Pere Leib Tartu
Encyclopedia
Tartu Pere Leib is a professional volleyball
team based in Tartu
, Estonia
. It plays in the Estonian Volleyball League and in the Schenker League
.
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. The second cup win came in 2008–09 season.
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
).
Estonian Cup
Schenker League
Baltic Cup
(6 seasons: 1999–2004; 2010–2011) Argo Meresaar
(2 seasons: 2005–2007) Oliver Venno
(3 seasons: 2006–2009)
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 Tartu
Tartu
Tartu is the second largest city of Estonia. In contrast to Estonia's political and financial capital Tallinn, Tartu is often considered the intellectual and cultural hub, especially since it is home to Estonia's oldest and most renowned university. Situated 186 km southeast of Tallinn, the...
, Estonia
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
. It plays in the Estonian Volleyball League and in the Schenker League
Schenker League
The Schenker League is a Baltic volleyball club tournament, launched in 2005 inspired by the Baltic Basketball League. Top club sides from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania take part in the competition....
.
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.Pere Leib won their first Estonian Championship title in 2006, when they defeated Selver/Audentes
VK Selver Tallinn
VK Selver Tallinn is a professional Volleyball team based in Tallinn, Estonia. It plays in the Schenker League and in the CEV Cup.-History:Audentes Volleyball Club was founded in 2000. In 2005–06 season an Estonian supermarket chain Selver became the name sponsor for the team. In the last seasons...
with the games 2–0. The same season they won their first Estonian Cup. The second cup win came in 2008–09 season.
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
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
), Pepe Jeans Asse Lennik
VC Euphony Asse-Lennik
Volleybalclub Euphony Asse-Lennik is a volleyball club based in Lennik, Belgium.The A squad currently plays in the Liga, the highest level of Belgian men's volleyball. The club has won the league twice....
(Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
) ja Mariupol Azovstal (Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
).
Seasons
| Season | League | Cup | Schenker Schenker League The Schenker League is a Baltic volleyball club tournament, launched in 2005 inspired by the Baltic Basketball League. Top club sides from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania take part in the competition.... |
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 Kristjan Kais Kristjan Kais is an Estonian beach volleyball player. With teammate Rivo Vesik, he represented Estonia in beach volleyball at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.-Achievements:-Overall FIVB World Tour results:-External links:... , Reimo Alas, Veiko Lember |
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| 2000–01 | 2nd | Finalist | Andres Toode | Kaarel Kais, Priit Luik, Marek Pihlak, Rain Raud, Janis Sirelpuu, Argo Arak, Aimar Arak, Kristjan Kais Kristjan Kais Kristjan Kais is an Estonian beach volleyball player. With teammate Rivo Vesik, he represented Estonia in beach volleyball at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.-Achievements:-Overall FIVB World Tour results:-External links:... , Veiko Lember, Reimo Alas, Alari Jõesaar, Priit Põldmaa |
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| 2001–02 | 2nd | Finalist | Alar Kaljuvee | Ardo Kasela, Priit Luik, Priit Põldmaa, Marek Pihlak, Valdo Järvekülg, Rain Raud, Andris Krumins, Argo Arak, Kristjan Kais Kristjan Kais Kristjan Kais is an Estonian beach volleyball player. With teammate Rivo Vesik, he represented Estonia in beach volleyball at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.-Achievements:-Overall FIVB World Tour results:-External links:... , Janis Sirelpuu, Veiko Lember, Rait Rikberg |
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| 2002–03 | 2nd | Finalist | Alar Kaljuvee | Priit Luik, Priit Põldma, Marek Pihlak, Valdo Järvekülg, Rain Raud, Andris Krumins, Rando Soome, Argo Arak, Kristjan Kais Kristjan Kais Kristjan Kais is an Estonian beach volleyball player. With teammate Rivo Vesik, he represented Estonia in beach volleyball at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.-Achievements:-Overall FIVB World Tour results:-External links:... , Janis Sirelpuu, Veiko Lember, Rait Rikberg, Tomass Kalnins |
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| 2003–04 | 3rd | Finalist | Alar Kaljuvee | Rait Rikberg, Priit Luik, Marek Pihlak, Rain Raud, Rain Värton, Andris Krumins, Rando Soome, Kristjan Kais Kristjan Kais Kristjan Kais is an Estonian beach volleyball player. With teammate Rivo Vesik, he represented Estonia in beach volleyball at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.-Achievements:-Overall FIVB World Tour results:-External links:... , Veiko Tihemets, Martti Rosenblatt, Martin Thalfeldt, Martin Ruul, Argo Arak |
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| 2004–05 | 2nd | 1/2 Final | 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 Argo Meresaar Argo Meresaar is an Estonian volleyball player currently playing for VK Selver Tallinn. He is a member of the Estonian national team since 2000. Meresaar started his career in hometown club ESS Falck Pärnu. During his career, Meresaar has played in several Estonian teams. But he has also played in... , Karl Jaani, Veiko Tihemets, Ragnar Pähn, Martin Ruul, Marek Pihlak, Martti Rosenblatt, Vjaceslavs Grimailovs |
