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Meet our 2021 Summer Staff!
/ | Leave a CommentPlease join us in welcoming Mary, Vinny, Alex and Noah to Volleyball Alberta. We are looking forward to a great summer together!
Read more »Club Volleyball Wellness Period & Signing Process Update for June 1
| Leave a CommentImportant 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 […]
Read more »Expanded Restrictions for High Case Regions – May 5
| Leave a CommentUpdated: 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 […]
Read more »2021 NextGen Women’s Team Announced
| Leave a CommentPosted: 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 […]
Read more »New Enhanced Measures – April 30
| Leave a CommentUpdated: 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 […]
Read more »2021 NextGen Men’s Team Announced
| Leave a CommentPosted: 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, […]
Read more »Additional Measures for Calgary, Edmonton & Fort McMurray Youth Grades 7-12
| Leave a CommentUpdated: 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 […]
Read more »VA Premier League Update
| Leave a CommentPosted: 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 […]
Read more »Current Measures for Youth Sport – April 9, 2021
| Leave a CommentPosted 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 […]
Read more »Premier League Announcement – March 29, 2021
| Leave a CommentPosted: 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 […]
Read more »2021 Team Canada U19 Men’s Program Details Released
| Leave a CommentPosted: 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 […]
Read more »John Bauer Obituary
| Leave a CommentIt 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
Read more »Signing and Tryout Process Announcement
| Leave a CommentPosted: March 5, 2021 After the recent adjustments to Step 2 of the Government of Alberta’s “The Path Forward”, Volleyball Alberta remains optimistic there will be a competitive season and anticipates an April 24th start for our Premier Leagues. Recent feedback received from club presidents indicated concerns with tryout and signing processes under the current […]
Read more »Step Out In Style – March Flash Sale
/ | Leave a CommentPre-Order Shop Link: https://elitepromomarketing.commonsku.com/shop/a1d1d70d-272c-473d-860f-f… Step out in style and make yourself comfortable in the gear you’ve been looking for at the prices you’ve been waiting for. • GILDAN • mix & match • FLASH SALE • RUSSELL • mix & match • FLASH SALE • Open for pre-sale: March 4 – 14, 2021• This pre-sale is a […]
Read more »Canada Games Athlete Interest Application
| Leave a CommentPosted: February 16, 2021 If you are a high performance athlete interested in being selected to Team Alberta and attending the 2022 Canada Summer Games please complete the Athlete Interest Application Form. This will assist the coaching staff with scouting, identifying and then inviting athletes to selection camps. 2021 programs have not been confirmed at […]
Read more »Step 1 & 2 Restrictions & Best Practices for Training
| Leave a CommentPosted: February 12 The Government of Alberta announced additional options in Step 1 of The Path Forward. Guidance for Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation, Path Forward – Step 1 can be found HERE. The changes allow to have more athletes back on the court for volleyball training in limited group activities. Below is an overview of what […]
Read more »Signing and Tryout Process Postponed – Feb. 10, 2021
| Leave a CommentPosted: February 10, 2021 After the recent adjustments to Step 1 of the Government of Alberta’s “The Path Forward”, Volleyball Alberta surveyed club presidents to seek feedback on signing and tryout dates. Volleyball Alberta remains positive there will be a competitive season and anticipates an April start time for our Premier Leagues. The feedback received […]
Read more »Step 1 Updates – February 6
| Leave a CommentPosted: February 6, 2021 This morning (Saturday, February 6), the Government of Alberta announced additional options in Step 1 of the Path Forward. The changes will allow opportunities to have more athletes back on the court for volleyball activities sooner than anticipated. Volleyball Alberta is reviewing how the changes may impact our programming and will […]
Read more »Step 1 – A Path Forward for Volleyball
| Leave a CommentStep 1 – A Path Forward for Volleyball Posted: February 4, 2021 The Government of Alberta has developed a roadmap to help Albertans understand how restrictions will be eased in steps over the coming months. A Path Forward outlines the sectors that will see gradual restriction changes at each step based on hospitalization benchmarks. Alberta is bending […]
Read more »2021 Alberta Summer Games Cancelled
| Leave a CommentJanuary 29, 2021 Release from the Games Manager January 29, 2021: Lethbridge 2021 Alberta Summer Games Cancelled The Lethbridge Alberta Summer Games Society has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Alberta Summer Games. After consultation with health officials, the City of Lethbridge and the Alberta Government, the Games Society made the decision to […]
Read more »Volleyball Canada announces SportLoMo as new registration system
| Leave a CommentJanuary 26, 2021 Volleyball Alberta worked closely with Volleyball Canada and other volleyball PTAs in the selection process of choosing a new registration system and we are also pleased to announce SportLoMo as our registration system provider for future season registrations. To view Volleyball Canada’s release on their website, click HERE January 25, 2021: Volleyball Canada is pleased […]
Read more »VRS-Goalline: Transition to Stack Pay
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Read more »December 8 Province of Alberta COVID-19 Announcement
| Leave a CommentOn December 8, the Government of Alberta announced further mandatory restrictions that apply provincewide and will be in place at least until January 12, 2021. This includes expanding the restrictions on team sports to all areas of Alberta. The new mandatory province wide restriction is effective December 13, and the November 27 restrictions remain in […]
Read more »Mandatory Mask Use Policy
| Leave a CommentPosted: December 3, 2020 Mandatory Mask Use Policy Volleyball Alberta has approved the following mask wearing policy “To require masks for all VA Participants, at all times, while they are indoors, including but not limited to arrival, training, game play, and departure.” This policy is for all VA participants during training and competition and is effective immediately. Volleyball Alberta […]
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