August 23, 2021 Release: Dates announced for 2022 Beach Nationals August 23, 2021: Volleyball Canada is excited to announce that the 2022 Beach National Championships will be held in Toronto, August 19 to 21 at Ashbridges Bay. “After the cancellation of the past two Beach Nationals, we are excited to be bringing Beach Nationals back to […]

Posted: July 19, 2021 Release Volleyball Canada announces 2022 Nationals dates July 19, 2021: Volleyball Canada is excited to announce the dates and locations for the 2022 National Championships, highlighted by a return to the festival-style event in Edmonton, Alberta. From May 18 to 24, 2022, Edmonton will host the 15U to 18U age categories […]

Posted: July 7, 2021 Our Volleywire newsletters are packed with important information, club volleyball updates, Volleyball Alberta seasonal programs, Team Alberta announcements, coaches corner, tips for parents, employment opportunities, and more! In case you missed our latest editions, you can view them here: July 2021 Newsletter June 2021 Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter to keep up […]

Posted: July 7, 2021 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 […]

Posted: July 6, 2021 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 […]

Posted: June 29, 2021

Posted June 14, 2021 Alberta entered Stage 2 on June 10. If Albertans continue doing their part, restrictions could be lifted by late June or early July.  Members should be aware of Volleyball Alberta’s Masking Guidelines.  The following Stage 2 restrictions apply provincewide. Sport and Recreation Activities All indoor and outdoor sport and recreation activities are permitted […]

Updated June 14, 2021 INDOORS 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 […]

Posted: June 10, 2021 Volleyball is Back! We would like to thank all our members who have remained positive, supported each other, and followed guidelines throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Alberta’s Open for Summer Plan will progress quickly and ease restrictions allowing sport, fitness, and recreation to resume.  Volleyball Alberta would like to show our appreciation […]

Posted: June 9, 2021 Volleyball Alberta is a non-profit organization with the mission to provide quality opportunities for the growth, development, and enjoyment of volleyball in Alberta. As the provincial sport governing body, Volleyball Alberta is involved in every facet of the sport by running programs at all levels both indoors and in the rapidly growing […]

Volleyball Alberta Youth Beach Tournaments  Volleyball Alberta Youth beach Tournaments are being considered after the Government of Alberta announcement on May 26th. Details will be posted as soon as possible. Preliminary dates are posted on our webpage for Youth Beach Tournaments in Edmonton & Calgary. Go to: https://www.volleyballalberta.ca/youth-tournaments Stay tuned!!

Posted: June 1, 2021 Alberta’s Open for Summer Plan is a three-stage strategy that calls for re-opening all parts of the province with the gradual easing of very low risk activities in the first stage, followed by a significant easing in the second, and a removal of most restrictions in the third.  If Albertans continue doing their […]

Please join us in welcoming Mary, Vinny, Alex and Noah to Volleyball Alberta. We are looking forward to a great summer together!

Important notice for all club administrators, coaches, players, and families. The Volleyball Alberta indoor season of play ends on May 31, 2021.  The start of the Athlete Wellness period begins June 1, 2021.  During this period of time athletes are encouraged to focus on their physical fitness, conditioning, mental and social well-being.  June 1 also […]

Updated: May 10 Alberta has entered a critical stage of the pandemic, the arrival of highly transmissible variants have put pressure on our health care system. Public health measures are required to protect the health care system and reduce the rising spread of COVID-19 provincewide.  Starting May 5, additional restrictions come into effect for regions with at […]

Posted: May 10, 2021 Congratulations to all the selected Athletes! And a big special shout out to our selected Alberta athletes: Danielle Price, Nyadholi Thokbuom, Kaylee Plouffe, Natasha Calkins We look forward to following this NextGen Women’s Team!! May 07, 2021: Volleyball Canada is pleased to announce its Women’s NextGen National Team athletes. “The NextGen program is a gateway […]

Updated: May 4, 2021 The Government of Alberta has announced New Enhanced Measures effective Friday, April 30, 2021.  Targeted restrictions will apply to municipalities or regions where there are at least 350 cases per 100,000 people and 250 active cases. These restrictions will remain in place for two weeks, or until the region falls back below the case […]

Posted: April 20, 2021 Congratulations to all the selected Athletes! And a big special shout out to our selected Alberta athletes: Max Elgert, Mathias Elser, Pearce Eshenko, Jackson Howe, Jesse Elser, Matthew Neaves We look forward to following this NextGen Men’s Team 2021 training group!!   Volleyball Canada Release NextGen Men’s Team 2021 April 20, […]

Updated: April 22, 2021 New health measures are in place for Calgary, Edmonton and Fort McMurray youth in grades 7-12 to protect the health system and reduce the rising spread of COVID-19 in these regions.  You can find the updated measures on the Government of Alberta’s website, under Youth and collegiate sport and recreation activities. Considering the […]

Posted: April 12, 2021 VA Premier League Update On April 6, the Government of Alberta announced the province is moving back to Step 1 restrictions to protect the health system and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Updated mandatory health measures have come into effect due to the current conditions in our province.  A review of […]

Posted April 9, 2021 The Government of Alberta recently announced the province is moving back to Step 1 restrictions to protect the health system and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. However, the current guidelines for youth sport in Step 1 remain the same and are listed below: Limited Group Physical Activities Allowed Safety Requirements On Court Considerations […]

Posted: March 29, 2021 With the Government of Alberta remaining in Step 2 of “The Path Forward”,  Volleyball Alberta will be unable to offer our eight-week Premier Leagues that were scheduled to start April 24. Volleyball Alberta will continue to adapt to restrictions and adjust our offerings to create as many opportunities for athletes as […]

Posted: March 17, 2021 by Volleyball Canada March 15, 2021: 2021 Team Canada U19 men’s program details have been finalized, including the virtual identification process. After a successful virtual program in 2020 and a challenging 2020-2021 high school and club season, the identification process will provide any youth male athletes, born in 2003 or later the […]

It is with immense sadness that we received the news about the passing of John Bauer – referee in Zone 4 Central Alberta. Deepest sympathies Debbie and family. We will never forget him. John Bauer Obituary