Updated: October 21, 2021 Our Sport Our priority remains with health and safety of our members. While some individual sports may be able to reduce the risks associated with COVID-19 by implementing physical distancing measures, we do not have that option during indoor volleyball game play. Even though there are...
Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2021 September 30, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public remembrance of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the...
City of Calgary – Vaccine Passport Bylaw
Starting Thursday, September 23, the City of Calgary Vaccine Passport Bylaw will call for many businesses and organizations to require proof of vaccination, recent negative COVID-19 test, or valid medical exemption letter to gain entry. The Vaccine Passport Bylaw that will apply to recreation and fitness. Recreation and fitness facilities...
Bonnyville Pontiacs hire Hemsley as new assistant coach
Posted: September 22, 2021 We are proud to announce that Derek Hemsley is taking a leave of absence to pursue a coaching opportunity with the Bonnyville Pontiacs of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL). Join us in congratulating Derek on this exciting new venture. We wish Derek and the Pontiacs...
2022 Youth Nationals – subscribe to the mailing list
Posted: September 20, 2021 2022 Volleyball Canada Youth Nationals Interested in keeping up with all of the communications released regarding Nationals? Subscribe to the Volleyball Canada Nationals Mailing list so that you're the first to know! Sign-up here: https://volleyball.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=709af2a774a7e5d9d36d691e0&id=87980d17a6 Important dates were released today that coaches and participants should be circling on their calendars. Go...
Proof of Vaccination
On Monday, September 13, nine Alberta post-secondary institutions (University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of Lethbridge, MacEwan University, Medicine Hat College, Mount Royal University, NAIT, SAIT, and NorQuest College) announced they will make the following enhancements to their campus safety measures: Campus community members and visitors will be required to be...
Volleyball Alberta – Strategic Plan Member Survey
Posted: September 16, 2021 Volleyball Alberta is seeking the feedback of its membership in the development of its next strategic plan. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MemberSurveyVBAlberta The survey will be available until Friday, September 24, at 11:59 PM. The survey will take between 5 and 10 minutes to complete, depending on the detail in...
Indoor Masking Order
Posted: September 9, 2021 As of Saturday, September 4, 2021, the Government of Alberta has an indoor masking order that requires a person to wear a face mask at all times while attending an indoor public place. The public health order has an exception for sport activity: “a person is not required to...
2021-2022 Membership Registrations are open
Posted: 2021-09-01 VRS-Sportlomo launch Welcome to the 2021-2022 season! The new VRS-Sportlomo is open for our new season membership registrations! Volleyball Alberta and Volleyball Canada memberships are valid from September 1st to August 31st of each year. The VRS-Goalline is currently inactive. All Volleyball Alberta and Volleyball Canada registrations will...
Sitting Volleyball – Men’s Team Selection Camp in Calgary
Posted: August 30, 2021 Release from Volleyball Canada Sitting Volleyball Selection Camp Calgary will be the site of the men’s sitting volleyball selection camp, Sept. 16 to 19 at the Junior Varsity Volleyball Training Centre. “Not only are we hosting current team members, but also are putting out an open...