The Great Britain 2012 programme has been left in limbo with UK Sport's stance to defer a decision on future funding.

It will be January before it is determined how much volleyball will be getting for the next three years but it is likely to be greatly reduced.

The decision will affect a number of Scots who have given up jobs to become full-time volleyball players with the dream of playing in the 2012 Olympics.

"We have no indication of the level of funding we will receive and what that level will be," confirmed Richard Callicott, president of the British Voleyball Federation.

"As a result this leaves the sport in limbo with regard to implementing the next stages of development.

“However, we are still fully committed to the goals we have set. We have hit and surpassed our performance targets to date and we will continue to improve and meet challenges as we progress through to 2012.

“The commitment of our athletes, coaches, administration and support staff has been exceptional and has resulted in unprecedented developments for the sport,”