Newsletter (June 11, 2021)

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SUMMER PROGRAMS

Alberta's Open For Summer Plan was announced on May 26, 2021. See announcement details and links below. Our summer programs will run according to the staged reopening plan and will adhere to the Government of Alberta guidelines at that time and may be restructured to follow all guidelines. Here's what we have planned for you this summer: Summer Camps - Edmonton Youth Beach Skill Development Programs - Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge Youth Coed 2's League Nights - Edmonton Youth Beach Tournaments Adult Beach Leagues - Edmonton Pop-up Beach Volleyball at John Fry Park - Edmonton We started our return to volleyball with our Youth Beach Skill Development Programs in Edmonton on June 1st and we are excited to announce registration for our Youth Coed 2's League is now open! We are getting our rhythm back and thank everyone that registered early for our Youth Beach Skills Nights in June, and look forward to welcoming more of you back in July & August with more programs, camps, leagues & tournaments. Registrations are OPEN! Spots may be limited in some programs due to space. Currently, we still have availability and encourage you to register early to secure your spot!

Summer Camps - Edmonton (indoors) Spots available Registration is OPEN!

Follow us on Instagram! to meet our summer camp coaches. They will be featured in our stories in the weeks leading up to camps!

Summer Camps - Edmonton (outdoors) Spots available Registration is OPEN!

Youth Beach Programs - Edmonton Spots available for Youth Coed 2's League & Beach Skills Nights in July & August Registration is OPEN!

Youth Beach Programs - Calgary Youth Beach Nights are expected to start July 6th in Calgary! We are accepting early interest on the participant interest form.

Youth Beach Programs - Lethbridge Youth Beach Nights are expected to start July 6th Lethbridge! We are accepting early interest on the participant interest form.

Youth Beach Tournaments tentative dates are posted on our website for tournaments in Edmonton & Calgary. Weekend events in July & August Links to register coming soon! Youth Beach Tournament Info

Pop-up Beach Volleyball at JFP We would like to show our appreciation for your spirit and resilience through this difficult time and offer a FREE pop-up beach volleyball program for our registered members at John Fry Park beach volleyball courts in Edmonton. Registration is OPEN! for July 9, 16, 23, 30

Adult Beach Leagues - Edmonton Offering Men’s 2’s, Women’s 2’s, and Coed 4's in July & August. The league spans an 8 weeks period: 6 weeks of regular league play and 2 weeks of playoffs. Registration opens TODAY! For more info & to register click HERE

CLUB UPDATE

Club Presidents Meeting June, 2021 Club Presidents will be invited to a virtual meeting with Volleyball Alberta to discuss the Signing and Tryout Process for the upcoming indoor club season. One representative per club will be invited to attend the Zoom meeting live in June. The meeting invite & rsvp will be emailed directly to Club Presidents.

Athlete Wellness Period Month of June The month of June is our Athlete Wellness Period. No formal offers can be made for the upcoming indoor club season during this time. June 1 also marked the start of our beach season, and participation in beach and grass volleyball is recommended. To read more click HERE

Signing and Tryout Process To Be Announced Volleyball Alberta is finalizing the signing and tryout process and will be confirmed in June.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We're Hiring! 2021 Youth Beach Programs - Coaching Positions Edmonton Calgary Lethbridge

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Board of Directors Positions Available Are you interested in helping guide the future of volleyball in Alberta? Do you have experience and skills to help develop policy and governance for Volleyball Alberta? Volleyball Alberta is looking for passionate people who want to help guide and build the future of volleyball in Alberta. We are currently seeking three candidates to join our Board of Directors. Apply online: Call for Nominations - VA Board of Directors 2021 Nominations will close on Friday, June 18, 2021

COVID-19 UPDATE Alberta entered Stage 2 on June 10. If Albertans continue doing their part, all restrictions could be lifted by late June or early July. Stage 2: Indoor recreation open at 1/3 of fire code occupancy Gyms and fitness studios – open for solo and drop-in activities and indoor fitness classes with 3 metre distancing Youth activities (day camps, overnight camps, play centres) – resume with restrictions Youth and adult sports – resume with no restrictions, indoors and outdoors Distancing and masking requirements remain in effect. Alberta's Open for Summer Plan safely eases restrictions in 3 stages as vaccination targets are reached and hospitalizations decline.

Masking Policy Alberta is entering Stage 2 of the Open for Summer Plan which significantly eases restrictions for sports, physical activity, and recreation. With over 60% of all eligible Albertans receiving their first vaccine, Volleyball Alberta will remove our mandatory indoor masking policy and replace it with updated guidance and recommendations.  Coaches & Trainers must wear masks at all times while indoors in Stage 2. Athletes must wear masks when entering and exiting a facility or moving from the competition/training area to other parts of the facility (changerooms). All government masking requirements must be followed. Visit our website for the News Story

COACHES CORNER

Coaching Tips FIVB Beach Volleyball Drill-Book Videos http://www.fivb.org/EN/Development/BVB_Drill_book_videos_Menu.asp Lauren Bertolacci Feature (Assistant Coach, Team Canada Women) https://volleybrains.com/lauren-bertolacci/ 21 Down Drill https://www.avca.org/Blog/Article/329/21-Down-Drill-Presented-by-Sports-Imports Shoulder Exercises for Volleyball Players https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-VVYnLPyAM&t=2s

Sport Parenting Sports Parenting in Ten Sentences https://www.tenniscanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Sports-Parenting-in-10-Sentences-EN-template.pdf How to Keep Kids Safe on Social Media https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv0wH2F0Rfk Two Magic Words https://changingthegameproject.com/two-magic-words/

MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION

2021 Membership Registration 2021 Youth Beach Recreational Player (available now step 2) 2021 Youth Player Registration Form 2021 Adult Player Registration Form 2021 Club President Registration Form 2021 Coach Registration Form 2021 Referee Registration Form 2021 Club Volunteer Registration Form

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