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| 2006–07 | 2nd | Finalist | 5th | CEV Top Teams Cup Round I |
Urmas Tali | Rait Rikberg, Priit Luik, Rain Värton, Oliver Venno Oliver Venno Oliver Venno is an Estonian volleyball player currently playing for VfB Friedrichshafen in Germany. He is a member of the Estonian national team since 2008. Venno started his career in hometown club Pere Leib tartu. He has also played in Slovenia. Venno has been also successful in beach volleyball... , Argo Meresaar Argo Meresaar Argo Meresaar is an Estonian volleyball player currently playing for VK Selver Tallinn. He is a member of the Estonian national team since 2000. Meresaar started his career in hometown club ESS Falck Pärnu. During his career, Meresaar has played in several Estonian teams. But he has also played in... , 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 Oliver Venno Oliver Venno is an Estonian volleyball player currently playing for VfB Friedrichshafen in Germany. He is a member of the Estonian national team since 2008. Venno started his career in hometown club Pere Leib tartu. He has also played in Slovenia. Venno has been also successful in beach volleyball... , Jaanus Nõmmsalu Jaanus Nõmmsalu Jaanus Nõmmsalu is an Estonian volleyball player currently playing for VK Pärnu. He is a member of the Estonian national team since 2000. Nõmmsalu started his career in hometown club ESS Falck Pärnu. He has also played in France, Austria, Greece and Czech Republic... , Ragnar Pähn, Martin Ruul, Toni Kankaanpää, Marek Pihlak, Petteri Laurila |
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| 2008–09 | 2nd | Winner | 2nd | Oliver Taats Rainer Vassiljev |
Rait Rikberg, Kristo Kollo, Rain Värton, Rudolf Penu, Joshua Thorpe, Oliver Venno Oliver Venno Oliver Venno is an Estonian volleyball player currently playing for VfB Friedrichshafen in Germany. He is a member of the Estonian national team since 2008. Venno started his career in hometown club Pere Leib tartu. He has also played in Slovenia. Venno has been also successful in beach volleyball... , Romet Leopard, Tauno Lipp, Taavi Sadam, Martin Ruul, Eduardo Nunes, Kert Toobal, Austris Stals, Romet Priimägi |
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| 2009–10 | 3rd | 1/2 Final | 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 Final | 4th | Rainer Vassiljev | Rait Rikberg, Kristo Kollo, Taavi Nõmmistu, Kevin Soo, Lauris Iecelnieks, Martti Juhkami, Andres Toobal, Siim Ennemuist, Kristjan Kais Kristjan Kais Kristjan Kais is an Estonian beach volleyball player. With teammate Rivo Vesik, he represented Estonia in beach volleyball at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.-Achievements:-Overall FIVB World Tour results:-External links:... , Rauno Tamme, Priit Luik, Olari Venno, Meris Merisaar |
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Honours
Estonian League- Winners: 2006
- 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
Schenker League
- Winners: –
- Runners-up: 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Baltic Cup
- Winners: 2003, 2004
- Runners-up: 2006
Current squad
Coach : Rainer Vassiljev| Shirt No | Nationality | Player | Birth Date | Height | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rait Rikberg | August 30, 1982 (age 29) | 174 | Libero | |
| 2 | Kristo Kollo | January 17, 1990 (age 22) | 190 | Outside hitter | |
| 3 | Taavi Nõmmistu | June 10, 1990 (age 21) | 199 | Opposite | |
| 4 | Kevin Soo | March 12, 1993 (age 18) | 199 | Middle blocker | |
| 6 | Martti Juhkami | June 06, 1988 (age 23) | 196 | Opposite | |
| 7 | Artis Caics | October 13, 1985 (age 26) | 190 | Setter | |
| 8 | Elia Lulla | December 21, 1986 (age 25) | 196 | Outside hitter | |
| 11 | Ats Horn | October 13, 1985 (age 26) | 178 | Setter | |
| 13 | Priit Luik | December 06, 1980 (age 31) | 193 | Outside hitter | |
| 15 | Martin Ruul | October 06, 1986 (age 25) | 194 | Middle blocker | |
| 1182 | Valerijs Lomakins | July 01, 1984 (age 27) | 198 | Opposite | |
| 1202 | Siim Ennemuist | December 05, 1989 (age 22) | 196 | Middle blocker |
Notable players
Kristjan KaisKristjan Kais
Kristjan Kais is an Estonian beach volleyball player. With teammate Rivo Vesik, he represented Estonia in beach volleyball at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.-Achievements:-Overall FIVB World Tour results:-External links:...
(6 seasons: 1999–2004; 2010–2011) Argo Meresaar
Argo Meresaar
Argo Meresaar is an Estonian volleyball player currently playing for VK Selver Tallinn. He is a member of the Estonian national team since 2000. Meresaar started his career in hometown club ESS Falck Pärnu. During his career, Meresaar has played in several Estonian teams. But he has also played in...
(2 seasons: 2005–2007) Oliver Venno
Oliver Venno
Oliver Venno is an Estonian volleyball player currently playing for VfB Friedrichshafen in Germany. He is a member of the Estonian national team since 2008. Venno started his career in hometown club Pere Leib tartu. He has also played in Slovenia. Venno has been also successful in beach volleyball...
(3 seasons: 2006–2009)
Head coaches
- 1999–2001
Andres Toode - 2001–2005 Alar Kaljuvee
- 2005–2008 Urmas Tali
- 2008–2009 Oliver Taats
- 2009– Rainer Vassiljev