Board of Directors
Étienne Pélissier is a passionate handball enthusiast and a logistics worker in the field of recreation. With a background in Recreation Techniques from Cégep du Vieux Montréal, he has a solid understanding of Quebec’s sports network and the workings of nonprofit organizations.
Active as a player on both four-wall and one-wall courts, Étienne was introduced to the sport by his father, Bernard Pélissier. As President of Balle au mur Québec, he demonstrates a strong commitment to preserving and promoting the sport throughout the province of Quebec and beyond.
One of his main ambitions is to develop dedicated handball spaces in a variety of settings, such as schools, community centers, parks, and gymnasiums.
Administrators
Denis Gingras works as a coordinator in the Water Treatment Department of the City of Lévis, Sanitation Division.
With degrees in biology and water sanitation, his professional journey has been diverse, including experience in construction, transportation, landscaping, technical sales, and the environmental sector.
His passion for handball dates back to his time at Cégep Ste-Foy in 1978. He played actively for many years until 2019, when a hip replacement surgery forced him to retire from the sport. Despite this, Denis remained deeply involved as a referee, coach, and tournament organizer.
In addition to his dedication to BAMQ, Denis has also participated in several CHA events.
His expertise in operations management and his commitment to Balle au mur Québec make him a valuable asset to the organization. At the same time, he continues to be actively involved in the occupational health and safety committee at his current workplace.
One name has resonated in handball circles for over 50 years: PÉLISSIER.
Alain began his career on the newly built courts at Université Laval in the early 1970s. He went on to build a reputation as a high-level player in various tournaments held in Canada and the United States.
However, as his family and professional responsibilities grew, he chose to focus on developing the next generation for his favorite sport. Sometimes, the simplest strategies are the most effective: he started by introducing his immediate family to the game.
Wojciech Gajda travaille dans le domaine des ventes en tant que spécialiste technique chez Microsoft depuis plus de dix ans. Son expertise en technologie pourrait apporter une touche moderne et innovante à Balle au mur Québec.
Originaire du Queens, à New York, un des berceaux emblématiques du handball urbain, il pratique la balle au mur depuis une vingtaine d’années. Installé maintenant au Québec, il souhaite contribuer au développement de la discipline en y installant un mur de jeu dans son village de Saint-Narcisse.
Vincent St-Amant holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Université Laval. An active player and organizer of handball tournaments in the Capitale-Nationale region, Vincent was also a Bol d’Or football champion with Cégep Garneau in 2011. His experience in various sports and his knowledge of the athletic community enable him to bring fresh ideas and support fundraising campaigns for Balle au mur Québec. He is also working on creating new handball facilities in Québec City, in collaboration with private and municipal partners, in order to increase the sport’s accessibility and visibility.
Vincent St-Amant
Administrator
Program Administrators
