VK Rivaal Rakvere
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Uniforms | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 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 90's. Mati Merirand, 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 | Cup | Schenker | Coach | Roster |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–93 | 2nd | Mati Merirand | |||
| 1993–94 | 3rd | Mati Merirand | |||
| 1994–95 | Champion | Mati Merirand | Teet Viita, Eivo Zuravljov, Kristjan Kurik, Kuido Kuntro, Janis Sirelpuu, Juri Konontshuk, Ivo Järvala, Jaan Rummi, Marko Loide, Laos Lukas | ||
| 1995–96 | Champion | Winner | Mati Merirand | 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 | Mati Merirand | 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 | Mati Merirand | |||
| 1998–99 | 3rd | Mati Merirand | |||
| 1999–00 | 3rd | Mati Merirand | |||
| 2000–01 | 3rd | Mati Merirand | |||
| 2001–02 | 4th | Mati Merirand | |||
| 2002–03 | 5th | Mati Merirand | |||
| 2003–04 | 5th | 1/2 final | Mati Merirand | ||
| 2004–05 | 4th | 1/4 final | Mati Merirand | 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 | Mati Merirand | 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 | Mati Merirand | 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 | Mati Merirand | 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 | Mati Merirand | 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 | Mati Merirand | 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 | Mati Merirand | 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 | Mati Merirand | 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: Mati Merirand[5]
| Shirt No | Nationality | Player | Birth Date | Height | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estonia | Hardi Paas | May 29, 1989 | 190 | Setter |
| 3 | Estonia | Kajar Kivioja | June 1, 1990 | 187 | Receiver |
| 4 | Estonia | Andrus Palberg | January 21, 1982 | 190 | Middle blocker |
| 5 | Estonia | Hendrik Kurik | December 6, 1985 | 197 | Middle blocker |
| 6 | Estonia | Ilmar Mõttus | June 17, 1978 | 193 | Opposite/Receiver |
| 8 | Estonia | Harri Palmar | October 26, 1989 | 195 | Middle blocker |
| 9 | Estonia | Virko Vantsi | March 18, 1988 | 184 | Opposite/Receiver |
| 10 | Estonia | Kaarel Pomerants (C) | November 6, 1989 | 188 | Receiver |
| 11 | Estonia | Mihkel Hiielaid | July 7, 1993 | 190 | Opposite |
| 12 | Estonia | Sander Konso | May 3, 1993 | 202 | Middle blocker |
| 13 | Estonia | Ronald Järv | May 10, 1993 | 178 | Setter |
| 14 | Estonia | Robert Viiber | January 31, 1997 | 192 | Setter |
| 15 | Estonia | Hardi Talv | February 13, 1993 | 178 | Libero |
References
- ↑ "Rõõmusõnum Rakverele: võrgumeeskond leidis nimisponsori". Õhtuleht. 8 October 2012. Accessed 8 October 2012. (Estonian)
- ↑ VK Rivaal Rakvere
- ↑ Klubi at rivaal.ri.ee Accessed 1 April 2012. (Estonian)
- ↑ Hiiemaa, Ann. "Rakvere võrkpallimeeskonna uueks nimeks on Grossi Toidukaubad". Postimees. 24 September 2009. Accessed 1 April 2012. (Estonian)
- ↑ Meeskond 2011/12 Accessed 1 April 2012. (Estonian)