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As High School Provincials wind down, club volleyball is just around the corner.
Alberta Volleyball is already busy preparing for another successful volleyball season and we have a few important reminders for all our members & clubs:
1. All Players, Coaches, and Club Staff need to become Alberta Volleyball members PRIOR to participating in tryouts. Visit here for more information. Register as a RECREATIONAL Player. Upgrade once you have been selected to a team.
2. Club Contacts- We have decided to completely re-do our Club Listings page as there was inaccurate and outdated information on the page. Members were finding it too confusing to locate clubs/teams in their area for their age groups. As such, we need your help to supply the appropriate updated 2014 Listing information. Please take a look at the page and send us all of the club information you would like posted to info@albertavolleyball.com (For example: Club Name, any website/social media page, contact info, tryout information, and Male/Female teams offered). We are posting the information in the appropriate zone, so please send us that information as well.
3. We have released Version 2 of our Tournament Schedule. There are many venues we are still working on securing, so this schedule may change and will be updated once we have additional confirmations from facilities.
4. The New for 2014 document has also been released with the full Season Planner/Competition Regulations coming soon. Please ensure you read this document and note the changes to the 2013/2014 Tryout Regulations (Important Download #2) and ensure that clubs/coaches are adhering to the new regulations and our Scouting/Recruiting Policy.
5. New 13-15U Tryout Period for Edmonton Clubs
Edmonton Public Schools Athletics has recently moved their 2013 Junior High School Volleyball Championships to December 6-7. As a result, Edmonton's 13U-15U club tryout period is Monday, December 9 to Wednesday, December 18 (Signing Date).
Edmonton clubs still have the option to sign 14U-15U athletes returning to their club from the previous year starting November 1 until the day before the tryout period (For 2013-December 8). Athletes that re-sign with a club may be asked to submit club fees when they sign. As of December 9, those athletes who did not re-sign with their same club are able to tryout for another club team (and/or their old club).
For the 13U age category, all tryouts will remain open and athletes will only be able to sign on the Signing Date.
Clubs and athletes are not obligated to utilize the early signing period and may continue to use the tryout period to explore all options.
6. If you have an upcoming
Important Info for this month:
1. For a quick overview of the upcoming important highlights, please see dates and deadlines below. 2. NEW Athlete Signing Regulations for 2014
7. 2014 Club Season Accommodations and Host Hotels.
8. 2014 Sportfactor Preferred Pricing
9. Become a Volleyball Official/Referee.
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Important Dates/Deadlines
Dec 2: Athletes not returning to 2013 club can tryout with any club they choose
Dec 5: Olds College @ SAIT (ACAC)
Dec 14: Earliest Signing Date
Dec 18: Adjusted Edmonton Signing Date
Dec 15: NCCP Resistance Training (Edmonton)
HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WELCOME 2014
Jan 6: Start Atomic 1
Jan 7: Start Atomic 2
Jan 8: Start 14U Go League
Jan 9: Start 18U GO League
Jan 20: Premier 1 Regi Deadline 17/18U
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Signing Regulations - NEW for 2014
Please read the new signing regulation for the upcoming club volleyball season, as the early signing period for athletes returning to their 2013 clubs begins on November 1. It's important to note that clubs and athletes are not obligated to utilize the early signing period and may continue to use the tryout period to explore all options.
The tryout process can be a stressful time for everyone. Alberta Volleyball strongly encourages the volleyball community to be open, honest and work cooperatively during the tryout period to ensure it is not a negative experience. Coaches and club administrators are encouraged to promote their club, but to avoid pressuring athletes to sign.
Athletes returning to their 2013 clubs: * Clubs have the option to sign athletes returning to their club from the previous year starting November 1 until the day before the tryout period (For 2013-December 1). Athletes that re-sign with a club may be asked to submit club fees when they sign. As of December 2, those athletes who did not re-sign with their same club are able to tryout for another club team (and/or their old club). For the 13U age category, all tryouts will remain open and athletes will only be able to sign on the Signing Date.
