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All age classes are officially in full swing, and the 13U Girls kick off this weekend! We hope this season has already brought plenty of fun, excitement, growth, and new friendships. Whether you're competing in 12U or 18U, it’s not just about the wins—it’s about pushing yourself, building team spirit, and striving for continuous improvement. The second half of the season is the perfect time to elevate your game, push harder, and showcase all the growth you’ve made so far.
A few highlights from the last couple of weeks include the fun trend of “getting clipped.” Let’s keep this initiative full of positivity and uplifting comments, ensuring a fun and supportive environment for all our athletes, coaches, parents, and spectators! And don’t forget the exciting 12U Skillz Contest—we hope everyone had a chance to show off their skills!
Let’s keep the energy high, have fun, and finish the season with unforgettable moments! Before you know it, it will be time for provincials.
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WOW 2025
Volleyball Alberta proudly presents the 4th Annual Women in Officiating Weekend (WOW), Friday, March 21 through Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the Saville Community Sports Centre in Edmonton, AB.
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This exclusive event is designed for and dedicated to supporting and empowering women in officiating. It aligns with our commitment to fostering growth, inclusivity, and strength within the Volleyball Alberta community.
The weekend will feature an inspiring speaker panel on Friday night, with notable panelists:
• Erminia Russo Thorpe, BPE OLY
• Erin Brennan, Certified Mental Performance Coach
• Emily Clarke, CFL Official
These incredible women will share their experiences and insights to inspire and motivate attendees.
The weekend will also include officiating at the 15U and 18U girls' VA Premier matches. During this WOW event, referees will stand out in their WOW shirts instead of the traditional VC uniform polo. Some matches may include both an up and down referee, along with additional Supervisors to provide feedback and mentorship. This is a fantastic opportunity to highlight our talented referees while supporting their growth and development.
We look forward to supporting the women and girls who are shaping the future of officiating in Alberta!
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Upcoming Club Deadline Reminders:
Coach Eligibility Requirements
Season Roster Lock
The VA season roster lock deadline is the Premier #2 roster lock date for each age class. Once locked, rosters remain final for the rest of the season.
- 14U–18U rosters are now locked for the remainder of the season.
- Upcoming roster lock deadlines:
- 13U Boys: Friday, March 14
- 12U: Friday, March 21
- 13U Girls: Friday, March 28
- Be sure to review Volleyball Canada’s roster lock communication to ensure compliance for Nationals.
Provincial Registration Deadline
- 12U, 14UG, 14UB & 17U - Monday, March 17
- 13UG, 15UB, 16UG, 17UB & 18UB – Monday, March 24
Provincial Clothing Orders
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Preparing for Provincials
Provincial Clothing, Fundraisers & Awards
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Don’t miss the deadline to pre-order your team’s exclusive 2025 VA Provincials gear!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2025 Provincial Clothing design contest.
Team main contacts, managers, or coaches:
Submit your team order ➡️ HERE
Deadline for orders: Sunday, March 16, 2025 @ 11:59 PM
Please note:
• No individual orders will be accepted.
• Orders must be submitted per team, NOT per club or age class. This allows VA to have your order available for pick up at your assigned Provincials venue.
This is the last weekend that sample sizes are available try-on at the VA table or Pop-up Shops .
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50/50: Three raffles, three chances to win!
Volleyball Alberta will once again be hosting 50/50 raffles during our three Provincials weekends!
Funds raised will directly support our Team Alberta programs, and with three separate raffles, you’ll have three chances to support and win!
How to participate? Simply scan the QR code on-site at your Provincials venue.
Stay tuned for more details as we get closer!
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Sportsmanship Award
Volleyball Alberta is excited to continue recognizing outstanding sportsmanship at our events! Throughout Provincials, if you see a referee, athlete, coach, team staff, or fan from another team fostering a positive environment—whether through respect, kindness, honesty, or integrity—nominate them!
🌟 After each Provincials weekend, one winner will be randomly drawn from the nominees to receive a VA prize package.
Let’s celebrate great sportsmanship together!
The Sportsmanship Award nomination form will open on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 8:00 AM.
