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EXHIBITION SERIES
Posted 3rd November, 2014
OVA club teams Vision VC, Northern Chill, Nipissing Wild and NBYVC Lakers came together Sunday to play exhibition games. The day served as an opportunity for these area clubs to prepare for up coming OVA tournaments. The NBYVC Lakers hosted this one day event which was a success thanks to the support of the staff at the Robert J Surtees gym. A big thank you to all the volunteers, coaches, referees, players and parents for your participation and help with set up, clean up, lines and scoring for Sundays games. Good luck to all the teams in your future matches.
CN Tower Edge Walk raised $10,000 for Special Olympics Ontario!
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27 September 2014
"Thank you" everyone that supported this worthwhile cause because of your generous donations, they surpassed their goal of $10,000. Congratulations to Kiss Radio morning host Kevin Oschefski, Provincial Winter Games Manager, Constable Merv Shantz, Constable Greg Randall of the North Bay Police, and Special Olympics Athlete JJ Stickland on your Edge Walk this morning. For more information on the Special Olympics Ontario 2015 Provincial Winter games in North Bay, please visit www.specialolympics2015games.com. |
North Bay Youth Volleyball Lakers
August 6, 2014
Local Duo to Compete at Ontario Summer Games
Local North Bay Youth Volleyball Club Lakers members Brooke Allerston and Alexie Lanteigne are heading to the Ontario Summer Games which is taking place in Windsor on August 7th to 10th. The dynamic duo will be playing in the U16 division open category at the summer games. This is the first year as teammates and the duo have had a successful season thus far on the OVA Beach Tour. 3rd place finish in Championship Division at the OVA Beach Tour at Ashbridges beach on May 24th, 1st place finish in Premier Division at the OVA Beach Satellite on July 5th at Toronto Blast beach, and just finished 3rd place in Premier Division on the weekend at Toronto Blast beach.
"Qualifying for the games is an honor, can't wait to play!" said Lanteigne "This will be a great experience and I'm looking forward to it" said Allerston. The duo will begin their journey at Sandcastle in Windsor on Friday, August 8th.
August 6, 2014
Local Duo to Compete at Ontario Summer Games
Local North Bay Youth Volleyball Club Lakers members Brooke Allerston and Alexie Lanteigne are heading to the Ontario Summer Games which is taking place in Windsor on August 7th to 10th. The dynamic duo will be playing in the U16 division open category at the summer games. This is the first year as teammates and the duo have had a successful season thus far on the OVA Beach Tour. 3rd place finish in Championship Division at the OVA Beach Tour at Ashbridges beach on May 24th, 1st place finish in Premier Division at the OVA Beach Satellite on July 5th at Toronto Blast beach, and just finished 3rd place in Premier Division on the weekend at Toronto Blast beach.
"Qualifying for the games is an honor, can't wait to play!" said Lanteigne "This will be a great experience and I'm looking forward to it" said Allerston. The duo will begin their journey at Sandcastle in Windsor on Friday, August 8th.
Photo: left - Alexie Lanteigne, right - Brooke Allerston
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2013 Updates
NBYVC 2013 Season Awards Banquet
May 2, 2014
The North Bay Youth Volleyball Club wrapped their up their season with their annual awards banquet on Wednesday.
Cassie Dobson took home the prestigious Mona Lessard Award. Mona Lessard Award is presented annually to a graduating club athlete who shows sportsmanship, leadership and dedication to the sport of volleyball. Mona is the original founder of NBYVC (North Bay Youth Volleyball Club) and has served as a referee in region 2 as well a coach and various positions with the club.
Mona Lessard Award bursary is donated by Ken and Stephanie Coughlin from Tim Horton's.
In photo from left to right: Joey Rainer, Cassie Dobson, Ken Coughlin, Ben Hong
The North Bay Youth Volleyball Club wrapped their up their season with their annual awards banquet on Wednesday.
Cassie Dobson took home the prestigious Mona Lessard Award. Mona Lessard Award is presented annually to a graduating club athlete who shows sportsmanship, leadership and dedication to the sport of volleyball. Mona is the original founder of NBYVC (North Bay Youth Volleyball Club) and has served as a referee in region 2 as well a coach and various positions with the club.
Mona Lessard Award bursary is donated by Ken and Stephanie Coughlin from Tim Horton's.
