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The countdown is over - registration is live
Whether you're a youth athlete, coach, referee, club admin, or someone who wears all the hats, it's time to lock in your membership for 2025-2026. This includes Club Presidents and Admins, Volunteers, Board Members, and even VA Staff - so yes, this means you too.
We’ve made some big improvements this year to streamline your experience, keep your teams compliant, and set your season up for success, but you need to take action early.
👉 Visit our “How to Register” Page Now - everything you need is in one place: forms, guides, links, and NEW changes you don’t want to miss.
💡 Don’t Forget
Our Membership & Registrant Policy has recently been updated. All clubs are strongly encouraged to review the policy before registration opens to ensure a smooth start to the new season.
Memberships are valid from September 1 to August 31 and include components from both Volleyball Alberta and Volleyball Canada. Following Volleyball Canada’s AGM and Volleyball Alberta’s SAGM on June 21, 2025 new membership fees details have been posted to our Fees & Benefits page.
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🔎 What’s Actually New This Year?
Here’s what’s different - and why it matters:
🛡️Backcheck Deadline
To stay eligible all season (including Provincials and Nationals), your backcheck must be valid through June 30, 2026. If it expires before then, start a new check now to avoid interruptions later. ** All Leaders must complete the Person In Authority (PIA) requirements
🔒 Club Portal Lockout
Returning clubs were shifted to “Awaiting Approval” on August 5 @ 11:59 PM. To get access back, complete your Club Approval Form ASAP. This is the only way to reactivate your account and prepare for athlete registration.
📅 Hard Deadlines
📂 No More Emailing PDFs
All clubs must upload board members under Roles and insurance/legal docs under Attachments directly in their Club Portal. No more form back-and-forths - it's all online now.
❌ No More 15-Min Consent Video
We’ve simplified the Abuse-Free Sport process. One less step = more time to prep.
🆕 New Platforms & Partners
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ALIAS: Safe sport concerns? Report confidentially via web or phone.
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Volleyball Connect: Replaces the old VC Coaching Centre for all coaching education.
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CanAccom Group Travel: A new Alberta-based partner to help teams with hotel bookings.
Be sure to explore our General Information page & New for 2026 - Summary for all the latest updated documents related to Competition Regulations, Season Planning, Signing & Tryouts and more.
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Re-Signing and Fall Tryout LOI's will be posted on the Volleyball Alberta website by 10:00 AM MDT Wednesday before each signing period.
Re-Sign Dates:
17U & 18U - September 2 - 4
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LOIs will be available Wednesday, August 27, by 10:00 AM MDT
15U & 16U - September 8 - 10
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LOI will be available Wednesday, September 3 by 10:00 AM MDT
13U & 14U - September 15 - 17
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LOIs will be available Wednesday, September 10 by 10:00 AM MDT
Fall Tryouts Dates:
17U & 18U - September 7 - 21
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LOIs will be available Wednesday, September 3 by 10:00 AM MDT
15U & 16U - September 14 - 28
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LOIs will be available Wednesday, September 10 by 10:00 AM MDT
13U & 14U - September 21 - October 5.
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LOIs will be available Wednesday, September 17 by 10:00AM MDT
12U - November 2 - November 9.
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LOIs will be available Wednesday, October 29 by 10:00 AM MDT
For more information, please refer to the Signing and Tryout Process
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Get ready to plan your season!
Volleyball Alberta is excited to announce the 2026 Premier & Provincial tournament weekends. Each weekend will host 3-4 age classes across Alberta, offering athletes top competition and development opportunities throughout the province.
🗓️ Key Tournament Dates:
- Jan 31 - Feb 1
- Feb 7 - 8
- Feb 21 - 22
- Feb 28 - Mar 1
- Mar 7 - 8: No premiers - Team Alberta ID Camps (15U-17U)
- Mar 14 - 15
- Mar 21 - 22
- Mar 28 - 29
- Apr 11 - 12
- Apr 18 - 19
- Apr 25 - 26
- May 2 - 3
- May 9 - 10
📢 Full tournament details - including age class assignments, locations, and new season policies - will drop Tuesday, September 2. Be ready!
