Week 1 of the 2022 Fall Vancouver Super League season has wrapped up. It was great getting back into the gym and competing in front of an audience once again.
Week 1 featured 3 exhibition matches, allowing teams the opportunity to shake off some rust, work on different lineups and tactics, and figure out some of the unique aspects of the VSL.
The first match up at 4 pm saw league regulars team GLC competing against the Capilano University Blues. A bigger bench and lots of youthful enthusiasm helped the Blues find some success against the veteran GLC men but ultimately fall 3 – 1 (25-23, 19-25, 25-18, 25-23).
The second 6 pm match had Apex Volleyball Club playing against newcomers 604 Volleyball Club. The experience and familiarity of the Apex team carried them past the athleticism and energy of the 604 Club 3 – 0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-22). 604 will be a team to keep an eye on as the season progresses and they become more familiar with the league.
The final 8 pm match of the night had League sponsor Dunbar Cycles playing current reigning league champions Duradek. This was a classic 5 set match with teams trading blows and shaking off rust. In the end, the serve and pass game from Duradek was superior and carried the team to a 3-2 win (29-31,25-19, 25-19, 23-25, 15-9).
You can watch the final match of the night on the Vancouver Super League YouTube channel or at the following link: https://youtu.be/MECh_Kadx8M
All future matches will be live streamed to the YouTube channel. Be sure to check in and cheer on your favourite teams and athletes!
This Sunday will see the start of the regular season with the following games:
4 pm – Dunbar Cycles vs Apex Volleyball Club
6 pm – 604 Volleyball Club vs Fourte
8 pm – Duradek vs GLC
All matches are played at Delview Secondary in Delta, B.C. and admission is free.
