Team Alberta Beach
Program Goals:
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To produce excellence among the top age class athletes in the province of Alberta.
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To develop the athlete’s technical, tactical, physical and psychological skills by exposing selected athletes to enriched levels of training and competition.
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To provide opportunities for personal and leadership development.
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Success at the Provincial Championships, Western Canada Summer Games, Canada Summer Games, National Championships; as well as the long-term preparation of athletes for participation and success at National Team levels.
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.
2023 Program Details: TBD
| 18U Age Class: Born 2005 or later | |||||
| Training Camp | Age Class | Dates | Location | Cost | Register |
| 18U Selection Camp | 18U | June 24 - 25 | Calgary | $150 |
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| 16U Age Class: Born Sept. 1 2006 or later | |||||
| Training Camp | Age Class | Dates | Location | Cost | Register |
| 16U Selection Camp | 16U | June 24 - 25 | Calgary | $150 | Opens April 4 |
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Please Note: Athletes are able to be selected to the Team AB Beach 16U/18U programs and the Indoor Canada Cup teams.
Volleyball Alberta's focus for 16U and 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.
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 2023 13 teams (26 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 July 31 - August 4, participate in Youth Beach Provincials August 5 - 6. The team will then travel to Toronto for Training Camp #2 (August 14 - 17 , and compete in Youth Beach Nationals August 18 - 20.
Cost: TBD
2025 Canada Games (athletes born 2005 or later)
| Camp | Age Class | Dates | Location | Cost | Register |
| Training Group Selection Schedule | 21U | 2024 | Calgary | ||
| Final Team Selection | 2025 | Calgary | |||
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Beach Membership Guide - Beach
Interested athletes should contact Ray Sewell at rsewell@volleyballalberta (780-415-1703 ext.5) for more information.
The benefits of beach volleyball - this document outlines some of the benefits an athlete can get from playing beach volleyball in the summer
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:
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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
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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.
Team Alberta Beach Results 2010-2019
