Mariners Volleyball Club
The Mariners Volleyball Club provides athletes the opportunity to participate in community based volleyball with the intent to foster personal growth, development and a passion for the sport of volleyball
About Us
The Mariners Volleyball Club strives to provide as many athletes as possible the opportunity to participate in Club Volleyball, at the level appropriate for their developmental abilities.
MVC WELCOMES STEPHEN EPP AS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Stephen brings over 25 years of experience in volleyball, spanning coaching and leadership roles at the high school, club, high-performance, and post-secondary levels. Prior to becoming Executive Director, he served for nine years as the Vancouver Island Regional Manager for Volleyball BC, overseeing all club programming, events, and high-performance initiatives in the region. During this time, he supported the development of athletes and coaches who have gone on to compete in CCAA, U Sports, NCAA, and National Team programs.
2026 MVC CLUB TRYOUTS
Tryout Season is Here
Over 460 Athletes Registered!
Come Sail with Us
No cap on registration numbers
Athletes of all experience levels are invited to attend tryouts.
Check the flyer above for full tryout dates. Times and venues TBA.
See you on the Courts!
Grades 3 - 7 and Gr. 8 - 12 Fall Train & Play Programming
2025 Additional Fall Train & Play Programs (Nov/Dec)
Gr. 5-6 Males
Nov. 24th – Dec. 10th
(Exclusion Dec. 8th)
Mondays @ Mt. View
Wednesdays @ McGirr
5:00pm -6:00pm
Exception:
Mon., Dec. 1st – 5:00pm -6:00pm @ Syuwen’ct Elementary
Cost: $60.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
Gr. 7 Males
Nov. 24th – Dec. 10th
(Exclusion Dec. 8th)
Mondays @ Mt. View
Wednesdays @ McGirr
6:00pm – 7:15pm
Exception:
Mon., Dec. 1st – 6:00pm – 7:15pm @ Syuwen’ct Elementary
Cost: $75.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
Gr. 7 Females – Group #1
Nov. 24th – Dec. 10th
(Exclusion Dec. 8th)
Mondays @ Mt. View
Wednesdays @ McGirr
7:15-8:30pm
Exception:
Mon., Dec. 1st – 7:15-8:30pm @ Syuwen’ct Elementary
Cost: $75.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
Grade 7 Girls Group #2
Nov. 25th – Dec. 9th
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ McGirr Elementary
7:15-8:30pm
Cost: $75.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
Grade 5-6 Females
Nov. 25th – Dec. 9th
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ McGirr Elementary
6:00pm-7:15pm
Cost: $75.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
Grade 3-4 Males and Females
Nov. 25th – Dec. 9th
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ McGirr Elementary
5:00pm -6:00pm
Cost: $60.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
2025 Fall Train & Play Programs
NXT Training – Gr. 9 Female Train & Play
Open to athletes not selected to a 2025 High School Team
September 16th – November 18th
(Exclusions Sept. 30th & Nov. 17th)
Tuesdays
8:30 – 9:55pm
Location – McGirr Elementary
Cost: $150.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
NXT Training – Gr. 10 Female Train & Play
Open to athletes not selected to a 2025 High School Team
September 18th – November 20th
Thursdays
8:30 – 9:55pm
Location – McGirr Elementary
Cost: $175.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
Libero / Passing Training
Gr. 9 – 12 Male & Females
September 8th – November 17th
(Exclusions Oct. 13th)
Mondays
8:30pm – 9:55pm
Location – Mt. View Elementary
Cost: $175.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
Learn to Set Training – Gr. 7-8 Males & Females
September 12th – November 21st
(Exclusions Oct. 24th & Oct. 31st)
Fridays
5:30 – 7:00PM
Location – McGirr Elementary School
Cost: $145.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
Gr. 3-4 Males & Females
Sept. 9th – Nov. 20th
(Exclusions Sept. 30th, Nov. 11th)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:00 – 6:00PM
Location: McGirr Elementary
Exceptions: Thursdays, Sept. 18th & Nov. 6th
(5:00PM – 6:00PM)@ Cedar Elem.
