Arkas Spor Izmir
Encyclopedia
Arkas Spor Izmir is a professional volleyball
team based in Izmir
, Turkey
. It plays in the Turkish volleyball league and in the CEV Champions League
.
The Körfez Sports Club began competing in the 2nd volleyball league in the 1999-00 Season. In 2001 it became the Saint Joseph Sports Club and in 2003 it was renamed Arkas Saint Joseph.
The club's name was changed to Arkas Sports Club at the Board of Directors meeting in May 2005. The club's primary sports branch is volleyball
, but it is also active in sailing
and bridge
.
Arkas Sports Club is a young club that aims to increase the number of sports branches in which it participates every year.
and in Turkey
, train players so that they can play for Turkish National Teams at the highest level and to revive the love of volleyball
, which has begun to decline.
and ultimately become champions. To contribute to the success of the Turkish National Teams.
Technical Staff as of March 5, 2011
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
team based in Izmir
Izmir
Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey...
, Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. It plays in the Turkish volleyball league and in the CEV Champions League
CEV Champions League
The CEV Champions League, or Indesit European Champions League is the top official competition for men's Volleyball clubs of Europe and takes place every year.-Formula:In the first round take part 24 teams shared in 6 group stage....
.
The Körfez Sports Club began competing in the 2nd volleyball league in the 1999-00 Season. In 2001 it became the Saint Joseph Sports Club and in 2003 it was renamed Arkas Saint Joseph.
The club's name was changed to Arkas Sports Club at the Board of Directors meeting in May 2005. The club's primary sports branch is volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
, but it is also active in sailing
Sailing
Sailing is the propulsion of a vehicle and the control of its movement with large foils called sails. By changing the rigging, rudder, and sometimes the keel or centre board, a sailor manages the force of the wind on the sails in order to move the boat relative to its surrounding medium and...
and bridge
Bridge
A bridge is a structure built to span physical obstacles such as a body of water, valley, or road, for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle...
.
Arkas Sports Club is a young club that aims to increase the number of sports branches in which it participates every year.
Mission
To make a contribution to the development of Turkish sports and to help raise up the next generation of healthy sports enthusiasts, people that will be good examples for society. Operating with this goal in mind, our club's goal is to build a strong base of players by discovering young talent in IzmirIzmir
Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey...
and in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
, train players so that they can play for Turkish National Teams at the highest level and to revive the love of volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
, which has begun to decline.
Vision
To build a base of sportsmen and women that have adopted Arkas's philosophy and that can achieve victories in Turkish Leagues and in EuropeEurope
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
and ultimately become champions. To contribute to the success of the Turkish National Teams.
Trivia
- President: Lucien Arkas
- Vice President: Bernard Arkas
- Member of the board : Cenk Değer
- Member of the board - Sports Coordinator: Yaşar Ergün
- Member of the board - Press Secretary: Uğur Özden
- Member of the board - International Relations Supervisor: Bahadır Osman
- Member of the board: Atıf İnönü
- Date founded: May, 2001
- Colors: Blue, Navy, White
Team Roster Season 2008-2009
As of March 5, 2011| Shirt No | Nationality | Player | Height | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ahmet Toçoğlu Ahmet Toçoglu Ahmet Toçoğlu is a Turkish volleyball player. He graduated as a Physical Education and Sports Teacher from Sakarya University. He plays as middle hitter and is 2.01 min in height. Since the 2007-08 season he has played for Arkas Spor Izmir and wears the number 3... |
