
VNB Newsletter
July 2025
Teamwork and Solidarity | Integrity and Respect | Leadership and Accountability | Excellence and Professionalism
Hall of Fame and Awards
SAVE THE DATE & CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!
Our annual Hall of Fame & Awards Gala is moving to the fall this year – mark your calendars for the weekend of September 26-28, 2025! This year’s celebration will look a little different as we honour our Hall of Fame inductees, present Beach Awards, and celebrate our Canada Games teams.
Do you know someone in our volleyball community who goes above and beyond for the sport? Let us know! Nominations are now open for Hall of Fame and Service Awards. The deadline to submit is August 22, 2025.
Referee Spotlight
This summer, our very own VNB Referee Chair, Matt van Raalte, is proudly representing New Brunswick and Canada on the international stage, officiating at two major events:
- U19 NORCECA Pan-Am Cup in Cuernavaca, Mexico from July 6–14
- FISU World University Games in Berlin, Germany from July 16–25
His continued dedication to officiating at the highest level is an inspiration to officials and athletes across the province. Congratulations, Matt, and thank you for your leadership and commitment to growing the sport here at home and beyond.

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
Eastern Elite Championship 2025

We are so excited to welcome 27 Provincial Teams from across Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, PEI, and New Brunswick to Moncton from July 17-19 to compete for the title of Eastern Elite Champions!
The tournament schedule and results will be available on ISET shortly.
For more information, visit the official Eastern Elites webpage
Upcoming Events
Event | Date |
Canada Games Interlock (Indoor) | July 4-6 |
Canada Games Selection Tournament (Beach) | July 5-6 |
Team NB Training Weekend 2 | July 5-6 |
Team NB Training Weekend 3 | July 12-13 |
Moncton Day Camp | July 15-16 |
Eastern Elite Championship | July 17-19 |
Canada Cup | July 22-27 |
Miramichi Day Camp | July 22-23 |
Woodstock Day Camp | July 28-29 |
Team NB Elite 50/50
Support Team NB as they prepare for Canada Games!
Grab your 50/50 raffle ticket to help our indoor & beach athletes prepare for Newfoundland. Let’s rally behind our athletes as they represent NB with pride on the National stage!
Team NB
Team NB Elite rosters are now finalized! They have two more training weekends before they go head-to-head against other Provincial teams.
Check out our Team NB webpage to find the full rosters, and more information.

Interlock
Join us for an exciting weekend of high-performance volleyball as Team NB takes on Canada Games teams from Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland!
This interlock event is all about building competition, showcasing Atlantic talent, and giving our athletes the chance to gear up for the 2025 Canada Games. Come cheer on some of the best up-and-coming volleyball players in the region as they go head-to-head in this high-energy matchup!
Date: July 4-6, 2025
Location: Richard J. CURRIE CENTRE
Admission: FREE!

Beach Selection Tournament
Come out to Willie O’Ree on July 5-6 to watch as our Canada Games Beach Training Groups faceoff for their chance to represent NB at the 2025 Canada Games in Newfoundland!
Saturday
- Mens 12pm match
- Womens 1pm match
- Mens 5pm match
- Womens 6pm match
Sunday
- TBD
These intense selection tournaments will determine which athletes earn their spot on Team NB and get to compete against the nation’s best next month. Come cheer them on as they battle it out for this incredible opportunity.
This event is open to the public and free to attend – come show your support for these dedicated athletes chasing their Canada Games dreams!
Reach Out!
Website: www.volleyballnb.org
Instagram: volleyballnb
Facebook: Volleyball New Brunswick
Email: info@volleyballnb.org
Phone: (506) 451-1346
Beach Volleyball
Congratulations to all the winners of our two previous tournaments in Fredericton and Shediac! We had a blast in the sand watching you compete!

Provincials
We’ve had an awesome summer in the sand so far – but it’s not done yet!
Beach Provincials are just around the corner! Register now! This is an event you aren’t going to want to miss!
*Senior Women will have 2 tiers, but only one registration link
Questions? Contact Gaby at beachcoordinator@volleyballnb.org
Mikasa Discount
As a proud sponsor of Volleyball NB, Mikasa Canada is offering a 15% discount to VNB members, valid on all online orders from June 1st to July 15th, 2025 with code
25MIKVOLLEYNB