Cost: $195.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
Gr. 5-6 Females – 2 days/week
Sept. 9th – Nov. 20th
(Exclusions Sept. 30th, Nov. 11th)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00 – 7:15PM
Location: McGirr Elementary
Exceptions: Thursdays, Sept. 18th & Nov. 6th
(6:00PM – 7:15PM) @ Cedar Elem.
Cost: $240.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
Gr. 5-6 Females – 1 day/week
Sept. 18th – Nov. 20th
Thursdays
4:40 – 5:55PM
Location: Oliver Woods
Cost: $135.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
Gr. 5-6 Males
Sept. 8th – Nov. 19th
(Exclusion Oct. 13th)
Mondays (Mt. View Elem.) & Wednesdays (McGirr Elem.)
5:00 – 6:00PM
Exceptions: Wednesdays, Oct. 22 & Oct. 29th @ Syuwen’ct Elementary
5:00 – 6:00PM
Cost: $205.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
Gr. 7 Males
Sept. 8th – Nov. 19th
Exclusion Oct. 13th
Mondays (Mt. View Elementary)
Wednesdays (McGirr Elementary)
6:00 – 7:15PM
Exceptions: Wednesdays, Oct. 22 & Oct. 29th @ Syuwen’ct Elementary
6:00 – 7:15PM
Cost: $250.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
Gr. 7 Females – Session #1
Sept. 7th – Nov. 17th
Exclusions Oct. 12th, Oct. 13th & Nov. 16th
Sundays (9:00AM – 10:45AM) @ Barsby High School
Mondays (7:15 – 8:15PM) @ Mt. View Elementary
Cost: $275.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
Gr. 7 Females – Session #2
Sept. 7th – Nov. 18th
Exclusions Sept. 30th, Oct. 12th, Nov. 11th & Nov. 16th
Sundays (9:00AM – 10:45AM) @ Barsby High School
Tuesdays (7:15 – 8:30PM) @ McGirr Elementary
Cost: $260.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
Gr. 7 Females – Session #3
Sept. 7th – Nov. 20th
Exclusions Oct. 12th & Nov. 16th
Sundays (9:00AM – 10:45AM) @ Barsby High school
Thursdays (7:15 – 8:30PM) @ McGirr Elementary
Exceptions: Thurs., Sept. 18th & Nov. 6th
(5:00PM – 6:00PM)@ Cedar Elem.
Cost: $285.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
Gr. 8 Males – 2 days/week
Sept. 7th – Nov. 12th
Exclusion Oct. 12th
Sundays (2:30PM – 4:15PM @ Barsby)
Wednesdays. (7:15PM – 8:30PM @ McGirr)
Exceptions: Wednesdays, Oct. 22 & Oct. 29th @ Syuwen’ct Elementary
7:15PM – 8:30PM
Cost: $250.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
Gr. 8 Females
Sept. 7th – Nov. 10th
Exclusion Oct. 12th & Oct. 13th
Sundays – athletes will rotate through the below time slots
– (8:40AM – 10:20AM) @ Oliver Woods
– (10:20AM – 12:00PM) @ Oliver woods
Mondays – athletes will rotate through the below time slots and venues for the duration of the program
– (6:30PM – 8:00PM) @ Oliver Woods
– (5:30PM – 7:00PM) @ Cedar Elementary
– (7:00PM – 8:30PM) @ Cedar Elementary
Cost: $325.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
Gr. 9 Males
Sept. 7th – Nov. 9th
Exclusion Oct. 12th
Sundays (2:30PM – 4:15PM)
Location: Barsby Highschool
Cost: $200.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
Gr. 9 Females
Sept. 7th – Nov. 9th
Exclusion Oct. 12th
Sundays (10:50AM – 12:35PM)
Location: Barsby Highschool
Cost: $200.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
Gr. 10 Females
Sept. 7th – Nov. 9th
Exclusion Oct. 12th
Sundays – (12:40PM – 2:25PM)
Location: Barsby Highschool
Cost: $200.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
Gr. 10 Males
Sept. 7th – Nov. 9th
Exclusion Oct. 12th
Sundays – (4:20PM – 6:05PM)
Location: Barsby Highschool
Cost: $200.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
Gr. 11/12 Males
Sept. 7th – Nov. 9th
Exclusion Oct. 12th
Sundays – (4:20PM – 6:05PM)
Location: Barsby Highschool
Cost: $200.00 + GST + Sportlomo Service Fee
Gr. 11/12 Females
*No Fall Programming Due to the Amount of Highschool Competition
What's new at Mariners Volleyball Club
Welcome MVC Board of Director – Kyla Richey
Mariners Volleyball Club is proud to welcome Kyla Richey to its Board of Directors. A former captain of the Canadian Women’s National Volleyball Team, Kyla brings over a decade of international playing experience.
