Team Alberta 17U Programs
ID Camp
March 8, 2026
Red Deer, AB
Selection Camp
June 6–7, 2026
Sylvan Lake, AB
Training Centre
July 5–19, 2026
Edmonton, AB
Canada Cup
July 20–26, 2026
Regina, SK
Program Overview
Team Alberta identifies athletes with the potential to reach the next levels of volleyball through enriched training, competition, and athlete development.
The program supports technical, tactical, physical, and psychological development while helping athletes prepare for Canada Cup, Canada Summer Games pathways, post-secondary volleyball, National Team programs, and professional opportunities.
2026 Program Update
Athletes may continue to upload recent video to their GMTM profiles. The selection committee will continue to observe athletes at Premiers, Provincials, and Nationals.
Invitation Waves
Wave 1: April 6–12, 2026
Wave 2: One week after 17U Volleyball Canada Nationals
2026 Identification & Selection Pathway
Step 1
GMTM Applications
Applications open December 1, 2025 and close March 1, 2026.
Step 2
Video & Profile Review
Athletes submit profiles, video, and testing numbers through GMTM.
Step 3
ID Camp
Selected athletes attend the March 8, 2026 ID Camp in Red Deer.
Step 4
Final Selection Camp
Selected athletes attend the June 6–7, 2026 final selection camp in Sylvan Lake.
Step 5
Team Selection & Training
One 17U Girls team and one 17U Boys team are selected for training and Canada Cup competition.
Key Dates
| Date | Program Detail |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | GMTM application deadline |
| March 8, 2026 | 17U Boys / 17U Girls ID Camp — Red Deer |
| April 6–12, 2026 | Wave 1 final selection camp invitations sent |
| May 2026 | Wave 2 invitations sent after 17U Volleyball Canada Nationals |
| June 6–7, 2026 | Final Selection Camp — Sylvan Lake |
| July 5–19, 2026 | 17U Team AB Training Centre — Edmonton |
| July 20–26, 2026 | Canada Cup — Regina |
Key Info and Dates 2026
2026 Identification/Program Pathway
1. The GMTM Portal is NOW OPEN for athlete applications (December 1, 2025 – March 1, 2026)
2. Athletes interested in participating in a 2026 Team AB program will be asked to submit an application including video submission through the VA athlete application portal (GMTM).
3. Physical testing will be done at the Identification Camps
- Testing numbers done through your club can be entered on GMTM
- All athletes attending the ID camps will have the following testing results collected at ID Camps:
> Height, standing reach, wingspan, vertical jump (block, spike), Pro-Agility test
4. A selection committee consisting of team coaches and mentor coaches will identify athletes & evaluate athletes via the Application Portal and at Premier events. It is through this process that athletes will be offered to attend an ID Camp.
5. Athletes will be evaluated at the ID Camp by the selection committee of team and mentor coaches.
- 17U B/ 17UG March 8th 2026 : Red Deer
6. Selected athletes will be invited to attend the 17U final selection camp.
- 17U B/ 17U G June 6 / 7 2026: TBA
The following teams will be selected, consisting of 14 athletes each. These teams will continue through competition team training and compete at the 2026 Canada Cup.
- 17U Girls – 1 Team
- 17U Boys – 1 Team
Teams are selected following the Volleyball Alberta selection criteria as outlined in this document: Athlete & Coach Selection Policy.
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Athlete Eligibility:
- Athletes born in September 2008 or later*.
- Athletes within the 16-month window AND in the same grade level as the program year (Grade 11) will be given the most consideration for eligibility for this program.
Key Dates
ID Camp:
March 8, 2026 (Red Deer, AB)
Invitations for March ID camp will be sent out by: February 27, 2026
Final Selection Camp:
June 6-7, 2026 (Sylvan Lake, AB)
Invitations will be sent out in two waves:
* Wave 1 invites will be sent: during the week of April 6-12, 2026
* Wave 2 invites will be sent: one week after the 17U Volleyball Canada National event in May 2026
17U Team AB Training Centre: July 5-19, 2026 (Edmonton, AB)
Canada Cup: July 20-26, 2026 (Regina, SK)
Coaching Staff
Athlete Eligibility
Age Eligibility
Athletes born in September 2008 or later.
Grade Consideration
Athletes within the 16-month window and in Grade 11 receive the most consideration.
Selection Criteria
Teams are selected according to Volleyball Alberta athlete and coach selection criteria.
Program Fees
IMPORTANT: Athletes may apply for both Team AB Indoor and Team AB Beach programs; please use the code below for Team AB Beach to avoid paying for multiple GMTM applications.
Registration Fee
Includes training, Canada Cup travel, accommodations, meals, competition uniform, and gear package.
Residence Fee
For athletes requiring accommodations, meals, and transportation in Edmonton.
