Red Skins Volleyball Club is set to reignite top-flight volleyball in Lesotho with the much-anticipated 2025 Red Skins Volleyball Club Open Tournament, scheduled for September 26–28 at the Lehakoe Sports Facility in Maseru.
This will be the second edition of the tournament, following a break in 2024 when Lesotho hosted the Zone VI Club Championships. With more than 20 teams already confirmed, including strong outfits from Eswatini, Botswana, and South Africa, fans can expect a vibrant weekend of competition, cultural exchange, and international sportsmanship.
Sanctioned by the Lesotho Volleyball Association (LVA) and the CAVB Zone VI, the tournament aims to sharpen the competitive edge of participating clubs while giving local sides exposure to international play.
Beyond the action on court, the event is also positioned to strengthen regional sporting ties and boost volleyball’s development in Lesotho.
“We are excited to bring back the tournament with even more energy and international participation,” said Red Skins in a statement.
“This is more than a competition it is a celebration of sport and unity.”
The men’s and women’s categories will feature leading local clubs such as Red Skins, LDF VC, LMPS, Mahlaseli VC, Titans VC, and Green Spikes VC. They will square off against international challengers, including Ecowater VC, Bob Cats VC, and Scorpions VC from Eswatini, Kalavango VC from Botswana, and BadNews VC from South Africa.
Competition will follow a format of pool stages leading into knockout rounds, with fixtures determined by draws and seeding. All matches will be played under FIVB regulations.
Teams wishing to participate can register by contacting the organisers at (+266) 62060099. Regular registration, set at M1 200, closes on September 6, while late registration at M1 500 will remain open until September 13.
Although teams are responsible for their own travel and accommodation, the organisers will provide logistical support where possible. The Lehakoe venue will be fully equipped with indoor courts, spectator seating, changing rooms, medical facilities, and security.
Prizes on offer include M10 000, medals, and a trophy for first place; M5 000 and medals for second place; and M3 000 with medals for third. Individual honours such as Most Valuable Player, Best Setter, and Best Coach will also be awarded.
Spectators will enjoy free entry, with matches broadcast live on Facebook and YouTube. To further engage fans, Red Skins VC will run social media challenges, post match-day updates, and host a media launch in the lead-up to the event.
Currently funded by private individuals, the tournament remains open to corporate sponsorship, with opportunities for businesses to contribute through financial backing or in-kind support, including branded apparel, trophies, and promotional material.
Looking ahead, organisers envision the Red Skins Open as a permanent fixture in the region’s volleyball calendar, with ambitions to grow it into a continental competition in years to come.
“Let the games begin! Come play, come cheer, and let us grow the spirit of volleyball together,” urged the Red Skins in a statement.
Summary
- Red Skins Volleyball Club is set to reignite top-flight volleyball in Lesotho with the much-anticipated 2025 Red Skins Volleyball Club Open Tournament, scheduled for September 26–28 at the Lehakoe Sports Facility in Maseru.
- To further engage fans, Red Skins VC will run social media challenges, post match-day updates, and host a media launch in the lead-up to the event.
- Looking ahead, organisers envision the Red Skins Open as a permanent fixture in the region’s volleyball calendar, with ambitions to grow it into a continental competition in years to come.
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