Team AB

Team Alberta Beach Program Goals

To produce excellence among the top age class athletes in the province of Alberta.
To develop the athlete’s technical, tactical, physical and psychological skills by exposing selected athletes to enriched levels of training and competition.
To provide opportunities for personal and leadership development.
Success at the Provincial Championships, Western Canada Summer Games, Canada Summer Games, National Championships; as well as the long-term preparation of athletes for participation and success at National Team levels.

The benefits of beach volleyball – this document outlines some of the benefits an athlete can get from playing beach volleyball in the summer

The Provincial Team Program will also assist in the development of competitive beach volleyball in Alberta by working in conjunction with players, coaches and volunteers associated with Alberta’s other volleyball delivery programs.

Volleyball Alberta’s focus for 16U and 18U beach volleyball athletes is to provide an opportunity to train in a challenging, developmental environment and receive education on what it takes to prepare, train and perform at a high level. For this group, there is an emphasis on understanding the game of beach volleyball and to stabilize and refine those specific skills and tactics.

Athlete Application Portal (GMTM): Athlete application portal is now open! Please visit the following link to submit application: Volleyball Alberta GMTM

Questions?
Please email Volleyball Alberta’s Beach Manager: Ray Sewell, rsewell@volleyballalberta.ca

2025 Schedule

Registration will open by March 1 2025 after program details are confirmed

18U Age Class: Born Sept. 1 2006 or later
Training Camp	Age Class	Dates	Location	Cost	Register
18U Selection Camp	18U	TBD	Calgary	$150	Registration Not Open
Team Alberta 18U Men: Team Alberta 18U Women:
Men’s Head Coach:		Women’s Head Coach:

16U Age Class: Born Sept. 1 2008 or later
Training Camp	Age Class	Dates	Location	Cost	Register
16U Selection Camp	16U	TBD	Calgary	$150	Registration Not Open
Team Alberta 16U Men: Team Alberta 16U Women:
Men’s Head Coach:		Women’s Head Coach:

Please Note: Athletes are able to be selected to the Team AB Beach 16U/18U programs and the Indoor Canada Cup teams.

Athletes selected will have the opportunity to be coached by some of Alberta’s top beach volleyball coaches in a competitive high performance training environment. Each age class will have a head coach who will provide coaching and support in training as well as at provincials and nationals. In 2025 a maximum of 14 teams (28 athletes) will be selected to the program in the 16U and 18U age classes.

Team Alberta Beach athletes selected to the program at the June selection camps will attend Training Camp #1 (Date TBD) , and participate in Youth Beach Provincials (August TBD). The team will then travel for Training Camp #2 (August in Toronto), and compete in Volleyball Canada Youth Beach Nationals (August)

Cost: Athlete Fees: TBD

2025 Canada Games (athletes born 2005 or later) – please note Canada Games registrations are closed for 2025

Camp	Age Class	Dates	Location	Cost	Register
Training Group Selection Camp	20U				Closed
Selected Team Men: Brandon Burnside, Mason Doering, Final Training Group Team Women: Sasha Pasloski, Kiara Keibel, Erika Bang, Ella Layzell
Men’s Head Coach: Men’s Team: Corey Cowper		Women’s Head Coach: Women’s Team: Erik Peterson

Tentative Program Dates:

Training Camp #1

Training Camp #2

Training Camp #3

Cost: Athlete Fees:

Interested athletes should contact Ray Sewell at rsewell@volleyballalberta.ca (780-415-1703 ext.5) for more information.

Registration

Sportlomo Registration
Guide for Beach

Team Alberta Refund Policy

A refund of the program fees, less a $35 administration fee, will be refunded if withdrawing before the cancellation date (registration deadline).
No refund will be issued if withdrawing after the cancellation date (registration deadline)
If cancelled by Volleyball Alberta and the session cannot be rescheduled for later days, VA will refund participants the variable costs of the program onto the original method of payment*.
If an event (tournament/high performance training) commences and 25% of matches are completed before cancellation no refunds will be issued. If less than 25% of matches are completed a 50% refund to participants will be issued.

Financial Assistance Program

Athletes in financial need can apply to Volleyball Alberta for assistance via the Hugh Hoyles Scholarship Fund.

Below is a list of other scholarships, grants, and programs that athletes may apply for:

Kid Sport Alberta: KidSport is a national not-for-profit organization that provides financial assistance for registration fees and equipment to kids aged 18 and under
JumpStart: Jumpstart funding helps families that need a financial hand with registration, equipment and/or transportation costs.

For more information on the Team Alberta Beach program, please contact Ray Sewell at rsewell@volleyballalberta.ca or call 780-415-1703 ext. 5.