VNB Newsletter

August 2026

Teamwork and Solidarity | Integrity and Respect | Leadership and Accountability | Excellence and Professionalism

NORCECA Men’s

Continental Championship

NORCECA Single-Day Tickets

THE WAIT IS OVER! Single-Day tickets to the NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship taking place at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, NB, Sept. 11 to 19, 2026 are NOW ON SALE!

Eight days of intense action and every single point matters, because this is NOT your average championship. For some teams, it’s a shot at the OLYMPICS!

Let’s pack the stands and show Team Canada we are behind them all the way.

Schedule Overview:

Sept. 11 to 13 – Group Play
Sept. 14 to 16 – Continental Championship Playoffs
Sept. 18 to 19 – Continental Qualifier (winning team receives an Olympic berth)

FULL SCHEDULE

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW

GROUP DISCOUNT!

Don’t let your club miss out on a once in a lifetime chance to watch international volleyball right here at home. Reach out to the Avenir Centre to cash in on discounts for groups of 10 or more.

VNB Spotlight

New Brunswick athlete, Mila Karatzios, had the opportunity to train and compete with Team Canada White at the 2026 Canada Cup, where her team placed second in the Tier 1 Women’s Red Division, bringing home a silver medal.

“Representing Team Canada at Canada Cup was an unforgettable experience. I got to train with some talented athletes, learn from incredible coaches, and train at a high performance level while making so many amazing memories. I’m so grateful for this opportunity and everything I learned along the way.”

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

Fuel the Dream 50/50 — One Month to Go!

We are one month away from the big draw, and the jackpot is sitting at $4,105. The Fuel the Dream 50/50 draw takes place live at the Avenir Centre in Moncton on September 19th during the final of the 2026 NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship. World-class volleyball, right here in New Brunswick.

Every ticket you purchase supports underprivileged youth athletes across this province. Share this with your friends, family, and network — the more tickets sold, the bigger the jackpot and the greater the impact. Don’t miss your chance to be part of something bigger and walk away a winner.

If you haven’t entered yet — don’t wait. Tickets are available now at vnb.play4good.ca and time is running out.

$5 for 1 · $10 for 5 · $25 for 25

GET YOUR TICKETS

19+ | Play Responsibly

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VNB Service Award Nominations

The New Brunswick volleyball community has shown up this summer!

We don’t want any deserving member of our community to go unrecognized. Nominate an athlete, team, coach, volunteer—or anyone you know who goes above and beyond!

Help us celebrate the people whose dedication, passion, and commitment make a lasting impact on our sport.

Nominations close August 21, 2026

Nominate Today!

Registration is now open for the 8th annual Beach Nationals NCAA Clinic! Beach Nation Canada, in collaboration with Six Pack Recruiting.

Athletes will have the opportunity to train with top NCAA coaches while gaining exposure to collegiate beach volleyball programs across the U.S.

• August 13 — Ashbridge’s Bay, Toronto

• August 20 — Spanish Banks, Vancouver

Commits from this event: Stanford, Arizona State, Cal Berkeley, and more!

S pots are limited, reserve now!

Reach Out

2027 East Coast Open Expression of Interest

The dates are locked in! The 2027 East Coast Open will take place February 12-14, 2027 at the Moncton Coliseum. Secure your team’s spot today by submitting an Expression of Interest!

Join some of the top teams from across the East Coast for three days of high-level competition across all divisions.

A $200 deposit is required to reserve your spot and becomes non-refundable after October 15, 2026.

Complete the Expression of Interest form below

Expression of Interest Form

Team NB

That’s a wrap for Team NB 2026!

Thank you so much to all of our amazing athletes, coaches, parents, fans, referees, and everyone in between for making this summer one to remember!

Team NB showed up at Eastern Elites taking home plenty of hardware

14U Girls

GOLD: NB 14U White

SILVER: NB 14U Burgundy

BRONZE: NB 14U Green

14U Boys

GOLD: NB 14U Green

BRONZE: NB 14U Burgundy

15U Girls

GOLD: NB 15U Burgundy

SILVER: NB 15U Green

BRONZE: NB 15U White

16U Girls

SILVER: NB 16U Burgundy

BRONZE: NB 16U Green

16U Boys

BRONZE: NB 16U Burgundy

2026-2027 Club Season

The countdown to club season is officially ON!

It’s time for club presidents to renew their membership and complete the annual club approval process! Details will be sent by email to all listed club presidents and contacts.

Memberships for club presidents as well as coaches and managers will be available through their club portals in early August.

Tryouts

In-Person Tryout Start Date: In-person tryouts may not begin before August 24, 2026.

Pre-Tryout Open Gyms: Clubs are allowed to host open gym sessions prior to August 24, but they must be advertised strictly as open gyms. No athlete evaluations, rating, or selection scoring may occur during these sessions.

Offers may be communicated in writing or via email beginning September 12th at 12 am.

Once an offer is sent, athletes have a 48-hour window to accept or decline before the offer can expire at the club’s discretion.

Be sure to check out the 2026–2027 Age-Class Competition Guide

Indoor Club Volleyball

Beach

Volleyball New Brunswick Beach Provincials are THIS weekend in Fredericton! Registered teams: keep an eye on your inbox for the schedule (be sure to check your spam folder)

We’ve had a great season so far and we can’t wait to end it strong before teams head out to Toronto for Volleyball Canada Beach Nationals!