Quality programs
Recreational and competitive programs, from first steps to excellence.
Griffons de l'Outaouais
Character on the attack
Confident, thriving young people, shaped by the values and experiences of this exciting sport.
Club de volleyball Cascades
Our mission
Developing youth volleyball in the Outaouais, on the court.
Complete support
Committed coaches and access to sports facilities that offer the right environment and conditions.
Sport and excellence
Promoting volleyball and excellence, on the court and off it.
1988Founded in
500+Athletes
30+Coaches
Our programs
A program for every stage
Discovery · Ages 7 to 12
Mini-Griffons
A fun first taste of volleyball (mini-volley and smash ball) for kids 7 to 12, in Gatineau, Aylmer and Buckingham.
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Competitive · 13U to 18U
Competitive Teams
Intensive training, professional coaching and provincial tournaments for athletes aged 13 to 18.
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Excellence · Secondary 1 to 5
Sport-études
Volleyball 5 days a week during the school day, with Nicolas-Gatineau and Mont-Bleu high schools.
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Recreational · Ages 12 and up
House League
Blocks of 5 sessions (3 practices, 2 friendly games) for players 12 and up who want to take their game further.
↗Our values
Who we are
Our vision: more confident, thriving people, thanks to the values and experiences gained by playing this exciting sport with our Club.
Respect
Thinking and acting positively toward others and ourselves.
Commitment
Investing in our own development and in that of the people around us.
Sportsmanship
Pulling in the same direction, celebrating each other's great plays, and recognizing our opponents' great plays too.
Rigour
Approaching every opportunity with intention and staying consistent in what we do.
Passion
Letting passion lead, so we push ourselves and give our all to everything we take on.
The pathway
From first steps to excellence
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Discovery
- Mini-Griffons · Ages 7 to 12
A fun first taste of volleyball (mini-volley and smash ball) for kids 7 to 12, in Gatineau, Aylmer and Buckingham.
- March Break Camp · Ages 11 to 14
A week of volleyball in March, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for 11- to 14-year-olds who want to improve and grow their love of the game.
- Summer Camps · Ages 11 to 14
Four weeks of camp from June to August, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., to learn and have fun playing volleyball.
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Recreational
- House League · Ages 12 and up
Blocks of 5 sessions (3 practices, 2 friendly games) for players 12 and up who want to take their game further.
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Competitive
- Competitive Teams · 13U to 18U
Intensive training, professional coaching and provincial tournaments for athletes aged 13 to 18.
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Excellence
- Sport-études · Secondary 1 to 5
Volleyball 5 days a week during the school day, with Nicolas-Gatineau and Mont-Bleu high schools.
- Centre Espoir
The Outaouais' high-performance regional centre for young athletes aiming for provincial and national levels.
Our coaches
A team of qualified coaches
More than 30 coaches guide our athletes, from first steps to college level.
Coach
JP Brousseau
Head coach, Sport-études
Gregory Antoine-Pilorge
Head coach, men's D1 Griffons
Rémi Cadoret
Head coach
Daniel Leduc
Head coach
Marc Osborne
Head coach
Kelly'Ann Côté-Dorion
Alumni
Our alumni stand out
Griffons who went on to college, university, Team Québec and beyond.
4Active elite players
123Elite careers
5 000+Athletes trained since 1988
Rémi Cadoret
- Griffons du Cégep de l'Outaouais (college D1)
- Rouge et Or, Université Laval (U Sports)
- Team Québec and Team Canada
- Identified by Volleyball Canada for the Paris 2024 Olympic pool
- MSc Applied Sport Sciences (University of East London)
- Now head coach of the men's D1 Griffons
Naomie McWhinney
- Cascades Griffons U18 (co-captain)
- Cégep de l'Outaouais Griffons, D1 (RSEQ's top blocker)
- Memorial University (AUS Rookie of the Year)
- McGill Martlets recruit 2026-2027
- 6'4" middle blocker
Félix-Antoine Perron
- Cégep de l'Outaouais Griffons, D1 (outside hitter)
- 2025 CCAA Men's Volleyball Player of the Year
- Led the Griffons to the 2025 D1 provincial championship (17-3)
- RSEQ all-star team
Briana Emery
- Cascades Sport-études program
- Team Québec Élite 2025 (Volleyball Québec)
- Selected for Canada Cup and 2025 Canada Games
Camille White
- Cascades de l'Outaouais / Collège Saint-Alexandre
- Team Québec Élite 2025 (Volleyball Québec)
- Selected for Canada Cup and 2025 Canada Games
Athlete to be confirmed
- Athlete to be confirmed: University volleyball (U Sports)
Sample card: the club will confirm names and achievements.
