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Athlete Eligibility:

Athletes from the following two age categories will be considered for the Team Alberta program:

• Athletes born in September 2008 or later*. Athletes within the 16-month window AND in the same grade level as the program year (Grade 9) will be given the most consideration for eligibility for this program.
• Athletes born in September 2007 or later* Athletes within the 16-month window AND in the same grade level as the program year (Grade 10) will be given the most consideration for eligibility for this program.

Physical Profile of a Team Alberta Athlete

The goals of our program cannot necessarily be met by simply examining the most skilled athletes at each level.  Identified athletes need to have the size and athleticism that are essential for success at the higher levels. Volleyball skills can be further refined as athletes get exposure and practice within our sport. 

Our High Performance Committee has researched and evaluated physical testing results from numerous sources to understand the base physical performance levels that athletes should possess for continued success in our sport. 

16U Female Team Alberta Athlete – Physical Profile
(with recommended standards)

Standards updated by the High Performance Committee in October 2019

VA Testing Protocols

Position	Reach	Block Jump	Spike Jump	Pro-Agility Test (seconds)
Setter	218.5 cm (7’2″= 86″)	261.5 cm (8’7″= 103″)	273 cm (8’11.5″= 107.5″)	4.1
Middle	231 cm (7’7″= 91″)	272 cm (8’11″= 107″)	284.5 cm (9’4″ = 112″)	4.1
Outside	221 cm (7’3″= 87″)	265 cm (8’8.5″= 104.5″)	279 cm (9’2″= 110″)	4.1
Libero				4.1

Please note: These standards are not the sole factor in athlete identification or selection. Athletes also need to demonstrate potential to be an elite athlete, a willingness to learn, a great attitude, decision making and leadership skills.

Previously Used Identification/Program Pathway for 2023

Please note this pathway may differ for 2024, please check back for updates after Dec. 1st

1. Club Coaches will receive an email asking for their athlete recommendations after the Premier 1 roster lock deadline.
2. Recommended athletes will be invited to do the physical testing. Conducted tests include weight, height, seated height, standing reach, wingspan, grip strength, vertical jump (block, spike), Pro-Agility test. 
3. Team Alberta staff will receive the list of the athlete recommendations and testing results to begin their evaluations at the Premier events.
4. Testing and performance results  will be used to extend select athletes an offer to attend the ID Camp.
5. Athletes will be evaluated at the ID Camp. Athletes not in attendance at the ID Camp may still move forward in the evaluation process.
6. Team Alberta staff will continue to evaluate athletes in the Premier Season.
7. Select Athletes will be invited to attend the Training Centre in the summer. 
8. From the Training Camp, three teams of 12 athletes will be selected (for more information, please refer to the 2020 Team Alberta- Athlete Selection Policy) to represent Alberta at Canada Cup. 

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 program, please contact Ben Saxton at highperformance@volleyballalberta.ca or call 780-415-1703 ext. 8

2023 Team Alberta Competition Teams

2023 Canada Cup – ISET Scedules/Scores/Teams

16U Girls BLACK
16	Berkley Maclean
17	Isabella Tano
24	Jade Gauthier
26	Jensyn Brydon
22	Kallie Komori
28	Kate Sinclair
19	Leyton Balint
20	Lili Surgenor
25	Madge Prince
23	Maya Brown
21	Meera Hameed
18	Mia maric
Alternate	Izzy Taylor
Alternate	Ava Shauer
Head coach	Leslie Heidebrecht
coach	Grace McKale

16U Girls BLUE
2	Addison Piekema
13	Alyssa Piekema
5	Andi Calon
9	Brooke Bergstrom
1	Chloe Penz
3	Hayden Hagel
12	Jenna Snyder
8	Londyn Marshall
11	Lyla McKeage
10	Madden Hansen
7	Paige Hanzel
4	Sofie Moore
Alternate	Ella Graves
Alternate	Rachel Eykelbosh
Head coach	Larissa Hauca
coach	Sarah Moss
coach	Arden Butler

15U Girls
46	Elianna Storsley
38	Isabella Murrin
32	Julia Tuckwood
44	Lauren Robertson
36	Lola Doef
45	Madelyn Roy
41	Megan Deveaux
39	Mila Kosoric
42	Nikola Gamlin
37	Olivia Hansen
40	Saylee Rustand
34	Vicky Chen
Alternate	Avery Thiessen
Alternate	Maya Masters
Head coach	Tashie Macapagal
coach	Madison Hoppus

2022 Team Alberta Training Centre

Team Alberta 15U Girls Edmonton Training Centre Athletes: Andrea Li, Ashlyn Gent, Berkley Maclean, Brooke Bergstrom, Brooke Fermaniuk, Chloe Penz, Dana Tanton, Hayden Hagel, Isabella Tano, Isabelle Hamel, Jade-Alexis Gauthier, Jaime Miller, Jensyn Brydon, Jessica Yang, Jorgie Cornish, Kallie Komori, Kenzi Steiner, Lauren Edlund, Lexi Jones, Leyton Balint, Lyla McKeage, Madge Prince, Meera Hameed, Mishynn Miller, Paige Hanzel, Scarlett Trefiak, Sofie Moore, Taia Freerksen

