"Beach Volleyball is my passion. I am fully committed to do everything possible to ensure I surpass my personal expectations. For the next 6 years my team is my priority and I will push myself to optimize preparations and development, in pursuit of my dream - Beijing 2008" - Mark Ellingson

Special Skills and Interests:
Bachelor of Science in Biomechanics
Beach Volleyball Coach Mentor for T.E.A.M.S disadvantaged youth program Outdoor Sports soon

Links:

www.volleyballseek.com	www.bvbinfo.com
www.fivb.org	www.volleyball.ca
www.beachvolleyballonline.com	www.albertavolleyball.com
www.avptour.com	www.volleyball.com
www.volleydome.net	www.heenanblaiklie.com
www.bolle.com	www.kinesys.com

2004 Tournament Results:
OVA Series Toronto Open in Toronto, ON - 3rd
Switzerland Open in Gstaad, Switzerland - 41st
German Grand Slam in Berlin, Germany - 41st
Norway Open in Stavanger, Norway - 41st
Budlight Open at Manhattan Beach, CA - 5th
Long Beach AVPnext Open at Long Beach, CA - 2nd
Alberta Open Provincials at Sylvan Lake - 1st
Canadian Open Nationals at Wasaga Beach, Ontario - 5th
- Top 100 world ranking (ranked 100th on the FIVB World Series Tour) - 2004t
· #1 Ranked Beach volleyball player/Provincial Champion in Alberta - 2002, 2003, 2004

2003 Tournament Results:
New Zealand Pro Tour in New Plymouth - 3rd
New Zealand Pro Tour at Whakatane - 9th
New Zealand Pro Tour at Mount Manganui - 9th
New Zealand Intl Pro Event in Auckland - 9th
Capistrano Beach Open, CA - 2nd
Ocean Beach Open, CA - 3rd
Will Rogers State Beach Open, CA - 3rd
Alberta Open #2 at Sylvan Lake - 1st
Alberta Open #3 at Sylvan Lake -1st
Alberta Open #4 in Calgary -2nd
Alberta Open Provincials at Sylvan Lake - 1st
Canadian Satellite Pro Tour at Sylvan Lake - 5th
Canadian Pro Tour in Toronto - 9th
Canadian Pro Tour in Montreal - 9th
Canadian Satellite Pro Tour in Vancouver - 5th
Canadian AAA Nationals at Wasaga Beach, Ontario - 4th

Important Facts:
· #1 Ranked Beach volleyball player in Alberta - 2002, 2003
· Earned AAA rating - California Beach Volleyball Association
· Training partner of Karch Kiraly (FIVB's Player of the 20th Century) - June, 2003
· Professional indoor player in Freiburg, Germany - 01-02
· Former University of Calgary Player, 1996-2001 - Captain/Assistant Captain, 1999-2001 - TSN award Canada West nominee for athletics/academics, 2001
· Senior Mens National Champion and tournament MVP with FOG of Edmonton, 2001

Media Relations:
· Full page pic in Volleyball: Canada's national mag - Oct 03
· 3 Televised interviews with Shaw Cable - 02/03
· Televised interview with City TV Vancouver - Aug 03
· Full feature article in Volleyball: Canada's ntl mag - May 03
· Televised interview with OLN at Wasaga Beach - Aug 02
· Advertisement and promotion of sponsors through fundraisers and tournaments - 3 events held in 2003
· Featured athlete on all Elev8 Me Cocoa & Coconut bars