FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register for Team Alberta activities?
To register for Team Alberta activities, you must have a Sportlomo User Login and the appropriate Volleyball Alberta membership for the current season. Athletes must have a Competitive Membership for the discipline they are competing in, Indoor or Beach.
How to Register Guides
Once you have a valid login and membership, find the event you are registering for on the Volleyball Alberta Events page. Please note many Team Alberta events are “Invite only”.
I'm eligible for two age categories, which age category should I tryout for?
For athletes who are eligible and/or invited for two different age categories, we recommend attending the age category that falls within the 16‑month window and aligns with the athlete’s current grade level.
For example:
- 15U Athletes born in September 2010 or later, Grade 9
- 16U Athletes born in September 2009 or later, Grade 10
- 17U Athletes born in September 2008 or later, Grade 11
If an athlete is invited to participate in two age categories, they only need to attend one (1) ID camp and will still be considered for selection in both age groups.
Is the selection process for Team AB Beach different to Indoor?
In some ways, yes.
- Athletes are invited to self-identify for Team Alberta Beach by registering for the Selection Camp through Sportlomo.
- Athletes are also welcome to create a GMTM profile, but this is an optional step for beach-only athletes.
- All registered athletes are eligible to attend the Selection Camp and will be notified by end of the camp if they have been selected for Team Alberta Beach.
I submitted my application to GMTM, when will I hear if I am selected?
Athletes that applied to GMTM by the March 1 deadline were reviewed to be invited to the in-person ID Camps on March 7-8. After those camps, there are 2 waves on invitations:
- Wave 1 – April from assessment through ID Camps and VA Premiers.
- Wave 2 – in May based assessment through GMTM submission, VA Premiers/Provincials and VC Nationals.
- 15U & 16U athletes are selected directly to the July Training Centre
- 17U athletes are selected to a final tryout in June
Will I receive feedback on why I was NOT selected?
Due to the volume of GMTM applications, we are unable to provide individual responses regarding why an athlete was not invited to an ID camp or selected to a training group or team. Athletes in attendance at any in-person selection process (eg. ID Camps, training centre, 17U tryout) will receive feedback.
Is there a Payment Plan option for Team Alberta fees?
Yes, please Contact one of the Volleyball Alberta Team Alberta staff for more information.
What is the Refund Policy for Team Alberta?
- 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). Requests due to injury, illness, or other unforeseen circumstances can be submitted with suitable documentation.
- 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 high performance training commences and 25% of training is completed before cancellation, no refunds will be issued. If less than 25% of training is completed a 50% refund to participants will be issued.