Team Alberta 16U Girls Edmonton Training Centre Athletes: Alandra Humbke, Allie McCracken, Arika Pullishy, Ashlyn Ceulemans, Avery Sim, Awien Ngor, Azalea Haji, breya twerdochlib, Carrie Mallett, Drew Tally, Emma Baxter, Faith Buffalo, Gini Andruko, Grace Reist, Hadley Ziemmer, Holly Palfy, Indira Germain, Kadison McLeod, Kaitlin Rolph, Kayden Klose, Keira Scharfenberg, Larkin Deitner, Madison Dyck, Mia Ozga, Natasa Maric, Naya Veljkovic-Nychka, Pyper Roos, Raven Ogbodu, Reid Adams, Rylee Warawa, Savannah Lambert, Sophie Paul, Stephanie Kendziora, Sydney Seida

Team Alberta 16U Girls Calgary Training Centre Athletes: Abbey Stannard, Adyson Kelly, Alexandra Schmidt-Roycroft, Aliyah Cruz, Amy Carver, Andrea Breaban, Anna Timmerman, Asha Hurkett, Ava Fontaine, Averi Penner, Becky Thiem, Cameron Gouw, Clare McKenzie, Ella Jarrett, Ella Layzell, Emma Thompson, Erin Noskey, Eva Dooks, Finley Welch, Grace Monaghan, Hannah Hurtubise, Ife Talibi, Isabella Hoy, Jayna Thulien, Julie Doef, Kayla Brasok, Keira Crellin, Lilah Pratt, Raelyn Conklin, Robyn Austin, Sarah Holowatuk, Sasha Pasloski, Stella McKenna, Taryn Sieben, Veronica Hmelevski

2022 Team Alberta Competition Teams

TEAM AB 15U Female

Result: Canada Cup, Tier 3 Championship Silver Medal

15U Team Alberta Women White
1 – Bella Tano
2 – Leyton Bailant
3 – Hayden Hagel
4 – Jade Gauthier
5 – Ashlyn Gent
6 – Kallie Komori
7 – Andrea Li
8 – Lauren Edlund
9 – Brooke Fermaniuk
10 – Mishynn Miller
11 – Berkley MacLean
12 – Chloe Penz
13 – Jorgie Cornish
14 – Kenzie Steiner
Head Coach – Ken Briggs
Assistant Coach – Madison Hoppus

TEAM AB SOUTH 16U Female

Result: Canada Cup, Tier 3 Championship 4th

16U Team Alberta Women Black
15 – Anna Timmerman
16 – Adyson Kelly
17 – Ava Fontaine
18 – Asha Hurkett
19 – Robyn Austin
20 – Stella McKenna
21 – Hannah Hurtubise
22 – Averi Penner
23 – Ella Jarrett
24 – Abbey Stannard
25 – Sasha Pasloski
26 – Emma Thompson
27 – Julie Doef
28 – Keira Crellin
Head Coach – Beth Vinnell
Assistant Coach – Grace McKale

TEAM AB NORTH 16U Female

Result: Canada Cup, Tier 3 Championship Bronze Medal

16U Team Alberta Women Blue
1 – Hadley Ziemmer
2 – Sophie Paul
3 – Reid Adams
4 – Avery Sim
5 – Ashlyn Ceulemans
6 – Indira Germain
7 – Awien Ngor
8 – Naya Veljkovic-Nychka
9 – Keira Scharfenberg
10 – Sydney Seida
11 – Azalea Haji
12 – Madison Dyck
13 – Savannah Lambert
14 – Raven Ogbodu
Head Coach – Tashie Macapagal
Assistant Coach – Presly Austin

2019 Team Alberta Training Centre

Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected to the Team Alberta program.  These athletes will be at the Team Alberta Training Centre from July 2th – 7th

15U Athletes

Avery Anderson, Narelle Arnold, Sheridan Coninx, Dominique Desautels, Olivia Edlund, Daniela Falaye, Sophie Ferguson, Nalaina Funk, Kristin Gilmour, Grace Haws, Carlee Heidebrecht, Lailatu Ibrahim, Laila Johnston, Brooklyn Knoch, Taylor Lougheed, Marlyn Ma, Brooke Malek, Ellie Masters, Peighton Melton, Robyn Mclean, Emma Morrison, Hattie Ogden, Issy Robertshaw, Paige Roslinsky, Kate Schneider, Emelie Silovs, Danielle Smith, Kasandra Trenke, Madeleine Vincett, Taylor Wright

16U Athletes

Kallie Ball, Ava Beisla, Jillian Bieraugle, Maryn Boldon, Emma Brooks, Arden Butler, Abigail Carter Wilson, Faith Christensen, Heather Del Pero, Jayden Easingwood, Kinna Fisher, Kara Frith, Kaylee Glanville, Tielle Hagel, Jada Hamer, Taylor Hart, Ella Hornby, Maya Jovanovic, Hayley Kennedy, Andi Krawec, Sophie Krupp, Ashley Lockwood, Morgan McKale, Tanisha McQueen, Isla Olesen, Kinleigh Pate, Lyndsey Peltzer, Lana Pralica, Annika Radke, Kyra Rawlusyk, Jenna Rivard, Sona Sajeev, Tyra Sharuga, Payton Shimoda, Samantha Silva, Jailyn Stouffer, Kaylyn Tanton, Mary Thiessen, Emma Thompson, Kindigo Watson, Shynelle Woroniuk, Sarah Zonneveld. 

