Volleyball teams named for Island Games
Bermuda Volleyball Association’s (BVA) national team committee announced the four teams that will represent Bermuda at the upcoming NatWest Island Games.Two indoor sides and two beach teams will represent the country on local shores next month.“The men's team is very excited about the upcoming games,” said men’s indoor coach Bill Bucci. “We had a very good experience at the US Open recently and are building on the things we learned from competing in that tournament.“We have players on the team who have been with the programme since Bermuda competed in its first Island Games like Jon Gazzard, Mike Gazzard and Gary LeBlanc, plus younger up and coming players.“Of the 12 rostered players, five of them are under the age of 23 and have come up through the ranks of the BVA Junior National Team Programme including Ian Bucci, Brian Amaro, Daniel Fiddick, Joshua Malpas and Eron Woods.“Our team is rounded out with Brad Meindersma, Dave Gletsu, Philipp Meihe and Yves Charbonneau.“All the teams are very strong and have been training hard since January. We’re looking forward to stepping onto the court and giving each match our all.”Indoor Women’s team: Stacey Dorush, Melissa Fiddick, Wendy Gazzard, Allison Lacoursiere, Lisa LeBlanc, Sarah Mentzel, Denise Millican, Khianda Pearman-Watson, Elisabeth Rae, Alana Rathbun Swiss, Vikki Stevenson, Heather Wearmouth,Indoor Men’s team: Brian Amaro, Ian Bucci, Yves Charbonneau, Daniel Fiddick, Jon Gazzard, Mike Gazzard, Dave Gletsu, Gary LeBlanc, Joshua Malpas, Philipp Miehe, Brad Meindersma, Eron WoodsWomen’s Beach Volleyball: Stacey Dorush/Heather Wearmouth, Allison Lacoursiere/Claudia StichMen’s Beach Volleyball: Dave Gazzard/Yves Charbonneau, Sebastien Iaxx/Wesley Toaves