In photo from left to right: Joey Rainer, Cassie Dobson, Ken Coughlin, Ben Hong
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Award Winners OVAtion Award 2014 (Presented by OVA) Greg Randall U13 MVP - Skyla Mercer Coaches Award - Leah Davis OVA Award of Excellence - Olivia Lyle OVA Team Result - Division 2 (Tier 2) - 5th place U14 MVP - Emma Howe Coaches Award - Erin Ablett OVA Award of Excellence - Megan Cundari OVA Team Result - Division 2 (Tier 2) - 4th place |
U15 MVP - Brooke Allerston Coaches Award - Brittany Denomme OVA Award of Excellence - Alexie Lanteigne OVA Team Result - Division 1 (Tier 2) - 9th place U16 MVP - Emilie Lachance Coaches Award - Alyssa Randall OVA Award of Excellence - Rebecca Gough OVA Team Result - Division 2 (Tier 2) - 5th place U18 MVP - Brittany Coughlin, Cassie Dobson Coaches Award - Jayden Taylor Mona Lessard Award - Cassie Dobson OVA Team Result - Division 1 (Tier 4) - 4th place |
15U LAKERS11 January 2014
The North Bay Youth Volleyball Club Lakers U15 Girls were in Barrie playing at the Challenge Cup tournament this past weekend. The Club recently moved up into the Championship Division as a result of winning a silver medal at the Provincial Cup tournament in Orillia last November. Going into the tournament the Lakers were ranked fifth and were able to maintain that ranking with their results. |
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The Lakers played the Markham Stingers (silver medalists) losing 2 games to one ( 25-18, 14-25, 10-15) and then played the Durham Attack also losing 2 games to 1 ( 25-20, 16-25, 615). The team shook off pre-tournament jitters, regrouped and put 1 in the win column with a 2 game to 1 victory (19-25, 25-14, 15-13) against the Kingston Pegasus team proving that they have the skill level to be there. Next, the Lakers played the eventual tournament gold medal winner, the Durham Regional Volleyball Club and lost that game 2 straight (17-25, 8-24). For the last game of the day the Lakers defeated the Ottawa Fusion 2 games to 1 (25-23, 19-25, 7-15) maintaining their 5th place ranking at the Championship level.
Coach Gerry Dupelle said, “I am very proud of our girls! They maintained their composure throughout the tournament and were able to pull out some key victories to remain at the Championship level. I am looking forward to our next tournament where I am certain that this experience developed their confidence and will lead to stronger performances in future.”
Coach Gerry Dupelle said, “I am very proud of our girls! They maintained their composure throughout the tournament and were able to pull out some key victories to remain at the Championship level. I am looking forward to our next tournament where I am certain that this experience developed their confidence and will lead to stronger performances in future.”
2013-2014 Season Ends...
NBYVC would like to thank Vito Castiglione of Nipissing University Athletic Department, all the parents, coaches, sponsors and Lakers varsity coaches Eric Yung, Marc LaRochelle and Jamie Vanderzande along with athletic support staff Brian Duval. The strong commitment and partnership with the University has made this a successful club
NBYVC would like to thank Vito Castiglione of Nipissing University Athletic Department, all the parents, coaches, sponsors and Lakers varsity coaches Eric Yung, Marc LaRochelle and Jamie Vanderzande along with athletic support staff Brian Duval. The strong commitment and partnership with the University has made this a successful club
2013 OVAtion Award Winners Announced!
Congratulations Greg Randall, NBYVC President on receiving the OVAtion Recognition Award, 7 December 2013. Thank you for your outstanding effort. The work of an organization is a collective effort whose success hinges on its leadership.
Article in Baytoday
Article in Baytoday
U18 Lakers Smash their way to Gold
December 7th, 2013
U18 NBYVC (North Bay Youth Volleyball) Lakers hosted the OVA Challenge Cup this past weekend in North Bay. The Lakers smashed their way to gold with a 2-1 win over the Barrie Elites (17-25, 25-18, 15-8)
In the gold medal match, the Lakers were out to get revenge after losing to the Barrie Elites earlier in the day. Strong serving and resilient defence kept the pesky Barrie Elites from running away with the gold medal. "We started the tournament slow but we got better during the day" said coach Joey Rainer. "Strong leadership by our captains Dobson and Coughlin along with our senior players kept the team strong through the medal round" added Rainer. This years U18 Lakers is a combined team which consists of five U17's and five U18's. The Lakers will now be moving up to Championship Division. The McGregor Cup will be held on February 1st.
