Team AB Beach
Team Alberta Beach Program Goals
- To produce excellence among the top age class athletes in the province of Alberta.
- To develop the athlete’s technical, tactical, physical and psychological skills by exposing selected athletes to enriched levels of training and competition.
- To provide opportunities for personal and leadership development.
- Success at the Provincial Championships, Western Canada Summer Games, Canada Summer Games, National Championships; as well as the long-term preparation of athletes for participation and success at National Team levels.
The benefits of beach volleyball – this document outlines some of the benefits an athlete can get from playing beach volleyball in the summer
The Provincial Team Program will also assist in the development of competitive beach volleyball in Alberta by working in conjunction with players, coaches and volunteers associated with Alberta’s other volleyball delivery programs.
Volleyball Alberta’s focus for 16U and 18U beach volleyball athletes is to provide an opportunity to train in a challenging, developmental environment and receive education on what it takes to prepare, train and perform at a high level. For this group, there is an emphasis on understanding the game of beach volleyball and to stabilize and refine those specific skills and tactics.
Athlete Application Portal (GMTM):
Athlete application portal is now open! Please visit the following link to submit application: Volleyball Alberta GMTM
Questions?
Please email Volleyball Alberta’s Beach Manager: Ray Sewell, rsewell@volleyballalberta.ca
2025 Schedule
| 18U Age Class: Born Sept. 1 2006 or later | |||||
| Selection Camp | Age Class | Dates | Location | Cost | Register |
| 18U Selection Camp | 18U | June 28 – 29 | Calgary | $150 | Registration Closed |
| Selected Athletes Boys Athletes: Liam Peartree, Ben Mangat, Chase Walker, Brock Reinsch, Jacob Chapman, Zephan Schmaltz Girls Athletes: Aimee Layzell, Sarah Thompson, Maya Sikora, Kaitreanne Chojnacki | |||||
| Men’s Head Coach: Camille Saxton | Women’s Head Coach: Isabela Lima O’Gorman | ||||
| 16U Age Class: Born Sept. 1 2008 or later | |||||
| Selection Camp | Age Class | Dates | Location | Cost | Register |
| 16U Selection Camp | 16U | June 28 – 29 | Calgary | $150 | Registration Closed |
| Selected Athletes Boys Athletes: Soren Bang, Ben MacPherson, Seth Pagenkopf, Ben Timmerman, Jake Tucker, Jazzen Villamayor, Jaiden Hameed, Stanley Chen Girls Athletes: Quin Bostick, Joely Augustson, Lauryn Orosz, Emily Couillard, Emma Mangat, Makenna Wetherell, Jordyn Olson, Nancy Yang, Brooklyn Landmark, Mackenzie Bird | |||||
| Men’s Head Coach: Grant O’Gorman | Women’s Head Coach: Sammi Boag | ||||
Please Note: Athletes are able to be selected to the Team AB Beach 16U/18U programs and the Indoor Canada Cup teams. This does not include the 18U Team Alberta Canada Games Indoor Team
Athletes selected will have the opportunity to be coached by some of Alberta’s top beach volleyball coaches in a competitive high performance training environment. Each age class will have a head coach who will provide coaching and support in training as well as at provincials and nationals. In 2025 a maximum of 14 teams (28 athletes) will be selected to the program in the 16U and 18U age classes.
Team Alberta Beach athletes selected to the program at the June selection camps will attend Training Camp #1 (August 4 – 8), and participate in Youth Beach Provincials (August 9 – 10). The team will then travel for Training Camp #2 (August 11 – 17 in Toronto), and compete in Volleyball Canada Youth Beach Nationals (August 15 – 17)
Additional Tentative Date: July 16 – 20 in Calgary (Calgary Open Tournament)
Cost: Athlete Fees: $2400
2025 Canada Games (athletes born 2005 or later) – please note Canada Games registrations are closed for 2025
| Camp | Age Class | Dates | Location | Cost | Register |
| Training Group Selection Camp | 20U | Closed | |||
| Selected Team Men: Brandon Burnside, Mason Doering, Final Training Group Team Women: Sasha Pasloski, Ella Layzell |
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| Men’s Head Coach: Corey Cowper | Women’s Head Coach: Erik Peterson | ||||
Interested athletes should contact Ray Sewell at rsewell@volleyballalberta.ca (780-415-1703 ext.5) for more information.
Registration
Team Alberta Refund Policy
- 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*.
- If an event (tournament/high performance training) commences and 25% of matches are completed before cancellation no refunds will be issued. If less than 25% of matches are completed a 50% refund to participants will be issued.
Financial Assistance Program
Athletes in financial need can apply to Volleyball Alberta for assistance via the Hugh Hoyles Scholarship Fund.
Below is a list of other scholarships, grants, and programs that athletes may apply for:
- Kid Sport Alberta: KidSport is a national not-for-profit organization that provides financial assistance for registration fees and equipment to kids aged 18 and under
- JumpStart: Jumpstart funding helps families that need a financial hand with registration, equipment and/or transportation costs.
For more information on the Team Alberta Beach program, please contact Ray Sewell at rsewell@volleyballalberta.ca or call 780-415-1703 ext. 5.