VNB Newsletter
April 2025
Teamwork and Solidarity | Integrity and Respect | Leadership and Accountability | Excellence and Professionalism
Jack Lawson 2025
There are still a few spots open in Boys Tripleball and Boys Division 1 – register now before they fill up!
Hotels
Hotels are booking fast – book yours now with one of our partnering hotels to benefit from a special rate! Click here to learn more!
Call for Sponsors
We are currently seeking local businesses to partner with us as event sponsors for the Jack Lawson Middle School Cup. Your support will help us to provide a memorable experience for our young athletes, while promoting the sport in our region.
We’d be happy to work with you to personalize a plan that aligns with your business goals. We would be grateful for the opportunity to work together to make this year’s Jack Lawson Cup a great success!
If you’re interested, please contact us at executivedirector@volleyballnb.org
VNB Spotlight
Jenn Brown was nominated to officiate her first National Championship at the CCAA Women’s Volleyball Nationals that took place from March 4-8, 2025 at Durham College in Ontario. She officiated throughout the championship, including the gold medal match! Congratulations Jenn!
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
Governance Updates
New Members
We are thrilled to welcome six new members to our leadership group! Each brings valuable skills, experiences, and passion for the game that will help us continue to support our membership and grow the sport in New Brunswick.
Committee Chairs
- Coach Development Chair – Lauren Hale-Miller
- Female High Performance Chair – Jon Clinch
- Club Development Chair – Heather Gillis
Board of Directors
- Director at Large – Matt van Raalte
- Director at Large – Patti-Jo Cormier
- Director at Large – Scott Bagnell
Fee Changes for Club Season 2025-2026
Our Board of Directors met for their Quarterly meeting which included the approval of the following:
$5 increase in membership fees for the upcoming year to support Safe Sport Initiatives, Equipment renewal, and administrative costs. As previously released by Volleyball Canada, their fees will be increasing by $1. This means the total increase in membership fees will be $6.
The tournament administrative fee will be increasing from 10% to 12% starting in September 2025 onwards to offset increasing administrative costs
Fall Season & Senior Feedback Surveys
We want to hear from you! Share your feedback on Provincials, the club season, and the 15U Seeding Series in the fall season survey.
Help us grow Senior Competition in NB by completing the feedback survey.
Your input helps us grow the game and improve the experience for everyone. Take the survey today using the link below!
Team NB
2025 Team NB Elite final tryout registration is now open! Tryouts are open to athletes from ages 14-17, and are being held in Fredericton from May 31-June 1.
Regional Day Camps
This summer, in lieu of having a 14U category at Eastern Elites, we will be offering regional day camps in 6 locations across the province for athletes from ages 10-15!
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- Miramichi – July 22-23 (MVHS)
- Woodstock – July 28-29 (Townsview)
- Moncton – TBD
- Edmundston – TBD
- Rexton – TBD
- Bathurst – TBD
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Share the Score
Share the Score continues! Help support our Canada Games groups. Every ticket purchased will directly contribute to the Male and Female Canada Games teams on their journey to Newfoundland in August!
Thank you for your continued support to help us grow the sport!
Senior Women’s Tournaments
Fredericton Inferno
Division 1 Winners – Capital Crunch (defeated TNT 25-11, 25-13 in final)
Division 2 Winners – That’s What She Set (defeated Chaos 21-25, 25-20, 15-10 in the final)
Provincials
Register now for Senior Women’s Provincials!
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- When: April 12, 2025
- Where: Fredericton, NB
- Fee: $300
Canada Games Beach Info Session
Join us on April 13th, 2025 at 7PM via Zoom for an information session for the U20 Canada Games team!
Beach Volleyball
Volleyball Canada Athlete and Coaching Clinics
Join Volleyball Canada’s current Men’s Beach NextGen coach Josh Nichol, and Volleyball Canada’s data scientist Emily Wright, along with NB Canada Games Beach coaches Lauren-Hale Miller and Adam Spragg for a weekend on the beach!
Athletes
Two on-court beach sessions where athletes will learn skills and strategies from national team coaches and get valuable game play opportunities.
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- Where: Parlee Beach, Shediac NB
- When: June 7-8, 2025, 9am to 11:30am both days
- Cost: $40 per athlete per session
Coaches
Two information/video sessions with Josh and Emily, with the opportunity for on-court sessions with athletes and Volleyball Canada and NB Canada Games coaches.
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- Where: Info Session: Rodd Hotel Conference Room, Moncton NB On-Court Sessions: Parlee Beach, Shediac NB
- When: Info Session: June 6, 2025, 7:30pm, Morning of June 7, 2025 On-Court Session: Afternoon of June 7, June 8, 9am to 11:30am
- Cost: FREE! Coaches will have the option to attend any or all of the sessions that are being offered
VNB Regional Beach Clinics
VNB will be running regional beach volleyball clinics for athletes and coaches, led by VNB staff – Canada Games Men’s coach Adam Spragg, High Performance staff Cherie Campbell and Maddy Mills. The goal of these clinics are to learn rules, skills, and strategies while also getting valuable game play variations.
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- Where & When: May 24 – Bathurst (Youghall Beach Volleyball courts) May 25 – Fredericton (Willie O’Ree) and Saint John (Meenans Cove, Quispamsis)
- Cost: $40 per athlete (4h on the court), FREE for coaches!
RBC Training Grounds
Are you a dedicated athlete aged 14-25 with big dreams? Do you have what it takes to compete at the highest level? RBC Training Ground is coming to Saint John, NB—and this could be your chance to get discovered and funded on your path to the Olympics.
Since its launch, RBC Training Ground has tested over 16,000 athletes, helping 21 program alumni reach Team Canada and win 14 Olympic medals. In 2024 alone, 30 new athletes were identified and supported—you could be next!
What to Expect:
- A free athlete testing event designed to measure speed, power, endurance, and strength.
- The opportunity to be scouted by Olympic sport organizations looking for new talent.
- A chance to earn funding and support to pursue your Olympic dreams.
Event Details:
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- Location: Irving Oil Field House, Saint John, NB
- Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025
- Sign Up Here: RBC Training Ground – Sign up!
For more information, visit RBCTrainingGround.ca and follow @RBCTrainingGround on Instagram for updates.
Team NB Men’s Canada Games Group
Our Team NB Men’s Canada Games Training Group travelled to Ottawa on March 21, 2025 to compete against the Maverick Mustangs, Maverick Stallions, Fusion and Outaouais D1 and D3. The group was divided into 2 equal teams and they each played a total of 4 matches; with a 6-2 record, losing both games in 3 sets.
The weekend provided the athletes the opportunity to play good competition and bond as a team, and gave the coaches the ability to evaluate the athletes. The group had a great weekend and gained valuable experience that will help them continue to grow as they prepare for the Canada Games!
Next up for the group is Elites of the East in April in Fredericton!
Reach Out!
Website: www.volleyballnb.org
Instagram: volleyballnb
Facebook: Volleyball New Brunswick
Email: info@volleyballnb.org
Phone: (506) 451-1346
Ottawa Coaching Symposium
The 2025 Women’s Volleyball Nations League coaching symposium is taking place in Ottawa from June 6-8, 2025. This is a unique chance for volleyball coaches at all levels to not only enjoy high-level matches but also to gain insights from leading figures in volleyball coaching, sport science, and more.