Sports: Volleyball
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Background
Volleyball is a sport for kids and adults of varying skill levels. About 2.5 million people pay volleyball recreationally or competitively in Canada.
Volleyball is played by two teams of six, on a "court" with a high net in the middle. The goal is to hit a ball over the net, so your opponents cannot hit it back, to earn a point. Fifteen points wins a game, and matches are typically best-of-three or best-of-five. The game is played using three key skills: "Bump", "Set" and "Spike".
Beach volleyball is played with between two and six players per side on a sand court. Fewer the players requires a higher skill level and greater teamwork. 10 million people playing in competitive beach volleyball leagues each summer.
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Equipment
There is not much equipment required for volleyball: your basic athletic shorts, shirt, and a non-marking court shoe with good support and spring.
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Where
For the spectator, Fredericton offers a wide variety of competitive action.
At the University of New Brunswick, both men and women play in the Canadian Inter-university Athletic Union,
a league of university teams from across Canada. The University of
New Brunswick's teams play at the varsity level against universities from across western Canada.
Games are also played in the summer evenings at various parks, and you can usually
find a drop-in position if you just show up.
For more info contact Reds Volleyball Club - Steve Lanteigne (506) 458-5031
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