SOUTHERN ALBERTA VOLLEYBALL CLUB
More info on Club Volleyball at SAVC
Club Volleyball definition:
Is an opportunity for kids from school to continue playing and training Volleyball after the school season is completed part of the Alberta Volleyball Association:
"The Volleyball Alberta Club System is one of Alberta's most popular programs. Athletes of similar ages have an opportunity to develop their volleyball skills and compete for Provincial and National Championships. Athletes tryout for various club teams around the province, once teams are selected they practice together, and the club teams register and attend the Volleyball Alberta Premier Tournaments and Provincial Championship events."
Age Class Year of Birth
13U Athletes born from September 1, 2003 to Dec 31 2004 (16 months)
14U Athletes born from September 1, 2002 to Dec 31 2003 (16 months)
15U Athletes born from September 1, 2001 to Dec 31 2002 (16 months)
16U Athletes born from September 1, 2000 to Dec 31 2001 (16 months)
17U* Athletes born from September 1, 1999 to Dec 31 2000 (16 months)*
18U Athletes born from September 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999 (16 months)
2018 Volleyball Alberta Indoor Tournament Schedule
February 10-11 17U/18U Premier #1
February 17-18 no tournaments LONG WEEKEND
February 24-25 15U/16U Premier #1 March 3-4
13U/14U Premier #1March 10-11
17U/18U Premier #2March 17-18
15U/16U Premier #2March 24-25
13U/14U Premier #2Mar 31 – Apr 1
No tournaments LONG WEEKEND April 7-8
17U/18U Premier #3April 14-15
15U/16U Premier #3 April 21-22
13U/14U Provincials April 28-29
17U/18U Provincials May 5-6 15U/16U Provincials
May 12-13 no VA tournaments
May 17 – 22 Super Nationals – Edmonton – Thursday to Tuesday – All ages in Edmonton.
FORMS for Athletes, coaches and Parents
SAVC Medical waiver form
SAVC Waiver form
Volleyball Alberta Waiver and Code of Conduct form
Team Staff & Administrators Code of Conduct
http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/sites/default/files/sites/Indoor/Club/General_Info/VA2017CompetitionRegulations_March6.pdf
General Club information
13U Age Class - Athletes born from September 1, 2003 to Dec 31, 2004 (or later) 13U is the youngest age class that VA runs. It is designed with a focus on skill development and having lots of fun. This category leads to a Provincial Championship. Long Term Athlete Development guidelines in the Train to Train stage suggest 70% of time is spent training and 30% in competition. For more information, please visit: http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/80. I
Fee's 1500 includes:
Practices 2-2.5 pracitces a week with 3 Alberta tournaments, and 3 Calgary tournaments.
14U Age Class- Athletes born from September 1, 2002 to December 31, 2003 (or later) 14U is designed with a focus on skill development and having lots of fun. This category leads to the Provincial Championship and to the Volleyball Canada Championships. Long Term Athlete Development guidelines for the Train to Train stage suggest 70% of time is spent training and 30% in competition. For more information, please visit: http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/80.
Fee's 2200 includes: includes: Uniforms/Team gear/all tournament, player, coaches, club registrations, team equipment, court time rentals, hotels cost for team on away tournaments ( includes Nationals), coaches fees, admin club costs. From Dec 1 - May 15th
Practices 2-2.5 practices a week with 3 Alberta tournaments, and 2-3 Calgary tournaments, National Championships
15U Age Class- Athletes born from September 1, 2001 to December 31, 2002 (or later)
15U is the first level in Alberta’s elite development system, which leads to the Volleyball Canada Championships. This
category of play also leads to Alberta’s Provincial Team Program for outstanding individual athletes. The Long Term
Athlete Development guidelines for the Train to Train stage suggest 70% of time is spent training and 30% in
competition. For more information, please visit: http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/80.
Fee's $2500 includes: Uniforms/Team gear/all tournament, player, coaches, club registrations, team equipment, court time rentals, hotels cost for team on away tournaments ( includes Nationals), coaches fees, admin club costs. From Dec 1 - May 15th
Does Not include travel and food for athletes on away tournaments
16U Age Class- Athletes born from September 1, 2000 to December 31, 2001 (or later) 16U is the second level in Alberta’s elite development system, which leads to the Volleyball Canada Championships. This category of play also leads to Alberta’s Provincial Team Program for outstanding individual athletes. 16U Girls: Long Term Athlete Development guidelines for the Learn to Compete stage suggest 60% of time is spent training and 40% in competition. For more information, please visit: http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/80. 16U Boys: Long Term Athlete Development guidelines for the Train to Train stage suggest 70% of time is spent training and 30% in competition. For more information, please visit: http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/80.
Fee's $2500 includes: Uniforms/Team gear/all tournament, player, coaches, club registrations, team equipment, court time rentals, hotels cost for team on away tournaments ( includes Nationals), coaches fees, admin club costs. From Dec 1 - May 15th
Does Not include travel and food for athletes on away tournaments
17U-U18 Age Class- Athletes born from September 1, 1999 to December 31, 2000 (or later) AND 18U Age Class - Athletes born from September 1, 1998 to December 31, 1999 (or later) 17U is the third level in Alberta’s elite development system that leads to the Volleyball Canada Championships. 18U is the fourth level in Alberta’s elite development system that leads to the Volleyball Canada Championships. These categories of play also lead to Alberta’s Provincial Team Program for outstanding individual athletes. Long Term Athlete Development guidelines for the Learn to Compete stage suggest 60% of time is spent training and 40% in competition.
Fee's $2500 includes: Uniforms/Team gear/all tournament, player, coaches, club registrations, team equipment, court time rentals, hotels cost for team on away tournaments ( includes Nationals), coaches fees, admin club costs. From Dec 1 - May 15th
Does Not include travel and food for athletes on away tournaments
Practices 3 practices a week with 4 Alberta tournaments, and 3 Calgary tournaments. National Championships
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