Our 18U team defeated Bison Gold of Winnipeg, Manitoba, in front of 3,000 fans at Carlton University, Ottawa, to win the Canadian National Volleyball Championships. They are now officially Canada's best volleyball team!

Ottawa, Ontario
May 4, 2008

The 18U defeated the Bison Gold of Winnipeg, Manitoba, with the final set of 15-13. Our Pakmen took the lead on the first set with 25-15. During the 2nd set, The Bison Gold caught up with a score of 25-22, but the 18U kept going! A 3rd set was issued, and they crushed the Bison 15-13!

The final game, during the afternoon, took place in a packed house of 3000 spectators in the Ravens’ Nest gymnasium at Carleton University. More than 200 club teams, from across the nation, were a part of this tournament.

Our other Pakmen teams at the Nationals | The 17U Boys, The 17U Girls & The Pakmen 212 Boys. They all did very well!

Next week, our 14U, 15U and 16U Boys will be heading to Moncton, New Brunswick for the 2008 Canadian East Tournament. We wish them good luck!

Team Roster
Kadeem Clarke, Kristian Kuld, Devin Rattie, Matt Barker, Andre Smith, Clayton Weyrauch, Jessy Satti, Jordon Langley, Daniel Dearing, Terrel Bramwell, Derek Quinn & David Williams

Coaches
Head Coach: Kelly Smith
Assistant Coaches: Diem Huynh, Wally Dyba & Ed Chan

Click here to read Canadian Open Volleyball Championships declared a “tremendous success” | May 5, 2008, an article from Volleyball Canada Tournament News, regarding the 18U's Gold.

Click here to read Maverick Mustangs fall to Pakmen, an article from Volleyball Canada Tournament News, regarding the 18U's Quarter-Final victory.