Wezer Bridle was an ambassador, an icon and a founder of the sport of Volleyball in Manitoba and in Canada. Wezer was active in building the sport from the 1950’s through to his passing in January of 2015. He was included in the first class of inductees into the Volleyball Manitoba Hall of Fame in 1999 as well as the Volleyball Canada Hall of Fame in 2000, and was inducted into the Sports Manitoba Hall of Fame in 1988.
The Wezer Bridle Cup is an annual tournament started in 2016 by Volleyball Manitoba and the Winnipeg Men’s Volleyball League, raising funds towards this Support Fund named in his memory. The fund, along with the tournament, are an opportunity to celebrate his life and recognize his life-long contributions to the sport of volleyball.
The Wezer Bridle Volleyball Support Fund provides assistance towards volleyball participation fees to young athletes with financial barriers. To apply, please complete the application form:
Wezer Bridle Support Fund Application
The second annual Wezer Bridle Cup is scheduled this year for Apr 14/15, 2017 at Red River College, offering Men’s & Women’s plus 17U/18U divisions. To register your team, please visit the following link: https://volleyballmanitoba.ca/premier-series-provincial-championship-registration-now-open/
