Field is set for the 2023 CCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship
ETOBICOKE – With the conclusion of the conference championships over the weekend, the 2023 CCAA men's volleyball bracket has been determined. Humber will now be welcoming the top collegiate programs in the country from March 8-12.
Conferences
The six conference champions plus two wildcard winners will be attending the big dance. The CCAA conferences are:
- Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference (MCAC)
- Pacific Western Athletic Association (PACWEST)
- Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC)
- Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA)
- Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ)
- Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA).
The Field
Of the eight teams in the tournament, four have captured a national title, led by the defending champions, the Camosun Chargers, with two. Joining the Chargers as the PACWEST wildcard is the VIU Mariners, who captured a bronze medal in 2019.
Humber, given a berth as the host squad, earned its spot as the OCAA champions. The 2019 national champion Fanshawe Falcons will enter the tournament as the OCAA wildcard.
The Briercrest Clippers will attend the dance after winning their second ACAC provincial title. The Providence Pilots upset CMU to earn a spot as the MCAC representatives, while the Sherbrooke Volontaires will represent the always competitive RSEQ conference. From the Atlantic will be the Sainte-Anne Dragons, who swept Holland in the conference finals.
Broadcast
The entirety of the national championship will be streamed live online via the Hawks Sports Network on CCAA Live, while the tournament schedule, statistics, and photos will be made available on ccaa.ca.
Championship History
- The ACAC leads the way with 52 CCAA medals, followed by the RSEQ at 31, PACWEST at 26, and OCAA with 17.
- With 13 national titles, Red Deer sits alone at the top of the standings.
- Only four programs have captured more than one title: Red Deer (13), Limoilou (11), Mount Royal (7), and Camosun (2).
- Over the last ten tournaments, the PACWEST, OCAA, and ACAC have each captured three titles, while the RSEQ has won one.
- Since the first tournament in 1979, only Mount Royal (now a U SPORTS member) has won a title on home court (1994).
Humber CCAA History
Humber last hosted the men's volleyball tournament in 2008, finishing in seventh place. The Hawks captured the national title in 2012 and have an all-time record of 17-16 (.515) at the big dance.
Schedule
Wednesday, March 8
Match 1 | Camosun (A1) vs. Providence (A4), Noon p.m. ET
Match 2 | Briercrest (A2) vs. Fanshawe (A3), 2:30 p.m. ET
Match 3 | Humber (B1) vs. Sainte-Anne (B4), 5:30 p.m. ET
Match 4 | Sherbrooke (B2) vs. VIU (B3), 8 p.m. ET
Thursday, March 9
Match 5 | Bronze Quarter-Final, L1 vs. L2, Noon p.m. ET
Match 6 | Bronze Quarter-Final, L3 vs. L4, 2:30 p.m. ET
Match 7 | Championship Semifinal, W1 vs. W2, 5:30 p.m. ET
Match 8 | Championship Semifinal, W3 vs. W4, 8 p.m. ET
Friday, March 10
Match 9 | 7/8 Placement Match, L5 vs. L6, 2 p.m. ET
Match 10 | Bronze Semifinal, W6 vs. L7, 4:30 p.m. ET
Match 11 | Bronze Semifinal, W5 vs. L8, 7 p.m. ET
Saturday, March 11
Match 12 | Bronze Match, W10 vs. W11, 4:30 p.m.
Match 13 | Championship Match, W7 vs. W8, 7 p.m.
Ticket Information
Tournament passes will go on sale March 8, while a limited number of day passes will be available once the tournament begins.
Tournament passes will be sold for $20, while day passes can be purchased for $10. Current Humber and UofGH staff and students, Humber varsity alumni, and children 12 and under accompanied by an adult will be admitted free of charge and will be able to get their day pass beginning Mar. 8 – while supplies last.
Ticket availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Ticket Prices
Tournament – $20
Day Passes – $10
Media Information
Arrangements for media credentials for the tournament can be made through the Humber athletics communications office. Credentials will be required for anyone who wishes to cover the tournament and will be extremely limited. More information regarding credentials can be found in the Humber Athletics Media Credential Policy.