2019 Team Alberta Competition Teams

Team Alberta 15U White

#	Athlete Name	Position
1	Dani Smith	Setter
2	Dominique Desautels	Middle
3	Robyn McLean	Libero
4	Issy Robertshaw	Setter
7	Kasandra Trenke	Middle
8	Laila Johnston	Outside
9	Emma Morrison	Outside
10	Narelle Arnold	Outside
11	Sheridan Coninx	Middle
12	Emelie Silovs	Outside
13	Madeleine Vincett	Middle
14	Laila Ibrahim	Outside
5	Renee Jodoin	Alternate
15	Sophie Ferguson	Middle

Team Alberta 16U Black 

#	Athlete Name	Position
1	Shynelle Woroniuk	Outside
2	Andi Krawec	Outside
3	Ashley Lockwood	Middle
4	Kara Frith	Middle
5	Taylor Hart	Outside
6	Kinna Fisher	Setter
8	Kylee Glanville	Outside
9	Faith Christensen	Middle
10	Lana Pralica	Middle
11	Jada Hamer	Outside
13	Morgan McKale	Outside
15	Tielle Hagel	Setter
7	Ellie Masters	Alternate
12	Tanisha McQueen	Alternate

Team Alberta 16U Blue

#	Athlete Name	Position
17	Maryn Bolden	Outside
20	Payton Shimoda	Setter
21	Sona Sajeev	Middle
22	Brooke Malek	Libero
24	Kindigo Watson	Outside
25	Jailyn Stouffer	Middle
26	Arden Butler	Outside
27	Jenna Rivard	Middle
28	Isla Olesen	Middle
29	Emma Brooks	Midde
30	Mary Thiessen	Outside
32	Sarah Zonneveld	Setter
16	Hattie Ogden	Alternate
18	Tyra Sharuga	Alternate

2019 Western Canada Summer Games Team

Coaches: Carolyn O’Dwyer, Sammy Fraser, Sandra Lamb

#	Athlete Name	Position
6	Kinna Fisher	Setter
8	Kylee Glanville	Outside
9	Faith Christensen	Middle
10	Lana Pralica	Middle
11	Jada Hamer	Outside
17	Maryn Bolden	Outside
21	Sona Sajeev	Middle
22	Brooke Malek	Libero
26	Arden Butler	Outside
27	Jenna Rivard	Middle
30	Mary Thiessen	Outside
32	Sarah Zonneveld	Setter

2018 Team Alberta Competition Teams

Team Alberta Black

#	Athlete Name	Position
2	Jayden Dixon	Libero
3	Abigail Weiss	Setter
4	Madison Macfie	Outside Hitter
5	Megan McDonald	Setter (Alternate)
6	Grace Coulter	Outside Hitter
7	Avery Bates	Middle
8	Megan Harley	Outside Hitter
9	Sarah Heupel	Outside Hitter (Alternate)
10	Lauren Kauffeldt	Outside Hitter
11	Kendra Kern	Setter
12	Scarlett Gingera	Outside Hitter
14	Kaylee Plouffe	Middle
15	Lauren Tensen	Middle
16	Polina Golovina	Outside Hitter

Team Alberta Blue

#	Athlete Name	Position
1	Mackenzie Logan	Middle
2	Petra Jurcak	Libero
3	Evelyn Kath	Setter
4	RaeAnna Armbruster	Rightside
5	Ashley Krause	Outside Hitter (alternate)
6	Madison Hoppus	Outside Hitter
7	Jordyn Sealock	Outside Hitter
8	Sophie Reed	Rightside
9	Avery Burgar	Middle
10	Kendall Tanner	Middle/OH (Alternate)
11	Nora Kotun	Outside Hitter
12	Rachel Perry	Outside Hitter
13	Olivia Clague	Middle
14	Edan Wade	Setter

 Team Alberta White

#	Athlete Name	Position
1	Jessie Shang	Outside Hitter
2	Brooke Malek	Libero
3	Lana Pralica	Middle
12	Sarah Zonneveld	Setter
5	Payton Shimoda	Setter/Libero (alternate)
6	Kinna Fisher	Setter
7	Jada Hamer	Rightside
8	Kylee Glanville	Outside Hitter
9	Mary Thiessen	Outside Hitter
10	Sona Sajeev	Middle/OH
11	Faith Christensen	Middle
13	Shynelle Woroniuk	Outside Hitter
14	Mya Scoble	Rightside (alternate)
15	Makenna Hogg	Middle/OH