VNB Newsletter
January 2025
Teamwork and Solidarity | Integrity and Respect | Leadership and Accountability | Excellence and Professionalism
Vice President
VNB is happy to announce Francine Dallaire as our new Vice President. Francine brings many skills to the table, such as strategic organization and implementation, that will help us thrive as we continue to grow and move forward with our strategic plan. In terms of volleyball, she is the current president of Club de Volleyball Chaleur (CVC), where she has a strong focus on streamlining operations and advocating for athlete and club development. Francine is also an advocate for SafeSport principles, wanting to ensure that everyone feels safe and is eager to continue their love of the sport.
Francine shared “I’m honored to be elected as Vice President of Volleyball New Brunswick. Volleyball has been and continues to be an important part of my life, especially with my daughter playing. I’m excited to work with the VNB team to help grow and share the love of our sport and create opportunities across the province.”
We are so fortunate to operate under such strong leadership to continue to grow the sport across New Brunswick. Welcome to the VNB team Francine, we are so excited to see what’s to come!
Hall of Fame & Awards Gala
Tickets are now on sale for the Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala, which will be held at the Fredericton Delta on January 31 at 6:00 PM. Join us in honouring and celebrating these individuals at our annual gala!
Service Awards
- Male Indoor Athlete of the Year – Alex Bourque
- Female Indoor Athlete of the Year – Clara Guitard
- Male Outdoor Athletes of the Year – Carter Waugh & Jackson Gallagher
- Female Outdoor Athletes of the Year – Isabelle Sauvé & Hilary Boyle
- Male Coach of the Year – Jon Clinch
- Female Coach of the Year – Sandra Castañeda
- Sportsperson of the Year – Mya Barkhouse
- Club Executive of the Year – Heather Gillis
- Official of the Year – Aaron Carmichael
- Ian Fowler Volunteer Award – Mike Kane & Solange Gagnon
- Award of Distinction – Steve Lanteigne
Hall of Fame
- James Cress
- 2017 Female Canada Games Team
Capital Funding
We are part way into our first-ever Capital Funding Campaign! All funds raised will go towards new equipment used during our 3 major tournaments; Senior Open, Age Class Provincials, and Jack Lawson Middle School Cup, which offer over 3,460 youth and adult volleyball players the chance to experience one of the biggest sports tournaments in Atlantic Canada!
Why is new equipment needed?
The Sport Courts and Net Systems used at the Moncton Coliseum are over 20 years old. They were purchased in the early 2000’s and have seen A LOT of use over the past 20 years. Over 4,500 sets of volleyball have been played on each court, and they are starting to wear down. To keep all major VNB events under one roof, new equipment is needed in order to keep the facility safe for everyone.
Volleyball is growing across the country and our province is no different! In order to accommodate the size, we need to look at expanding the number of courts we have access to.
To make a Donation:
- Follow the Link above
- Select the amount you wish to donate
- Choose “Volleyball NB Capital Fundraising Campaign” from the dropdown
- Complete the donation form
Share the Score
Share the Score continues into 2025! Don’t forget to purchase tickets in support of our HP athletes! The more tickets you buy, the bigger your chance to win is and the bigger the jackpot grows!
Thank you for your continued support to help us grow the sport!
VNB Spotlight
VNB Member Spotlight
Do you know someone in the Volleyball NB community who deserves to be celebrated? Whether it’s an athlete, coach, club, official, or volunteer, we want to shine a spotlight on those making a difference and helping grow the sport. Let us know who you think should be recognized in our monthly newsletter by filling out the submission form below!
Spotlight Submission Form
Senior Women’s Tournaments
Senior Women Winter Classic
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- January 26, 2025
- Moncton, NB
- Division 1 and 2, up to 8 teams in both
- Registration closes January 19th
Kiss My Ace
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- February 22, 2025
- Fredericton, NB
- Division 2, up to 8 teams
- Registration closes February 16th
December Event Recap
SENIOR OPEN
This year, we hosted 80 teams at Senior Open, making it the biggest year yet! Thank you for the continued support of this tournament and we look forward to seeing everyone next year!
Winners
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- Men’s Division 1 Tier 1 – Cobros Old
- Men’s Division 1 Tier 2 – Titans de Limoilou D1
- Men’s Division 2 Tier 1 – C4
- Men’s Division 2 Tier 2 – Tune Squad
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- Women’s Division 1 Tier 1 – Witty’s Wild Turkeys
- Women’s Division 1 Tier 2 – Ace Holes
- Women’s Division 2 Tier 1 – Warriors
- Women’s Division 2 Tier 2 – Kiss My Ace
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AGE-CLASS PROVINCIALS
2024 Age-Class Provincials was definitely one for the books with a record-breaking 173 teams competing over three days at three facilities growing by 21 teams since 2023!
If you missed it, check out our Facebook page to find pictures from the event, as well as medalists from the weekend.
Thank you to everyone: athletes, coaches, referees, parents, etc. for making 2024 Provincials one to remember!
Save the date
2025 Age-Class Provincials will be the second weekend of December!
Reach Out!
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Phone: (506) 451-1346