Nationals Right Around the Corner
Wed, 04/06/2011 - 14:45 — mm
Coming up in May 2011 are the Volleyball Canada national championships. First up May 6-8 the 14U nationals in Saskatoon (left: RVC teams at opening ceremonies last year); May 13-15 17/18U Abbottsford; May 25-27 15/16 Calgary). Many RVC teams will be making the trip to compete against the best teams from across Canada.
For next year - 2012 - Volleyball Canada has announced its plans make a change from the usual format and it will host to the event held under one roof in Toronto and will see 10,000 athletes battle to be crowned national champions.
From May 17th 2012 to the 22nd, teams will gather at the Direct Energy Center in Toronto, Ontario to face off for Volleyball Gold.
This is the first time that Volleyball Canada will be hosting an event of this size at one venue. No other National Federation have ever held a single-sport National Championships of this size in Canada! This will be a Canadian first! There will be 54 volleyball courts set up in the Direct Energy Centre and over 800 teams participating.
"I am extremely pleased to see our Open Championships move to the next level of combining all events in one location and one venue. The support of Tourism Toronto, HTG Sports Services and the Ontario Volleyball Association will be instrumental in the delivery of the largest National Championship in Canada." said Volleyball Canada's Executive Director Mark Eckert.
This is the first time that Volleyball Canada will be hosting an event of this size at one venue. No other National Federation have ever held a single-sport National Championships of this size in Canada! This will be a Canadian first! There will be 54 volleyball courts set up in the Direct Energy Centre and over 800 teams participating.
"I am extremely pleased to see our Open Championships move to the next level of combining all events in one location and one venue. The support of Tourism Toronto, HTG Sports Services and the Ontario Volleyball Association will be instrumental in the delivery of the largest National Championship in Canada." said Volleyball Canada's Executive Director Mark Eckert.
In conjunction with the 2012 Open, the National Sitting teams will hold an International Paralympic Preparation Competition called the Canada Cup. All attendees will have the opportunity to witness international caliber sitting volleyball at its best!
Make sure to visit Volleyball Canada’s website (www.volleyball.ca) frequently to get all 2012 updates and championship information.