VNB Newsletter
June 2026
Teamwork and Solidarity | Integrity and Respect | Leadership and Accountability | Excellence and Professionalism
NORCECA Men’s
Continental Championship
The 2026 NORCECA Men’s Continental Volleyball Championship is coming to Moncton’s Avenir Centre September 11–19 and the stakes have never been higher as teams from across the Americas compete for coveted titles and a chance at Olympic glory! Pick your package and choose how you want to experience this once in a lifetime event
FULL PACKAGE
Gain access to 26 matches over 8 competition days including:
- Round Robin
- Continental Championship playoffs
- Olympic Qualifier games
POOL PLAY PACKAGE
- Preliminary games among 8 competing nations
- Results determine seeding for the Continental Playoffs (6 teams) AND Olympic Qualifier (4 teams, excluding USA)
PLAYOFF PACKAGE
- Top 6 teams from round robin fight for the Continental Championship
- The top 3 finishers move on to qualify for the 2027 Men’s World Championship in Poland
QUALIFIER PACKAGE
- The top 4 teams from round robin (excluding USA) compete to qualify for the 2028 Olympics in LA
- This is Canada’s first chance to qualify for the Olympics
- Cheer on Team Canada on their home soil
VNB Spotlight
National Team – NB Athletes
New Brunswick’s own Mila Karatzios and Maddie McMullen have been selected as athletes to participate on National teams this summer!
Mila was selected as one of 30 athletes on the Red & White Roster to attend a Volleyball Canada training camp at University of Regina, Saskatchewan, from July 11 to 21. From this camp, athletes will be selected to compete at the Canada Cup in Regina from July 21 to 26.
Maddie was selected as an alternate for the U19 Team, where 18 athletes were selected to attend the training camp at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, from July 10 to 16. From the camp, 14 athletes will be selected to compete at the U21 NORCECA Continental Championships in San Jose, Costa Rica, from July 17 to 25.
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
Volleyball Canada Beach Clinics
Volleyball Canada’s NextGen Staff, Josh Nichol and Emily Wright are coming back to New Brunswick for another weekend in the sand!
OPEN YOUTH CLINICS
Athletes – don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn from National team coaches to sharpen your skills before the beach season is in full swing!
- June 6 | 11:00AM to 1:00PM | Willie O’Ree Place
- June 7 | 12:00PM to 2:00PM | Willie O’Ree Place
COACHES VIDEO SESSION
Are you looking for ways to bring the best out of your athletes? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to use data to drive success on the court and in the sand with Volleyball Canada’s Emily Wright for FREE! Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity; this session will have information that translates to both indoor and beach.
- June 6 | 4:00PM to 5:30PM | Willie O’Ree Place
Through her work at the national level, Emily leads analytics across high-performance programs and organizational initiatives. She specializes in translating complex, real-world data into practical, actionable insights that support coaches, staff, and leadership across the entire volleyball system.
Fuel the Dream 50/50 — Now Live!
We are excited to announce the launch of the Fuel the Dream 50/50, a community-driven raffle dedicated to supporting underprivileged youth athletes across New Brunswick.
Every ticket purchased directly fuels the journey of a local athlete — providing them with the mentorship, gear, and opportunities they need to stay in the game and reach their full potential. Share this with your friends, family, and network and help us fuel more dreams!
The winning ticket will be drawn live at the Avenir Centre in Moncton during the 2026 NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship on September 19th. There is no better place to celebrate the future of our sport.
Tickets start at $5. $5 for 1 · $10 for 5 · $25 for 25
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Team NB
Final Contender
The final tryout for Team NB is set for June 7, 2026 to determine which athletes will comprise our Provincial teams for the 2026 season.
Summer Camps
We are so excited to officially announce our 2026 Regional Summer Camps! We had the most fun last summer traveling around the Province to share our love for the sport, that this year we’ve added a few more stops!
| Camp | Dates | Location |
| Stanley Camp | June 29-30, 2026 | Stanley Consolidated School |
| Moncton Youth Camp | July 8-9, 2026 | Riverview East School |
| Bathurst Youth Camp | July 22-23, 2026 | Superior Middle School |
| Edmundston Youth Camp | August 4-5, 2026 | Edmundston Sports Pavilion |
| Rexton Youth Camp | TBD | TBD |
| Miramichi Youth Camp | August 17-18, 2026 | Max Aitken Academy |
| Saint John Youth Camp | TBD | TBD |
Invest in Excellence
This summer, 204 of New Brunswick’s top student-athletes (representing 17 Provincial Teams) will earn the right to wear the “NB” colors. These athletes will compete on the interprovincial and national stage at the Eastern Elite Championships (Moncton, NB) and the Canada Cup (Regina, SK).
To ensure that financial barriers do not prevent New Brunswick’s best talent from competing, Volleyball New Brunswick is seeking Program Donors to help raise $40,000. Achieving this goal directly reduces the “Pay-to-Play” fee for every family by approximately $200 per athlete, making elite amateur sport more accessible and inclusive.
Mikasa Members Discount
Mikasa Canada is happy to give Volleyball New Brunswick members a 15% discount, valid on all online orders from June 1st to July 15th, 2026.
Use code: 26MIKVOLLEYNB
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Beach
Beach season is officially here! Register now for the kickoff events of the beach season to start your summer right!
Kings and Queens of the Court
Join us for the greatest kickoff to the summer & experience a new kind of beach volleyball! Kings & Queens of the Court is coming to Willie O’Ree on June 6, 2026 at 6:00PM, bringing a fast-paced and exciting tournament format to the sand. Teams will battle to stay on the winning side of the court, earn points through continuous play, and compete for the crown by the end of the night.
Whether you’re in it for the competition, the atmosphere, or an evening of beach volleyball action, this event is one you won’t want to miss.
Hit the Sand: Stop One – Parlee Beach
Stop one of the 2026 Hit the Sand Beach Tour is kicking off the weekend of June 13-14, 2026 at Parlee Beach! Grab a partner and register now!
REMINDER: You must be a VNB member to compete. The Youth Competitive Beach membership is available through both the club portals; IF you have a current membership, you won’t need to purchase another.
Beach Competition Guide
The 2026 Beach Competition Guide is out now! This is where you will find all the rules and regulations to ensure safe and fair competition in the sand. We’re looking forward to another great season!
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