U14 Lakers
The U14 Lakers travelled to Richmond Hill to play in the Challenge Cup. The Lakers finished 2nd in pool play but a strong Aurora Storm Blizzard knocked the Lakers out of chance of a top two finish by defeating the Lakers 2-0 (25-7, 25-17). In the bronze medal game the Lakers fell short as the Durham Attack VC took the Lakers in straight sets 2-0 (25-16, 25-13). "The girls fought hard throughout the day" said coach Ben Moreau "Our girls need to continue working hard in order to achieve our goal" added Moreau. U14 girls will now prepare for the McGregor Cup on January 25th.
U18 NBYVC (North Bay Youth Volleyball) Lakers hosted the OVA Challenge Cup this past weekend in North Bay. The Lakers smashed their way to gold with a 2-1 win over the Barrie Elites (17-25, 25-18, 15-8)
In the gold medal match, the Lakers were out to get revenge after losing to the Barrie Elites earlier in the day. Strong serving and resilient defence kept the pesky Barrie Elites from running away with the gold medal. "We started the tournament slow but we got better during the day" said coach Joey Rainer. "Strong leadership by our captains Dobson and Coughlin along with our senior players kept the team strong through the medal round" added Rainer. This years U18 Lakers is a combined team which consists of five U17's and five U18's. The Lakers will now be moving up to Championship Division. The McGregor Cup will be held on February 1st.
U14 Lakers
The U14 Lakers travelled to Richmond Hill to play in the Challenge Cup. The Lakers finished 2nd in pool play but a strong Aurora Storm Blizzard knocked the Lakers out of chance of a top two finish by defeating the Lakers 2-0 (25-7, 25-17). In the bronze medal game the Lakers fell short as the Durham Attack VC took the Lakers in straight sets 2-0 (25-16, 25-13). "The girls fought hard throughout the day" said coach Ben Moreau "Our girls need to continue working hard in order to achieve our goal" added Moreau. U14 girls will now prepare for the McGregor Cup on January 25th.
U13 Lakers
November 30th U13 girls started their season in Barrie this past weekend. The Lakers finished 7th at the OVA Provincial Cup. The Lakers finished 3rd in pool play after losing matches to U12 Georgian Cubs 2-1 (22-25, 25-18, 15-10) and the Vision VC (North Bay) 2-0 (25-9, 25-17).
In the pre-qualifier the Lakers were determined to not give up as they defeated the Orillia Sunsetters 2-1 (25-17, 25-27, 15-13). The Lakers did not fair well in the quarter-final game which knocked them out of qualifying for a medal. The U13 Georgian Cubs defeated the Lakers in straight sets 2-0 (25-9, 25-8).
U13 Lakers would have to play for 5th place but came up short to a very pesky Northern Chill VC (Sudbury) in a close match as the Chill defeated the Lakers 2-1 (29-27, 30-32, 15-8). "The girls worked hard all day and got better by the end of the day" said coach Jerry Grabiec. The U13 girls will now prepare for their next tournament on January 11th.
November 30th U13 girls started their season in Barrie this past weekend. The Lakers finished 7th at the OVA Provincial Cup. The Lakers finished 3rd in pool play after losing matches to U12 Georgian Cubs 2-1 (22-25, 25-18, 15-10) and the Vision VC (North Bay) 2-0 (25-9, 25-17).
In the pre-qualifier the Lakers were determined to not give up as they defeated the Orillia Sunsetters 2-1 (25-17, 25-27, 15-13). The Lakers did not fair well in the quarter-final game which knocked them out of qualifying for a medal. The U13 Georgian Cubs defeated the Lakers in straight sets 2-0 (25-9, 25-8).
U13 Lakers would have to play for 5th place but came up short to a very pesky Northern Chill VC (Sudbury) in a close match as the Chill defeated the Lakers 2-1 (29-27, 30-32, 15-8). "The girls worked hard all day and got better by the end of the day" said coach Jerry Grabiec. The U13 girls will now prepare for their next tournament on January 11th.
15U Lakers Capture Silver
November 23, 2013
U15 girls capture silver medal in Orillia. Lakers lost to ACT Elites 2-0 (25-23, 25-13).
U15 girls capture silver medal in Orillia. Lakers lost to ACT Elites 2-0 (25-23, 25-13).
Silver Lining for NBYVC Lakers
November 13, 2013
The North Bay Youth Volleyball Club U16 girls captured silver the past weekend at the Provincial Cup in OVA tournament action. The 5th ranked U16 Lakers went undefeated in pool play. The semi-final match up setup the battle of the bay (North Bay teams) the Lakers would prevail as they defeated the 4th ranked Vision VC 2-0 (25-17, 25-16).