Athlete Application Deadline
BOYS use code:
BEACHBOYSVIP26
GIRLS use code:
BEACHGIRLSVIP26
Athlete Application Portal (GMTM)
To apply please visit: https://gmtm.com/organizations/249503/volleyball-alberta/home
BOYS use code:
BEACHBOYSVIP26
GIRLS use code:
BEACHGIRLSVIP26
Deadline to apply is March 1, 2026
2025 Fees for Reference:
$2600 registration fee
– included all training as listed below, travel, accom-modations and meals for Canada Cup, competi-tion uniform and gear package.$1000 residence fee July 5-20 for athletes requiring accom-modations, transportation and meals in Edmonton.
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, please contact highperformance@volleyballalberta.ca
Physical Profile & Testing
17U Female Team Alberta Athlete- Physical Profile (with recommended standards)
Standards were updated by the High Performance Committee in October 2019
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Position
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Reach
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Block Jump
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Spike Jump
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Pro-Agility Test(seconds)
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Setter
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218.5 cm (7’2″ = 86″)
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264 cm (8’8″= 104″)
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277 cm (9’1″ = 109″)
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4.1
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Middle
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231 cm (7’7″= 91″)
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274 cm (9’0″ = 108″)
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294.5 cm (9’8″ = 116″)
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4.1
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Outside
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221 cm (7’3″ = 87″)
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268 cm (8’9.5″ = 105.5″)
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289.5 cm (9’6″ = 114″)
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4.1
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Libero
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4.1
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17U Male Team Alberta Athlete- Physical Profile (with recommended standards)
Standards were updated by the High Performance Committee in October 2019
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Position
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Reach
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Block Jump
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Spike Jump
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Pro-Agility (seconds)
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Setter
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241 cm (7’11” = 95″)
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300 cm (9’10” = 118″)
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312 cm (10’3″= 123″)
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3.5
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Middle
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249 cm (8’2″= 98″)
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305 cm (10’= 120″)
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330 cm (10’10″= 130″)
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3.5
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Outside
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241 cm (7’11” = 95″)
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302 cm (9’11” = 119″)
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327.5 cm (10’9″= 129″)
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3.5
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Libero
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3.5
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VA Testing Protocols
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 is constantly researching and evaluating physical testing results from numerous sources to understand the base physical performance levels that athletes should possess for continued success in our sport. Our numbers also reflect those used by Volleyball Canada in the National Excellence Programs.
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.
Past Teams & Results
2025 17U Team Alberta Competition Teams
| Team Alberta 17U Men |
| 1 – Casey Panchuk |
| 2 – Cruz Chittick |
| 3 – Hamish McLean |
| 4 – Kaysen Flaman |
| 5 – Ben Mangat |
| 6 – Jayden Li |
| 7 – Jordan Kuipers |
| 8 – Kobee Seto |
| 9 – Jamison Kelly |
| 10 – Gabriel Gouttin |
| 11 – Duncan McRae |
| 12 – Jesse Perrin |
| 13 – Elliot Rourke |
| 15 – Liam Ulrich |
| HC: Vinny Saporito |
| AC: Batuhan Ozdemir |
| Team Alberta 17U Women |
| 1 – Julia Tuckwood |
| 2 – Addison Benedict |
| 3 – Abigail Krutchen |
| 4 – Hannah Weldon |
| 5 – Tessa Paul |
| 6 – Talya Shudra |
| 7 – Jayla Kelndorfer |
| 8 – Katarina Trutina |
| 9 – Thamara Jakab |
| 10 – Eliana Storsley |
| 11 – Chelsea Okafor |
| 12 – Megan Machan |
| 14 – Olivia Hansen |
| 15 – Faith Noble |
| HC: Tyson Watters |
| AC: Kim Bishop |
Past Team AB 17U Women’s Rosters and Results
2024 Team Alberta Competition Teams
| 17U Girls Roster |
| Chloe Penz |
| Hayden Hagel |
| Isabelle Taylor |
| Jenna Synder |
| Jessica Yang |
| Jorgie Cornish |
| Kallie Komori |
| Kate Sinclair |
| Alyssa Piekema |
| Lexi Jones |
| Leyton Balint |
| Lydia Wigston |
| Madden Hansen |
| Shyanne Jarrad |
| Sophia Haag |
| HC: Dione Kristel |
| AC: Brian Kim |
2023 Team Alberta Competition Teams
2023 Canada Cup – ISET Scedules/Scores/Teams
Result: Canada Cup, Tier 2 Championship Silver Medal
| 17U Girls |  |
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| 7 | Ava Fontaine | |
| 13 | Hadley Ziemmer | |
| 11 | Jayna Thulien | |
| 8 | Kaitlin Rolph | |
| 2 | Keira Crellin | |
| 6 | Leni Blanke | |
| 5 | Rachel Mallett | |
| 14 | Raven Ogbodu | |
| 3 | Sophia Hansen | |
| 10 | Stella McKenna | |
| 4 | Sydney Seida | |
| 1 | Taryn Sieben | |
| Alternate | Katelyn Hennessy | |
| Alternate | Awien Ngor | |
| Alternate | Kaya Singha | |
| Coach | Christy Hansen | |
| Coach | Leah Shevkenek | |
2022 Team Alberta Competition Team
| 17U Team Alberta Women | |
| 2 – Jade Longlad |  |
| 3 – Anna Howard | |
| 4 – Katelyn Mazurkewich | |
| 5 – Megan Kendziora | |
| 6 – Chichi Makasi | |
| 7 – Alexa Landmark | |
| 8 – Dominique Desautels | |
| 9 – Kaya Singha | |
| 10 – Evangeline Zeyha | |
| 11 – Korey Jenkins | |
| 12 – Maddy Dzetter | |
| 13 – Keira Gent | |
| 14 – Jordan Wallace | |
| 15 – Piper Bullivant | |
| Head Coach – Shannon Rossall | |
| Assistant Coach – Chantelle Lamotte |
2021 Team Alberta Training Centre
Calgary Training Centre Athletes
Head Coach: Rhonda Schmuland, Assistant Coach: Victoria Dakin
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Athlete Name
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Position
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Payton Bazant
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Libero
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Evvia Belireau
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Libero
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Maria Brouwer
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Setter
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Sophie Ferguson
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Middle
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Avery Isaacs
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Middle
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Lauren Junck
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Outside Hitter
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Taylor Lougheed
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Setter
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Marlyn Ma
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Outside Hitter
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Tessa McDermid
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Outside Hitter
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Robyn McLean
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Outside Hitter
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Katie Murray
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Middle
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Emelie Silovs
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Outside Hitter
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Kasandra Trenke
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Middle
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Madi Vincett
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Middle
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Edmonton Training Centre Athletes
Head Coach: Lauren Hale-Miller, Assistant Coach: Don Hui
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Athlete Name
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Position
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Narelle Arnold
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Middle
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Rilyn Boorman
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Outside Hitter
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Bronwyn Ettinger
