Posted December 17, 2022 The Volleyball Canada (VC) Combine, presented by PUSH, provides a high-performance testing experience for volleyball athletes in Canada. This new event offers an opportunity for athletes across the country to complete the same tests that the National Team athletes go through. This event will provide athletes with...
Volleywire Newsletter – December 2021
Posted: December 17, 2021 Our Volleywire newsletters are packed with important information, club volleyball updates, Volleyball Alberta seasonal programs, Team Alberta announcements, coaches corner, tips for parents, employment opportunities, and more! In case you missed our latest editions, you can view them here: December 2021 Newsletter November 2021 Newsletter Subscribe...
Tryout Process – Letter of Intent
As tryouts proceed throughout the province, Volleyball Alberta wants to remind everyone that all athletes need to sign a Letter of Intent to play club volleyball this season. The Letter of Intent (LOI) is the formal recruitment & signing record used by volleyball clubs; Volleyball Alberta’s LOI is the only recognized document...
Event Vaccine Policy
Posted: November 25, 2021Updated: December 6, 2021Updated: December 17, 2021 After an extensive analysis, including legal consultation and insurance review, Volleyball Alberta has adopted an Event Vaccine Policy for our 2022 events. We understand and appreciate there are multiple perspectives regarding vaccinations and respect the passion that individuals have for our sport....
2022 Women’s National Excellence Program
Women’s 2022 National Excellence Program and U18 identification process now underway Posted November 19, 2021: Volleyball Canada’s National Excellence Program (NEP) and Team Canada U18 identification process for youth female athletes in Canada is open for registration through GMTM. GMTM is an athlete exposure platform, offering athletes a place to store...
2022 Volleyball Alberta Competition Balls
Volleyball Alberta will use the following game balls for the 2022 Club Season 13U Age Class: Mikasa MVALITE14U-16U Age Classes: Mikasa VQ200017U-18U Age Classes: Mikasa V200W Mikasa recently announced that the MVALITE has been discontinued, after receiving feedback from club presidents, Volleyball Alberta will continue to use the MVALITE for...
Skip the Depot
Volleyball Alberta has partnered with Skip the Depot to collect donations for scholarships for Team Alberta athletes and Alberta athletes in the National Excellence Program. You can support our high performance athletes by donating your bottles, cans, and other recyclables through Skip the Depot. Use the Skip the Depot website or apps...
Current Stance on Vaccination for Volleyball Alberta Members
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...