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All-Star Awards
During Provincials, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams in each division of the 15U–18U age classes will have the opportunity to recognize their standout athletes with an All-Star Award. Good luck to all teams! Nomination forms will be distributed on-site by the VA Venue Coordinator.
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Mikasa Achievement Awards
Every year, countless athletes, coaches, referees, and volunteers make a lasting impact on volleyball in Alberta—but too often, they go unrecognized because no one submits a nomination. Don’t let their contributions go unnoticed!
As Provincials approach, start thinking about who could be nominated for a Mikasa Achievement Award. Award recipients will be honoured at the Hall of Fame & Annual Awards Banquet on June 21, 2025.
Who can be nominated? Athletes, coaches, referees, and volunteers from both the indoor club and beach seasons.
📅 When to submit? Nominations should be submitted soon after Provincials to ensure they are considered by the selection committee. 🔗 More details: Mikasa Achievement Awards page
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Summer Camps
Registration is open for Volleyball Alberta Summer Camps, now in FOUR locations: Calgary, Edmonton, Grimshaw & Sylvan Lake! Offering Smashball Day camps for youth ages 6-11, Volleyball Day Camps for youth 12-16 and an overnight volleyball camp experience in Sylvan Lake for ages 12-16!
Limited Spots Available! Camps in Calgary, Edmonton, and Grimshaw still have room—Sylvan Lake is FULL and taking a waitlist.
For more information and the links to register, please visit our website Summer Camps page.
Register on Sportlomo – Volleyball Alberta Events
Spots are limited, register early!
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GO Sports Spring – New Outdoor Atomic Program in South Edmonton!
We’re excited to introduce a new Atomic program in South Edmonton for ages 9-12! This 7-week outdoor program will take place on grass courts at the Orchards Residents Association.
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Location: Orchards Residents Association (4059 Orchards Drive SW, Edmonton)
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Schedule: Mondays, 5:00–6:30 PM | Starts May 5th
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Duration: 7 weeks
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Cost: $150.00
For more information and to register, visit our website.
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School Sessions
We are booking in-class sessions for Kindergarten to Grade 6 with schools to introduce Volleyball Canada’s newest version of Volleyball – Smashball for Edmonton and surrounding areas. After each session, we will provide teachers with resources to continue to teach the game in their physical education curriculum. To book or get more information go to our website: School Sessions - Volleyball Alberta
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BEACH TOURNAMENTS
Volleyball Alberta is happy to announce that 2025 will once again have adult beach tournaments as well as 12U-18U age class beach tournaments!
Save-The-Date: Beach Tournament Registration will open on April 10 at 9:00am.
Volleyball Alberta’s 2025 Tentative Beach Tournament Schedule has been posted. The schedule will be confirmed as the summer approaches! Please note dates/age classes may change.
Youth Beach Tournaments page: click here
Adult Beach Tournaments page: click here
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BEACH PROGRAMS EDMONTON
Adult Beach Leagues - Edmonton
Looking to stay active and have fun this summer? Join Volleyball Alberta’s Adult Beach Leagues! It’s the perfect opportunity to improve your beach volleyball skills, meet new people, and enjoy the sunshine. We’re offering 4 leagues running from June to August 2025:
- Women’s 2’s
- Coed 4’s
- Men’s 2’s
- New for 2025: Coed 2’s
The league runs for 11 weeks (9 weeks of regular play + 2 weeks of playoffs), all at the John Fry Park Beach Volleyball Courts.
Tentative Schedule:
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Tuesdays – Women’s 2’s
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Wednesdays – Coed 4’s
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Thursdays – Men’s 2’s & Coed 2’s
Registration opens April 1st, 2025 at 1:00 pm!
For more information, please visit the Beach Adult Leagues page on our website.
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Youth Beach Program & League - Edmonton
Get ready for a summer of fun and skill-building with Volleyball Alberta’s Youth Beach Program! We’re offering recreational beach leagues for athletes aged 12U-17U who want to take their volleyball game to the next level. This program focuses on developing key beach volleyball skills, including forearm passing, setting, serving, and attacking, all while having a blast on the sand!
Choose between two great options:
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5-Week Program: Starting in June, ending in early July
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6-Week Program: Starting in mid-July, ending in late August
All sessions are hosted at the John Fry Beach Volleyball Courts in Edmonton.
