Saturday, November 7, 2026

Location: Magnoli and Przygocki Gymnasiums
2:00 p.m. – Game Time
5:00 p.m. – Finals (approximately)

On Saturday, November 7, the Rick Spooner Volleyball Classic will take place in the Magnoli and Przygocki Gymnasiums starting at 2:00 p.m.

Coach Spooner started the first Rumsey Girls’ Volleyball team in 1975 and coached for 42 years. In his honor, the Rumsey Invitational Volleyball Tournament was renamed in 2002 to the Rick Spooner Volleyball Classic.

About Rick Spooner

Mr. Spooner began his teaching career at Rumsey in 1969. During his tenure, his roles included history teacher, coach, Dean of Students, Director of Residential Life, dorm parent, Master Teacher, and Associate Head of School until his retirement in 2016. He passed away in 2019 after a long fought battle with cancer.

Rick Spooner to Be Inducted into Connecticut Women’s Volleyball Hall of Fame

The late Rick Spooner, whose 47-year career at Rumsey shaped generations of students and student-athletes, will be inducted into the Connecticut Women’s Volleyball Hall of Fame on Tuesday, November 24, 2026. The honor recognizes the founder of Rumsey’s girls’ volleyball program and celebrates a coaching legacy built on preparation, perseverance, and belief in every player’s potential.

Read Story and View Ceremony Details

We all know that Rick’s love of the game continues on in the hearts of our volleyball coaches and players. Good luck to Coaches Dufresne and Proteau, and the entire 2026 team! Go Blue Dogs!

Tournament Contacts

Jillian Dufresne

ESL Department Chair / Assistant Director of Residential Life

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Stephanie Proteau

Advancement Associate

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Liz Butler

Athletic Director / Upper School Science

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Schedule of Events

Saturday, November 7, 2026
2:00 p.m. – Game Time
5:00 p.m. – Finals (approximately)

4 Team Pool

A – Rumsey Hall School

B – Berkshire School

C – Indian Mountain School

D – Westover School

Magnoli Gym – Court 1

Rumsey Hall School (A) vs. Berkshire School (B)

Rumsey Hall School (A) vs. Indian Mountain School (C)

Rumsey Hall School (A) vs. Westover School (D)

Przygocki Gym – Court 2

Indian Mountain School (C) vs. Westover School (D)

Berkshire School (B) vs. Westover School (D)

Berkshire School (B) vs. Indian Mountain School (C)