Peace Arch News Classic volleyball tournament starts today in South Surrey
Published 11:35 am Friday, October 23, 2026
One of the longest-running volleyball tournaments in the entire province starts today in South Surrey.
The Peace Arch News Classic senior girls volleyball tournament gets underway Friday (Oct. 23) at 1 p.m. at Earl Marriott Secondary, with the EMS Mariners taking on the Elgin Park Orcas.
Action begins at 2 p.m. at Semiahmoo Secondary, with the Semiahmoo Thunderbirds set to play against Nanaimo, and Grandview Heights playing vs. Burnaby Central.
Tournament action continues at Lord Tweedsmuir in Cloverdale at 3 p.m., with Lord Tweedsmuir taking on crosstown rival Salish Secondary, tournament director Gord Houchen noted in an email.
Sixteen teams from across the province will compete to unseat the Walnut Grove Gators, who defeated Grandview Heights in last year’s final.
Some of B.C.’s top-ranked senior girls teams will showcase their talent throughout the two-day tournament, with playoff action starting at 9 a.m. at Semiahmoo and Lord Tweedsmuir on Saturday (Oct. 24).
The gold-medal final is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. Saturday at Semiahmoo Secondary.
The annual competition was first held in 1990 at Semiahmoo Secondary.
Visit peacearchnews.com for results of the Peace Arch News Classic senior girls volleyball tournament Monday (Oct. 26).