Six Volleyball Teams To Compete In Boston
The Bermuda Volleyball Association’s Junior National Program is sending six teams to compete in the Nike Boston Volleyball Festival in Boston.
A spokesperson said, “Four girls’ teams will compete under the team names Paradise Hitters [U12, U13, U14 & U16] and two boys’ teams will compete under Big Wave Riders [U14 and U16]. This is a three-day, USA Volleyball sanctioned event, with 512 teams currently registered. The tournament will take place at the Boston Convention and Exibition Center.
“The selection process for Bermuda’s teams was a difficult one, so congratulations to those who have been selected and to everyone else who have put in so much dedication and commitment. All players have been training two to three times a week since September and everyone is very excited for this tournament.
“Travelling to these tournaments provides these young athletes the opportunity to compete overseas. This is an invaluable experience which allows them to gain experience above and beyond what is available in Bermuda.
“None of this would be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and dedicated team of coaches and staff. Our amazing sponsors have allowed this program to be accessible to so many new players and have helped provide the opportunities to create seasoned players that have the experience to compete on the global stage. All coaches are committed to the players and the program; not only creating talented volleyball players, but strong, confident, team oriented young leaders.”
Top row Amelie Hawkins, Rielle Gaglio, Adeline Adamson, Kate Allington, Genevieve Silvester, Gabriella Francis. Bottom row: Gwennan Matthews, Clara Adamson, Madison Mwaura, Gemma Healy, Ava Schmerer, Bronwen Matthews.
Back Row: Allison Settle, Rachel Kelly, Olivia Smith, Sophie Weikl, Sophia Norton, Jasmine Mcintosh, Olivia Healy, Valerie Martins. Front Row: Lilian Collette, Maya Fitzmaurice-Trott, Violet Neill, Anna Friston, Zaierra Bean, Taurie Spencer.
Jasmine Showers, Evelyn Czember, Kate O’Keefe, Somers Estwanik, Olivia Gazzard, Tatiana Souza, Khloie Davis, Ayshalay Simons and Hailey Trott.
From top left: Assistant Coach Juanita Blee, Lara Simas, Dominique Brown, Gabriella Mitchell, Makaylie Smith, Alexis Fraser, Head Coach Lisa LeBlanc. Front row [L to R]: Chloe Botelho, Ava Romeo, Bella Sousa, Mila, Calko and Tristen Powell.
From L to R: Chase McCrimmon; Daniel Morris; Daniel Smith; Andrew Stegmann; Emiliano Pena; Tyler Pethick; Grayson Tavares; Xan Burt; Charlie Szakmary.
From L to R: Jordan Smith; Bert Stevenson; Olek Rymon-Lipinski; Joshua Wilson; Matthew Banner; Jacinto Saints; Ethan McAlpine; Anijahe Santos Martin; Rylan Cundliffe.
