VOLLEYKIDZ - FUNdamentals for kids Gr2-5 - Spring Session (beginning in April 2020. Registration info will be posted by March 18, 2020)

This program will provide training focussed on fundamental skill development in a fast, fun, learning environment. Kidz will work with experienced coaches and/or players to learn proper technique for serving, receiving, setting, attacking, blocking and defense along with athletic SAQ development.

VOLLEYKIDZ will use alternative equipment to ensure that kids are able to learn and have fun without the frustration of full sized nets, or heavier balls.

VOLLEYKIDZ is being offered for two kidz age groups:

Registration will be available by March 18, 2020

VOLLEYKIDZ - FUNdamentals for kids Gr2-5

This program will provide training focussed on fundamental skill development in a fast, fun, learning environment. Kidz will work with experienced coaches and/or players to learn proper technique for serving, receiving, setting, attacking, blocking and defense along with athletic SAQ development. VOLLEYKIDZ will use alternative equipment to ensure that kids are able to learn and have fun without the frustration of full sized nets, or heavier balls. VOLLEYKIDZ is being offered for two kidz age groups:  

VolleyKIDZ 1(Beginners): will be for kidz in Grades 2-5 with little to no previous volleyball experience, and offered on Fridays from 5-6pm for 5 weeks.

• Session 1 will run on: January 17, 31(6-7pm @ peter ewart  middle school), Feb 7(6-7pm @ peter ewart  middle school), 21, 28
• Session 2 will run on March 13, April 3, 17, 24, May 1

Cost: $65 per Session(5 training nights)

VolleyKIDZ 2(Some experience): will be for kidz in Grades 2-5 with previous volleyball experience or a minimum of 2 VolleyKIDZ 1 sessions, and offered on Mondays from 5-6pm for 5 weeks.

• Session 1 will run on: January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10
• Session 2 will run on March 2, 9, 30, April 6, 20

Cost: $65 per Session(5 training night - either Session 1 or Session 2)

All sessions will take place at the new RE Mountain Secondary School Gymnasiums - 7633 202A Street, Langley

BC Youth Volleyball is formally registered as Beyond Competition Youth Volleyball; has just been selected as a Sponsor club for the Junior Volleyball Association (JVA); and hopes to offer kids the understanding and knowledge to be competitive in Volleyball... and Beyond.

Club member positions under BC Youth Volleyball will be open to ALL at tryouts.

We intend to form the highest level of competitive teams based on skill level, compete level, and coach-ability.

We hope to be able to be able to offer an appropriate level of competitive teams for all.

Teams with BC Youth Volleyball may take part in the NorthWest Power League (NWPL - which is run by the JVA), which could include clubs from British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon.

Tryouts for all teams will be held at the end of November for all teams. First competitions likely be held on January 5-6, 2019, so teams must be fully selected and training as quickly as possible.

All Tryout and program info will be posted on the BC Youth Volleyball Website found here: www.bcyouthvolleyball.ca

We have been selected as a SPONSORED JVA member club and will join the NWPL as the benefits to our clubs, coaches, and athletes, will include:

• A league with a goal to provide High Quality competitive experiences for teams across the Northwest.
• Competitions held in Quality Facilities
• Certified officials at every match
• An emphasis on Quality of Matches per day rather than quantity.
• More liberal rules allowing for effective use of team personnel.
• Stronger coaching resources allowing for greater development and support.
• The ability to move players between teams if needed to justify ability, or roster requirements.
• A format that guarantees that each match must be as competitive as possible.
• An environment that promotes and supports Clubs, Teams, and Coaches to develop efficiently.

The Northwest Power League (NWPL) offers a unique competition format that will maximize quality competition while limiting the amount of time in the gym to 6 hours each day. This is the type of format used for National and International Competitions.

1. Two - Single day event formats, maximizing matches given the travel.
2. Quality Canadian & American competition.
3. 12 sub unlimited (all ages)
4. Positional Substitutions allowing for a more diverse use of an entire team.
5. Liberos (all ages)
6. Liberos can serve.
7. Official Referees on every court, and for every match
8. Efficient and more cost effective team management.
9. Teams will typically be competing against similar competition level or better. As teams develop, they have the ability to move onto compete against more competitive teams allowing for a more equitable  competition environment.

