Blondeau Commits to Cougar Women's Volleyball

Christyn Blondeau has committed to the 2019-2020 Cougar women's volleyball roster.

The Assiniboine Cougars women’s volleyball team continues to add strength to their 2019-20 roster with the addition of Christyn Blondeau.

Blondeau is a 5’9” outside hitter from Gladstone, Man. She attended and competed for William Morton Collegiate Institute and played club volleyball with the Cats Volleyball Club.

“I am excited to play a sport I love while staying close to home,” said Blondeau. “I look forward to playing with prior teammates, as well as getting to know new ones.”

Blondeau was a member of the Cats club U18 division 1, tier 4 national silver medalists; U18 provincial silver medalists; and U17 provincial bronze medalists. She is a multisport athlete having also played fastball, basketball and track and field. Blondeau was also a member of her high school’s social justice club, environmental club and served as Student Council President this past year (2018-19).

She is academically strong, having made high school honour roll each year in attendance. She was also the recipient of the Robbie Burns Memorial Award for all-around leadership, academics and athletics.

“Christyn is an athlete we’ve had an eye on for a few years,” said coach Jeff Maxwell. “She brings an elite level of athletic ability and we are excited to see her develop into an important part of our team moving forward.”

Blondeau will be enrolled in the college’s Practical Nursing program starting in the fall.