What’s coming on Sept 2:
- 2026 Season Schedule 2.0
- Competition Regulations & Updates
- Club Coach Handbook
- Uniform Guidelines & Official Game Ball Info
- Sanctions, Fines, and More
👉 Until then, clubs and families should begin preparing for the season ahead, and keep an eye on your inboxes for the full launch!
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Team Alberta 2025 Indoor
After a short break at the end of July, the Team AB Canada Summer Games Teams have been back in the swing of things training at Ambrose University in Calgary. The Women’s & Men’s teams are working hard to prepare to represent Alberta for the Indoor Volleyball Competition beginning on August 19th. Our Teams have been once again supported by Nutrition, Mental Performance, Recovery & AT sport science experts through the training period.
The CSG teams were also able to take in the action watching a match at the U21 Men’s Pan AM Cup hosted in Calgary. The legacy partnership also saw our CSG teams be able to hold a few practice sessions on the Pan Am competition court! The players were able to take in some of the sights in the area heading to the mountains for a short hike.
The countdown is on as both teams fly out the evening of August 16th. Good luck to all athletes, coaches & support staff, we will be cheering you on in Newfoundland from here at home!!
Learn More:
Visit the Team Alberta & Team AB Canada Games pages for full details and results; and be sure to follow us on Instagram
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Team AB 2025 Beach
Team Alberta Beach practiced in Calgary August 4 - 8 in Calgary at the Calgary Beach Volleyball Association courts in preparation for Youth Provincials. In addition to practicing the athletes also attended a presentation from performance dietitian Lauren Hundseth, and a presentation on mental performance from Georgia Ens. Absolute Athletic Therapy provided athletic therapy for all the athletes to help keep them healthy leading into provincials. Team Alberta picked up 8 medals over the 15U - 18U Youth Provincial Championships!
The team is now off to Toronto for a few days of practicing before competing in 15U - 18U Youth Nationals at Ashbridges Bay, and will be lucky enough to take in a Blue Jays game!
A big thank you to all the Team Alberta Beach coaches for all their hard work over the week:
Camille Saxton – 18U Boys
Isabela Lima – 18U Girls
Grant O’Gorman – 16U Boys
Sammi Boag- 16U Girls
Team Alberta Beach Roster:
16U Girls: Quin Bostick, Joely Augustson, Lauryn Orosz, Emily Couillard, Emma Mangat, Makenna Wetherell, Jordyn Olson, Nancy Yang, Brooklyn Landmark
16U Boys: Soren Bang, Ben MacPherson, Seth Pagenkopf, Ben Timmerman, Jake Tucker, Jazzen Vellamayor, Jaiden Hameed, Stanley Chen
18U Girls: Maya Sikora, Kaitreanne Chojnacki, Aimee Layzell, Sarah Thompson
18U Boys: Liam Peartree, Ben Mangat, Chase Walker, Brock Reinsch, Jacob Chapman, Zephan Schmaltz
Good luck to all the teams this weekend!
Learn More:
Visit the Team Alberta Beach page for full details and updates, and be sure to follow us on Instagram
| | Special Thanks to our 2025 Team Alberta Partners | | |
The excitement is underway! From August 8 - 25, 2025 Jeux du Canada Games invites Canadians to come and connect through friendship, sport, adventure and the experience that is Newfoundland and Labrador. Be sure to check out the Full Sport Schedule so you don't miss any of the Team AB action!
Team Alberta was the first to arrive in St. John’s. The CBC’s Darrell Roberts was able to meet them at the airport, and spoke with beach volleyball athlete Sasha Pasloski. CHECK IT OUT!
