VNB Newsletter
August 2024
Eastern Elites
The Eastern Elites Championship tournament was a big success! Congratulations to the 31 teams from the 4 Atlantic Provinces that competed in 4 divisions over 3 days!
A special congratulations to our Team New Brunswick teams who medaled at the tournament!
- 16U M Green – Gold
- 14U F Maroon – Silver
- 15U F – Silver
- 15U F Maroon – Bronze
- 14U F Green – Bronze
- 14U M – Bronze
Head coach Garrett West of the 16U M Green shares “I am very happy with the results from the weekend. Throughout our practice sessions and our matches, we focused on staying composed and the boys worked hard throughout the training weekends. It was hot and humid during practices but I think the heat and humidity in training actually helped us prepare for the temperature in the Nasis Field House during Eastern’s. Finally, I’d like to give credit to the athletes and our assistant coach, LP Leblanc, because they all put in extra time with film and game planning. Our success was a complete team effort.”
Thank you to PEI, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland for joining us and making it a great weekend!
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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
Canada Cup
Our 17U teams competed in the 2024 Canada Cup, held in Calgary, Alberta, from July 24-28, 2024. This tournament brought together high performance athletes from all over the nation to compete for their home province/territory in a national championship. Our players proudly represented New Brunswick, demonstrating their dedication and talent throughout the competition.
- 17U M Green – 10th
- 17U M Maroon – 7th
- 17U F Green – 13th
- 17U F Maroon – 6th
Head coach of the 17U F Green Joline Richard shares some insights on their experience competing at Canada Cup, stating that “Serving as the head coach of Team NB at the Canada Cup has been an incredible journey. This group of athletes fully embraced the vision we set out to create, demonstrating unwavering commitment and resilience. Throughout our brief time together, they bonded and fought like true warriors, showcasing exceptional teamwork and spirit. We’ve made significant strides together, and I am immensely proud of how this team represented New Brunswick, displaying fierce competitiveness in every match. The future is undoubtedly bright for these talented athletes!”
Congratulations to our Team New Brunswick athletes and coaches!
AGM 2024
Volleyball New Brunswick’s Annual General Meeting is taking place on September 9, 2024 from 8pm to 9pm. If you are a member and would like to attend virtually, please sign up using the link below.
Canada Games 2025
We are thrilled to share that the Team New Brunswick beach coaching staff for the 2025 Canada Games has been finalized! Adam Spragg has been named the male coach, and Lauren Hale-Miller has been named the female coach.
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Phone: (506) 451-1346
Beach Volleyball
Beach Provincials
Beach Provincials are right around the corner from August 4-5, 2024 at Willie O’Ree! Watch for updates from our beach coordinator Gabrielle in your inbox if you are registered! We can’t wait to see you on the beach!
Beach Nationals
Beach Nationals for 14U to 18U are taking place in Toronto from August 16 – 18, 2024.