* Clubs and athletes are not obligated to utilize the early signing period and may continue to use the tryout period to explore all options.
For all other athletes:
* The tryout period begins on Monday December 2 and lasts for a minimum of thirteen days; athletes cannot sign with a club until the Signing Date at the earliest (Saturday December 14), which is the last day of the tryout period. Clubs may not collect any deposits for club fees until the end of the tryout period, excluding a tryout fee.
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Alberta Winter Games Tryouts
Alberta Winter Games Tryouts for 15U Boys & Girls are underway. Dates & Times vary depending on zone but all tryout information can be found here.
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Arctic Winter Games 2014
Alberta Volleyball is currently accepting applications for qualified head coaches for Team Alberta North!
For information please click here.
Please contact Ian Halliday for more information.
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Team Alberta North
ARCTIC WINTER GAMES TRYOUT DEADLINE - DECEMBER 2 The 2014 Arctic Winter Games will be held March 15 - 22 in Fairbanks, Alaska. Alberta Volleyball will be sending both a male and female team. Athletes that are born in 1995 or later and live north of the 55th parallel,
will be eligible to tryout. Athletes currently playing post-secondary volleyball in the Canadian Colleges Athletic Conference (CCAA) or Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) will not be eligible. Athletes only need to attend one of the two tryouts to be considered (Grande Prairie or Fort McMurray). Tryouts will take place:
Sunday December 8, 2013 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta
Venue: Maude Clifford School
Time: Men & Women, 11am-1pm & 3:00-5:00pm
Registration Deadline: Monday, December 2
Register On-line, details below
Saturday December 14, 2013 Location: Fort McMurray
Venue: Keyano College (Sport & Wellness Centre)
Time: Men & Women, 9am-11am & 1:00pm-2:30pm
Registration Deadline: Monday, December 2
Register On-line, details below
Registration Information
* If you are already a member please log in using your previous username and password. Athletes must register as a Recreational Player, this Recreational Player membership will cost $8 +gst. Once you have become a registered member you can go into the "Event Calendar" tab at the top and register for the try-out on its start date.
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Volleyball Canada Center of Excellences in Alberta
There are three VCCE's currently running in Alberta for the 2013-2014 volleyball season. Find out more about each of these training sites and sign up for tryouts right away if you think this type of training could be for you! Please click HERE.
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Coaches' Corner
Each month, we feature tips and guides to help coaches and athletes.
Good Ideas: The Character Coach: click hereBlock Coverage Drill: click hereNCCP Resistance Training Workshop - Building Strength and Coordination in Youth Athletes: click here
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2014 Club Season Accommodations
For the 2014 club season, Alberta Volleyball has arranged Host Hotels with room blocks and competitive rates in the Province. Please contact the properties directly to set up your reservations.
Click here for more details for each city.
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2014 Sportfactor Preferred Pricing
- AVA Members will receive a 10% discount off regular price on all volleyball and trainer supplies at www.sportfactor.net with a minimum order size of $75.00 plus shipping and tax (Offer expires Jan 27,2014).
- Alberta Volleyball members can place a web order using the web coupon code (AVA2014) to receive the 10% discount. The web coupon code is entered during web checkout.
- Alberta Volleyball members who place a telephone order (Toll Free: 1-888-989-9090) must quote the Coupon Code (AVA2014).
Walk-in - Alberta Volleyball members must present the coupon in the 2014 Season Planner to receive the discount (5713 - 99th St. Edmonton).
Alberta Volleyball encourages our membership to support our sponsors which benefits our association and helps to enhance our programs and events.
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Alberta Volleyball Officials
Do you enjoy the sport? Would you like to give back to the athletes of today? The Alberta Volleyball Officials Association is currently offering several development clinics across the province.
For more information on clinics within your zone, please check the Alberta Volleyball website or contact Ryan Bunyan at (780) 415-1703 for specific queries.
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