Volleyball Alberta

Congratulations to Albertans Reid Collingwood & Luke Roberts on winning 15U Boys GOLD at the Volleyball Canada Beach Nationals in Vancouver, and to Keira Jones & Anelise Logan on winning 14U Girls SILVER!

And a big shout-out to all the Alberta athletes who got to compete at such a cool event!

🚨 FINAL REMINDER FOR CLUBS: Club Approval Applications are due August 25!

All returning clubs, as well as new clubs planning to participate in the Fall Tryout/Signing Period, must submit their Club Approval Application by August 25.

Clubs must be approved before participating in Fall Tryouts or the Fall Signing Period. If you haven’t submitted your application yet, please make it a priority before the deadline.

Once the application window closes, it will not be reopened, and late application requests may not be granted. Missing the deadline could impact your club’s ability to register teams and participate in the 2026/27 season.

👉 Deadline: August 25

New clubs not participating in the Fall Tryout/Signing Period have until September 30 to complete the Club Approval Form.

We’re looking for GO Sport Coaches!

Help introduce the next generation to volleyball! Volleyball Alberta is looking for enthusiastic Head, Assistant and Junior Coaches to join our GO Sport programs and help kids ages 6+ learn, play and grow through volleyball.

If you love volleyball, enjoy working with kids and want to make a positive impact on the court, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Learn more on our website (under employment opportunities)
👉 Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Upcoming Level 1 Referee Clinics across Alberta! Clinics are coming up in September in Zones 1, 3, 5, 6 & 8.

Register Here: https://www.volleyballalberta.ca/leadership/referees-upcoming-clinics/

All clinics have a minimum age of 16. Registration deadlines vary by location.

Don’t know what zone you’re in? On the "Upcoming Clinics" page, there’s a dropdown menu called “Which Referee Zone Am I In?”

👏 Meet Asher Heinen, recipient of the 2026 15U/16U Athlete of the Year award at the most recent Volleyball Alberta Mikasa Achievement Awards. A dynamic outside hitter, Asher’s athleticism, volleyball IQ, leadership, and commitment to improving have established him as one of Alberta’s premier young volleyball athletes.

Fall GO Sports Registration opened today at 12:00 PM (Noon)!

Whether your child is stepping onto the court for the first time or building on the skills they already have, GO Sports is the perfect place to play, learn, and grow.

Programs are available in Edmonton and Fort Saskatchewan. Programs vary by location.

More info: https://www.volleyballalberta.ca/indoor-volleyball/go_sports_edmonton/

Team Alberta Beach in Toronto! After kicking off the week with a Team Alberta training camp, our athletes hit the sand at the 2026 Volleyball Canada Youth Beach Nationals this past weekend.

Team Alberta Top 10 Finishes:
👉5th | Jaiden Hameed & Ben Timmerman | 17U Boys
👉5th | Emma Mangat & Quinn Rowe | 16U Girls
👉5th | Charlie Couillard & Vespe Wagner | 15U Girls
👉9th | Soren Bang & Ben MacPherson | 16U Boys

A great week of training, competition and experience for our Alberta athletes. Congratulations to everyone who represented our province in Toronto!

Advanced Development Coach Workshop offerings are coming up this August and September!

The blended workshops include online sessions plus a full-day, in-person session. Coaches interested in registering can email [email protected] to express their interest.

👉 Deadline: August 20 or once full. The second offering is dependent on sufficient interest.

💻 Full schedules and details are available on our website: https://www.volleyballalberta.ca/leadership/coaches-courses-education/

Congratulations to Albertans Jacob Chapman and Chase Walker on becoming 18U Boys Volleyball Canada Beach National Champions in Toronto this past weekend!

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Canada Cup 2026 photo dump 📸 Big thanks to the amazing .ca for capturing all the feels 👀