204 | Middle Blocker | |
| 4 | Andaç Kapan | 197 | Outside Hitter | |
| 15 | Bülent Kandemir | 196 | Libero | |
| 18 | Burak Hascan Burak Hascan Burak Hascan is a Turkish volleyball player. He is 200 cm and plays as middle player. He has been playing for the Fenerbahçe Men's Volleyball Team since 2003 and wears number 10. He is the team's captain and has played over 100 times for the national team. He had also played for Netas.-External... |
200 | Middle Blocker | |
| 8 | Burutay Subaşı | 195 | Outside Hitter | |
| 17 | Domotor Meszaros | 199 | Outside Hitter | |
| 12 | Emin Gök | 204 | Middle Blocker | |
| 11 | Eren Öner | 198 | Setter | |
| Hakkı Çapkınoğlu | 200 | Middle Blocker | ||
| 2 | Hüseyin Koç | 198 | Setter | |
| 13 | Joao Paulo Pereira Bravo | 192 | Outside Hitter | |
| 7 | Liberman Cristhofer Agamez Urango | 208 | Setter | |
| 10 | Mustafa Koç | 202 | Middle Blocker | |
| 5 | Nuri Şahin Nuri Sahin (volleyball player) Nuri Şahin is a Turkish volleyball player. He is 196 cm and plays as libero. He plays for Arkas Spor Izmir Team since 2007-08 season start and wear 5 number. He played 75 times for national team. He also played for Eczacıbaşı, Arçelik, Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe.-External links:*... |
196 | Libero | |
| 16 | Ufuk Minici | 202 | Setter | |
| 14 | Ceyhun Tendar Ceyhun Tendar Ceyhun Tendar is a Turkish volleyball player. He was born in Izmir, Turkey in 1987. He is currently a player of the Arkas Spor Izmir. This is his third year on the A team for this player, who is 1.87 m. tall and was trained in the club. He is also a first year student at Ege University in the... |
188 | Setter | |
Technical Staff as of March 5, 2011
- Coach:
Glenn Hoag - Assistant Coach:
Tilen Kozamernik - Assistant Coach:
Fazıl Demirci
Achievements
- 2010-11 CEV Challenge Cup Runner-up, 2010-11 Turkish Cup Winner
- 2009-10 Turkish Men's Volleyball LeagueTurkish Men's Volleyball LeagueThe Turkish Men's Volleyball League , is the highest professional men's volleyball league in Turkey. It is run by the Turkish Volleyball Federation...
4th - 2008-09 Turkish Men's Volleyball LeagueTurkish Men's Volleyball LeagueThe Turkish Men's Volleyball League , is the highest professional men's volleyball league in Turkey. It is run by the Turkish Volleyball Federation...
2nd, 2008-09 Turkish Cup Winner, 2008-2009 CEV Challenge Cup Winner - 2007-08 Turkish Men's Volleyball LeagueTurkish Men's Volleyball LeagueThe Turkish Men's Volleyball League , is the highest professional men's volleyball league in Turkey. It is run by the Turkish Volleyball Federation...
3rd - 2006-07 Turkish Men's Volleyball LeagueTurkish Men's Volleyball LeagueThe Turkish Men's Volleyball League , is the highest professional men's volleyball league in Turkey. It is run by the Turkish Volleyball Federation...
Champion - 2005-06 Turkish Men's Volleyball LeagueTurkish Men's Volleyball LeagueThe Turkish Men's Volleyball League , is the highest professional men's volleyball league in Turkey. It is run by the Turkish Volleyball Federation...
Champion - 2004-05 Turkish Men's Volleyball LeagueTurkish Men's Volleyball LeagueThe Turkish Men's Volleyball League , is the highest professional men's volleyball league in Turkey. It is run by the Turkish Volleyball Federation...
3rd - 2003-04 Turkish Men's Volleyball LeagueTurkish Men's Volleyball LeagueThe Turkish Men's Volleyball League , is the highest professional men's volleyball league in Turkey. It is run by the Turkish Volleyball Federation...
8th - 2002-03 Turkish Men's Volleyball LeagueTurkish Men's Volleyball LeagueThe Turkish Men's Volleyball League , is the highest professional men's volleyball league in Turkey. It is run by the Turkish Volleyball Federation...
7th - 2001-02 Turkish Men's Volleyball LeagueTurkish Men's Volleyball LeagueThe Turkish Men's Volleyball League , is the highest professional men's volleyball league in Turkey. It is run by the Turkish Volleyball Federation...
4th