Archive for June, 2010

Pakmen Beach

15U players Ricky Brar and Dmitry Darashkou are number one in Ontario, on the beach, after defeating all comers at Ashbridge’s Bay this past Saturday. 14U players Manpreet Chatha and Joraver Sangha dominated their division, winning all matches. Well done boys and congratulations to Pakmen Beach coaches Jessy Satti and Phillip Rodrigues.
Pakmen Volleyball, Canada’s largest [...]

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Brendan Kewin Stands Out

After a quick chat with Mountain Athletic Club (MAC) 15U volleyball coach Paul Guagliano, it’s easy to see why his six-foot-two-inch Milton standout finished the season with a couple notable accolades.
“He’s been a team leader — in skill, effort and attitude. I’ve been lucky to have him on my squad the past two years ” [...]

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May Chooses Mustangs

Ontario men’s top volleyball recruit Garrett May has committed to the Western Mustangs. May, from Toronto, describes himself as a “very competitive” athlete.
Western men’s volleyball head coach Jim Sage said May will make an immediate impact.
“He’s one of the top recruits in Canada. We are counting on Garrett to make a contribution for many years [...]

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Blazing Silver

Burlington Blaze 15U girls team are now National Silver Medalists. The tournament held May 7 -9 in Sherbrooke, Quebec, brought together 40 of the top teams from across Canada. This team has been ranked in the top three of their age group for the past three years, and had already gained five medals during the [...]

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Lessard and Martin Make Main Draw

Marie-Andre Lessard and Annie Martin upset 11th seeds Doris Schwaiger and Stefanie Schwaiger of Austria in their opening main draw match at the Swatch FIVB World Tour Grand Slam event in Moscow.
“We were expecting a tough match but we’ve had success against them in the past” said Lessard, who posted three ninth-place finishes with Martin [...]

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Genovy Award of Excellence

Caitlin Genovy of the Mountain Athletic Club (MAC) Volleyball 15U Girls team was recognized with the Award of Excellence medal awarded annually to one team member at the Provincial Championships for her on and off court leadership, playing performance and sportsmanship.
Seeded 27th going into the 15U Provincial Championships in Waterloo, MAC ended up winning the [...]

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Starting Small

When David Legagneur signed on to teach at Ecole Sainte-Marie in Simcoe three years ago, the school’s competitive sporting landscape was barren to say the least.
There were phys-ed classes and recesses, but starting any programs that would see the school compete against others would present all kinds of challenges.
Not only does Ecole Sainte- Marie boast [...]

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Sisters Beach Battle

The opening weekend of the OVA Beach Tour brought two great days of sunny skies, hot temperatures and even hotter sand. The heat did not prove to be a problem for the new team of Niki Bozinoski and Tia Miric as they were successful in winning medals on both days of competition. Saturday was a [...]

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Ravage Win National Silver

On the May long weekend Predators Ravage travelled to Calgary, Alberta to compete in the 15U Boys Canadian National Championships held at the Olympic Oval at the University of Calgary. As the sole Ontario representative and the first ranked team entering into the tournament, the boys hoped to capitalize on their recent provincial championship, with [...]

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Toronto High Schools Hit the Beach

On Wednesday May 26th, doubles teams from high schools all across Toronto took over Ashbridge’s Bay. Braving the hot sun and physical exhaustion, high school students battled it out in front of the large crowds that gathered. With well over 70 teams in attendance, the tournament was one of the biggest the beach has seen [...]

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