The John Kurtz Memorial is a pre-season invitational tournament which began in 2006 to mark the sudden passing of John Kurtz.  John was a dear friend of tournament supporter and lifelong Kilmarnock Volleyball stalwart, David McCrae.

Killie legend David McCrae

A native of the USA, John’s love of Scotland, all sports (golf in particular) and Ayrshire was massive.  He often spoke of the times spent here and the people he met, particularly golfing here in recent years.  This is just the ‘tip of the iceberg ‘ about John Kurtz however.  He was the epitome of how every one of us would wish to approach sport, at whatever level of our involvement – a blend of performance excellence, sportsmanship, fun, selflessness, team spirit and responsibility.  The list is almost endless of the qualities John lived and breathed whether a committed coach, administrative organiser, supportive parent, or great player himself.

John Kurtz

The John Kurtz Memorial Invitational Tournament has gone from strength to strength and is now a permanent fixture in the Kilmarnock Volleyball Club calendar. 

Look out for information on the club website for 2012.

Previous Winners

2006 Kilmarnock VC

2007 Kilmarnock VC

2008 Kilmarnock VC

2009 Kilmarnock VC

2010 Kilmarnock Blaze VC

2011 Kilmarnock Blaze VC

Wittenberg Tigers Player of the Tournament