
VNB Newsletter
September 2025
Teamwork and Solidarity | Integrity and Respect | Leadership and Accountability | Excellence and Professionalism
2025 Canada Games Recap
Week One: Beach Volleyball
Mens: MAKING NB HISTORY! Finn McMorran and Connor Waugh battled hard on the St. John’s sand, earning a 5th place finish — the best ever for NB men’s beach volleyball! Their determination and teamwork left a mark on the national stage and made NB proud.
Womens: Talia Nixon and Sophy Soderman brought heart and determination, powering their way to an 8th place finish at the Canada Game
Week Two: Indoor Volleyball
Mens: The Men’s team showed heart and hustle all week long to claim an impressive 5th place finish against the best!
“What an amazing week — St. John’s did not disappoint! From start to finish, the energy, passion, respect and integrity from our group was second to none. Compete was the goal, and compete we did. NB PROUD!” – Jamie Chiasson
Womens: The Women’s team made noise at Canada Games as they fought their way to a strong 5th place finish!

We are so proud of Team NB for showing up and making noise on a national stage! Their effort, teamwork, and passion for the game made New Brunswick proud as they closed out a memorable Canada Games!
VNB Spotlight
Two Kaboom athletes, Charleigh and Cathrine, combined their love of learning with their love of the game for their school’s annual Heritage Fair at Nelson Rural in Miramichi. Their project, focused on the history and growth of Volleyball New Brunswick, showcasing the impact the sport has had across the province.
“We chose this project because we both take a huge part in the volleyball community, from club teams, school teams and even local clinics and camps. We also both love the game of volleyball and we both thought it was the perfect idea to learn new things about Volleyball New Brunswick,” the students shared.
Both athletes suit up for Nelson Rural School and Kaboom (Miramichi Volleyball Association), and their project is another example of the pride and passion they carry for the game—on and off the court.

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
Hall of Fame and Awards Gala
Tickets on sale now! Join us for an unforgettable night of excellence and honour as we celebrate the accomplishments of our volleyball community!

Club Season
2025-26
Membership registration for the 2025-26 club season is now open!
Reminders
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- All PIA must complete mandatory requirements outlined in the 2025-26 Competition Guide prior to participating in any club activities (i.e., tryouts or training)
- Athlete offers sent before September 13th, 2025 are considered unofficial and subject to a fine.
Preseason Rankings
Preseason rankings are now available on our website! These rankings are based on the results from the 2024 Age-Class Provincials for the prior age-class (i.e. 15U is based on 14U). These rankings are used for the initial seeding tournament. Teams that feel the ranking does not reflect their level may apply for an exemption using the Seeding Exemption Request Form.
Upcoming Dates to be aware of:
- Provincial & East Coast Open Registration: Opening soon!
- Start of athlete offers – September 13, 2025
- All mandatory PIA requirements must be uploaded with the individuals SportLoMo account by September 30, 2025
- Roster Lock – November 15, 2025
PEP
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 season PEP Athletes! We can’t wait to get started!
Female Cohort
Zoé Arsenault Elizabeth Augistine Monique Boucher Anna Carr Elliana Clinch Laurie Couture Krivak Genevieve Curnew Aurdrey Desjardins Kate Doran Lia Estey Jordan Hussey Grace Ivany Mila Karatzios Elodie Kiti Jolee Loveridge |
Maya Boudreau Hilary Boyle Laila Bucknall Marlie Miller Maika Nadeau Alexandrie Paradis Faith Pentwala Myriam Pilon Grace Roper Charlotte Saunders Isabelle Sauve Isabelle Schumann Julia Smith Karelle St-Amand Haley Steimist |
Male Cohort
Nathan Bertin Mitchell Chase-Thomas John Craig Matteo DiBonaventura Alex Dionna Maxime Doucet Itzael Gaudet James Jessop Xavier LeBlanc Peyton McLean Dominic Muise Ryan Murphy Cameron Ouellette |
Alexis Paulin Tovey Rideout Finnegan Rudderham Tony Titarenko Jacob Toner Aidan Tower Drew Tweedie Max van den Heuvel Koen van Raalte Maxime Vautour Carter Waugh Declan Worrall |
Team NB Elite 50/50
Congratulations to Laura McDonald, winner of our Team NB Elite 50/50! Laura takes home half of the jackpot — $2,545! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and helped support Team NB as they took on the 2025 Canada Summer Games!

Annual General Meeting 2025
Join us on September 28, 2025 at 11:30AM on Zoom for Volleyball New Brunswick’s 2025 Annual General Meeting. Sign up using the button below.
Senior Volleyball
Adult Recreational Memberships are now available. This $40 membership is used for all levels of adult play and must be purchased before participating in a tournament.
*Senior Open registration opening soon!
Reach Out!
Website: www.volleyballnb.org
Instagram: volleyballnb
Facebook: Volleyball New Brunswick
Email: info@volleyballnb.org
Phone: (506) 451-1346
Beach Volleyball
VC Beach Nationals
Congratulations to all of our NB teams who travelled out to Toronto to compete at Beach Nationals!
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- 14UG T1 – Aresenault/Karatzios 3rd
- 14UG T3 – Jagoe/Werner 3rd
- 14UG T4 – Clinch/Poirier 2nd
- 15UG T1 – Clinch/Estey 5th
- 16UG T4 – Boucher/Thompson 4th
- 16UG T5 – Augustine/Poirier 6th
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this a great summer on the beach – from athletes to sponsors to referees to grandparents, we sincerely thank you for your unwavering dedication and support!
See you next summer for some more action on the sand!