VNB Newsletter
November 2025
Teamwork and Solidarity | Integrity and Respect | Leadership and Accountability | Excellence and Professionalism
Tournament Registration
Register now for Volleyball New Brunswick’s upcoming major tournaments taking place at the Moncton Coliseum!
Senior Open
The annual Senior Open is right around the corner on December 6-7! Don’t miss out on the chance to catch up with old friends and compete in some fun competitive volleyball! Be sure to register by November 19 to secure your spot.
East Coast Open
Early Bird Registration is only available until NOVEMBER 15! Don’t miss out – register NOW and SAVE before the price increases by $150.
What to Expect – A high-level 3-day competition to crown the East Coast Champion. With 7 games guaranteed, expect intense matches, competitive spirit, and an unforgettable experience as we bring together the top teams from the region.
January 30 – February 1, 2026 | 14UB to 16UG
February 6-8, 2026 | 16UB to 18UG
Moncton Wildcats x VNB
We’re SO excited to offer an EXCLUSIVE OFFER for VNB MEMBERS ONLY! Access VNB’s special Group Rates to the remaining games in the Moncton Wildcats season!
For Groups of 9+, the VNB rate is $12/Ticket for anyone U18. This is $1.40 cheaper per ticket then our regular Youth group rate! For anyone over 18, the rate is $15.80. This is $2.60 cheaper than our regular adult rate!
To access this rate, those associated with VNB can call Andrew Sparks at (506)261-3303 or our office at 506-382-5555. To verify, please confirm with giving your team and age group, for example, Cyclones Pacific 14U.
VNB Spotlight – Coach Development
New Brunswick’s own Jon & Amy Clinch and Nate Heyburn have been selected to attend Volleyball Canada’s National Excellence Programs in November and December!
Nate will participate in the male program in Gatineau from November 10-14. Meanwhile, Jon & Amy will join the female program in Vancouver the first week of December. While there, both will observe and document the development of top 18 Grade 11 and 12 athletes from across the country, who train from September to December. What a fantastic opportunity for our NB coaches!
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
Age-Class Provincials
December 11-12: Tripleball, 13U Girls, 14U Girls, 14U Boys, 15U Girls
December 13-14: 16U Boys, 16U Girls, 17U Girls, 18U Boys, 18U Girls
Reminder
The response to this year’s Provincials has been phenomenal! With 195 registered teams, we’ve officially broken our highest registration record! We can’t wait to see this many teams compete.
To ensure everything runs smoothly, we urge all clubs to double-check that coaches have fulfilled all necessary requirements (except workshops) for participation.
Registration
Forgot to register your team for 2025 Provincials? No problem – you can still register however a late fee will be applied. Email Darcy at operations@volleyballnewbrunswick.org with your team’s information and he’s got you covered.
Hotels
Book your stay now with our partner hotels to benefit from special rates! More information regarding hotels can be found here.
Online Store Open – Order Now!
Snag your VNB faves! Preorder your VNB and Provincials swag now to guarantee your gear and skip the lines. Limited sizing will be available on-site, so get your order in by November 12.
Meet ACE!
Meet ACE! Volleyball NB’s new AI-powered chat agent!
Got questions about membership benefits, registration processes, competitions, tournaments and schedules, or policies? ACE is here to help 24/7.
Text (506)315-1346 to get started!
Please keep in mind that ACE is still learning! For urgent or complex issues, you may be connected with a staff member for follow-up. Thanks for helping us test this new support tool.
Club Volleyball
Reminders
November 15: Roster Lock
Seeding Series
November 8:
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- 15UG Seeding Group 1 | UMCS Shippagan
- 15UG Seeding Group 3A | Ecole l’Odyssee
- 15UG Seeding Group 3B | Aux Quatre Vents Dalhousie
- 16UG Seeding Group 2 | CSCLF Neguac
- 16UG Seeding Group 3A | Ecole Champlain
- 16UG Seeding Group 3B | Ecole Champlain
- 17UG Seeding Group 2 | Ecole l’Envolée& Ecole Marie Esther Shippagan
- 18UG Seeding Group 2 | Max Aitken Academy Miramichi
November 9:
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- 15UG Seeding Group 2 | Ecole Champlain Moncton
- 16UG Seeding Group 1 | Ecole Champlain
- 17UG Seeding Group 1 | Ecole l’Odyssee
- 18UG Seeding Group 1 | WAL Tracadie
- 18UG Seeding Group 3 | Ecole l’Odyssee
SafeSport Youth Program
We’re pleased to share an exciting new initiative, the Safe Sport for Youth training e-module, created specifically for athletes aged 13–19. This engaging, age-appropriate program helps young athletes understand the importance of safe, respectful, and inclusive sport environments.
You can track compliance and confirm completion by contacting the Safe Sport for Youth team at hello@safesportforyouth.org.
We appreciate your commitment to creating a safer sport environment for all youth athletes.
Body Image in Sport: A Programme for Coaches
Hey coaches! Here is an opportunity to participate in a free course and receive NCCP coach requirement credits!
Help pilot the programme and earn 3 Professional Development credits for coaches who complete the entire programme and evaluation surveys! The total time to complete the programme, as well as the pre- and post-programme survey, is between 2-3 hours.
Reach Out!
Website: www.volleyballnb.org
Instagram: volleyballnb
Facebook: Volleyball New Brunswick
TikTok: volleyball.nb
Email: info@volleyballnb.org
Phone: (506) 451-1346
Senior Volleyball
Senior Women’s Seeding Recap
Congratulations to Capital Crunch, who secured first place at our first Senior Women’s Seeding Tournament of the 2025-26 season! The event was held on October 25, 2025, at the Nashwaaksis Fieldhouse. A big thank you to the 23 teams that competed and made it a great day of volleyball!