VNB Newsletter

December 2025

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

December Action!

Get ready for a month packed with big plays and great company. Here is where you need to be this December:

Senior Open

Admissions: $15 Event Pass (Kids under 18: FREE!)
Follow the Action: Find the full schedule and live results on ISET

Annual VNB Social

Let’s celebrate a great year together!

Where: O’Creek Brewing Company, 175 Barker St, Moncton, NB
When: December 6, 2025 | 7:00PM
Deals: Two-for-One Beer
The Vibe: Good drinks, live music, great people. Don’t miss it!

Provincials

The highlight of the season is finally here. Who will be crowned the 2025 Provincial Champs?

Admission
- ADULT: $15 Day Pass | $20 Event Pass
- SENIOR: $10 Day Pass | $15 Event Pass
- KIDS UNDER 18: FREE!
Follow the Action: Schedules and results will be live on ISET

VNB Spotlight – Baylee & Cherie

Sport New Brunswick, 2025 Referee of the Year: Baylee Stockford!

VNB’s own Baylee Stockford was provincially recognized for her outstanding committment to officiating at the 2025 New Brunswick Sport Awards!

new brunswick sport awards - baylee stockford

Cherie Campbell – Inducted into Volleyball PEI Hall of Fame!

While many know Cherie for her tireless work behind the scenes, her history on the sand is nothing short of legendary. From dominating as a player, to managing international events and mentoring the next generation of officials, Cherie does it all.

Congratulations, Cherie, and thank you for helping us grow the game in New Brunswick!

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

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.

Happy Holidays from VNB

Happy Holidays from VNB! As we wrap up the year, we are sending you our warmest wishes for a season filled with joy, peace, and time well spent with loved ones.

Our team will be taking some time off to enjoy the festivities and gear up for an exciting 2026. Please note our office will be closed starting December 18 and reopening on January 12.

VNB All-Star Game

VNB is excited to announce the 1st ever VNB ALL–STAR GAMES.

Happening December 20th at Crandall University in Moncton, this event will bring together the top male athletes from across the province for two showcase matches: 16U and 18U.

“These All–Star Games mark a major milestone for men’s volleyball in New Brunswick. As part of our strategic plan to grow male participation by 10%—and begin closing the gap with the incredible growth seen in the women’s game—we’re inviting the top athletes from our VNB club season to compete in a true university-style environment. Launching New Brunswick’s first Men’s All–Star Game shines a spotlight on the sport and rewards our top athletes with an opportunity to compete in this one-of-a-kind event.” says Kyle Holder, VNB Male High Performance Committee Chair.

Athlete Selection:

The All-Star Game organizers are asking 16U and 18U Club Team coaches to nominate the athletes from their teams, as well as athletes from other teams in their division for the All-Star Game.

A group of VNB High Performance Evaluators will observe and evaluate athletes during the VNB Provincial Championships. The Evaluators will reference the nomination list, and watch for other athletes not nominated to determine who has earned their physical invitation, which will be hand delivered during the event. The Invitation will include specific event details, and a link to register for the event online.

Tentative Games Times:

16U – 1PM
18U – 3PM

Admission: $5 per person OR bring a noisemaker or wear a piece of VNB or Club swag to get in for FREE!

Reminder – noisemakers that create artificial sound such as airhorns, megaphones, etc. are not permitted.

Make sure to stay tuned to our social media channels for additional details as they become available!

East Coast Open

We currently have 84 teams registered for the first ever East Coast Open! This is your LAST CHANCE to register – the deadline is in January 2026!

Weekend #1 – JAN 30 – FEB 1, 2026

- GIRLS: 14U, 15U, 16U
- BOYS: 14U

Weekend #2 – FEB 6-8, 2026

- GIRLS: 17U, 18U
- BOYS: 16U, 18U

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.

Coach Education Survey

Hey Coaches! We’re considering adding educational opportunities to the Provincials lineup! We want to ensure these sessions are of interest and valuable to you. Please fill out the survey below to let us know if there is interest and which topics you’d like to see covered.

The potential sessions would be 30-45 minutes long to allow for coaches to attend between games and or waves while at provincials.

Take the Survey Now