In the gold medal match up the Lakers would meet their northern rival Northern Chill (Sudbury). The 1st ranked Northern Chill would come out on top as they defeated the 5th ranked Lakers 2-0 (25-23, 25-18). "The girls battled hard all day, our passing and communication was inconsistent at times" said coach Alex Spottiswood. "Overall I was extremely pleased to see the girls come together as a unit." added Spottiswood. The U16 girls will now move up to Championship division for the Challenge Cup on November 30th. Team members: Jessica Gribbons, Kennedy Kramp, Rebecca Gough, Holly Macie, Megan Stickle, Emilie Lachance, Alyssa Randall, Sabrina St. Jacques, Karleigh Miness, Kaitylyn Jackson, Cara Guy, Dominique Godin. Coaches: Alex Spottiswood and Grant Ross.
The North Bay Youth Volleyball Club U16 girls captured silver the past weekend at the Provincial Cup in OVA tournament action. The 5th ranked U16 Lakers went undefeated in pool play. The semi-final match up setup the battle of the bay (North Bay teams) the Lakers would prevail as they defeated the 4th ranked Vision VC 2-0 (25-17, 25-16).
In the gold medal match up the Lakers would meet their northern rival Northern Chill (Sudbury). The 1st ranked Northern Chill would come out on top as they defeated the 5th ranked Lakers 2-0 (25-23, 25-18). "The girls battled hard all day, our passing and communication was inconsistent at times" said coach Alex Spottiswood. "Overall I was extremely pleased to see the girls come together as a unit." added Spottiswood. The U16 girls will now move up to Championship division for the Challenge Cup on November 30th. Team members: Jessica Gribbons, Kennedy Kramp, Rebecca Gough, Holly Macie, Megan Stickle, Emilie Lachance, Alyssa Randall, Sabrina St. Jacques, Karleigh Miness, Kaitylyn Jackson, Cara Guy, Dominique Godin. Coaches: Alex Spottiswood and Grant Ross.
NBYVC Lakers 2012 Year End Banquet
May 10, 2013
North Bay Youth Volleyball Lakers (NBYVC) held it's annual awards banquet on May 8th and Lauren Kuehni was awarded the Mona Lessard Award. The Mona Lessard award was introduced for the first time this year and will be presented annually to a graduating club athlete who shows sportsmanship, leadership and dedication to the sport of volleyball. "It's a huge honour to receive the first ever Mona Lessard Award." said Lauren Kuehni. Lakers also honored their six graduating players from the U18 girls team as they continue on to College and University. 2012-2013.
Other Award Winners Include:
U12 Girls MVP - Jo-Anna Fleury, Coaches Award - Jillian Gleason
U13 Girls MVP - Emma Howe, Coaches Award - Holly Dunne
U14 Girls MVP - Alexi Lanteigne, Coaches Award - Bailey Hargrave
U15 Girls MVP - Alyssa Randall and Emilie Lachance, Coaches Award - Rebecca Gough
U16 Girls MVP - Kathryn Gribbons, Coaches Award - Allie Armstrong
U16 Boys MVP - Ryan Hatt, Coaches Award - Adam Grannary
U18 Girls MVP - Abby Crown and Cassie Dobson, Coaches Award - Kayla Kosturik
North Bay Youth Volleyball Lakers (NBYVC) held it's annual awards banquet on May 8th and Lauren Kuehni was awarded the Mona Lessard Award. The Mona Lessard award was introduced for the first time this year and will be presented annually to a graduating club athlete who shows sportsmanship, leadership and dedication to the sport of volleyball. "It's a huge honour to receive the first ever Mona Lessard Award." said Lauren Kuehni. Lakers also honored their six graduating players from the U18 girls team as they continue on to College and University. 2012-2013.
