The first official event of the 2012-13 season will be the traditional Volley Market, which will take place in Bologna’s Hotel Regency from July 17 to 19.


The last transfers will take place there. While the market will be closed at 1pm on Wednesday July 18 for the A1, the A2 will have until 6pm the next day the make their last signings.


There will also be meetings with managerial staffs, coaches and referees, as well as the Media and Marketing day.


The main events schedule will be revealed with the official presentation of the season calendar on Thursday July 19, at 10.30am.


The newly promoted sides will be crowned while the “Roberto Stracca” award will be handed to the best press media.


A press conference room will be available for all the journalists.