BLAZERS CLUB TRYOUT REGISTRATIONS OPENED AUGUST 19th!!
Save your spot quickly, as we limit the spaces available.
We're expecting them to fill soon and would love to see you there!
We're fielding teams for ages 13U - 16U for 2025.
NEW NAME (kinda) ! NEW LOGO (kinda)!
But have no fear - it's still us!
We used to be the Winnipeg Volleyball Academy home to BLAZERS Club Volleyball.
You told us it was confusing and you were right!
Now we're simply the BLAZERS Volleyball Academy. We still offer the same awesome camps and our popular Club Volleyball program.
Now we look cooler too if we do say so ourselves.
Presenting the BLAZERS Volleyball Academy!
Now one name instead of two - we're so glad we listened to you!
Same camps - same Club, we just look a little spiffier.
Meet Wanda G - our Club's Technical Specialist. She's... awesome!
Wanda has played nationally and professionally - representing Canada at the Olympics, Pan-Am Games, and winning three consecutive GOLD MEDALS at the World Masters. And let's not forget she's also a Hall of Fame Inductee!
When it comes to our BLAZERS programming, her goals are clear.
“I’m hoping to improve on athletes’ techniques. I look forward to seeing them gain more confidence and trust in their abilities as they improve.”
Despite her humble and gentle nature, Wanda’s an incomparable force when it comes to volleyball skill, experience and knowledge. And we’re so grateful that she shares it with our athletes!
“I hope to share my passion for volleyball with them, and I want my experience to be of help to them. I want coaches and athletes to feel that they can ask me anything.”
Wanda fits into the BLAZERS beautifully. Wanna know why?
Not only does she value our inclusive approach, but when asked about her impressions on her first night, her face lit up and she said,
“Hey, they’re playing volleyball and smiling. We’re off to a good start!”
She’s accomplished so much so far (she’s still playing) that it’s tough to summarize without missing important details, but here are a few highlights of her career to this point:
- Named All-Canadian.
- Represented Canada at the Olympics in Atlanta in ‘96.
- Played professionally for 10 years (Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Belgium).
- Competed for Canada in:
- TWO World Cups,
- THREE Pan-Am Games, and
- FIVE North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation Championships!!
And it was as if this was just her warm-up. Then, she switched to Beach Volleyball, and:
- WON THREE consecutive GOLD medals at the World Masters Games.
- Coached Team Manitoba at three Canada Summer Games.
- Competed for Canada at:
- ANOTHER Pan-Am Games, and
- ANOTHER World Championship!!
Wanda’s also been inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. To add to this incredible legacy, WANDA G also runs her own personal training business.
You thought that was it, didn’t you? Well nope! She’s also a HOUSE MUSIC DJ!
It’s no doubt it’s Wanda for the WIN again - this time for the BLAZERS, and most importantly, our BLAZERS athletes!
Wanda's a very important member of our Academy family at the helm of our technical training, working with each of our teams and also mentoring our coaches!
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Although this is a virtual space, we acknowledge that we gather on Treaty 1 Territory, and that Manitoba is located on the Treaty Territories and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Denesuline and Nehethowuk Nations.
We acknowledge Manitoba is located on the Homeland of the Red River Métis. We acknowledge northern Manitoba includes lands that were and are the ancestral lands of the Inuit.
We respect the spirit and intent of Treaties and Treaty Making and remain committed to working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in the spirit of truth, reconciliation and collaboration.
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The Winnipeg Volleyball Academy is an inclusive Volleyball Club and offers a safer space for athletes who are 2SLGBTQ+.
