I always say that if you ever want to lift your spirits and become fully energized, surround yourself with kids. Of course, I refer to the thrill and joy that comes with coaching young athletes. With this being true with a dozen athletes, you can imagine the incredible amount of energy I felt at Palasad surrounded by 250 young athletes, as LVC celebrated another memorable year.
Along with 50 coaches and over 150 more LVC family members, this year-end celebration turned into the best family gathering imaginable. The backdrop setting of the celebration was an ongoing slideshow of over 600 moments from our past year, including pictures of our Timbits and Feed the Fire programs, Signing Day, Reps on Reps, LVC Camps, Boston 2016, Pittsburgh 2016, LVC Christmas, Setters Reps, and — of course — our 22 competitive teams.
And just when you thought the evening couldn’t get any better as you indulged in an endless amount of pool, laser tag, bowling, karaoke, ping-pong and food, you gathered for a brief moment to recognize and celebrate some top achievements such as LVC’s eight Team Canada invitees and three OVA all stars, as well as 17U Intensity’s bronze medal at 18U Provincials and silver medal at 17U Nationals!
Following your graduating athletes’ poignant messages from 18U athletes Erin Carter, David Doty and Taylor Jordan, emphasizing their passion for your LVC Family, the most incredible moment of the evening came when you gathered for a massive LVC Family Portrait.
You have made LVC the special family that it is today. In four short years you have helped establish a tradition of trust and care that resonates clearly throughout London, Ontario, and Canada. For this and so much more, I thank you sincerely.
Submitted by Dave Bellehumeur, President, London Volleyball Club