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And just like that… the 2025 Youth Beach Season is a wrap! Sure, Mother Nature decided to keep us on our toes with rain showing up almost every weekend, but our athletes proved they could bring the sunshine no matter the forecast.
After months of sandy courts, soggy hoodies, and some truly epic rallies, we wrapped up our Youth Provincials this past weekend. The grit, hustle, and sportsmanship on display made it a season to remember! 2025 Beach Results
Now, we’re trading rain jackets for sunglasses as we send our Alberta athletes off to Nationals starting August 15. We know they’ll make waves on and off the sand, we’ll be cheering loud from home!
And, don’t forget, the season’s not quite over!
College Beach Provincials hit the sand August 23 -24 for one last weekend of play, and maybe… just maybe… some dry weather.
Here’s to an unforgettably wet 2025 beach season. Alberta, you crushed it!
For more information contact Brook Ure at eventscoordinator@volleyballalberta.ca
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Wrapping Up a Full Summer on the Sand at John Fry Park
From June through mid-August, the John Fry Park Beach Volleyball Courts buzzed with activity -serves flying, rallies stretching long into the evening, and players of all ages digging deep in the sand.
Our Adult Beach Leagues brought together athletes for Women’s 2s, Coed 4s, Men’s 2s, and Coed 2s, running 11 weeks with regular season play, playoffs, and prizes for division champions. Even with the occasional curveball from Mother Nature - air quality advisories, summer storms - our players showed resilience, spirit, and plenty of skill.
The younger generation brought just as much energy. The Youth League served up Thursday night matches across two sessions- five weeks in June/early July, and six weeks from mid-July into August; giving athletes the chance to test their skills in real game-play situations. Complementing that, the Beach Volleyball Development Program (Tuesdays) and Beginner Tripleball Program (Wednesdays) gave players the tools to succeed, with focused skill development followed by game play. From forearm passing to attacking, these sessions were designed to build confidence, refine techniques, and prepare athletes for league play.
To everyone who joined us, whether you were chasing your first rally or your next championship, thank you for making Edmonton’s 2025 beach volleyball season unforgettable. We’ll see you back on the sand in 2026!
To start planning for next Summer, visit:
Edmonton Youth Beach Programs
Edmonton Adult Beach Leagues
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Let’s get kids moving, learning, and having FUN!
Volleyball Alberta’s GO Sports program gives children ages 6 and up a positive, engaging first experience with volleyball. Designed to teach fundamentals in a fun, supportive environment, GO Sports helps kids fall in love with the game while building confidence and teamwork.
🏐 Fall Program Locations:
- Saville Centre (Edmonton)
- Dow Centennial Centre (Fort Saskatchewan)
- RISE Athletics (St. Albert)
Whether your child is brand new to the game or looking to build skills, GO Sports is where volleyball begins.
📆 Registration is OPEN NOW!
Spots will go fast - don’t miss out
🔗 Click here to begin the registration process
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Join us for SMASHFEST
This one-day volleyball event is for kids ages 8–11 designed to build skills, confidence, and love for the game.
We are offering two opportunities:
🏐 September 27, 2025
🏐 October 18, 202
Smashfest includes:
- Volleyball skills & movement training
- Mini tournaments
- Tons of fun & prizes!
👟 No experience required - just a great attitude and a love for play.
⚠️ Spots are limited!
Register today: Smashfest 2025
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Book a SMASHBALL session for your School!
SMASHBALL is a fast-paced, kid-friendly version of volleyball for students aged 6 to 12, played 3-on-3 on a smaller court and designed for maximum fun and movement.
With 5 progressive levels, SMASHBALL:
- Makes learning volleyball fun and accessible
- Builds skills through play
- Encourages spiking and smashing from Day 1!
📣 Book a school session for your class or school group today.
Email Dia Syed at earlystages@volleyballalberta.ca
Want to start an Early Stages program? Watch this video!
