Newsletter (June 9, 2022) | |
Mikasa Achievement Awards
Volleyball Alberta is proud to announce the 2022 Mikasa Achievement Award Recipients:
Athletes
Sophia Hansen
Cole Czepuryk
Evvia Belireau
Jacob Sargent
Coaches
Reid Brodie
Geoff Trentham
Cheri Wright
Vinny Saporito
Referees
Nivi Uppal
Steven Cabral
Volunteer
Trent Rix
This year's Volleyball Alberta Awards Ceremony will be held on July 1st in Calgary.
Leadership > Awards > Mikasa Achievement Awards page
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June = Wellness Period
The Volleyball Alberta indoor season of play ends on May 31. The start of the Athlete Wellness period begins on June 1. During this period, athletes are encouraged to focus on their physical fitness, conditioning, mental and social well-being. June 1 also marks the start of our outdoor season, and participation in beach and grass volleyball is recommended.
Please note that during the Athlete Wellness Period (Month of June), no formal offers can be made for the upcoming indoor club season during this time. Information can be searched on club websites about coaches and club offerings for the 22-23 season.
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2022-23 Letter of Intent (LOI)
Volleyball Alberta has released the 2022-23 Letter of Intent (LOI) - Rationale and FAQ document.
The document is linked on volleyballalberta.ca > Indoor > Club > General Info webpage under the Competition Regulations and Signing Process section.
It is important to read the entire document as it applies to the letter of intent process and includes:
- Primary Objectives
- Rationale
- Season of Play
- Process
- Penalty for Breach
- Recruiting and Contact by Representatives of Volleyball Alberta clubs
- Release Request Forms
- Eligibility
- Recruiting
- And more
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Introducing the Head Coaches for Volleyball Alberta Summer Camps:
Kory White Current 1st League Belgium Pro Athlete, 2022 USPORTS Player of The Year, USPORTS All Time Career Point and Kill Leader, 4 Year U of A Panda, 2016 NCAA Division 1 Seattle University Member WAC All Freshmen Team, 2020 Pro Volleyball Athlete in Hungary, 4x Canada West All Star, 3x 1st Team UPSORT All Canadian.
Emmitt Jul-Hansen Current 5th Year Setter for the Ambrose University Lions, 2022 Team MVP, 2022 ACAC Leader in Assists Per Set, 7 years of Coaching Experience, 2021 Team Alberta Assistant Coach.
Kalysta Knappett Current 4th Year Libero for the University of Alberta Pandas, 2019 18U Provincial Champion, Several Tier 1 National Championship Finishes, 2022 USPORT Bronze Medalist, 2022 Can West Silver Medalist.
Hope Kotun Current 5th Year Outside for the University of Toronto Blues, 2x OUA Champion and 2022 OUA Silver Medalist, 15U-17U Team Alberta Member.
Irina Korovina Current 4th Year Outside for the SAIT Trojans, 2016 Volleyball Canada National Divison 1 Silver Medalist, Member of ACE Volleyball club as an athlete for 7 years and now current ACE 15U Head Coach. Previously coaching VA Summer Camps JVC and SLVC 2019.
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Presly Austin: Camp Co-Coordinator
Current NCAA Division 1 Elon University Setter, 2017 Canada Youth National Team Member, 2020 U21 Canadian National Team Member, Current Alberta Provincial Team Assistant Coach, Current Elon University Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Nash Shipton: Camp Co-Coordinator
Current ACAC Lethbridge Kodiak Setter, 2018 Alberta Provincal Team Athlete, 2020 CCAA National All Star, 2018 and 2019 Alberta Volleyball Club 17/18U Provincial All Star.
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Volleyball Alberta Summer Camps |
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR ALL 4 WEEKS
Spots are limited, register now!
These are developmental camps that focus on the basic skills and fitness levels for all athletes. Days will be filled with opportunities to connect with other campers and coaches, while learning new volleyball skills.
Week 1 - accepting 36 athletes
Saville Centre, July 4-8, 8am - 3pm (Ages 11-14)
Week 2 - accepting 36 athletes
Saville Centre, July 11-15, 8am - 3pm (Ages 12-15)
Week 3 - accepting 80 athletes
Rocky Mountain House, July 24-29, overnight camp✨ (Ages 12-15)
Week 4 - accepting 36 athletes
Saville Centre, August 2-5, 8am - 4pm (Ages 13-16)
As of now, there is availability in all 4 weeks. If the registration reaches maximum capacity, a waitlist will open. When spots open, Volleyball Alberta will invite participants from the waitlist to register on a sequential priority basis.
For more information and links to register please visit our website:
https://www.volleyballalberta.ca/volleyball-ab-camps
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Youth Beach Programs - Edmonton |
Volleyball Alberta is offering three youth beach program options this summer in Edmonton at our John Fry Park Beach Volleyball Courts.
* Beginner Level Beach Skill Development 12U-14U
* Youth Beach Skill Development 14U-17U
* Youth 2's coed League Nights 14U-17U
June sessions start this week!
đź“ťRegistration is OPEN for the July sessions!
Each program will run once a week from 4:30-6:00pm. For more information and to register online, go to: https://www.volleyballalberta.ca/youth-leagues
Questions, email Maddison: beachleagues@volleyballalberta.ca
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Adult Beach Leagues - Edmonton |
Volleyball Alberta is offering three adult beach league options this summer in Edmonton at our John Fry Park Beach Volleyball Courts.