Tentative Schedule:
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Tuesdays – Beach Volleyball Development Program
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Wednesdays – Beginner Level (Tripleball)
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Thursdays – Youth League
Get ready to dig, set, and spike your way into summer! For more details and to sign up, stay tuned for registration info!
For more information, please visit the Beach Youth Edmonton Programs page on our website.
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GMTM is our platform to apply for Indoor & Beach Team Alberta Identification Camps.
🚨 Indoor Major Centre ID Camp Application Deadline: March 15, 2025! 🚨 Don’t delay—coaches are reviewing applications daily!
🏖️🏐 We’ve also added our Beach programs to GMTM, and we encourage any interested Team AB Beach athletes to apply.
Important: Team AB ID camps are by invitation only, and an application through GMTM is required. Once submitted, athletes can edit their videos and information. Coaches will review applications and send out invites a few weeks before the scheduled camp.
Visit our Team Alberta webpages for more specific information on dates and locations of our ID camps and plans for tryouts and training.
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Team AB Indoor ID Camps Update:
We successfully ran our first Regional ID Camps this past weekend in Slave Lake at the MRC. There were 51 athletes that attended the 15/16U girls camp and 37 athletes that attended the 15/16U boys camp.
More info and dates of our Major Centre ID Camps can be found here: Team Alberta Information & Results - Volleyball Alberta
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Team AB Beach 16U & 18U Selection Camp
Registration is now open for the 2025 Team AB Beach 16U & 18U Selection Camp. This is your chance to compete for a spot on Team Alberta and take your beach volleyball game to the next level!
Dates: June 28–29, 2025
Location: Calgary
Register on Sportlomo – Volleyball Alberta Events
Important: To register, athletes must upgrade/add one of the following beach memberships:
- 2025 Youth Recreational Player – Beach
- 2025 Youth Competitive Player – Beach
For more information on the program, please visit the Team AB Beach page on our website.
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Coach Eligibility Requirements
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Upcoming Development Coach Workshops
- March 31, April 3, 7, 10, 2025 (LG0425)
- April 6, 8, 13, 15, 2025 (JG0425)
For more info and to register, please visit our website:
https://www.volleyballalberta.ca/coaches-courses-education/
More workshops will be offered in 2025! Register early, numbers are capped to facilitate the workshop effectively.
| | Coaches Lunch & Learn Series – April 2nd 12:15pm-1:15pm. Coaches are invited to a Lunch & Learn where Head Coach of The University of Alberta Golden Bears, Brock Davidiuk will present on the following topic • How to train the toughest position in volleyball- “The Setter” • Q&A – Bring your questions! The meeting link will be emailed to those who register. *Please note, there is $5 fee for this session. Sign Up Today! Register on Sportlomo – Volleyball Alberta Events | | | | |
Blue Whistle Campaign
If you see a Blue Whistle, be kind—they’re new!
The Blue Whistle symbolizes respect and sportsmanship for all referees, no matter their experience level.
When you see a Blue Whistle, take a moment to reflect—your support helps ensure the future of youth sports. Let’s foster a positive atmosphere for everyone!
Positive Referee Feedback Form
Help us highlight our outstanding referees and support their development! Share your positive experiences with as much or as little detail as you wish. Your kind words will brighten their day and assist with their growth. Please share your positive feedback HERE
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2025 Coaching/Referee Symposium
Elevate Your Volleyball Experience – June 20-21, 2025
Mark your calendars! Volleyball Alberta’s Coaching & Referee Symposium is happening June 20-21, 2025, in Calgary, AB.
Whether you're a coach or a referee, this event will provide valuable opportunities to connect, learn, and engage with the volleyball community.
Following the symposium, we’ll come together to honor excellence in the sport at the 2025 Mikasa Achievement Awards & Hall of Fame Banquet on Saturday evening. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate Alberta’s volleyball legends and rising stars!
📆 When? June 20-21, 2025
📍 Where? Calgary, AB
🏐 More details to come! Stay tuned for updates on speakers, venues, and registration!
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Hall of Fame - Call For Nominations
Volleyball Alberta is accepting nominations to recognize outstanding achievements in Volleyball Alberta. The awards are presented in the following 5 categories: Athlete, Team, Coach, Referee and Builder.
