The Peterborough Ladies Volleyball League has been thriving in Peterborough, Ontario since 1972! 45 years strong!! We started out at the YMCA and then we were fortunate to change to St. Peter’s Secondary School in 1993. We are a league of 18 teams varying in levels of play in 3 divisions, playing on Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The league has been a place for the women of Peterborough to come together on one evening for friendship, exercise and to provide a place where they can feel welcome and supported.
Now due to changes in policy at the Catholic Separate School Board (PVNCCDSB) and online scheduling this could all change! Last year we were unable to secure our regular time slot at St. Peter's and scrambled to save the league by playing at 5 different Public School Board facilities. Due to the various locations we were unable to have referees for many of the season games. Unfortunately, at the end of our season in April 2017, many league members clearly stated that they would not play in the league if we were not able to play at 1 location. St. Peter's is the only school in the Catholic Separate School Board with the needed three gymnasiums for our league.
Being at one school, and at St. Peter’s especially, gave the women of the league a sense of togetherness; a coalition in support of our community. We have players that range from 16 years old to 68 years old, and we welcome every single one of them. Volleyball at St. Peter’s on Thursday nights was a safe and welcoming location for the women of the Peterborough community to come together. Now a computer program is going to change all of that!
Please come out and show your support for the league as we take our concerns directly to the Board at their next meeting on June 27th at 6:30 pm. We are asking for an appeal in the decision that was made to give our time slot to another volleyball league - a league that has locations in three other cities and can play at many other venues on many other evenings!
Let's show them how many of us this has affected!!! We are strong in numbers! Please sign this petition to show your support and keep this league going for another 45 years!!
Thank you!
Updates
June 19, 2017
The feedback from our players highlights just how much this central location fosters a true sense of community for everyone involved. I have been in ongoing discussions with local representatives to ensure they understand that a single facility is essential for the continued success of our league.
June 19, 2017
Reaching this current level of interest confirms how much this league means to the women in our community. Seeing so many people recognize the value of our history at St. Peter's gives me confidence that we can preserve this space for future seasons.
Reached 100 supporters
June 19, 2017
55 Comments
I am deeply saddened and frustrated to hear that the Peterborough ladies volleyball league may fold because booking of the gym has gone to an automated system. I started the league as a venue for women to play a sport and have time together.
The for-profit organization that was granted the Thursday evening time slot is based in Oshawa. Not only are their property taxes not going to Peterborough schools, they are making a profit from community use of schools in Peterborough.
This is an amazing league that brings women together. As a teenager I played on my Mom's team which was a wonderful bonding experience. As an adult, I thoroughly enjoyed meeting friends, staying fit and having fun. There was a great sense of community!
I have been in this league for 29 years. I believe the method of booking is severely flawed and it has cost us 2 years in a row now. Please reconsider your policy and make not-for -profit groups a priority. You have a chance to make this right now and I sincerely hope you reconsider us for Thursday nights in this upcoming season.
Many separate school employees also play in this league. On my team alone, there are 5 woman who are educators with PVNC. Let's remember how important loyalty is. Being that we have been avid members at St. Peter's for so long, I think that should be worth something more than racing with a computer to get a spot.
I'm new to the area and would love to join, but having games at different locations is a huge deterrent
I love vball and please don't let it end!!!
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The Peterborough Ladies Volleyball League has been thriving in Peterborough, Ontario since 1972! 45 years strong!! We started out at the YMCA and then we were fortunate to change to St. Peter’s Secondary School in 1993. We are a league of 18 teams varying in levels of play in 3 divisions, playing on Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The league has been a place for the women of Peterborough to come together on one evening for friendship, exercise and to provide a place where they can feel welcome and supported.
Now due to changes in policy at the Catholic Separate School Board (PVNCCDSB) and online scheduling this could all change! Last year we were unable to secure our regular time slot at St. Peter's and scrambled to save the league by playing at 5 different Public School Board facilities. Due to the various locations we were unable to have referees for many of the season games. Unfortunately, at the end of our season in April 2017, many league members clearly stated that they would not play in the league if we were not able to play at 1 location. St. Peter's is the only school in the Catholic Separate School Board with the needed three gymnasiums for our league.
Being at one school, and at St. Peter’s especially, gave the women of the league a sense of togetherness; a coalition in support of our community. We have players that range from 16 years old to 68 years old, and we welcome every single one of them. Volleyball at St. Peter’s on Thursday nights was a safe and welcoming location for the women of the Peterborough community to come together. Now a computer program is going to change all of that!
Please come out and show your support for the league as we take our concerns directly to the Board at their next meeting on June 27th at 6:30 pm. We are asking for an appeal in the decision that was made to give our time slot to another volleyball league - a league that has locations in three other cities and can play at many other venues on many other evenings!
Let's show them how many of us this has affected!!! We are strong in numbers! Please sign this petition to show your support and keep this league going for another 45 years!!
Thank you!
Updates
June 19, 2017
The feedback from our players highlights just how much this central location fosters a true sense of community for everyone involved. I have been in ongoing discussions with local representatives to ensure they understand that a single facility is essential for the continued success of our league.
June 19, 2017
Reaching this current level of interest confirms how much this league means to the women in our community. Seeing so many people recognize the value of our history at St. Peter's gives me confidence that we can preserve this space for future seasons.
Reached 100 supporters
June 19, 2017
55 Comments
Please let the location continue at st petes. I have been playing volleyball now for 7 yrs and grew up at st Petes - it always clean, welcoming and a place to see all the other teams and say hello. Being split up this was quite difficult for transport for many of our team mates
I am deeply saddened and frustrated to hear that the Peterborough ladies volleyball league may fold because booking of the gym has gone to an automated system. I started the league as a venue for women to play a sport and have time together.
The for-profit organization that was granted the Thursday evening time slot is based in Oshawa. Not only are their property taxes not going to Peterborough schools, they are making a profit from community use of schools in Peterborough.
This is an amazing league that brings women together. As a teenager I played on my Mom's team which was a wonderful bonding experience. As an adult, I thoroughly enjoyed meeting friends, staying fit and having fun. There was a great sense of community!
I have been in this league for 29 years. I believe the method of booking is severely flawed and it has cost us 2 years in a row now. Please reconsider your policy and make not-for -profit groups a priority. You have a chance to make this right now and I sincerely hope you reconsider us for Thursday nights in this upcoming season.
Many separate school employees also play in this league. On my team alone, there are 5 woman who are educators with PVNC. Let's remember how important loyalty is. Being that we have been avid members at St. Peter's for so long, I think that should be worth something more than racing with a computer to get a spot.
I'm new to the area and would love to join, but having games at different locations is a huge deterrent
I love vball and please don't let it end!!!
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Please let the location continue at st petes. I have been playing volleyball now for 7 yrs and grew up at st Petes - it always clean, welcoming and a place to see all the other teams and say hello. Being split up this was quite difficult for transport for many of our team mates