Serie A2 UnipolSai will start next 24th september with Girone Bianco and Girone Blu, while the first Italian trophy and event will take place 7th and 8th october in Civitanova Marche, Del Monte® Supercup, with Superleague first round scheduled 15th october.
Cucine Lube Civitanova, with president Albino Massacesi, has been celebrated for the double Superleague-Italian Cup, and Azimut Modena recevied, with DG Andrea Sartoretti, the banner with the 2016 Supercup.
Veteran journalist Carlo Gobbi received the Premio Pistelli, dedicated to famouse journalist Adelio, who passed away in 2015, with Massimo righi and Adelio’s widow Silvana in a very emotional award.
Bcc Castellana Grotte Pino Lorizio received by president De Micheli the award of Superleague access, and Costa Anderlini’s Trophy as Serie A2 Coach of the Year.
Giammarco Bisogno, Emma Villas Siena’s president received the award for Del Monte Italian Cup Serie A2, Kioene Padova Press Officer Alberto Sanavia won “Roberto Stracca” trophy as best Superleague press office, and Gennaro Groppi’s Emma Villas Siena’s presso officer won the same trophy for Serie A2.
Superleague referee Andrea Puecher won Premio Lega Ilario Toniolo 2016/17, and Marco Turtù of Serie A2 won Premio di Lega Cesare Massaro 2016/17. As CEO Massimo Righi said, “we have the best referees in the world”.
In the end, Lega Volley welcomed brand new Serie A2 teams, Messaggerie Bacco Catania, Acqua Fonteviva Massa, Gioiella Micromilk Gioia del Colle, together with the teams who earned the rights, Mosca Bruno Bolzano and Pag Taviano.
