CHATHAM BALLHAWKS VOLLEYBALL CLUB
History
The Chatham Ballhawks VC in its present incorporation is a non-profit premier youth volleyball club in Chatham-Kent, Ontario since 1998. The Ballhawks were established in 1975 by original co-founders Dale and Ingrid Lahey.
Executive for the 2024-25 year of operations:
Board of Directors
Clancy O'Hara: President
Bev Warriner Vice President
Mary-Theresa Hiltz: Director
Brian Cobb Director
Operations Team
President: Clancy O'Hara
Vice President: Bev Warriner
House League Director: Brian Cobb
Minis & Jrs Coordinator: Amanda Leidl
Communications/Social Media: L.A. Mercer
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Alumni
ATHLETE SCHOOL (Yrs) BALLHAWKS
Natalie Little Brock University (2019-22), Niagara (2024-25) 2013-19
Abby Sluys Redeemer (2017-22), Conestoga (2024-25) 2013-16
Kaidance Matteis Fanshawe (2024- 2018-24
Liam Cobb Toronto Metro University (2023- 2016-23
Carter Pittuck Fanshawe (2023- 2016-23
Tyler Canniff Fanshawe (2023- 2016-23
Meghan Kormendy Fanshawe (2023- 2016-23
Hunter Hoskins Fleming (2023- 2020-23
Kaden Reid University of Windsor (2022- 2015-22
Marcy Shaw Durham College (2022- 2016-22
Rachel Annett Redeemer (2021- 2018-21
Laurin Ainsworth Brock University (2020- 2014-20
Camryn Dieleman Dordt U, Iowa (2023-24) 2016-23
Turner Lessard Fanshawe (2022-23) 2016-22
Connor O'Donohue St. Clair College (2021-23) 2019-21
Kirby MacKinnon Denison, Ohio (2020-23) 2014-19
Colin Prelaz Niagara College (2020-23) 2014-17
Erica Bultje Redeemer (2019-22) 2016-18
Drew Davis Seneca College (2021-22) 2014-21
Mattea Deleary Fanshawe (2017-21) 2013-16
Pierce Johnson Univ of Windsor (2016-21) 2011-15
Matthew Stokes Sheridan (2017-18); Fanshawe (2018-19) 2013-16
Christian Bechard Univ of Guelph (2015-19) 2009-14
Andrea Crow Waterloo Univ (2017-18) 2012-16
Connor Szabo Univ of Guelph (2016-18) 2011-16
Josh Roy Trent Univ (2016-17) 2011-16
Maddy Hiltz Western Univ (2015-2018) 2008-13
Melissa Smyth Univ of Windsor 2005-10
Julia Meidlinger Trent Univ (2014-17) 2008-13
Paige McDowell Univ of Windsor (2011-13), Ryerson (2007-09)
Jillian Fantuz Univ of Windsor (2009-11)
Laura Cobb McMaster Univ (2006-10)
Greg MacDonald Ryerson Univ (2007-11)
Jaclyn Merritt Univ of Windsor
John Wilson Wilfrid Laurier (2008-10) 2004-06
Greg Houston Wilfrid Laurier (2007-11), Univ of Guelph (2011-12)
Derek Lapp Wilfrid Laurier (2007-11)
Cam Bartlett Ryerson Univ (2006-10) 1999-2006
TJ Braithwaite Wilfrid Laurier (2005-6)
Katie Poredos Virginia Intermont (2005-08)
Rachel Urquhart Arkansas Tech Univ (2005-08)
Devon Blain Hillsdale College 2004-07 1999-2004
Melissa Bartlett Eastern Michigan (2004-5), Hillsdale College (2006-7) 1998-2004
Katherine Jones Hillsdale College (2003-06) 2001-03
Laura Merritt Wilfrid Laurier (2003-06) 1998-2003