TRU hosts Kamloops elementary schools for volleyball game

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The students were provided food and beverage from the event’s sponsors. A snack and activity tent was set up for students to grab a bite to eat, create a sign, or pick up a colouring book. Noisemakers were handed out to help the students make some noise for the WolfPack.

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event has not run for the past two seasons. WolfPack school day for many is one of the first times students have been able to go on a field trip to a crowded event.

“I’ve had a smile on my face the whole time just watching this, seeing the big crowds again, seeing the kids get so excited, and so hyped to be in a crowd like this is so good. Because they’ve missed this the last couple of years,” Johnson continues.

Both TRU organizers and the schools agree that exposing students to events like this at a young age will benefit the sport of volleyball in Kamloops. TRU director of Athletics Curtis Atkinson agrees that engaging students is important.

“And we just want to keep the kids engaged, it can be a long night sometimes, long day at some of these events. Keep them excited, get some face paint, and enjoy themselves,” stated Atkinson.

Even though the WolfPack lost the game to the Golden Bears three sets to none, it did not seem to take the energy out of the crowd of enthusiastic students.

Students will be able to attend TRU men’s volleyball games for free through the remainder of the season.