General Description
The Canada Games, held every two years, alternating between summer and winter, are the largest multi-sport event in the country and represent the pinnacle of interprovincial/territorial sport competition. As the best in their age group, these young competitors come to the Games having trained long and hard to be among those chosen to represent their respective province or territory. Since 1967, nearly 100,000 athletes have participated in the Games with hundreds of thousands having engaged in try-outs and qualifying events. Add to that the over 100,000 coaches, officials and volunteers that have been directly involved in the planning and staging of the Games and you have some idea as to the enormous reach of the Canada Games over a proud history.
Indoor volleyball has been on the Canada Games program since the very first Canada Games in 1967 in Quebec City, QC, and is one of the few sports that has been featured on both Winter and Summer Games programs. Indoor volleyball was on the Winter program from 1969-1987, and transitioned to the Summer program at the 1985 Games in Saint John, NB.
Beach Volleyball made its debut in both Men’s and Women’s categories at the 2001 Canada Summer Games in London, ON. Beach volleyball returned to the program in 2009, and has been on every summer program since.
The 2025 Canada Summer Games to be held August 8-24 in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
2023 Key Dates (by invitation only):
- TBA
18U Identification/Program Pathway
TBA
Volleyball Alberta will be offering a Team Alberta Beach program for interested athletes.
Volleyball Canada will be offering a Youth & Junior Women's National team.
The Development of a Physical Profile
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.
18U Female Team Alberta Athlete - Physical Profile
| Position | Reach | Block Jump | Spike Jump | Pro-Agility Test(seconds) |
| Setter | 223.5 cm (7'4" = 88") | 267 cm (9'2.5"= 105") | 281 cm (9'2.5" = 110.5") | 4.1 |
| Middle | 234 cm (7'8"= 92") | 276 cm (9'0.5" = 108.5") | 289.5 cm (9'6" = 114") | 4.1 |
| Outside | 228.5 cm (7'6" = 90") | 272 cm (8'11" = 107") | 284.5 cm (9'4" = 112") | 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.
2022 Canada Games - 19U Team Alberta
19U Women, Team Alberta Volleyball Canada Games Team
Results: Canada Cup, Tier 1 Championship Silver Medal
Results: Canada Summer Games Silver Medal
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| 19U Team Alberta Women | |
| 1 - Kinna Fisher |  |
| 2 - Bronwyn Ettinger | |
| 3 - Maryn Boldon | |
| 4 - Sarah Zonneveld | |
| 5 - Payton Shimoda | |
| 6 - Robyn McLean | |
| 7 - Daisy Olsen | |
| 8 - Kylee Glanville | |
| 9 - Faith Christensen | |
| 10 - Isla Olesen | |
| 11 - Evvia Belireau | |
| 12 - Bella Stothart | |
| 13 - Laila Johnston | |
| 14 - Sheridan Coninx | |
| 15 - Sammi Boag | |
| Head Coach - Sammy Fraser | |
| Assistant Coach - Reid Brodie | |
| Team Manager - Jenna Smith |
2017 Canada Games - 18U Team Alberta Roster
| # | Athlete Name | Position | |
| 15 | Elizabeth (Lizzy) Reimer | Middle |
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| 4 | Elyse Hart | Setter | |
| 11 | Emma Kieftenbeld | Outside Hitter | |
| 10 | Jenae Eisler | Libero | |
| 8 | Julia Zonneveld | Outside Hitter | |
| 5 | Kacey Jost | Outside Hitter | |
| 2 | Lauryn Tremblay | Outside Hitter | |
| 9 | Lexis Peart | Setter | |
| 3 | Madison Marshall | Outside Hitter | |
| 6 | Marina Culo | Middle | |
| 7 | Milana Zivak | Outside Hitter | |
| 13 | Myja Wildenhoff | Middle | |
| 1 | Rayn Perry (alternate) | Setter | |
| 14 | Tabitha Martin (alternate) | Middle |
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 program, contact Ray Sewell at rsewell@volleyballalberta.ca or call 780-415-1703 ext.5