VOLLEYBALL NUNAVUT
Initially established in 1999, Volleyball Nunavut was resurrected in 2012 by a passionate group of enthusiastic individuals whose ultimate goal was to make the sport of volleyball the number one sport of choice for Nunavummiut.
Volleyball Nunavut is working towards being involved in every facet of the sport by offering programs for all skill levels, ages and categories. These programs will help both youth and adults develop a life-long passion for sport and recreation and promote a healthy lifestyle.
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We strive to increase participation in sport with recreational, competitive and instructional development, which will be achieved through also providing quality administrative, youth, adult, coaching and officiating programs and services.​
UPCOMING VOLLEYBALL EVENTS
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OUR MISSION:
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"Creating quality opportunities toward the growth and development of volleyball in Nunavut."
OUR VISION:​
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Volleyball Nunavut will work towards making volleyball the preferred sport of participation and recreation for all people in Nunavut. Volleyball Nunavut also wants to be recognized as the leading territorial sports organization in the territory.
STRATEGIC PLAN:​
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Please see the VBNU 2020-2024 Strategic Plan, VBNU Board of Directors will be reviewing, developing and releasing a new version by May 2025.
TOURNAMENTS
Volleyball Nunavut hosts one major tournament yearly, the Territorial Championships.
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The U18 Territorial Championships has two divisions (Boys Division and Girls Division).
This tournament is used to identify athletes for all future Team Nunavut Major Games such as Arctic Winter Games, North American Indigenous Games and Canada Games.
One of VBNU's mandates is to provide more resources for community tournaments. Starting in 2025 VBNU will be providing 'Community Event Grants' for communities wanting to host volleyball events. Click Here for more information on the 'Community Event Grants'
GRASSROOTS
One of Volleyball Nunavut's mandates is to host 2-4 Grassroots Clinics yearly in Nunavut communities.
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These clinics are usually 5 days in length. Coaches host school clinics (usually in phys. ed classes) as well as community/club sessions.
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School Clinics are introductory sessions and use a modified version of SMASHBALL to introduce, teach and engage youth to the sport of volleyball. (Learn more about SMASHBALL below)
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Community/Club sessions focus on teaching skills and preparing coaches, athletes, and teams for the upcoming VBNU Territorials.
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SMASHBALL aims to increase participation rates in volleyball through a modified game that makes the sport more enticing by focusing on the sport’s most exciting skill – the spike.
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Smashball is equally fun and simple to engage children and adults of all ages.
If your community is interested in hosting a Grassroots Clinic in 2025/2026, click the button below for the online application.
COMMUNITY EVENT GRANTS (CEG)
Volleyball Nunavut will be providing Volleyball Event Funding Grants. These Grants are offered to help communities in Nunavut develop and host community leagues and tournaments throughout the year.
The VBNU – Event Grants provide funding for communities, which work to meet the following through volleyball:
• encourage active healthy lifestyles
• build strong communities
• nurture lifelong participation in sport
• facilitate development of events
• enhance social sustainability
• support effective management and operation of sport, recreation and cultural facilities
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TWO TYPES OF CEG GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE:
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HIGH PERFORMANCE
Volleyball Nunavut is proud to be affiliated with Team Nunavut and the Major Games Process. Over the past 12 years, Volleyball Nunavut has consistently participated in the Arctic Winter Games, North American Indigenous Games, Western Canada Games and Canada Summer Games.
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The goal of the VBNU High Performance program is to offer our athletes an advanced level of training from some of the most elite coaches in Canada, and to give them an opportunity to compete against some of the best teams in the Arctic and across Canada. This program gives Nunavut athletes the opportunity to represent their territory while building lifelong memories and friendships.
Volleyball Nunavut is very excited to announce that we will again be participating in the 2025 Canada Summer Games in both Indoor and Beach Volleyball.
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CLICK HERE for the 2026 VBNU - Arctic Winter Games Athlete Selection Process
CLICK HERE for the 2026 VBNU - Arctic Winter Games Training and Competition Process
COACHING
Coaching is the backbone of sport.
For VBNU, providing high quality coaching is key to our success, from preparing youth teams for competing in the 18U Territorials, to helping train athletes for Team Nunavut. VBNU understands that sport in Nunavut would not be able to operate without coaches.
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Volleyball Nunavut is always looking for coaches!
If you are interested in coaching in your community or/and for the VBNU Team Nunavut High Performance teams, please contact the Operations Manager of VBNU for more information.
VBNU COACHING PATHWAYS
Volleyball Nunavut has developed 'Coaching Pathways' which help coaches plan for the requirements needed to become coaches in Nunavut. Click a pathway from the list below for more information:
CONTACT INFORMATION
TSO Contact: Scott Schutz, Operations Manager - informationvbnu@gmail.com
