The Gee-Gees Pre-Season Classic has been running continuously since 1983. The 2019 edition will take place October 4-6 at Montpetit Hall with ten teams expected. In recent years, the tournament has consistently featured teams from all four U SPORTS conferences, with conference champions and Top Ten teams among them. The 2019 tournament is presented by VSP, Mizuno, and the Holiday Inn.

2019 Pre-Season Classic at a Glance:

GARNET POOL: RSEQ, RSEQ, CW/OUA East, AUS, OUA West

GREY POOL: RSEQ, RSEQ, CW/OUA East, AUS, OUA West

POOLS TO BE CONFIRMED SEPTEMBER 1, 2019


FRIDAY OCT 4 -  POOL PLAY – 2 OUT OF 3 SET MATCHES

(3 sets guaranteed, 2-0 or 2-1 wins/losses will count in standings)

Game times: 11 a.m. (1 vs 2), 1 p.m. (3 vs 4), 3 p.m. (1 vs 5), 5 p.m. (2 vs 3), 7 p.m. (4 vs 5)

SATURDAY OCT 5 - POOL PLAY –2 OUT OF 3 SET MATCHES

(3 sets guaranteed, 2-0 or 2-1 wins/losses will count in standings) 

Game times: 10 a.m. (1 vs 3), 12 p.m. (2 vs 5), 2 p.m. (4 vs 1), 4 p.m. (5 vs 3), 6 p.m. (2 vs 4)

SUNDAY – OCT 6 - PLAYOFF ROUND – 3 OUT OF 5 SET MATCHES 

Game times: 9 a.m. (9 vs 10), 11:30 a.m., (5 vs 6 and 7 vs 8), 1:30 p.m. (Bronze and Gold medal games)

PAST CHAMPIONS:

2018 Toronto / 2017 McMaster / 2016 UBCO / 2015 McMaster / 2014 Ottawa / 2013 McMaster / 2012 Ottawa / 2011 McGill / 2010 Guelph / 2009 McGill / 2008 Manitoba / 2007 Sherbrooke / 2006 McGill / 2005 Sherbrooke / 2004 McMaster / 2003 Montréal / 2002 McGill / 2001 cancelled due to weather / 2000 McGill / 1999 / 1998 Guelph / 1997 McMaster / 1996 Concordia / 1995 McMaster / 1994 Ottawa / 1993 Sherbrooke / 1992 Manitoba / 1991 / 1990 Manitoba / 1989 Laval /1988 Winnipeg / 1987 Sherbrooke / 1986 / 1985 York / 1984 uOttawa Alumni Team / 1983

More history of the tournament will be added to this page during the spring and summer of 2019. We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2019 Pre-Season Classic.