Newsletter (July 8, 2021)
CLUB UPDATE
Letter of Intent Signing Process
Volleyball Alberta has adopted the Letter of Intent (LOI) terminology for the 2022 Club Season.

Objectives
  • Reduce recruiting pressure on athletes
  • Reduce recruiting workload on coaches and clubs

Timeframes
Athletes are eligible to sign a letter of intent:
  • 15U–18U teams: August 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021
  • 13U–14U teams and unsigned 15U–18U teams/athletes: Tryout Period (after ASAA Provincial Championships)
  • Athlete wellness and school volleyball season: September 1, 2021 to the start of the tryout period
  • Volleyball Alberta strongly recommends that clubs refrain from offering club programs such as open gyms, tryouts, etc.
  • Athletes are only eligible to sign one LOI
  • All athletes must sign a LOI

Competition Structure – NEW for 2022

Two competition streams will be available for Women’s 15U to 18U teams to self-select prior to the 2022 Club Season:

Regional Stream (New)
  • Premier Tournaments in Calgary and Edmonton for North/South Divisions
  • Provincial Championship will combine all Regional Stream teams
  • More cost effective option for families (Limiting Travel)

Provincial Stream
  • For More Competitive Teams Traditionally Playing in our Top Divisions
  • Provincial Championships will combine all Provincial Stream teams
  • Fees higher due to increased travel/training requirements

More information and documents will be released on the Volleyball Alberta website by July 26th.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Youth Beach Tournaments
We are kicking off our return to beach volleyball tournaments with our first 2021 Youth Beach Event this weekend in Edmonton! Schedules will be posted Thursday!


Dates, Events, Locations, Registration Links, Cost, Registration Deadlines, Beach Handbook, Draws & Results, and more click HERE

Due to limited space registrations may be limited in some events and age classes.  Please register early! If the event is full, add your team to the waitlist!

July 10-11 Youth #1 YEG Registration closed
July 17-18 Youth #2 YYC & YEG Reg. closes July 7th
July 24-25 Youth #3 YEG Registration closes July 14th
*Dates & Events have been added. Please go to our website to see the full schedule!
Volleyball Alberta Summer Camps
Edmonton Volleyball Camps (9am-4pm Daily)

Ages: 12-15 (2006-2009)

July 19-23 week 2 (indoors)
July 26-30 week 3 (indoors)
August 2-6 week 1 (outdoors)
August 9-13 week 2 (outdoors)
For a limited time, we are offering 25% off to anyone who signs up for our week 1 outdoor camp! We want to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the beautiful Edmonton summer while playing volleyball coached by some amazing instructors! Coach announcements, registration links, cost, and more click HERE
Live Active Multisport Summer Camps
A unique multi-sport camp initiative. In partnership between Athletics Alberta, Alberta Basketball, Volleyball Alberta and Elite Powered by Arc.

Providing an emphasis on SAFE Return to Play environment, following all AHS guidelines and a focus on injury prevention.

July 19-23 week 1 (9-11 & 12-14 years co-ed)
July 26-30 week 2 (9-11 & 12-14 years co-ed)

For information & to register, click HERE
Youth Beach Programs
Our July Youth Skill Development Nights are starting this week!

Edmonton: Skills Nights, starting July 5th & 6th
Edmonton: Youth Coed 2's, starting July 8th
Edmonton: Pop-up Beach, starting July 9th
Calgary: Skills Nights, starting July 6th
Lethbridge: Skills Nights, starting July 6th

The July program registrations are now closed. Last-minute players interested in the July Skills Nights and last-minute teams interested in the Youth 2's league can email Noah to inquire about the possibility of accepting a late registration into the program!

Edmonton email: [email protected] 

Calgary & Lethbridge email: [email protected]
Adult Beach Programs

Adult Beach Leagues are starting this week in Edmonton at John Fry Park Beach Volleyball Courts.

