Canada Games Team AB 18U Programs
A high-performance beach volleyball pathway for Alberta’s top 15U–18U athletes, focused on skill development, competition, leadership, and national-level preparation.
Age Groups
Beach athlete pathway
Selection Camp
Calgary, AB
Training Camp
Team AB Beach training
Nationals
Toronto, ON
Canada Games Program Overview
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 15U – 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.
Program Contact
GMTM Submission
This is recommended but not mandatory —> Volleyball Alberta GMTM
Please note: Team AB Beach Selection camps are open to all age eligible athletes
Team Alberta Beach Goals
To produce excellence among the top age class athletes in the province of Alberta.
2026 Tentative Schedule
| Date | Program Detail | Location |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | Registration scheduled to open | Online |
| June 19–21, 2026 | 15U/16U and 17U/18U Selection Camps | Calgary |
| July 14–19, 2026 | Additional tentative Calgary Open Tournament date | Calgary |
| August 2–7, 2026 | Training Camp #1 | TBD |
| August 8–9, 2026 | Youth Beach Provincials | TBD |
| August 10–16, 2026 | Training Camp #2 | Toronto |
| August 14–16, 2026 | Volleyball Canada Youth Beach Nationals | Toronto |
2026 Tentative Schedule
| 17U/18U Age Class: Born Sept. 1, 2007 or later | |||||
| Selection Camp | Age Class | Dates | Location | Cost | Registration |
| 17U/18U Selection Camp | 17U/18U | June 19-21 | Calgary | TBD | To Open: April 1 |
| Selected Athletes Boys Athletes: TBD Girls Athletes: TBD | |||||
| Boys’ Head Coach: TBD | Girls’ Head Coach: TBD | ||||
| 15U/16U Age Class: Born Sept. 1, 2009 or later | |||||
| Selection Camp | Age Class | Dates | Location | Cost | Registration |
| 15U/16U Selection Camp | 15U/16U | June 19-21 | Calgary | TBD | To Open: April 1 |
| Selected Athletes Boys Athletes: TBD Girls Athletes: TBD | |||||
| Boys’ Head Coach: TBD | Girls’ Head Coach: TBD | ||||
Please Note: Athletes are able to be selected to the Team AB Beach 16U/18U programs and the Indoor Canada Cup teams.
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 2026 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 2-7), and participate in Youth Beach Provincials (August 8-9). The team will then travel for Training Camp #2 (August 10 – 16 in Toronto), and compete in Volleyball Canada Youth Beach Nationals (August 14 – 16)
Additional Tentative Date: July 14 – 19 in Calgary (Calgary Open Tournament)
Cost: Athlete Fees: TBD
2026 Team AB Beach Pathway
Step 1
Register for Selection Camp
Athletes register through Sportlomo once registration opens.
Step 2
Optional GMTM Submission
Athletes may submit information through GMTM to support the identification process.
Step 3
Selection Camp
Age-eligible athletes attend the June 19–21 selection camp in Calgary.
Step 4
Team Selection
Up to 14 teams / 28 athletes may be selected across the 16U and 18U age classes.
Step 5
Training & Competition
Selected athletes attend training camps, Provincials, and Youth Beach Nationals.
2025 Athlete Identification/Program Pathway
2025 Athlete Identification/Program Pathway
- This is the final year of this Canada Games cycle. We will be offering an 18U women’s and 18U men’s team this year.
- Club Coaches will receive an email when the athlete application portal is opened. Athletes interested in participating in this 2025 Team AB program will be asked to submit an application including video submission through the VA athlete application portal (GMTM). Athletes can begin the application process through GMTM on December 2, 2024. *Please note: There will not be an Identification Camp for these teams, but just an Invite Only tryout camp.
- Physical testing will be done at the Tryout Camp. If you have had them done through your club, then you are welcome to share those numbers through GMTM. Anyone attending the Tryout camp will have all of these physical testing numbers gathered there as part of the camp. Conducted tests include weight, height, seated height, standing reach, wingspan, grip strength, vertical jump (block, spike), Pro-Agility test.
- A selection team consisting of team coaches and mentor coaches will identify athletes and begin evaluations via the Application Portal and at Premier events. It is through this process that athletes will be offered to attend the Tryout Camp.
- Team Alberta coaches and mentors will continue to evaluate athletes throughout the Premier Season.
- The following teams will be selected, consisting of 12 competition and 3 training athletes each. These teams will continue through competition team training and compete at the 2025 Canada Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland from August 16-25.
- 18U Women – 1 Team
- 18U Men – 1 Team
- Teams are selected following the Volleyball Alberta selection criteria as outlined in this document: Athlete & Coach Selection Policy.
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Registration
Sportlomo Registration Guide for Beach
Step-by-step guide for registering through Sportlomo.
Team Alberta Refund Policy
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.
Results & Archives
Team Alberta Beach Results 2010-2019
Ready for Team AB Beach?
Review the schedule, check eligibility, and register through Sportlomo once registration opens.