https://www.acac.ab.ca en-us https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260403OVERALLCoach The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is proud to announce that Steve Enright of the Augustana Vikings has been named the recipient of the 2025-2026 ACAC Overall Coaching Excellence Award. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260403OVERALLCoach https://www.acac.ab.ca/aotw/2025-26/20260303EllaJarrett At the 2026 ACAC Women’s Volleyball Championships, Jarrett rose to the occasion in a big way — delivering clutch performances that propelled the Augustana Vikings to the podium and onto the national stage. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/aotw/2025-26/20260303EllaJarrett https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260226wvbAC The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is delighted to announce the student-athletes chosen by conference coaches for the 2026 Women's Volleyball All-Conference Teams. Selections were made by ACAC Coaches through a ranking system, taking into account factors such as statistical performance, impact on team success, skill level, and consistency throughout the season. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260226wvbAC https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260226WVBroy The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is proud to announce that Gillian Head of the Northwestern Wolves and Crystal Webber of the SAIT Trojans have been named the 2026 ACAC Women's Volleyball Rookies of the Year. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260226WVBroy https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260226WVBpoy The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is proud to announce that Rachel Stead of the Briercrest Clippers and Chenee Lehman of the Kings Eagles have been named the 2026 ACAC Women's Volleyball Players of the Year. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260226WVBpoy https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260226WVBcoy The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is proud to announce that Steve Enright of the Augustana Vikings and Talbot Walton of the Red Deer Queens has been named the 2026 ACAC Women's Volleyball Coaches of the Year. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260226WVBcoy https://www.acac.ab.ca/aotw/2025-26/20260210SamanthaL Samantha Langdon was simply unstoppable this weekend. The third-year left side put on a complete performance to lead the Eagles to a pair of wins. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/aotw/2025-26/20260210SamanthaL https://www.acac.ab.ca/aotw/2025-26/20251118Che In a weekend packed with standout performances, one veteran Eagle rose above the rest with grit, consistency, and unmatched leadership. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/aotw/2025-26/20251118Che https://www.acac.ab.ca/aotw/2025-26/20251112SaHe SAIT Trojans outside hitter Sarah Henriksen continues to make her mark on the court, delivering another impressive weekend performance against the Lakeland Rustlers and proving to be a consistent offensive force for the Trojans. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/aotw/2025-26/20251112SaHe https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20251014WVballSP Volleyball is back. The 2025/26 ACAC season is set to bring the heat with new talent, fierce rivalries, and powerhouse programs ready to battle for supremacy. Get ready—the road to the championship starts now. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20251014WVballSP https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250611RDPWVB 178 wins. 90 straight sets. 8 straight ACAC titles. A dynasty like no other. Congratulations to the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens (1981–1989) on their induction into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame! Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250611RDPWVB https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250411AD This week the Head Coach of the Lakeland Rustlers Women’s Volleyball team received both the 2024-2025 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Overall Coaching Excellence Award and the 2024-2025 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Coaching Excellence Award. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250411AD https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250409ACACcotyAD The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is proud to announce that Austin Dyer of the Lakeland Rustlers has been named the recipient of the 2024-2025 ACAC Overall Coaching Excellence Award. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250409ACACcotyAD https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250328 The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) hosted the Women Leaders in Sport Summit during the 2025 CCAA Women’s Volleyball National Championship at Durham College. The event brought together current and aspiring female leaders in collegiate sport to engage in discussions, networking, and professional development opportunities. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250328 https://www.acac.ab.ca/aotw/2024-25/20250311LM Fifth-year left-side Lana Matthews finished her season on fire for the Lakeland Rustlers, earning Tournament MVP honors at the CCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/aotw/2024-25/20250311LM https://www.acac.ab.ca/aotw/2024-25/20250225AB The postseason edition of Avery Bates is just as dominant as her regular-season self. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/aotw/2024-25/20250225AB https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25p/releases/20250222xbn28u Taking down a young Vikings squad the Rustler laid claim to another ACAC title in straight-set win Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25p/releases/20250222xbn28u https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25p/releases/202502229hjkyx In a match-up that was not fairly reflected in the set scores, the Queens took down the Eagles to earn a bronze medal. Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25p/releases/202502229hjkyx https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25p/releases/202502220h8ip9 Hoping to end the season with a win, the Clippers down the Ooks in four sets to finish fifth overall in the conference. Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25p/releases/202502220h8ip9 https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25p/releases/20250222tzkuj5 The Vikings upset their northern rivals to advance to the ACAC Championship game in a five-set thriller over the Eagles. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25p/releases/20250222tzkuj5 https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25p/releases/20250221v0tole The Clippers bounded back in the consolation Semi-FInal to secure a 3-1 victory and sport in the conference consolation Semi-Final Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25p/releases/20250221v0tole https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25p/releases/20250221e2c5af The NAIT Ooks came out on top over the SAIT Trojans in a five set stunner at the 2025 ACAC Women’s Volleyball Championship to keep their season alive. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25p/releases/20250221e2c5af https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25p/releases/202502216o6xqm Checking the Queens in four sets, the Rustlers claim their ticket to the conference final and national championship. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25p/releases/202502216o6xqm https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25p/releases/202502215ny9uu Exchanging points, the Lions and Eagles battled it out in a five-set match, with the Eagles claiming victory to advance to the championship Semi-Final. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25p/releases/202502215ny9uu https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25p/releases/20250220ma6bei Junck leads the way to victory as the Queens sweep the Ooks in straight sets to advance to the conference Semi-Final Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25p/releases/20250220ma6bei https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25p/releases/20250220kw069r In an exciting match-up in their home gym, the north fourth-seeded Vikings knocked off the south's top seed, 3-1. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25p/releases/20250220kw069r https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25p/releases/20250220htf5p0 Dropping the first set, 25-23, the Lakeland Rustlers battled to victory in four sets to advance to the ACAC Championship Semi-Final. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/wvball/2024-25p/releases/20250220htf5p0 https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250219WVBpoty The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is proud to announce that Avery Bates of the Lakeland Rustlers and Lauren Junck of the Red Deer Queens have been named the 2025 ACAC Women's Volleyball Players of the Year. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250219WVBpoty https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250219WVBcoty The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is proud to announce that Austin Dyer of the Lakeland Rustlers and Natalie Mullan of the Briercrest Clippers have been named the 2025 ACAC Women's Volleyball Coaches of the Year. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250219WVBcoty https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250219WVBac Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250219WVBac