* Adult Beach Leagues - Edmonton - Women's 2's
* Adult Beach Leagues - Edmonton - Coed 4's
* Adult Beach Leagues - Edmonton - Men's 2's
đź“ť Registration is now closed. League nights start this week and will run once a week for eleven-weeks from 6:15-8:30pm. For more information, go to: https://www.volleyballalberta.ca/adult-leagues
Questions, email Maddison: beachleagues@volleyballalberta.ca
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Youth Beach Programs - Lethbridge

Volleyball Alberta will once again run a youth beach program in Lethbridge starting June 14th. We are looking for a few more participants to fill the program! We have space for 32 athletes.
Skill Development for 18U & Younger
đź“ť Registration is OPEN
For program details and to register, go to: https://www.volleyballalberta.ca/Lethbridgebeach
For more information please contact Ray Sewell: rsewell@volleyballalberta.ca
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Youth Beach Tournament Registration is Open!
Volleyball Alberta's beach tournament series starts May 28 in Edmonton and will run throughout the summer capping off with provincials in Calgary August 6 – 7.
For the full tournament schedule and registration details visit: https://www.volleyballalberta.ca/youth-tournaments
For beach tournament information, email Robyn beach@volleyballalberta.ca
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Save-The-Date! Adult Beach Provincials will be held on August 13-14 in Sylvan Lake. Registration opens soon.
For Volleyball Alberta announcements and updates, follow us on
Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter
For more information on VA's beach tournament series, please email Robyn: beach@volleyballalberta.ca
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Team Alberta Beach Programs
Team Alberta 16U and 18U Men's selection camp registrations are now closed! Selection camps are this weekend, June 11 – 12, in Calgary at the CBVA courts.
For full details on the Team Alberta Beach Provincial team program please go to: https://www.volleyballalberta.ca/youth-team-ab
For more information please contact Ray Sewell: rsewell@volleyballalberta.ca
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15U/16U Team Alberta Volleyball
Calgary Training Centre coaches
Peter Peraino
Thomas Heinze
Beth Vinnell
Grace McKale
Edmonton Training Centre coaches
Joshua Gaudet
Brian Kim
Tashie Macapagal
Presly Austin
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17U Team Alberta Volleyball
17U Women’s coaches
Shannon Rossall
Chantelle Lamotte
17U Men’s coaches
Jordan Taylor
Shane Barr
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Canada Summer Games
Team Alberta Volleyball
19U Women’s coaches
Sammy Fraser
Reid Brodie
19U Men’s coaches
Greg Barthel
Sam Tuivai
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We are proud to announce that the following athletes have been selected to the 2022 Team Alberta 19U program.
19U Women: Bella Stothart, Bronwyn Ettinger, Daisy Olsen, Evvia Belireau, Faith Christensen, Isabella Robertshaw, Isla Olesen, Kylee Glanville, Laila Johnston, Maryn Boldon, Payton Shimoda, Robyn MacLean, Sammi Boag, Sarah Zonneveld, Sheridan Coninx
19U Men: Aaron Elser, Ashton South, Ethan Czepuryk, Jacob Breton, Jacob Sargent, Logan Greves, Luke Weddell, Marek Edwards, Mason Greves, Max Penner, Reeve Gingera, Renn Petryk, Tate Howell, Victor Secches Reis, Zach Van Geel
These teams will be competing in the Canada Summer Games, this August in the Niagara region. For more information on the 2022 Canada Summer Games, go to: https://niagara2022games.ca/
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2022 Membership Registration (season: Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022)
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Volleyball Alberta requires Players, Coaches, Referees, and Club Staff to become members prior to registering and participating in any Volleyball Alberta or affiliated Club program and event.
Are you going from indoor to beach? If so, please make sure to add the Beach Membership Type to your existing Sportlomo Account > Volleyball Alberta Membership > Member ID > upgrade/add category.
Volleyball Alberta's event and program registrations have membership prerequisites. To sign up & register or to upgrade/add the beach membership type to your existing Volleyball Alberta Membership > Member ID, please follow the instructions in this guide:
Registration Guide – Beach
Please note: Participants upgrading their membership and adding multiple roles pay for the more expensive role at a differential rate (upgradable membership type). Already paid fees will discount from indoor to beach; but, only if upgrading/adding the new category to your existing active Sportlomo member ID. Make sure to follow the instructions in the guide to avoid overpayments.
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MORE EXCITING VOLLEYBALL EVENTS & NEWS
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International Coaching Symposium |
Calgary will host an International Coaching Symposium to coincide with the upcoming Women's Volleyball Nations League, the event will showcase some of the greatest volleyball coaches and sport leaders in the world.
Canada’s women’s head coach Shannon Winzer will be featured alongside Karch Kiraly (USA), Giovanni Guidetti (TUR), Daniele Santarelli (SRB), Vital Heynen (GER), Cari Din (CAN), among others.
The seminar will also include a "Women in Leadership" panel session to inspire and empower women in the field. The sessions will take place from June 28 to July 1, registration includes VNL ticket options.
Register for Calgary (women’s VNL) here:
Event Registration Portal for Volleyball Canada
Contact: Sandra Lamb
We hope you can join us in Calgary for this amazing opportunity, link to @volleyballcanada website for more information: https://volleyball.ca/.../coaching-symposium-coming-to...
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Mental Health Hub
A hub of relevant resources to help you take care of yourself and look out for the people you love during this challenging time. Click HERE.
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