CAMBRIDGE TIMES – Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club will expand its 2015-16 fall and winter youth volleyball programs. Club officials have redefined and expanded their developmental and house league programs for the upcoming season. Now, the Scorpions will add a program for boys and girls that begins in Grade 2, based on the Volleyball Canada Development Model, and will re-align the program to meet the intent of the Long Term Athlete Development Model, including the addition of circulation – mini volleyball and atomic volleyball. An estimate of 500 youth will be involved in their various indoor programs this season. The developmental program costs $75 per child, while the winter house league program costs $95. For program information, visit www.scorpionsvolleyball.ca, email scorpionsvolleyball@yahoo.ca or call Paul Langan at 519-654-0089.
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The Scorpions Volleyball Club are proud to announce that John Forman and Bernadine Verstraeten have been hired to run their Grades 5-8 Atomic Volleyball Youth Developmental Program. WireService.ca Press Release (07/15/2015) Cambridge, ON - The Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club based out of Cambridge, Ontario is one of only 5 volleyball clubs in Canada accredited by Volleyball Canada. The club recently celebrated their fifth year anniversary. They had 500 youth in their indoor program and 350 in their beach volleyball programs in 2015. The club has refocused their energy on their developmental programs. They offer programs for boys and girls from Grade 2-12. The club uses only Volleyball Canada approved training programs and follows their Development Model. John Forman will be responsible for the Atomic Volleyball 1 program for Grades 5 and 6. Bernadine Verstraeten will be responsible for the Atomic Volleyball 2 program for Grades 7 and 8. Paul Langan, Founder of Scorpions Volleyball Club states," Together John and Bernadine have over 40 years combined experience in coaching youth volleyball and as school teachers. It is critical to the continuing success of the club that we refocus our energy on improving our youth development program. John and Bernadine provide the excitement and experience our Atomic Volleyball Program needs." A short bio on John and Bernadine is below. Registration has begun for the Scorpions fall and winter programs. All programs are for boys and girls Grade 2 -12. The registration costs for the programs are less than $100. For more information go to http://www.scorpionsvolleyball.ca , email at scorpionsvolleyball (at)yahoo.ca or call Paul Langan at 519-654-0089. John Forman
Bernadine Verstraeten
The Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club is proud to announce their expanded 2015/16 Fall and Winter Youth Volleyball Programs for the youth of Cambridge, Ontario and surrounding area. WireService.ca Press Release (07/06/2015) Cambridge, ON - The Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club are pleased to provide the details of their 2015 Fall and 2016 Winter Youth Indoor Volleyball Programs. The Scorpions Volleyball Club, one of only five volleyball clubs accredited by Volleyball Canada, have redefined and expanded their developmental and house league programs for the upcoming season. The Scorpions estimate five hundred youth will be involved in their various indoor programs this season.. The programs are for boys and girls born from 2008-1998. The program has changed to:
Paul Langan, founder of Scorpions Volleyball Club states," It was time to revamp our Developmental programs to ensure they meet the standards set out by Volleyball Canada. We are proud to be an Accredited Club by Volleyball Canada and we will continue to improve the quality of the volleyball programs we deliver." Information on our fall/winter programs that be found HERE. The Scorpions developmental program costs $75.00 per child. The winter house league program costs $95. This is one of the most affordable sport activities in the city. For more program information on the Scorpions Volleyball Club go to: http://www.scorpionsvolleyball.ca . You may also email scorpionsvolleyball(at)yahoo.ca or call Paul Langan 519-654-0089. The Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club is pleased to announce the beginning of their Coaching recruitment campaign for the 2015 fall indoor season. WireService.ca Press Release - 06/11/2015 - The Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club Inc. from Cambridge Ontario has over one thousand youth in their beach and indoor programs. It is estimated that the Scorpions Club will have approximately five hundred youth in their indoor programs in the fall. The dramatic growth of the club has necessitated the need to recruit more coaches and volunteers for their:
Paul Langan, founder of Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club states," We are critically aware of the need for more quality coaches to step forward to help in all our programs. We are so proud of the fact that we have a built solid Learn to Play, House League and Competitive programs for girls and boys. The need for quality people to coach our teams is greater than ever. They must have the ability to work with youth in a calm and professional manner. We also need volunteers to help in other capacities." The Scorpions club will use traditional and social media networks as part of their recruitment strategies.. For more information about coaching opportunities please click HERE. For more information on our club, please go to our WEBSITE To download our coaching recruitment poster CLICK HERE You may also contact Paul Langan at 519-654-0089 or by email at scorpionsvolleyball(at)yahoo.ca. Scorpions Volleyball player Samantha Warner, a 6'1" middle blocker, has signed with the University of Waterloo women's varsity volleyball team. WireService.ca Press Release (05/06/2015) Cambridge, Ontario - The Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club is proud to announce the second of several of their players who have signed to play varsity volleyball at college or university in September 2015. 