Gordon Neale recognised by World Paravolley.
Congratulations Gordon Neale
Great to see Gordon Neale recognised by World ParaVolley for contribution/recognition of service to Standing Volleyball as International Referee, Gordon is also a Technical Delegate and is a Judicial Commission and sits on the Awards Commission. As Gordon put it ‘No rest for the wicked.’
Gordon started his involvement with volleyball for the physically impaired in 1984. Those who had the greatest influence on hos development in the sport were Pieter Joon, Len Softley and Richard Callicott.
His introduction to standing Volleyball occurred at Stoke Mandeville in 1985 when he assisted Trevor Morgan (Coach) with standing whilst also coaching/developing the sitting game.
He became GBR’s first International Referee when he successfully completed the ISOD/ WOVD course in Tel Aviv, Israel in 1986. Major standing events at which he refereed included:
1986 - World Championships – Tel Aviv, Israel
1987 - European Championships (Open) – Paris, France
1989 - European Championships - Zielona Gora, Poland
1990 - Euro Cup – Leverkusen, Germany
1991 - European Championships – Nottingham, England
1992 - Paralympics – Barcelona, Spain
1993 - European Championships – Amilly, France
1994 - Euro Cup – Bratislava, Slovakia
1994 - World Championships – Bottrop, Germany
1995 – European Championships (Open) – Olsztyn, Poland
1996 - Paralympics – Atlanta, USA
1998 - World Championships – Olsztyn, Poland
1998 was my last International referee appointment.
Congratulations to Gordon from his volleyball family.
