The Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club is very proud to announce that Chantal Lapierre is one of the recipients of the Scorpions Academic Excellence Bursary Award for 2021.

The bursary is given to Scorpions 18U players that, because of achieving over 85% in their final year, have won a Scorpions Academic Excellence Bursary of $500. They must have been accepted to and will be attending a post secondary institution in the fall 2021.
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​Chantal has been in the Scorpions program since 2013, starting in the Development Program for one year, then in our Competitive Program from 12u to 18u. She played in the Scorpions beach program from 12u to 16u. She has assisted with many Scorpions program both  Developmental and Non-competitive indoor and beach programs.

Academically Chantal is a graduate of École Secondaire Père-René de Galinée with an overall average of 90.3% and she will graduate with her full Certification of Bilingualism.

Next year Chantal will be studying at the University of Guelph in the program of Child Studies. Chantal is hoping to pursue a teaching career, in particular with special needs children.

Chantal hopes to continue with volleyball in the future, whether that be coaching or getting her full certification for refereeing.

Congratulations Chantal for being a Scorpion for 8 years and best of luck in your post secondary studies.

The Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club is very proud to announce that Syree Tucker is one of the recipients of the Scorpions Academic Excellence Bursary Award for 2021.

The bursary is given to Scorpions 18U players that, because of achieving over 85% in their final year, have won a Scorpions Academic Excellence Bursary of $500. They must have been accepted to and weill be attending a post secondary institution in the fall 2021.

Syree has been in the Scorpions competitive indoor program for 3 years.  She also played in the Scorpions beach program and is a member of Team Ontario Beach.  

Academically, Syree just completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a 90.29 percent at St John's Kilmarnock School in Higher Level IB Biology, Chemistry and French studies.

Next year Syree will be studying LIfe Sciences at Brandon University, Manitoba. Syree is hoping to pursue a medical degree.

Syree Tucker will also play varsity volleyball with the Brandon University Bobcats.

Paul Langan, President of Scorpions Volleyball Clubs states, " Our club is committed to ensure a balance between sport and academics so our players have a chance to be successful. Syree has excelled both academically and athletically. We are very proud of her."

Paul Langan
President Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club
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