Women's Volleyball
CAF SPORTS SUPPORT STAFF
-
Brigadier-General Christopher J. Horner, OMM, CD
PATRON View Bio
2026 - presentBrigadier-General Christopher J. Horner, OMM, CD
PATRONCommander, 3 Canadian Space Division
Joint Force Space Component Commander
Brigadier-General Christopher Horner joined the Canadian Armed Forces as an Aerospace Controller in 1998, graduated from the Royal Military College in 2002 and achieved his Air Battle Manager qualification in 2003
Over the course of the next decade, BGen Horner has held various operational positions within the RCAF, under NORAD’s Canadian Air Defence Sector, and as part of the United States Air Force E-3 AWACS Program. Operating with Joint and Allied forces around the globe, BGen Horner amassed nearly 1,300 flight hours including over 430 combat flight hours supporting Operations ENDURING and IRAQI FREEDOM, in counter-narcotics missions supporting Operation CARRIBE, and nearly a decade both in the air and on the ground across North America actively supporting Operation NOBLE EAGLE counter-terrorism missions.
BGen Horner has commanded at every level and rank, inclusive of an RCAF Squadron and School, the Joint Warfare Centre, and component-level organizations in both the Space and Cyber domains. Apart from his operational focus and command appointments, BGen Horner filled various staff roles in operational Air Force Headquarters, on the Strategic Joint Staff, within Assistant Deputy Minister-led organizations most recently within Canadian Joint Operations Command
BGen Horner holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science, a Master of Arts in Defence Management, and a Master of Science in Leadership. He is a graduate of the Canadian Forces College and the United States Air Force Air War College.
BGen Horner is supported by his spouse and their three boys.
PREVIOUS PATRONS 2023 - 2026 Major-General J.R. Speiser-Blanchet 2011 - 2023 Lieutenant-General F.H. Allen 2008 - 2010 Brigadier-General J.C. Collins 2000 - Unknown Brigadier-General D.L. Lucas 1998 - Unknown Major-General L.C. Campbell -
Chief Warrant Officer J.S. Dunfield
CO-PATRON View Bio
2023 - PresentCWO Jason Dunfield grew up in a military family and used team sports to become part of the local communities as a youth. After a family posting to Halifax in Grade 10, he abandoned all other sports for a focus on Volleyball (the best one), subsequently winning a Nova Scotia Volleyball Provincial Championship with Sackville High School. CWO Dunfield would go on to play club volleyball with the Halifax Lakers and the Nova Scotia Provincial Team, eventually being recruited to play for Dalhousie University, winning a silver medal at the CIAU Championships in 1997.Chief Warrant Officer J.S. Dunfield
CO-PATRON
CWO Dunfield joined the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in 1998 and quickly learned of the CISM Volleyball program. He remembers that first CISM Training Camp in 2000 being physically the hardest thing he had ever done. He has played volleyball for most of his career, attending several Regional and National Championships, wining National Gold and Silver with 17 Wing Winnipeg and CFB Halifax. CWO Dunfield is a firm believer in the benefits of The CAF Sports Program, and the Comradery, Teamwork and Esprit de Corps it builds with members of all ranks. Sports has certainly help grow him as a CAF member and a leader.
CWO Dunfield has had the honour of multiple postings across the country, and working within 17 Wing Winnipeg, 12 Wing Shearwater, CANSOFCOM in Petawawa, Director of Military Careers in the National Capital Region, the RCAF Academy at 16 Wing Borden, the Air Task Force in Operation Impact Kuwait and his current role as the Squadron CWO at 423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron, Shearwater. During this time, he’s competed at CISM World Volleyball Championships in Viterbo (Italy), Kingston (Ontario), Constanta (Romania), Rio De Janeiro (Brazil), a Regional Tournament in Amsterdam (Netherlands) and the 5th Military World Games in Rio De Janeiro (Brazil), hanging up his CISM Volleyball shoes in 2013. CWO Dunfield would continue to practice with base volleyball teams as his schedule would allow.
Today he enjoys coaching youth volleyball at all age groups and has coached multiple Special Olympics Sports since 2013. He enjoys hiking, adventure travel, lifting weights, and time with his two sons. In 2023, CWO Dunfield is privileged to be selected as the CO-Patron for the Men’s/Women’s CAF Volleyball. He endeavors to champion, promote, and develop the CAF Sports Program.
PREVIOUS PATRONS n/a n/a -
Warrant Officer I.A. Karin
CHIEF OFFICIAL View Bio
2021 - presentFor over two decades WO Karin’s incredible passion for his sport has made him a key member of the CAF Volleyball program. In 2018 his accomplishments were recognized and he was inducted into the CAF Honour Roll. He has represented Canada and the CAF at three CISM World Military Games, an impressive seven CISM World Volleyball Championships and brought home gold and silver from CISM regional competitions. He has competed at 11 CAF National Volleyball Championships, collecting a total of eight gold and two silver medals in addition to being an eight-time all-star and three-time tournament MVP.Warrant Officer I.A. Karin
CHIEF OFFICIAL
With a continuing love for his sport and looking to contribute in another way, WO Karin began refereeing. As a qualified official, he has represented the CAF at four Canadian national tournaments as a referee and was a line judge at three international competitions, including twice at the Pan Am Cup. Throughout the pandemic he continues to participate in professional development opportunities ensuing to stay up to date with changes and procedures while working closely with the Regional Referee Chair.
PREVIOUS CHIEF OFFICIALS 2018 - 2020 Captain S.G. Stuart 2011 - 2017 Mr. J. Plante 2007 - 2010 Master Warrant Officer T. MacDonald Unknown - 2006 Master Corporal M. Gough -
LCol Sarah Degen
INTERNATIONAL TEAM MANAGER View Bio
2020 - presentAt this time, please contact Head Coach, Joely Christian.LCol Sarah Degen
INTERNATIONAL TEAM MANAGER
