Mayor Rodriguez offers the support of the city to Northern Chill
2010-03-08

On a March Sunday draped in glorious sunshine, the 15U and 16U Northern Chill volleyball teams prepared for a typical day of practice.
Stretching, followed by drills, ending with a simulated game called “free ball”, the girls approached this practice like many before it.  But this Sunday was different as a special fan appeared alongside the parents near the end of the scrimmage.  Greater Sudbury Mayor John Rodriguez – a former volleyball coach himself, came to practice to offer encouragement and tips, as both teams approach the high point of the season – the Ontario Provincial Championships.

“Hard work.  Discipline.  Dedication.  Those are what I believe to be the recipe of success”, coined the Mayor.  With all eyes on His Worship, this impromptu pep talk was meant as both a way to boost the spirits of both teams as well as to offer the support of the community through a gift – Greater Sudbury pins and a Flag of the City – to hoist proudly at the approaching penultimate tournament to be held in Waterloo in April.
Rodriguez further added, “No matter how you place [at the tournament], I am so proud of all of you, and the community is too.”

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15Us Win Silver In Peterborough
2010-03-01

The 15U team travelled to Peterborough this weekend for the Bugarski Cup. In the first game of the round robin, Chill faced Ms. Pakmen and the team took the game in two sets 25-9 and 25-14. Next up was a game against Pakmen 14U in which the girls won again in two sets 25-19 and 25-11. The last game of the round robin was played against the Georgian Cubs and again Chill took the game in two sets 25-15 and 25-13.

The team finished first in their pool and faced the Selects Blue 95 in the quarter finals. The team defeated this team in three sets 25-10, 24-26 and 15-8. The team then went on to play Diamonds Black in the semi-finals and a chance to go to the final game. The team easily secured a place in the finals winning in two sets 25-15 and 25-11.

In the final game Chill played the Impact 14U team and played amazing to win silver in three heart stopping sets 26-24, 26-28 and  11-15. Great teamwork and amazing skills led to a very successful day and the team should be very proud of their silver medal! Thanks again to our coaches Mr. Mackenzie and Ms. Guillet for all of their hard work and dedication. Good luck to the team at provincials!

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