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Libero
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Mackenzie Greene
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Middle
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Anna Hansen
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Outside Hitter
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Avery Hansen
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Setter
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Laila Johnston
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Outside Hitter
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Parker Knippel
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Outside Hitter
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Peighton Melton
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Middle
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Allie Moore
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Middle
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Emma Morrison
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Middle
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Kathleen Nashim
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Middle
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Janelle Skinner
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Setter
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Olivia Spelt
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Outside Hitter
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2019 17U Team AB Roster
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#
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Athlete Name
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Position
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1
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Michela Alongi
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Libero
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10
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Alyshia Bryks
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Outside Hitter
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9
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Avery Burgar
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Middle
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13
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Olivia Clague
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Middle
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5
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Grace Coulter
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Outside Hitter
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4
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Paige Deering
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Middle
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12
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Scarlett Gingera
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Outside Hitter
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2
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Melissa Hatfield
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Outside Hitter
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15
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Avery Kelly
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Outside Hitter
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8
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Sophie Reed
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Outside Hitter
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11
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Carly Thomson
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Setter
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6
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Edan Wade
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Setter
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16
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Dani Jodoin (Alternate)
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Outside Hitter/Middle
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3
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Evie Kath (Alternate)
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Setter
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Lauren Kauffeldt (Alternate)
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Outside Hitter
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2018 17U Team AB Roster
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#
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Athlete Name
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Position
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1
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Michela Alongi
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Libero
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6
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Mariah Bereziuk
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Outside Hitter/Middle
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9
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Danielle Dardis
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Middle
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12
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Michelle Deng
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Setter
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3
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Riley deWit
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Outside Hitter
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4
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Jordan Lapins
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Outside Hitter
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8
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Vanessa Loos
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Outside Hitter
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10
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Sarah McGee
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Middle
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5
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Mary Murray
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Setter
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13
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Amaya Perry
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Outside Hitter
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11
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Trinity Solecki
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Outside Hitter
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14
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Julia Sprentz
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Middle
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7
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Kira Weddell (Alternate)
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Middle
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Past Team Alberta 17U Men’s Rosters and Results
2024 Team Alberta Competition Teams
| 17U Boys Roster |
| Ben Weiss |
| Chris Layton |
| Corny Bergen |
| Dmytro Tsiurupalo |
| Ethan Berardocco |
| Evan Linder |
| Grayson McDonald |
| Jonathan Talbot-Jones |
| Kai Miles |
| Liam Brandsma |
| Logan Boucher |
| Luke Wright |
| Rhen Andison |
| Sawyer Mackenzie |
| Tyson DeZutter |
| HC: Ryan Marsden |
| AC: Jace Barros |
2023 Team Alberta Competition Teams
| 17U Boys |  |
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| 7 | Cole Czepuryk | |
| 9 | Cooper Bourke | |
| 4 | Drew Dykstra | |
| 8 | Ethan Field | |
| Evan Linder | ||
| 10 | James Keenan | |
| 14 | Leks Symes | |
| 11 | Marek Janutka | |
| 3 | Nick Billo | |
| 15 | Owen Harris | |
| 12 | Parker Bailey | |
| 5 | Wyatt Hall | |
| Alternate | Cole Barlage | |
| Alternate | Mason Doering | |
| Alternate | Spencer Ingram | |
| coach | Craig Wourms | |
| coach | Kyle Erickson | |
2022 Team Alberta Competition Team
Results: Canada Cup, Div 1 Championship Gold Medal
| 17U Team Alberta Men | |
| 1 – Edward Anderson |  |
| 2 – Kolton Rawlusyk | |
| 3 – Ryder Turner | |
| 4 – Grant Hill | |
| 5 – Marshall Qually | |
| 6 – Owen Harris | |
| 7 – Cody Hudson | |
| 8 – Kale Fisher | |
| 9 – Grayson Jarrett | |
| 10 – Mitchell Aalbers | |
| 11 – Ryan John | |
| 12 – Kale Orr | |
| 13 – Noah Rigney | |
| 14 – Tucker Cacic | |
| 15 – Ronan Huth | |
| Head Coach – Jordan Taylor | |
| Assistant Coach – Shane Barr |
2021 Team Alberta Training Centre
Calgary Training Centre Athletes
Head Coach: Paul Armbruster, Assistant Coach: Emmitt Juul-Hansen
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Athlete Name
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Position
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Alex Bazhanov
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Libero
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Nicholas Bazhanov
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Setter
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Boris Berbic
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Outside Hitter
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Ethan Church