Please take a moment to think about who should be honoured in any of the categories and consider submitting a nomination.
Nomination packages must be received by April 1st.
To view a list of Volleyball Alberta’s Hall of Fame Inductees, their bios and to submit a nomination, please visit the Hall of Fame page on our website.
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We're Hiring Summer Coordinators. Term: May - August. Apply Today!
Based out of the Calgary office
- High Performance - Team AB Indoor (open)
- Beach Tournaments (open)
Based out of the Edmonton office
- Beach Leagues (position filled)
- Summer Camps (closed)
The interview process for our Summer Coordinator positions is now underway. We are still seeking a few more applicants for the High Performance and Beach Tournaments roles based out of the Calgary office. If you're interested, apply today!
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We are also ready to start accepting applications for Summer Camp Coaches!
We are looking for qualified head, assistant, junior and mentor coaches for our Summer Camps in:
📍 Calgary | 📍 Edmonton | 📍 Grimshaw | 📍 Sylvan Lake
For more information on our summer camp coach opportunities, please visit the Summer Camps page on our website.
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Looking for Volleyball Alberta merchandise? We've got you covered!
In-Person Pop-Up Shops:
📍 Edmonton – Visit our pop-up at Saville Community Sports Centre every Saturday on tournament weekends.
📍 Calgary – Find us at Rally Point every Saturday.
We can’t wait to see you at the next event—come say hi and check out the latest gear!
Can’t make it in person? Browse our selection online and grab your favourite Volleyball Alberta gear from wherever you are! Shop Online Now
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Planning to Join a Beach Program or Compete in Beach Tournaments?
Make sure to upgrade or add one of these Beach Memberships in your Sportlomo account:
- 2025 Youth Recreational Player – Beach
- 2025 Youth Competitive Player – Beach
- 2025 Leader - Club/Team Personnel – Beach Coach
Club-Run Beach Programs
Add the beach category by selecting "Register to Your Club" in Sportlomo. This will automatically link your membership with your Club, Volleyball Alberta and Volleyball Canada, ensuring you meet Club/VA/VC event eligibility requirements.
Non-Club-Affiliated Players
Select "Register to Volleyball Alberta" if you're joining a VA-run program or competing in Beach Tournaments without a club.
Start your membership registration here: VA’s Club Locator Page
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Event Crew
Want to be part of the Nationals action? Join the Event Crew! Volleyball Canada is recruiting passionate individuals to fill various on-court and off-court roles. Your involvement will help create unforgettable experiences for teams and spectators from across the country.
To be a part of the 2025 Nationals Event Crew, apply here.
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Exciting News: Volleyball Canada x VBTV – Free 1-Year Subscription! | | |
Volleyball Canada has partnered with Volleyball World to offer a full year of Volleyball TV for free to all VC members! As a member, you’ll get exclusive access to live volleyball action at no cost, with no commitment.
What You’ll Get:
• Live coverage of top volleyball leagues (VNL, LVF, Superlega, BIGTEN & more)
• Beach Pro Tour events (Elite 16, Challenge)
• Match analyses, behind-the-scenes content, interviews & training tips
Check your email! A unique code was sent to Alberta members on March 6. If you missed it or misplaced the email, contact vbtv@volleyball.ca to request your code.
After your free year, you’ll have the option to renew at a special Volleyball Canada member rate. More volleyball is coming soon – don’t miss out!
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Empowering Youth Athletes: Safe Sport Education Resource
We encourage all youth athletes to take advantage of the Safe Sport Education Resources—an essential online program designed to help athletes aged 13 to 19 recognize, report abuse, set boundaries, and create safe, healthy sports environments.
This free resource, available in both English and French, is an invaluable tool in fostering positive experiences in sport. With insights from top Canadian athletes like Marie-Alex Bélanger, Damian Warner, and Marissa Papaconstantinou, the program includes 8 short modules, leading to a certificate of completion.
Funded by the Canadian Olympic Committee’s Return to Sport grant, the program is open to all youth athletes, regardless of their sport. Don’t miss out—encourage your athletes to complete this program today!
Learn more and register at www.safesportforyouth.org.
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