Edmonton Adult Leagues
Volleyball Alberta offers Adult Beach Programs in Edmonton at John Fry Park Beach Volleyball Courts.
The 2026 program registration opened: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM MT
NOTICE:
All weather updates and game status information will be shared here. **CHECK BACK OFTEN
Questions?
from May-August email, Sophia Hansen, beachleagues@volleyballalberta.ca
from Sept-April email, Dione Kristel, eventsmanager@volleyballalberta.ca
Registration
To successfully register each player must:
- Purchase a membership
- Create an account on VRS-Sportlomo,
***if players already have a Sportlomo account & active Beach Memberships please proceed directly to the next step***
and then
- 1 Player from the team will purchase the event (league) registration
The required membership category for Adult Beach Leagues is the Adult Recreational Player – Beach
Refunds
- A refund of the program fees, less a $35 administration fee, will be refunded if withdrawing before the cancellation date (registration deadline).
- No refund will be issued if withdrawing after the cancellation date (registration deadline)
- If cancelled by Volleyball Alberta and the session cannot be rescheduled for later days, VA will refund participants the variable costs of the program onto the original method of payment*.
- To request a refund please contact Dione Kristel eventsmanager@volleyballalberta.ca
General Information
Volleyball Alberta’s Adult Beach Leagues offer a fun and social way to stay active throughout the summer. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or meet new people, these leagues provide a great balance of competition, development, and community.
League Options (June–August)
Four leagues will be offered:
- Women’s 2s
- Men’s 2s
- Coed 2s
- Coed 4s
Season Format
- The league runs over 11 weeks, including:
- 9 weeks of regular league play
- 2 weeks of playoffs
- Additional dates may be scheduled if required due to rainouts.
Match Play
- Each team will play two (2) matches per night
- Matches are best‑of‑three (3) games
- Games are played to 21 / 21 / 15, win by two (2) points (no point cap)
Playoffs & Prizes
- The final two weeks of the season will consist of playoffs
- Prizes will be awarded to the winner of each division
2026 Adult Beach Program Schedule
Program Night | Time | Start Date | End Date | # of Sessions | Cost | Reg. Opens | Reg. Closes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Women’s 2s | Tuesdays | 6:15 PM – 8:30 PM | June 2, 2026 | Aug. 11, 2026 | 11 | $210 + GST | April 1, 2026, 9AM | May 26, 2026 |
Program Night | Time | Start Date | End Date | # of Sessions | Cost | Reg. Opens | Reg. Closes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coed 4s
| Wednesdays | 6:15 PM – 8:30 PM | June 3, 2026 | Aug. 12, 2026 | 11 | $375 + GST | April 1, 2026, 9AM | May 27, 2026 |
Program Night | Time | Start Date | End Date | # of Sessions | Cost | Reg. Opens | Reg. Closes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Men’s 2s | Thursdays | 6:15 PM – 8:30 PM | June 4, 2026 | Aug. 13, 2026 | 11 | $210 + GST | April 1, 2026, 9AM | May 28, 2026 |
Program Night | Time | Start Date | End Date | # of Sessions | Cost | Reg. Opens | Reg. Closes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coed 2s
| Thursdays | 6:15 PM – 8:30 PM | June 4, 2026 | Aug. 13, 2026 | 11 | $210 + GST | April 1, 2026, 9AM | May 28, 2026 |
Women, Men & Coed 2s = Maximum 3 players
Coed 4s
*if playing with 4 players; 2 females must be on the court at all times
**if playing with 3 players; 1, 2 or 3 females must be on the court at all times.
Substitutions
Substitution List <— to be updated asap
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the team to find a replacement if a player is unable to attend a league night.
All substitutes MUST register as a Beach Recreational Player prior to arriving on the beach courts.
Subs must have played in a minimum of 2 league nights in order to play during playoffs.
Want to be added to the substitute list?
please email, beachleagues@volleyballalberta.ca
Weather & Game Cancellations
Lightning Protocol (Volleyball Alberta will use My Lightning Tracker)
- The tournament will continue until a strike is within 15km of our venue.
- All participants, staff, spectators, officials, coaches, and volunteers must immediately evacuate the beach courts and go to cars or indoor facilities. DO NOT SEEK SHELTER UNDER TREES.
- The 15km radius must be lightning free for 30 minutes (as per the My Lightning Tracker app) before play resumes.
- Following the 30 minutes, the resuming play procedures will be put into place (see Beach Handbook or League Rules and Regulations)
If thunder or lightning continues after 20 minutes, the game will be cancelled.
Extreme Heat Protocol
- An extreme heat protocol may be activated based on the current weather conditions. In the event the humidex reaches or exceeds 35 degrees and Environment Canada indicates a humidex warning, teams will be permitted the following:
- Drink water while walking between side switches (without causing delays to the match)
- One extra timeout per set per team
- Should a team play back-to-back matches an additional 5 minutes of time will be added between those matches
- At 40 degrees, Volleyball Alberta staff will monitor weather throughout programs and may implement additional breaks and make a final decision to ensure the safety of all participants
Air Quality Protocol (Volleyball Alberta will use the WeatherCAN app)
Youth Practices/Leagues/Games
- If the AQHI reaches an 8 or higher, the program will be delayed, cancelled, or rescheduled.
- If the AQHI reaches a 7, Volleyball Alberta will implement breaks throughout the program and shorten the length of the program by 15 minutes.
- If the AQHI is 4-6, adjustments can be made to reduce intensity such as:
- Additional rest periods.
- Shorten the length of the program.
- Matches played as one set to 15, 21 or 28 points.
- Adult Practices/Leagues/Games/Tournaments
- If the AQHI reaches an 8 or higher the program will be delayed, cancelled, or rescheduled.
- If the AQHI reaches a 7, Volleyball Alberta will implement breaks and will reduce total amount of sets in a match or total points in a set. For teams playing back the back games, a 10-minute break between games will be added.
- If the AQHI is 4-6, adjustments can be made to reduce intensity such as:
- Additional rest periods.
- Shorten the length of the program.
- Matches played as one set to 15, 21 or 28 points
If a game is cancelled:
- The score will stand as it was when play stopped
- The game will count toward league standings only if the halfway point has been reached (11 points by one team)
For full details, please refer to the Volleyball Alberta Weather Protocol
Location Details
PARKING | Parking is available at the John Fry Parking lot or for extra parking at the Ball Diamond. NOTE: Vehicles parked on the grass or street may result in a ticket. |
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