Extra Curricular

Volleyball

 

Senior Boys Volleyball:

Head Coach: Levi Broda

Time: September-November

The Vanier Senior Boys Volleyball team has been at the top of the pack in Moose Jaw and Province under coach Broda's lead for years now. Winning 2 provincial titles and being in the provincial top 5 for the last 6 years, the Vanier Vikings are a force to be reckoned with. 

 

Senior Girls Volleyball:

Current Head Coach: Aly Bell, Louis Bell, Adrienne Angeles

Time: September-November 

The Vanier Senior Girls Volleyball has been a top competitor in Saskatchewan for years. Being coached by Aly, Louis, and Adrienne has made the team much stronger, and connected them on and off the court. In 2023 they won city finals and placed bronze at provincials.

 

Junior Boys Volleyball

Current Head Coach: Mark Leptich

Time: September-November 

Junior volleyball teams play a crucial role in fostering teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship among young athletes. These teams provide a platform for players to develop their skills, learn the fundamentals of the game, and cultivate a passion for volleyball. Beyond competition, junior volleyball teams promote physical fitness, mental resilience, and camaraderie, shaping well-rounded individuals both on and off the court.

 

Junior Girls volleyball 

Head coach: Shawn, Brad, Cheryl Gagnon

Time of the year: September-November

Junior volleyball teams play a crucial role in fostering teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship among young athletes. These teams provide a platform for players to develop their skills, learn the fundamentals of the game, and cultivate a passion for volleyball. Beyond competition, junior volleyball teams promote physical fitness, mental resilience, and camaraderie, shaping well-rounded individuals both on and off the court.

 

 

Basketball

Senior Boys Basketball:

Head Coach: Brody Waspen, David Tardif

Time of Year: Late November to the End of March

The Vanier Senior Boys Basketball program is designed to allow our athletes to compete in the game that they love. Between regular season games and tournaments, these athletes are constantly improving their game. We hope you decide to be apart of the Vikings!

 

Senior Girls Basketball: 

Current Head Coach: Christa Lapointe, Alishia Amey, Rob Adams

Time of Year: Late November-end of March

The Vanier Senior Girls Basketball team has been to two consecutive provincial finals, winning one, and 3 successive City Final Championships. The team has had tough schedules and has competed against high ranked 5A teams. The coaches have instilled a good work ethic and teamwork into the team that will continue for years to come. 

 

Junior Boys Basketball:  

Head Coach: Dustin, Mark, and Sam who are volunteer coaches.

Time of Year: End of November to Early March

The junior boys basketball program has taught countless Vanier athletes the ins and outs of basketball. With many tournaments, in and out of town, there is no lack of action being a part of the Vanier Vikings.

 

Junior Girls Basketball:

Head Coach: Miguel Cruz and Niki Chalupiak

Time of Year: End of November - Early March

Description: The Vanier Junior girls have won the City Finals in 2022 and 2023. They participate in various tournaments such as the Junior Rock Tournament and the Swift Current Tournament. 

 

Football

 Head coach: Luke Tkatchuk

Time of year: Late August - October

Under the coaching of Ryan Gottselig, and now Luke Tkatchuck, our athletes not only improved their skills but also have been taught valuable life lessons. Although Vanier’s football team has struggled in past years, in the most recent year after going to 4A 9-man we excelled and fought for our chance to go to provinces but unfortunately came short, and placed third in our league.

 

 

Track and Field 

 Head coach: Levi Broda

Time of Year: April-June

Track and field is the ultimate sport to test your raw athleticism. Here at Vanier, we have dozens of different events to choose from, and excellent coaches to help you along the way.

 

Events at Vanier:

- Track Events

100M

200M 

400M

800M

1500M 

3000M

80M Hurdles (Girls)

100M Hurdles (Boys)

- Field Events

Javelin

Shot Put

Discus

Triple Jump

Long Jump

High Jump 

Quad ( 100m, 800m, long jump, shot put; collective points)

 

Curling

Head Coach: Doug Panko, Carson Ferris 

Time of year: November to March 

Vaniers curling teams have excelled in recent years, and in the latest year our boys team placed second at cities, and for two years in a row were third at districts. Both our girls and the mixed teams have come far and made strives in the skill levels, with each doing well in their respective leagues.

 

Girls Soccer

Head Coach: Daniel Atkins, Jason Jones, Ava Viczko

Time of Year: Beginning of September- End of October 

Being coached by Mr Atkins has taught them important teamwork skills and how to have fun together. The team has had some tough matches, and has had to learn on the fly to succeed as a team. Being a member of the team is a fun opportunity to meet new people, and get a lot of laughs during practices and games.