On behalf of the OVA, I (Kelvin Yee, Beach Referee Chair) would like to extend congratulations to two Ontario Referees for their promotion! Both Melanie Dussiaume and Nivethan Nadarajah were recently successful in earning their National Badge at the Senior & Youth Beach National Championships at Ashbridge’s Bay in Toronto from August 16 to 18, 2024.
Melanie (Mel), who resides in Sudbury, definitely got the km’s added onto her vehicle’s odometer this past season as she made several trips to Toronto to ensure she received the reps and match experience at the adult elite level (NORCECA Trials, Grand Slam and Ontario Championships) to be prepared for the practical and theory exam at Beach Nationals in August.