Calendar
Don't miss
Date to be confirmed
Registration
Mini-Griffons – Block B registration
Registration for Block B (November to December) opens in October. Details coming soon.
Date to be confirmed
Meeting
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
In mid-December. Notice is sent to all active members, parents and coaches. Agenda: annual report and financial statements, board elections, proposed bylaw amendments, and members' questions.
Date to be confirmed
Tryouts
Sport-études tryouts (Secondary 1 to 4) – March 2027
For students already in Secondary 1 to 4 in 2026-27. March 2027; details coming soon.
Date to be confirmed
Camp
March Break Camp
In March, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 11 to 14. 24 spots. $340.
News
What's new at the club
Registration for 2026-27 tryouts is open!
Want to be a Griffon next season? Sign up for tryouts for our 13U to 17U competitive teams.
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Registration for our 2026-27 competitive team tryouts is now open! Want to be a Griffon? Complete your tryout registration.
- 13U and 14U: Sundays, September 13 and 20, 2026
- 15U, 16U and 17U: Saturdays, September 5 and 12, 2026
All tryouts are at Centre multisport de Gatineau – La Fonderie (211 Montcalm Street). Fee: $79 if you register before September 1, 2026, $90 after (plus tax for 15U to 17U). See the calendar for each age group's detailed schedule.
Mini-Griffons expands to Aylmer and Buckingham
New for 2026-27: Mini-Griffons blocks are now offered in Gatineau, Aylmer and Buckingham.
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To make our activities more accessible, we're happy to offer sessions in two new areas: Aylmer and Buckingham. Our training blocks now run at three locations, so more kids aged 7 to 12 can play close to home.
- Gatineau: Centre sportif de Gatineau
- Aylmer: École internationale du Village
- Buckingham: École secondaire Hormidas-Gamelin
Block A registration is closed. Stay tuned: Block B registration opens in October!
Sport-études: tryouts for 2027-28
Registration is open for the October 17, 2026 tryout, for students starting Secondary 1 in fall 2027.
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Registration is open for the tryout for our volleyball Sport-études program for the 2027-28 school year. This tryout is only for athletes starting Secondary 1 in fall 2027.
- Date: October 17, 2026, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- Where: La Fonderie, 211 Montcalm Street, Gatineau
- Fee: $70 (non-taxable)
Tryouts for students already in Secondary 1 to 4 in 2026-27 will take place in March 2027.
Thank you for a great Espoir 2026 season!
The Espoir 2026 season is over. Congratulations to the athletes and coaches who proudly represented the Outaouais.
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The Espoir 2026 season has officially wrapped up. A heartfelt thank-you to every athlete and coach who was part of this great adventure.
Through your commitment, hard work and passion, you delivered outstanding performances at every tournament and proudly represented the Outaouais. We're extremely proud of how far each of you has come. Thank you for showing what sport and pushing your limits are all about!
Our Québec Espoir 2026 teams: 16U girls, 15U girls and 16U boys.
Partners
Thank you to our partners
Want to be a Griffon?
Confident, thriving young people, shaped by the values and experiences of this exciting sport.
Register↗Contact
Questions? Get in touch
Questions about a program, registration or tryouts? Get in touch.
- General information and registrationFrédérique Gagnon, Operations Coordinatorinfo@volleyballcascades.com
- PresidentDaniel Leducpresident@volleyballcascades.com