18U Scorpion player and team captain Samantha Warner, from Ayr, Ontario, has decided to attend the University of Waterloo and accept a scholarship to play for the Waterloo Warrior women's team. This past season she was named a District 8 First Team All-Star. She also was the captain of her Southwood Secondary School volleyball team and led them to their first CWOSSAA championship. Paul Langan, Founder of Scorpions Volleyball Club states, "I can’t say enough good things about Sam Warner. She is a leader on and off the court. She is perhaps the most positive player I have met. There is a reason she was a captain on the 18U team. She is a dynamic player who can inject some energy into the University of Waterloo women'steam. For more information on the Scorpions Volleyball Club call 519-654-0089, visit their website- http://scorpionsvolleyball.ca For more information on the University of Waterloo volleyball program visit http://www.varsity.uwaterloo.ca/index.aspx?path=wvball For a full size high resolution photo of Sam Warner - http://tinyurl.com/k7rzzkw Scorpions Volleyball player Lexi Rosen, a 6'4" middle blocker, has signed with the University of Guelph women's varsity volleyball team. WireService.ca Press Release (04/23/2015) Cambridge, Ontario - The Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club is proud to announce the first of several of their players who have signed to play varsity volleyball at college or university in September 2015. 18U Scorpion player Lexi Rosen has had various offers but has decided to attend the University of Guelph and accept a scholarship to play for the Guelph Gryphons women's team. Coach Funk describes the addition of Lexi as "a big asset to the squad for years to come." Lexi on why she chose Guelph. "I decided to attend the University of Guelph because of the school's great reputation for excellence in academics, sports and student life. I look forward to joining the volleyball program at Guelph and to help contribute to its success."Lexi will be enrolled in the Human Nutrition program at Guelph in the Fall. Paul Langan, Founder of Scorpions Volleyball Club states, " Lexi had excellent coaching under Olympian Janet Cobbs-Mulholland. Lexi can dominate a game. The University of Guelph varsity program has taken a significant step forward in signing Lexi." For more information on the Scorpions Volleyball Club visit - http://scorpionsvolleyball.ca or call 519-654-0089. For more information on the University of Guelph volleyball program visit -http://gryphons.ca/index.aspx?path=wvball For a full size high resolution photo of Lexi - http://tinyurl.com/lf5ld2y The Scorpions Venom 16U girls competitive team completed recently in the Ontario Volleyball Association Championships at RIM Park. The Venom started slowly on the 1st day of the tournament losing to MS. Pakmen and London Fire Intensity. The Scorpions returned to winning form dominating the Kitchener Predators in straight sets 25-11, 26-24. On Saturday the Scorpions Venom were on fire winning all three matches. They beat the Galaxy Eclipse 25-17, 24-26, 15-12, Niagara Rapids Blue 27-25 26-24, and DRVC Whitby 25-20, 25-22. On Sunday the Scorpions faced the 3rd ranked team in Ontario and lost to the Aurora Storm 25-15, 25-18, thus eliminating them from the tournament. The Scorpions Venom Team on Sunday were ranked 9th at the Ontario Championships for Division 1 Tier 1 volleyball. It was an impressive year for the team. Team Members are: Brianne Sterzik,Deszerae Chanthaboury, Hailey Gallant,Jenna Banz, Kayla Gallant,Kendra Phillips,Leona Spasik, Madelaine Antwi, Makena Abbott,Monika Zeglen, Head Coach Tom Podstawka, Assistant Coach Paige Stewart. The Scorpions Empress Girls 16U Team entered the Ontario Volleyball Association ranked 12th in Division 3. The team wanted to prove the ranking was not representative of their team. The team ended up with a SILVER medal and moving up 10 spots in the rankings! The Empress fought hard over the three day tournament. On Friday they defeated the Niagara Rapids 22-25,25-19,15-10 and the Cornwwall Vikings 19-25,25-20,15-5. Their only loss came to the Toronto Diamonds 25-20, 16-25, 8-15. On Saturday, the Empress won all three matches. They defeated the Lombardy Airforce 25-7,25-8. Wiboke E381 25-14, 25-14 and the Belleville Ravens 25-16, 21-25, 15-12. On Sunday, each game is do or die and the Empress came to play. Scorpions defeated Markam Stingers 25-2. 25-11, Toronto Galaxy Vortex 225-23, 25-15. In the semi finals they defeated the London LVC Fire 25-15, 25-19. This set up the gold medal show down with the Toronto Diamonds in which they lost 25-22,25-22 winning them the Silver medal. The Scorpions 16U Empress are: Cheyenne Verstraeten,Tara Omand,Natasha Marchildon,Sydney Beechey,Elyssa Trotter, Maya Warchalowski,Sonya Wideman,Bronte McCracken,Taylor French,Mya Tostik. Coaches are Bernadine Verstraeten and Susanna Meteer. The Scorpions 15U Slammers entered the Ontario Volleyball Association Provincials 3 day Championships this past weekend and won a Division 1 Tier 2 Bronze Medal. On Friday , they lost to North Bay VC 21-25, 25-14, 13-15. They then defeated the Ottawa Maverick 26-24, 27-25 and lost to Etobicoke E381 23-25, 21-25. On Saturday They lost to the Orillia Suns Nova 25-23,25-27, 10-15. They then defeated Durham Attack 14U - 25-19, 25-13, and the London LVC Fire - 25-19, 25-22. On the Sunday final day. They got revenge and defeated the NBVC 25-16, 25-19 and the quarter finals they defeated 11th ranked Toronto Phoenix Heat 17-25.25-22,16-14 in a barnburner. In the Semis they were defeated Barrie Elites Black 25-8, 27-25. In the bronze medal game they beat a tough Oakville Thunder Blue tam 25-16, 18-25, 15-8. The 15U Scorpions Slammers are: Melanie Faber,Hailey Cole,Hope Harnack,Sara Jenkins, Lauren Reycraft,Sara Dubrick,Dakota Kersting,Rachel Maier,Tove Petersen,Liana Roller, Emma Mackey,Brianne Banderob. Coach is Paul Podstawka. |
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