Biography
John Child represented Canada in Beach Volleyball at three consecutive Olympic Games – 1996, 2000 and 2004 – winning a bronze medal in Atlanta with his partner Mark Heese, and finishing fifth in both Sydney and Athens. After retiring from competitive play John founded the Leaside Volleyball Club which now offers both competitive and recreational playing opportunities to over 500 participants each year. John Child and his wife Bridget have lived in North Leaside since 1994 and have two children.