Over her distinguished career, Kyla represented Canada in more than 250 international matches, competing in numerous NORCECA Championships, Pan American Games, and FIVB World Championships. She also played professionally across Europe, including top leagues in Italy, France, Turkey, and Germany, where she developed a strong understanding of high-performance training, team culture, and athlete leadership. Her transition from elite player to mentor and advocate has been marked by her commitment to empowering young women through sport.
This past fall, Kyla has already been contributing to the Mariners community through her work with the Mariners Fall Development Program, where she has been actively coaching and mentoring athletes in the 14U–16U age group.
In her role on the Board of Directors, Kyla will bring her marketing skill set and will continue to work with our 14U–16U female programs supporting the continued growth of athletes and helping shape next generation of athletes to reach their full potential.
Her experience, professionalism, and passion for the game make her an invaluable addition to the Mariners leadership team.
Welcome Board of Director – Dr. Abe Avender
Mariners Volleyball Club is proud to welcome Dr. Abe Avender to its Board of Directors. Abe brings a wealth of experience in athlete development, strength and conditioning, and high-performance program design.
Abe currently serves as the Head Coach of the Vancouver Island University (VIU) Men’s Volleyball Team. In addition to his collegiate coaching experience, Abe was part of the medical staff for the Canadian Men’s National Team at the 2024 Olympic Games, contributing to the team’s preparation and performance on the international stage. His involvement with the national program highlights his deep understanding of high-performance systems and his ability to support athletes competing at the sport’s highest level.
Beyond the court, Abe is the owner of Island Optimal, a multidisciplinary health and performance clinic based in Nanaimo, BC, where he leads a team of professionals dedicated to optimizing human performance through physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, and holistic wellness. His expertise in sport science and athlete care makes him uniquely positioned to support Mariners Volleyball Club with athlete athletic performance and long-term health.
Abe’s combination of high-performance experience, professional expertise, and commitment to athlete growth makes him an outstanding addition to the Mariners Board of Directors.
Welcome MVC Board of Director – Elise Keeping
Mariners Volleyball Club is proud to welcome Elise Keeping to its Board of Directors. As a Mariners alumnus and former Team BC regional athlete, Elise has a lifelong connection to volleyball and a strong commitment to nurturing the next generation of athletes.
Elise’s playing career includes helping lead the Ladysmith 49ers to their first-ever Provincial Championship medal in 2015, earning silver. Since then, she has dedicated herself to coaching and developing young athletes at both the club and school levels. She has held coaching roles at John Barsby Secondary School and NDSS, contributing to a 4th-place Provincial finish in 2021, and has coached athletes across all levels within the Mariners program—from Grade 3 to Senior Girls—playing a key role in the club’s youth development initiatives.
Elise has also worked with Volleyball BC, coaching youth development programs and serving as both a head and assistant coach in the Volleyball BC Regional program, in addition to leading the BC Summer Games Island Beach team, demonstrating her versatility and leadership across indoor and beach volleyball.
Off the court, Elise is an elementary school teacher in the Nanaimo Ladysmith School District, bringing the same care, structure, and mentorship to her professional life as she does to volleyball. Her approach emphasizes athlete growth, confidence, and holistic development, making her a trusted mentor to players, parents, and coaching peers alike.
In her role on the Mariners Board of Directors, Elise will continue to focus on youth athlete development, supporting programs that foster skill development, sportsmanship, and a lifelong love of volleyball. Her deep roots in the club and dedication to athlete growth make her a valuable addition to the Mariners leadership team.