Women's 2's, starting July 5th
Coed 4's, starting July 6th
Men's 2's, starting July 7th
Pop-up Beach Volleyball at JFP, starting July 9

There's still lots of room. Registrations will remain open all week for last-minute teams to join!
Pop-up Beach Volleyball at John Fry Park Beach Courts

Volleyball Alberta would like to show our appreciation for your spirit and resilience through this difficult time and offer a FREE pop-up beach volleyball program at John Fry Park in Edmonton for our registered members. Come play with and against other VA members in a friendly and fun environment.

For information & to register, click HERE
HP Beach Camp #1: July 15-16 Calgary 

18U Age Class Register Here
Camp Schedule: 8:30-10:30 & 12:30-2:30

16U Age Class Register Here
Camp Schedule: 10:30-12:30 & 2:30-4:30

More info & links to register, click HERE
HP Beach Camp #2: August 19-20 Calgary

18U Age Class Register Here
Camp Schedule: 8:30-10:30 & 12:30-2:30

16U Age Class Register Here
Camp Schedule: 10:30-12:30 & 2:30-4:30

More info & links to register, click HERE
TEAM ALBERTA
The purpose of the Team Alberta Training Centre is to expose a larger number of athletes to advanced instruction in volleyball specific skills, fitness, mental, and physical preparation. The focus will be on technical and tactical training in all aspects of the game by both Provincial Team Coaches and guest coaches from around the province. 

15U & 16U Girls: Approximately 36 female athletes will attend training centres in Calgary and Edmonton.

15U & 16U Boys: Approximately 24 male athletes will attend training centres in Calgary and Edmonton. 

17U Women: Approximately 12 athletes will attend training centres in Calgary and Edmonton.

17U Men: Approximately 12 athletes will attend training centres in Calgary and Edmonton.

Athletes attending the Training Camp will have 11 days of training with Alberta’s top coaches and high performance staff.  

Meet your Team Alberta Training Centre Coaches:
TEAM ALBERTA - CANADA GAMES
Team Alberta is preparing for the next Canada Summer Games, to be held in the Niagara region in 2022. Team Alberta will be sending men’s and women’s teams for both indoor and beach volleyball. 18U/19U athletes have been invited to attend ID Camps in July before they take part in a training camp in mid-August. Meet your Canada Games Team Alberta coaches:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Election Announcement
We are pleased to announce the results of the 2021 Volleyball Alberta Board of Directors election. Elections were held during our virtual AGM on June 29th, 2021. We wish to thank all the candidates who took the initiative to run and represent the interests of our diverse and talented membership. We would also like to thank the outgoing Directors as we recognize their years of service. Thank you for your many years of service Ken Briggs and Jon Goldie!
 
Bruce Edwards (President), Sonja Johnston (V.P.), Dave Johnson (Sec./Treas), Michelle Whyte (Director at Large North), Jeff Anderson (Director at Large South), Jim Merrick (Referees’ Rep.), Will Anderson (Referees’ Rep.), Carolyn O'Dwyer (Director), Chad Leier (Director), Chantelle Lamotte (Director), David Wildman (Director), Travis Rott (Director)
COVID-19 UPDATE
Alberta entered Stage 3 of the Open for Summer Plan on July 1. All public health measures have now been lifted except for isolation/quarantine requirements and masking requirements in health care settings and public transit.

With the removal of most mandatory restrictions, Albertans are encouraged to assess and manage their personal and organizational risk during the final stages of the pandemic. It is reasonable for organizations and individuals to continue using precautions that will serve their needs. 

Go to our website to read the latest news story posted July 6: Alberta's Stage 3 Reopening
MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION
2021 Membership Registration
(season: Sept. 1, 2020 to Aug. 31, 2021)
2022 Membership Registration
(season: Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022)
Volleyball Alberta worked closely with Volleyball Canada and other volleyball PTAs in the selection process of choosing a new registration system and we are pleased to announce SportLoMo as our registration system provider for future season registrations. 

When is the expected VRS-SportLoMo launch?
August 1st, 2021.

When can I renew & purchase my 2021-2022 membership registration? All membership registration will open on September 1st.

What is the LOI registration process?
More information and documents will be released on the Volleyball Alberta website by July 26th.
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