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We're Hiring GO Sports Coaches
Do you love working with kids and want to help them fall in love with volleyball? Volleyball Alberta is looking for coaches for our Fall 2025 GO Sports programs in Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, and St. Albert, as well as for school sessions and Smashfest events.
We're looking for:
✅ Experienced coaches
✅ Energetic and positive leaders
✅ People passionate about growing the game
To apply, send your resume to Dia Syed at earlystages@volleyballalberta.ca
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COACH EDUCATION
Volleyball Alberta requires all Head Coaches - and encourages all coaches - to complete basic certification to help ensure athletes have a positive, safe, and rewarding volleyball experience.
If you're interested in coaching or are a returning coach looking to refresh your training (e.g., Making Head Way in Sport, Make Ethical Decisions, or other key modules), now’s a great time to plan ahead.
The NCCP schedule is now available on the NCCP Multi-Sport Calendar. Register early-these modules fill up very quickly!
Volleyball Alberta Coach Eligibility Requirements
Reminder: September 15-21, 2025, marks the 11th annual National Coaches Week! Look for FREE NCCP eLearning Modules on the Locker daily, that entire week. Additionally, discounted September modules registration opened Aug 1, 2025
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Upcoming Level 1 Referee Clinics Opening Now!
Level 1 (Novice) Referee Clinics are opening up throughout August all across Alberta! Below are the current open clinics you can register if you are from either the Calgary or Grand Prairie Area. If you reside in another location in Alberta, please visit Referees - Upcoming Clinics - Volleyball Alberta page to see all of the new updates when new clinics open up in every other zone.
1. Referee Zone 3 - Calgary and Area Level 1 Clinic
Date: August 26 and September 2, 2025
Time: 6:30-9:30pm Location: Virtual
Registration Deadline: August 25, 2025
Practical Dates: TBD
Clinic Contacts: Steph Maxwell development.zone3@volleyballalberta.ca
Event Registration: Clinic Event Registration Portal for Referee Zone 3 - Calgary
2. Referee Zone 8 - Grand Prairie and Area Level 1 Clinic
Date: August 24, 2025
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Wellington Resource Centre, Clairmont - 10407 97st Clairmont
Registration Deadline: August 23rd, 2025
Practical Dates: September 5th and 6th
Clinic Contacts: Pam Rintoul development.zone8@volleyballalberta.ca
Event Registration: Clinic Registration Portal for Referee Zone 8 – Grande Prairie and Area
3. Referee Zone 5 - Medicine Hat and Area Level 1 Clinic
Date: September 6th, 2025
Time: 9am - 3pm
Location: Crescent Heights High School, 1201 Division Ave N, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4Y7 - Room TBD
Registration Deadline: September 5th, 2025 11:59PM
Practical Dates: TBD
Clinic Contacts: Roger Chan development.zone5@volleyballalberta.ca
Event Registration: Clinic Registration Portal for Referee Zone 5 – Medicine Hat and Area
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Safe Sport Reporting
Volleyball Alberta is committed to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all members. As part of our ongoing efforts to improve our safe sport protocols, we’d like to inform you of some important updates.
Effective immediately, we recommend clubs remove any reference to the Canadian Sport Helpline or the Abuse-Free Sport Helpline.
New Safe Sport Reporting with ALIAS Solutions
Volleyball Alberta has partnered with ALIAS Solutions to offer an independent safe sport reporting service. This new platform will allow individuals to report improper conduct confidentially via both the web and phone, ensuring that all safe sport (maltreatment) reports are managed by ALIAS’s independent third-party case management team.
This partnership strengthens our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and transparent environment for all members of Volleyball Alberta.
-- Friendly reminder: All clubs, please update this information on your respective websites.
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Safe Sport for Youth Athletes
Encourage your 13-19 year olds to complete this free, athlete-focused resource. It teaches:
- Boundary setting
- Recognizing & reporting abuse
- How to stay safe in sport
📜 Includes certificate of completion
Learn more and register at safesportforyouth.org
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