Join us in congratulating Hugh Hoyles on his induction into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame as a Volleyball Builder as well as the 1981-1989 RDC Queens Volleyball Team! We are proud to see you receive this honour—it is well deserved! Congratulations! The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame 2025 Induction...
Passing of Harold Mori
We are filled with great sadness to learn about the passing of Harold Mori. He contributed over forty years to the sport of volleyball in many capacities but will be recognized most for his role as a referee. Harold attained his national level badge, refereed all over the world, and...
Passing of Peter Czepuryk
We are filled with immense sadness to learn about the passing of Peter Czepuryk. He dedicated countless hours to the Dinos Men’s Volleyball Club and proud to have coached his sons (Ethan & Cole); he recently led their 18U men’s team to a 2024 Provincial Championship. Peter has been a pillar...
Volleyball Canada applauds the new Abuse-Free Sport National Registry
Volleyball Canada applauds the new Abuse-Free Sport National Registry Volleyball Canada supports the recent launch of the Abuse-Free Sport National Registry as another tool to enhance sport safety in Canada."We were very encouraged that the National Registry was launched and view this as another important step to improve sport safety...
Join us in congratulating Shawn Shepherd for his well-deserved recognition
Celebrating Excellence: Shawn Shepherd Wins Volleyball Canada's 2023 Dennis Pomeroy Leadership Award We are thrilled to announce that Shawn Shepherd, a dedicated member of Volleyball Alberta, has been awarded the prestigious Dennis Pomeroy Leadership Award by the Volleyball Canada Referees’ Association. This award honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership...
Passing of Rob ‘Skip’ Meckling
April 26, 2023 We were filled with immense sadness upon learning about the passing of Rob 'Skip' Meckling. Known to some as “Mr. Volleyball”, our former Team Alberta Indoor Coach (2010-2013) served as a dedicated member of our sports community for over thirty-five years. His many notable accomplishments and accolades...
Women in Officiating Weekend
March 24, 2023 Women in Officiating Weekend is back for its 2nd year! On March 25th & 26th, the WOW event will be heading back to the Saville Centre in Edmonton for the 17U/18U Girls Premier #3. This Volleyball Alberta Referees WOW event will focus on the females in our...
Passing of Bob Hansell
March 23, 2023 It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Bob Hansell, a well-known figure in Alberta's volleyball community. Bob passed away on March 12 at the age of 88. Hansell graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in 1957....
Growing the Game: Volleyball Canada and Sport for All
Opportunity for Community Groups Repost from: https://volleyball.ca/en/news/opportunity-for-community-groups March 03, 2023: Volleyball Canada is seeking expressions of interest from community groups to help bring volleyball to newcomers who may not have access to quality sport programming in their communities. The project is made possible through a Community Sport for All grant from Sport Canada. The grant will...
Debbie Jackson – Volleyball Canada Lifetime Membership
Debbie Jackson is the newest Lifetime Member of Volleyball Canada. The National Referee Committee awarded the honour to Debbie for her tireless work in our volleyball community. Debbie Jackson grew up in Dapp, AB as a star setter, winning the 1A Girl’s Provincial Championships, with St. Mary’s, Westlock. In 1977,...