Canada Games Core Teams Compete in Quebec City.

Halifax, NS Nova Scotia provincial teams advanced to quarter-finals and semi-finals against the country’s best young volleyball talent at Coupe De L’est Du Canada 2017 in Quebec City January 6 - 8.

The tournament boasts significant competition with opponents from Division 1 and 2 Ontario and Quebec colleges and CEGEPs.

In girls action both division 1 teams advanced to the semi-finals with convincing quarterfinal victories on Saturday, before falling in semi final matches - Team NS Black to Cégep Garneau and Team NS Blue to University of Quebec Trois-Rivières.

The division 2 boys advanced to the quarterfinals before being defeated by Cégep de Jonquière. The division 1 boys team played four matches in a very competitive division finishing with a 1-3 record.

“We are extremely pleased with the performance of these athletes,” says Megan Conroy, Technical Director at Volleyball Nova Scotia. “They competed against kids several years their senior and showed their skill. This was an excellent opportunity for all core team athletes to prepare for Canada Games, in a best of 5 match format, which is the same competition format for the 2017 Canada Games in Winnipeg. Evaluation will continue over the coming months.”

In total, Nova Scotia was represented by two division 1 girl’s teams, one division 1 boys team and one division 2 boys team.

Jason Trepanier, Executive Director of Volleyball Nova Scotia says volleyball is a growing sport in Nova Scotia. “Our athletes are not only competing at elite levels, but garnering success there as well.”