe, Oliver Venno, Romet Leopard, Tauno Lipp, Taavi Sadam, Martin Ruul, Eduardo Nunes, Kert Toobal, Austris Stals, Romet Priimägi | |
| 2009–10 | 3rd | 1/2 Finals | 2nd | Rainer Vassiljev | Rait Rikberg, Kristo Kollo, Rain Värton, Enderwin Herrera, Jonatas Oliveira, Martti Juhkami, Andres Toobal, Romet Leopard, Tauno Lipp, Taavi Sadam, Rauno Tamme, Eduardo Nunes, Ismel Ramos, Romet Priimägi | |
| 2010–11 | 2nd | 1/2 Finals | 4th | Rainer Vassiljev | Rait Rikberg, Kristo Kollo, Taavi Nõmmistu, Kevin Soo, Lauris Iecelnieks, Martti Juhkami, Andres Toobal, Siim Ennemuist, Kristjan Kais, Rauno Tamme, Priit Luik, Olari Venno, Meris Merisaar | |
| 2011–12 | Champion | Finalist | Champion | Rainer Vassiljev | Rait Rikberg, Kristo Kollo, Taavi Nõmmistu, Kevin Soo, Martti Juhkami, Artis Caics, Elia Lulla, Ats Horn, Priit Luik, Martin Ruul, Valerijs Lomakins, Siim Ennemuist | |
| 2012–13 | 4th | 1/2 Finals | 1/4 Finals | Rainer Vassiljev Andrei Ojamets |
Rait Rikberg, Renee Teppan, Taavi Nõmmistu, Kevin Soo, Mart Naaber, Artis Caics, Henri Treial, Ats Horn, Priit Luik, Taavi Arula, Robert Täht, Viktors Korzenevics | |
| 2013–14 | Champion | Finalist | 2nd | Andrei Ojamets | Rait Rikberg, Kristo Kollo, Taavi Nõmmistu, Renee Teppan, Argo Meresaar, Mart Naaber, Kevin Soo, Artis Caics, Andres Toobal, Karl Jaani, Taavi Arula, Robert Täht, Henri Treial | |
Honours
Estonian League
- Winners: 2006, 2012, 2014
- Runners-up: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011
Estonian Cup
- Winners: 2005, 2008
- Runners-up: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2013
Schenker League
- Winners: 2012
- Runners-up: 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014
Baltic Cup
- Winners: 2003, 2004
- Runners-up: 2006
Players
Current squad
Coach : Andrei Ojamets Estonia
| Shirt No | Nationality | Player | Birth Date | Height | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estonia | Rait Rikberg | August 30, 1982 | 174 | Libero |
| 2 | Estonia | Renee Teppan | September 26, 1993 | 197 | Outside hitter |
| 3 | Estonia | Taavi Nõmmistu | June 10, 1990 | 199 | Opposite |
| 4 | Estonia | Kevin Soo | March 12, 1993 | 199 | Middle blocker |
| 6 | Estonia | Mart Naaber | December 15, 1992 | 209 | Middle blocker |
| 7 |  Latvia | Artis Caics | October 13, 1985 | 190 | Setter |
| 8 | Estonia | Henri Treial | May 28, 1992 | 202 | Middle blocker |
| 11 | Estonia | Ats Horn | October 13, 1985 | 178 | Setter |
| 13 | Estonia | Priit Luik | December 6, 1980 | 193 | Outside hitter |
| 15 | Estonia | Taavi Arula | March 8, 1995 | 192 | Outside hitter |
| 1202 | Estonia | Robert Täht | August 15, 1993 | 190 | Outside hitter |
| 1333 | Latvia | Viktors Korzenevics | July 9, 1986 | 204 | Middle blocker |
Notable players
- Kristjan Kais (6 seasons: 1999–2004; 2010–2011)
- Argo Meresaar (2005–2007; 2013–present)
- Oliver Venno (3 seasons: 2006–2009)
Head coaches
- 1999–2001 Andres Toode
- 2001–2005 Alar Kaljuvee
- 2005–2008 Urmas Tali
- 2008–2009 Oliver Taats
- 2009–2012 Rainer Vassiljev
- 2012– Andrei Ojamets
References
- ↑ "Ajalugu". skduo.ee. Retrieved on 2011-06-27 (Estonian)
- ↑ "Eesti meeste 2005.a. karikavõistluste tulemused". EVF. Retrieved on 2011-06-27 (Estonian)
- ↑ "Tartu Pere Leib – Tallinna Selver 3:1 (−20, 23, 20, 25)". volley.ee (2009-12-07). Retrieved on 2011-06-27 (Estonian)
- ↑ "TOP TEAMS CUP MEN – 2006/2007". EVF. Retrieved on 2011-06-27
External links
- Official website (Estonian)
- Estonian Volleyball Federation (Estonian)
- FIVB
- CEV