Quinn Pelland
| Quinn Pelland | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Nationality |  Canada | ||
| Born | 11 May 1999 | ||
| Hometown | Wanham, Alberta | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||
| College / University | Mount Royal University | ||
| Volleyball information | |||
| Position | Setter | ||
| National team | |||
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| Last updated: September 20, 2023 | |||
Quinn Pelland (born 11 May 1999) is a Canadian female volleyball player. She was part of the Canada women's national volleyball team and competed at the 2023 FIVB Volleyball Women's Olympic Qualification Tournaments.
Early life and education
[edit]Pelland was born 11 May 1999 and grew up in Wanham, Alberta. She attended Mount Royal University in Calgary, where she studied Business Administration and Management.[2]
Career
[edit]University
[edit]While studying at Mount Royal University, Pelland played for the university's volleyball team. In 2022, she played as team captain and was named to the Canada West First All-Star team[3] and the U Sports Second Team All-Canadian team.[4] In February of the following year, she was named both Canada West and U Sports Volleyball Player of the Week.[5][2] At the end of the season, she received the university's Brian Fleming Award, which is presented annually to two "student-athletes who excel in academics, athletics and the community".[6] She was also named the women volleyball team's most valuable player.[6]
Club
[edit]In July 2023, Pelland signed a contract to play volleyball professionally with Pays d'Aix Venelles in France.[7]
International
[edit]The 2023, Pelland was selected for Volleyball Canada's 2023 Women's NextGen team, which helps prepare players for Canada's women's national volleyball team.[8] She also competed at the 2023 FIVB Volleyball Women's Olympic Qualification Tournaments,[9] where Canada placed third, falling just short of qualifying for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
References
[edit]- ^ "Volleybox profile". Volleybox. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Mount Royal's Pelland and Sherbrooke's David named U Sports volleyball players of the week". U Sports. 8 February 2023. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ Bomhof, Ethan (24 March 2022). "'Excited' Cougars get do-over at U of C-hosted women's volleyball nationals". Calgary Sun. Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ "WVB: Pelland named to U Sports Second Team All-Canadian". Mount Royal University Cougars Athletics & Recreation. 24 March 2022. Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ "MRU's Byam, Pelland earn named CW volleyball players of week". Calgary Sun. 7 February 2023. Archived from the original on 9 February 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Cougar Night honours top performers in athletics". Mount Royal University Cougars Athletics & Recreation. 30 March 2023. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ "WVB: Four MRU women's volleyball players secure pro contracts". Mount Royal University Cougars Athletics & Recreation. 27 July 2023. Archived from the original on 10 August 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ "WVB: Thokbuom, Marshall, and Pelland named to Volleyball Canada's NextGen roster". Mount Royal University Cougars Athletics & Recreation. 6 June 2023. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ "Women's Olympic Qualifier Kicks Off This Weekend". Volleyball Canada. 14 September 2023. Archived from the original on 28 September 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.