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Setter
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Ethan Czepruyk
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Middle
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Josh Dueck
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Middle
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Garrett Harvey
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Middle
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Ben House
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Outside Hitter
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Tate Howell
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Outside Hitter
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Kyle Phillipson
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Libero
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Victor Secches Reis
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Outside Hitter
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Cade Smith
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Outside Hitter
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Ashton South
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Middle
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Noah Verhoef
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Setter
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Tom Vos
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Outside Hitter
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Edmonton Training Centre Athletes
Head Coach: Vinny Saporito, Assistant Coach: Kyle Erickson
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Athlete Name
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Position
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Seth Birkholz
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Middle
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Anders Bouck
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Setter
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Pierce Decore
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Outside Hitter
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Brett Johnson
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Libero
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Sean Kaliel
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Outside Hitter
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Kyle Licis
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Middle
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Brendon Lord
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Outside Hitter
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Jack Mallett
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Middle
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Carter McDonald
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Middle
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Rhees Moss
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Setter
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Emmett Neuls
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Outside Hitter
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Jayden Scheel
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Outside Hitter
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Jack Semonis
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Outside Hitter
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Luke Weddell
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Setter
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Aiden Wright
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Outside Hitter
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2019 17U Team AB Roster
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#
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Athlete Name
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Position
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1
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Sean Robertson
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Setter
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2
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Ryan Wasylyshyn
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Libero
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3
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Colby Nemeth
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Outside Hitter
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4
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Josh Gagnon
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Outside Hitter/Libero
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6
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Erik Godwin
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Outside Hitter
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7
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Zach Lobdell
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Outside Hitter
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8
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Cody Noble
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Middle
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9
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Felix Dufour
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Outside Hitter/Middle
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10
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Taylor Wenzel
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Setter
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11
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Joel Nickel
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Outside Hitter
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12
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Chris Bryant
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Middle
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15
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Carsten Bergeron
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Middle
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5
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Keegan Hanrahan (alternate)
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Middle
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16
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David Kindley (alternate)
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Setter
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#
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Athlete Name
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Position
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3
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Olamide Ajayi
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Outside Hitter
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5
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Griffin Butler
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Outside Hitter
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14
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Noah Carlson
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Outside Hitter
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1
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Tyler Chernishenko
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Libero
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4
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Nash Shipton
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Setter
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8
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Jack Cochran
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Setter
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6
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Tyler Funk
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Outside Hitter
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13
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Colby Lindseth
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Middle
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15
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Corbin Ockerman
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Middle
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7
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Maxim Turgeon
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Middle
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9
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Jacob Van Geel
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Outside Hitter
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11
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Jens Watt
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Outside Hitter
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2
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Callum Campbell (alternate)
|
Outside Hitter
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10
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Kobby Nyarko (alternate)
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Outside Hitter
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Have Questions About Team AB 17U?
Contact Volleyball Alberta High Performance for program details.