RVC News

Get the edge on your competition just in time for the fall school volleyball season or get a jump start for your club team. RVC is holding the Players Edge Volleyball Camp in August (Tues, Wed, Thurs) for girls going into Grades 7 to 12. The sessions run from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at Laval school and the main focus will be on skill development. Athletes will be led by nationally certified coaches and will work on building on their strengths and improving weaknesses in order to execute superior techniques while playing volleyball. As the athletes will be grouped by skill level, every player will receive instruction that will get them advancing as quickly as possible. Stay tuned for more details and to register.

There's nothing like having officials working a match that are knowledgeable and decisive...and RVC parents are among the best. As a parent, it's great to get involved - at court level - with your player's match. It's fun and not hard - plan now to help out.  

The SVA is always looking for people to become referees. Officials are an integral part of volleyball. And players - it's a great way to make some money - contact the SVA for more info.                  Minor Official Notes for Parents     Scoresheet (with notes)                
Pictured on a past edition of the VC rule book - RVC mentor coach, Jacques Delorme                                          

RVC is proud to support our men's and women's volleyball teams at the Univ. of Regina...and grateful for the support of U of R head coach Greg Barthel with our RVC men's program. Go to the U of R website for more info about these teams and make a point to attending a game and watching some great volleyball. Next up:  matches for both teams Feb 2 vs U of Sask. And did you know you can invite a Cougar to visit your school?
(Left) Former RVC Coach & Cougar middle - Drew Smith warming up.

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Coming up in May 2013 are the Volleyball Canada national championships. Many RVC teams will be registering for nationals so they can gain experience competing against the best teams from across Canada.

We're very excited to have Regina hosting the 15U Nationals for the first time. Sask Volleyball has put on many excellent 14U championships in Saskatoon in the past - and now it's our tour. Sask Volleyball has put together a committee for these hometown nationals and they'll definitely be looking for more volunteers to help out.

While this year Volleyball Canada has separated the 15U and 16U championships, it is still important for RVC teams to determine their plans early in January so they can register and not be disappointed if a championship fills up. While attending nationals is not appropriate for every RVC team (due to the cost of travel to BC or Alberta) - it is an exciting and worthwhile event to take part in - to finish off our season and to measure yourself against the best in Canada.

If you love the game of Volleyball and are passionate about being involved in the development of great young people, we would love to hear from you! RVC is looking for a few good people to join our club to help with our developmental and recreational programs - and with our age-class competitive program.  If you - or someone you know - may be interested, please contact our Coach Liaison Jakaeden Frizzell for more information. All training is provided...and there are a number of commitment levels to fit your schedule.

  A huge honour for former RVC player Andrew Nelson. The University of Regina Cougar was one of  14 players named to the national junior men's volleyball team. Nelson, a 6-foot-6 rightside hitter, was the CIS men's volleyball rookie of the year last season.

  Nelson and the jr. national team will compete at the NORCECA Men's Under 21 Continental Championship being held in Colorado Springs, Colorado from Aug. 27 to Sept. 1. The top two finishers at that event will qualify for the 2013 World junior men's championships.

Volleyball Canada and Sask Volleyball announced that Regina was selected as the location of the 15U Canadian West open national championships to be held in May at the The Co-operator's Centre and the Credit Union Eventplex. (May 18-20, 2013; May 17-19, 2014).  RVC was a strong supporter of the Sask Volleyball bid and many RVC people will be volunteering their time to help the SVA host this landmark event in our city. Mark your calendars now.

The other sites selected are: 14U - Abbottsford; 16U - Calgary; 17/18U - Edmonton. Check the Volleyball Canada website for more info and dates for these.

RVC held its annual Awards Night and Annual General Meeting on May 24th at the Glen Cairn Rec Centre. Congratulations to all our age-class team all-stars and to Coach of the Year recipient Patrick Lys, and Coaching Excellence Award winner Mike Boyd. Unlike some other clubs, RVC is member-driven and our membership takes this opportunity to approve audited financial statements, elect our board of directors and have the open forum to ask questions and provide comments. Special thanks go to retiring board directors: Maureen Sebastian, Betty Rader, Dennis Ruthven and Mike Boyd. Your years of service are appreciated.