STU Volleyball is excited to once again host the largest high school volleyball tournament in Canada in Spring 2026!

 

📅 April 3–5, 2026 – Fredericton, NB

 

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Tournament Schedule

 

Junior Varsity Boys & Girls
➡️ April 3–4, 2026
Note: JV tournament begins at 10:00 AM on Friday

 

Varsity Boys & Girls
➡️ April 4–5, 2026

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Venues

 

Grant-Harvey Arena – Sport Court Flooring (8 courts)

Nasis Middle School – 5 courts

possibility of other seconday venues

One of the largest multi-site volleyball setups in Eastern Canada!

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Format & Features

 

Green (Lower Division) and Gold (Top Division) for every category

Please note: While these guidelines are intended to create balanced and competitive divisions, tournament organizers are unable to verify or police team compositions. Final responsibility for appropriate division placement rests with individual teams, coaches, and schools. Tournament organizers also reserve the right to reassign teams between divisions when required to balance numbers, scheduling, or competitive integrity.

 

Day 2 Tiering for competitive, meaningful matches

 

All teams make playoffs!!!

 

Event Pass: $15 for adults - Free for kids & students

 

Tournament merchandise available at Grant-Harvey -  Don't wait until Sunday as we always sell out!!!

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Registration

 

Fee: $300 per team

Capacity: 180 teams — this event will sell out.

 

TO REGISTER - CLICK HERE!

 

Click here to see - Registered Teams: 127/180

(manually updated daily)

 

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Payment Options

 

Preferred Method – Credit Card

Use the link below to pay for one or multiple teams.
Please ensure all team names are listed with your payment.

👉 PAY BY CREDIT CARD HERE - LINK COMING SOON 

 

If paying by credit card, we’re upgrading our online payment system and it’s not quite game-ready yet. Go ahead and register anyway, we’ll send payment details as soon as everything is up and running.

 

 

 

Cheques payable to:

“STU Athletics”
Attn: Henri Mallet
65 Dineen Drive
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5G3

Write the corresponding team(s) on the cheque.

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Stay With Our Official Hotel Partners

 

To ensure teams and families have access to high-quality, convenient accommodations, STU Volleyball has secured preferred hotel partners for the 2026 STU Volleyball Cup.

We strongly encourage teams to book through these partner hotels, as they:

• Support the long-term sustainability of the tournament

• Provide consistent service standards for participating teams

 

How to Book

When reserving your hotel rooms, please:

✅ Use the official STU Volleyball Cup booking code
✅ Book as early as possible (hotels do sell out quickly)
✅ Contact hotels directly using the information below or book through the provided link
✅ Share the official booking code with parents, families, and supporters so they can also access the preferred event rate

 

Booking through our partner hotels helps us continue to grow and improve the overall event experience for all teams.

 

PARTNER HOTELS - Coming soon!

 

Important Information for Teams

• Teams are responsible for booking and managing their own accommodations

• Room availability is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis

• Special team or group rates are available only through our partner hotels and booking code

 

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***NEW THIS YEAR!***

RECOVERY ZONE

 

Reset, Recharge, and Stay in the Game

 

Tournament days are long but the Recovery Zone keeps athletes fresh from the first serve to the final point.

• Dedicated cool-down and restoration space for athletes

• Guided stretching and mobility stations

• Percussion massage guns and muscle-release tools

• Breathing and relaxation stations for mental reset

• Ideal between matches to reduce soreness and maintain peak performance

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Why the STU Cup?

Over 180 teams across multiple divisions

Largest high school volleyball tournament in Canada

Incredible volleyball atmosphere

Boys and Girls play the same day, in the same venues

Full online schedule & live results through ISET

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Questions?

Contact: Henri Mallet
📧 hmallet@stu.ca
📞 506-440-7655

 

 

Registration & Acceptance Policy

Teams will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. A team is not considered officially accepted until the completed entry form has been submitted electronically and the entry fee has been paid in full.

Any team that has been accepted into the tournament and withdraws after 4:00 PM on Friday, March 20 will forfeit its entry fee.

 

Zero-Tolerance Policy

STU Volleyball enforces a zero-tolerance policy for abuse or misconduct by athletes, coaches, team staff, or spectators toward officials, event staff, volunteers, or participants, including verbal abuse or unsportsmanlike conduct. Violations may result in removal from the match or tournament, with no refund issued.

 

Cancellation & Refund Policy

In the event that the STU Cup is cancelled due to circumstances beyond the control of the organizers (including but not limited to facility closures, weather-related issues, or force majeure), a $60 administrative fee per team will be retained to cover non-refundable event costs. Any remaining balance will be refunded.

 

Once the tournament has officially begun, defined as the first serve on Friday, no reimbursements or credits will be issued, for any reason, including but not limited to; team withdrawal, no-shows, or schedule changes.