Other Award Winners Include:
U12 Girls MVP - Jo-Anna Fleury, Coaches Award - Jillian Gleason
U13 Girls MVP - Emma Howe, Coaches Award - Holly Dunne
U14 Girls MVP - Alexi Lanteigne, Coaches Award - Bailey Hargrave
U15 Girls MVP - Alyssa Randall and Emilie Lachance, Coaches Award - Rebecca Gough
U16 Girls MVP - Kathryn Gribbons, Coaches Award - Allie Armstrong
U16 Boys MVP - Ryan Hatt, Coaches Award - Adam Grannary
U18 Girls MVP - Abby Crown and Cassie Dobson, Coaches Award - Kayla Kosturik
U14 win gold in North Bay
2012-2013 Hawkins Cup, North Bay. The U14 Lakers girls showed that teamwork, hard work and determination pay off as the team claimed gold, their second OVA medal of the year (2012/2013). Team members: Abigayle Shantz, Alexie Lanteigne, Bailey Hargrave, Breanne Maille, Brooke Allerston, Emily Heil, Genevieve Berardi, Katelyn Gravelle, Lia Castiglione, Shawna Armstrong, Taylor Vaillancourt, Tiana Gleason, and coach Jerry Grabiec, Rhonda Hargraves
U18 Lakers capture silver in Bracebridge
2012-2013 Season - The U18 Lakers girls travelled to Bracebridge to play in the Championship Central Bugarski Cup. This was the final regular season tournament and the U18 Lakers captured their second medal of the year. Team members: Abby Crown, Brittany Coughlin, Carley Stickle, Cassie Dobson, Emma Vanderlee, Kayla Kosturik, Kylie Burns, Lauren Kuehni, Maddie Barnes, Michaela Randall, Coach Joey Rainer and Ben Hong
NBYVC Lakers Win Gold at Home
February 23, 2013 - In their fourth and final regular season tournament, theNorth Bay Youth Volleyball Club U16 Lakers claimed a gold medal in the Bugarski Cup held at the Robert J Surtees Athletic Centre. The gold medal match featured the Lakers and the top ranked Spartans Volleyball Club based out of Aurora.
Team members include: Allie Armstrong, Elizabeth Cochrane, Sam Brownlee, Ashley Bernard-Legris, Jen Sheehan, Kathryn Gribbons, Mila White, Jayden Taylor, Sam Rota, Coaches: Kayla Gerrits, Ashley Hummel, Ben Hong
Team members include: Allie Armstrong, Elizabeth Cochrane, Sam Brownlee, Ashley Bernard-Legris, Jen Sheehan, Kathryn Gribbons, Mila White, Jayden Taylor, Sam Rota, Coaches: Kayla Gerrits, Ashley Hummel, Ben Hong
DOUBLE SILVER for NBYVC Lakers
24 January 2013- The North Bay Youth Volleyball Club Lakers U16 and U18 teams both captured silver medals in Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) tournament action. Team members: Micheala Randall, Kylie Burns, Abby Crown, Kayla Kosturik, Maddie Barnes, Carley Stickle, Lauren Kuehni, Cassie Dobson, Emma Vanederlee, Brittany Coughlin, Coaches: Joey Rainer, Ben Hong
U16 Capture Silver
January 2013 - The U16 NBYVC Lakers also captured silver at the McGregor Cup in Midland as they played their third tournament of the season. In the gold medal match, the Lakers faced off with the top ranked Aurora Storm Hurricanes. The U16 Lakers put in a valiant effort but in the end were defeated 2-0 in the final. Team members: Allie Armstrong, Elizabeth Cochrane, Sam Brownlee, Ashley Bernard-Legris, Jen Sheehan, Kathryn Gribbons, Mila White, Jayden Taylor, Sam Rota, Coaches: Kayla Gerrits, Ashley Hummel, Ben Hong
15U take Bronze
Lakers U15 bring home Bronze, ORILLIA, ON – The North Bay Youth Volleyball Club U15 Lakers competed in their first Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) tournament of the season in Orillia November 17 claiming a bronze medal. Members of the team include: Rebecca Gough, Holly Macie, Alyssa Randall, Jessica Gribbon, Cara Guy, Sabrina St. Jacques, Kennedy Kramp, Alison Brazeau, Emilie Lachance, Karleigh Miness, Kaitlyn Jackson, Megan Stickle and are coached by Gerry Dupelle and Stephen Hong.
June 2012 - Nationals held at the Direct Energy Center in Toronto
Girls 14U teams
The teams fought hard and for the first time in NBYVC Volleyball history in North Bay, 2 teams won medals in their respective Division and Tier on the National stage.
The teams fought hard and for the first time in NBYVC Volleyball history in North Bay, 2 teams won medals in their respective Division and Tier on the National stage.
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Lakers U14 Green Girls Bring Home Gold
The North Bay Youth Volleyball Club U14 Lakers Green brought home gold from the OVA Hawking Cup held March 3, 2012 at Twins Lakes Secondary School in Orillia.
North Bay Youth Volleyball Club Lakers U17 team captured silver medal
14 January 2012 - OVA Girls Challenge Cup held in King City.
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