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Quick facts for kids Dallas Soonias
Personal information
Full name	Dallas Randolph Soonias
Born	(1984-04-25) April 25, 1984 (age 41) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height	2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)
Weight	91 kg (201 lb)
Spike	356 cm (140 in)
Block	323 cm (127 in)
College(s)	Red Deer College University of Alberta
Volleyball information
Position	Opposite
Career
Years Teams 2004–2005 2006–2007 2007–2008 2008 2008–2009 2009–2011 2011–2012 2012–2013 2013–2014 2014–2015 2015–2016 Alberta Pandas Jadar Radom Arago de Sète Yaroslavich Yaroslavl Montpellier Volley CV Almería Hyundai Capital Plataneros de Corozal Fujian Volleyball Al Arabi Pallavolo Impavida Ortona
National team
2004–2016  CAN
Honours Men's volleyball Representing  Canada NORCECA Championship Silver 2013 Langley Bronze 2011 Mayaguez Pan American Games Bronze 2015 Toronto
Last updated: 2024-08-01

Dallas Soonias (born April 25, 1984) is a talented volleyball player from Canada. He played as a right side hitter for the Canadian Men's National Team. Dallas helped his team win a bronze medal at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, Ontario. In 2021, he was honored with the Inspire Award in the sports category.

Dallas Soonias: A Volleyball Star

Dallas Soonias is a well-known Canadian volleyball player. He was born on April 25, 1984. He played a key role on the national team.

Playing for Canada

Dallas was part of the Men's National Team. He played as a right side hitter. This position is important for attacking and scoring points.

• He won a bronze medal at the 2015 Pan American Games. This big event was held in Toronto, Canada.
• He also earned a silver medal at the 2013 Men's NORCECA Volleyball Championship.
• Another bronze medal came from the 2011 Men's NORCECA Volleyball Championship.

His Club Career

Dallas played for many different volleyball clubs around the world.

• He played for teams in Canada, Poland, France, Russia, and Spain.
• Some of his teams included Jadar Radom, Arago de Sète, and CV Almería.
• He also played in South Korea for Hyundai Capital.
• Later, he joined teams in China, Qatar, and Italy.

More About Dallas

Dallas Soonias is not just a great athlete. He is also a role model in his community.

Connecting with His Roots

Dallas has a special connection to his heritage.

• He is part of both the Cree and Ojibwe Indigenous communities.
• His mother is registered with the Cape Croker First Nations reserve.
• His father is from the Red Pheasant First Nation.

Inspiring Young People

Dallas works to inspire young people, especially those from Indigenous communities.

• He shares his experiences through storytelling.
• He also helps with volleyball clinics.
• One example is the "Volleyball on the Move Clinic." He worked with this program in elementary schools in Whitehorse, Yukon.

Family Life

Dallas is married to another volleyball player, Jaimie Thibeault.

• Together, they support a clothing brand called Neechie Gear.
• This brand gives 5% of its profits to help children play sports.
• "Neechie" is a friendly greeting in the Cree language.

Awards and Recognition

Dallas has received awards for his contributions.

• In 2021, he won the Inspire Award in the sports category.
• He also appeared on Canada Reads in 2024. This is a popular book competition.
• He supported the novel Bad Cree by Jessica Johns.