ETOBICOKE, Ont. - Humber setter Nina Carino was named the MVP of
the champion West Division squad at the OCAA Women's Volleyball All
Star game. The match, which was won by the West in 4 straight sets,
was played at the Humber College Athletic Centre on Saturday.
The West Division, which featured Carino and National Player of the
Year Landis Doyle, had to work extra time in two of the sets as the
East Division team forced these sets to be decided in extra
points.
Normal volleyball games are a best of 5 format, but the all star
game allows for a minimum of 4 sets to allow for all players to
play.
The set scores were 26-24, 25-9, 29-27 and 25-18.
The East Player of the Game was Emily Graham, of Algonquin.
ALL STAR WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS:
Friday:
All participants were greeted and presented with a custom
accreditation badge and Mizuno lanyard, and an Outtahand
T-shirt.
Outtahand Reverse 6's
This was a huge hit with all the players. In fact the event had two
Reverse 6's event running, as 48 played in the big event and all of
the other interested players were put into another on the extra
court.
Champions: Jessica Chui & Jason Hernadez of Seneca
Second: Kelly Nyhof & Matt Isaacs of Humber
An onsite pizza reception followed the event.
There was a well attended coaches hospitality reception at the
hotel.
Saturday:
Players, coaches and administrators arrived at the facility and
were greeted with a full continental breakfast.
When players entered their respective dressing rooms they found
personalized lockers and dry fits warm up tops.
Team practices and pictures followed.
The All Star Weekend luncheon was next on the agenda. Amy Hoskins
of Loyalist won the Heads & Tails contest and took away the
movie night package, valued at $150.00.
All feasted on a terrific meal, presented by Humber Catering.
Upon leaving the lunch all participants recieved a special edition
Sports Illustrated cover with their picture on it.
It was back to the gym for the athletes to compete and watch the
skill challenge. The coaches were directed to a special coaches
forum, which was held just above the gym.
Lots of fun was held in the Skills Challenge as 6 teams of 3
participated in 2 events - a target serving event and a serve, pass
and set one.
Winners: Men's West - Paul Kemboi/Humber, Cody Williams/Sheridan,
Justin Scapinello/Mohawk
The coaches meeting welcomed almost 40 men's and women's coaches. A
great dialogue took place in the meeting that was led by convenors
Scott Gray of Sault and Dave Mantel of Redeemer. Many motions and
thoughts will be brought to the AGM in May.
It was then game time!
Players went to their benches and were greeted with custom
embroidered gym bags, towels and framed team pictures.
All playes were then introduced, and took a spot on the
baseline.
The players who were stepping on the court for their last ever OCAA
event were given flowers and a special "sports card" bearing their
picture and year statistics.
The anthem was played and the game started!
As above, the game was very well played and enjoyed by the players
and the crowd of over 300 people.
Source: Humber College
CARINO LEADS WEST TO WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL ALL-STAR WIN
Posted: Mar 21, 2011