May 29, 2026: Volleyball Canada is looking forward to hosting Volleyball Nations League (VNL) women’s week 1 in Quebec City, QC, June 3 to 7. The teams will include Canada, USA, France, Ukraine, Japan, and Germany.

Team Canada, under the guidance of head coach Giovanni Guidetti, kicks off VNL this year with a match against Germany on June 03.

The listed athletes are traveling to Quebec City to compete at the Centre Videotron in an action-packed week one!

Tickets are selling fast but are still available for key matches.

Week 1 Roster (Quebec City)
Emily Maglio (C), Coquitlam, BC
Brie Fransen, Langley, BC
Courtney Baker, Bridgewater, NS
Alexa Gray, Calgary, AB
Hilary Johnson, Calgary, AB
Andrea Mitrovic, Etobicoke, ON
Abby Guezen, Sherwood Park, AB
Kiera Van Ryk, Surrey, BC
Anna Smrek, Welland, ON
Jazmine White, Oshawa, ON
Nyadholi (Dholi) Thokbuom, Calgary, AB
Jessica Andrews, Guelph, ON
Kacey Jost, St. Albert, AB
Kat Georgiadis, Toronto, ON
Olivia Andulajevic, Victoria, BC

Staff:
Head Coach: Giovanni Guidetti
Assistant Coach: Vincenzo Mallia
Assistant Coach: Carolyn O’Dwyer
Assistant Coach: TJ Sanders
Scout/Analyst: Fatih Yagci
Strength and Conditioning Coach: Giovanni Miale
Lead Physiotherapist: Kevin Valcke
Physiotherapist: Sandy Heming
Team Lead: Kelvin Ma
High Performance Director: Shannon Winzer

Tournament website: https://en.volleyballworld.com/volleyball/competitions/volleyball-nations-league

VNL Quebec is proudly presented by Desjardins.

Photo: Mark Janzen

Volleyball Canada Media Contact:
Jackie Skender
jskender@volleyball.ca
Mobile: 613-794-7676