(Cornwall, Ont) From March 12-14, 2009, Keyano College will play host to what promises to be an exciting competition. Canada’s top eight male collegiate volleyball teams will travel to Fort McMurray(AB) for the 2009 Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA) Men’s National Volleyball Championship.

"With only one week to go before the event – excitement for the Coldwell Banker Fort McMurray 2009 CCAA Men’s Volleyball National Championship is palpable" says Wade Komel, Tournament Chair, Keyano Athletic Director and ACAC President. The organizing committee, volunteers and the entire Keyano community are excited to welcome the teams to Fort McMurray.

The 2009 CCAA Men’s National Volleyball Championship features the top eight men’s volleyball teams in Canada:

1-     Cégep de Limoilou
2-     MacEwan College
3-     Algonquin College
4-     Camosun College
5-     Keyano College
6-     University of Fraser Valley
7-     Seneca College
8-     University of New Brunswick-Saint John

The 4-day event kicks off on Wednesday March 11th with the CCAA All Canadian Awards Banquet beginning at 6:30 p.m. The competition opens on Thursday, March 12th and runs through Saturday, March 14th. The schedule is as follows:

Thursday March 12th

Game #1             Noon – Algonquin  vs. UCFV 

Game # 2            2pm – MacEwan vs. Seneca 

Game # 3            6pm – Limoilou vs. UNBSJ           

Game # 4            8pm – Camosun vs. Keyano

Friday March 13th

Game # 5            Noon – Losers of games 1 & 2

Game # 6            2pm – Losers of games 3 & 4

Game # 7            6pm – Winners of games 1 & 2 (semi-final)

Game # 8            8pm – Winners of games 3 & 4 (semi-final)

Saturday March 14th

Game # 9            10am – Loser of game 7 vs Winner of game 6

Game # 10          Noon – Loser of game 8 vs Winner of game 5

Game # 11          2 pm – Losers of games 5 & 6 (7th/8th place)

Game # 12          5pm – Winners of game 9 & 10 (Bronze Medal)

Game # 13          7pm – Winners of games 7 & 8 (Gold Medal)

Keyano College is pleased to bring you the latest news, results and developments within the 2009 CCAA Men’s National Volleyball Championship on their official website – http://www.keyano.ca/ccaa/schedule.asp. Make sure to visit their website and add the link to your Favourites page!

The CCAA and the Host Organizing Committee would like to thank our national sponsors for their support and efforts in making this Championship possible, including Baden Sports – Official Volleyball (15-0CM) Supplier of the CCAA, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, WestJet and Sport Canada.

The Canadian Colleges Athletic Association is a national sport organization that enriches the lives of student-athletes through intercollegiate competition.

Colette Struthers                                                                  
CCAA Communications and Events Coordinator               
Tel: 613.933.6080 ext. 2211/ Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it