BC Youth Volleyball will offer three different options for Club teams with the hope of allowing every athlete who tries out an opportunity to experience club volleyball at their skill and competition level.

We hope to be able to offer a position to every athlete who tries out.

If you have a child that wants to learn and play the sport of Volleyball.... We will have a program available for them.

BC Youth Volleyball is going to continue to build on its success from the 2019 club Season. 

We have seen incredible technical development and understanding of the sport of volleyball and will strive to continue our development of well balanced athletes.

Our focus will continue to be focussed on the most up to date development of “Correct” technical skills, and team based tactical play.  

Most of our teams played in no less than 6 club tournaments, with our selects teams playing in some of the most competitive Power Leagues on the West Coast. The events we choose to participate in allow our coaches the liberty to develop players in their strengths, while expanding a players growth through challenging them in their areas that may need improvements.

Most of our teams will play in a combination of local club hosted events and Washington State events. This ensures that our athletes are able to continue to compete with their peers, and to support local clubs, while still providing opportunities for elite level competition. 

Team Selection Process

For our 2019-2020 season, we are planning to offer the following teams(pending athlete needs/coaches commitments).

Our teams will be created using a unique format this year.

We want to show loyalty to those who have been developing with our club, while still maintaining two streams of competition.

1. Early Commitment Offers
   
   We will be offering athletes the ability to secure a position on our teams by offering an early commitment for the 2019-2020 Season. This early commitment will guarantee a spot for the athlete on one of our club teams. Please be aware that this WILL NOT guarantee a player being placed on a specific team. Once all Early Commitments have been received, we will re-assign our coaching/ court resources to best manage the club needs for the following year. Once again, accepting an Early Commitment WILL NOT guarantee a position on a specific team, however all athletes who accept an Early Commitment will have a spot ensured on on of our club teams. 
   
   While Early Commitments are being accepted, we will also examine the acceptance of players via application. 
   
   
2. Application Process - found here: https://forms.gle/TuADcaWDPcR8g2Ga8
   
   We will post an online application for athletes who are certain they would like to play in our programs.
   
   What does this mean? 
   All athletes who have not played for BC Youth Volleyball are welcome to complete an application for a position on one of our club teams. This application will include the completion of an application form, skills assessment, and possible match footage assessment. 
   
   Why do we do this?
   “Talent may win games, but teamwork and intelligence builds champions.” Strong team players are the backbone of any team. When others fail, these are the people who venture on with strong resolve and persistence, committed to getting the job done.
   
   For us, its simple. We want to continue the development of athletes who want to want to play for us. We are not interested in the formation of a group of individuals who may possess some advanced volleyball skill, but are not team players, or who may have their own agendas.
   
   We continually prove that we are able to develop players and teams.
   
   Character, Personality, Respect, Always reliable, ability to Communicate with Confidence, Selfless, Adaptable, and displays Genuine Commitment, are all qualities that we look for in athletes we train.
   
   Volleyball…. We can teach, however, a mindset focussed on team before self, and process over results is what we will focus on.
   
   
   
3. Open Tryouts - Tryout Registration Form - https://forms.gle/ZBk2r4tp38FDaak27
   
   Once our Early Commitments and Applications have been processed, we will post the positions we still require for teams in an age group. Tryouts will be limited due to space requirements. Only players who have registered and paid for tryouts will be permitted to tryout.
   
   Those who are not selected to teams will have the opportunity to be involved in our Train and Play programs. Info to be posted at the end of November.

Club Teams likely offered for the 2019-2020 season:

BC Selects teams are our High Performance teams. These teams will likely practice 3 times per week and will likely compete in events in Washington State and the Lower Mainland.

TeamBC Teams are our Competitive Development teams. These teams will likely practice 2 times per week and will have the ability to selectively participate in Washington State events, but will primarily play in Lower Mainland events.

U14 - 2 BC Selects Teams & 1 Team BC Team
U15 - 2 BC Selects Teams & 1 Team BC Team
U16 - 2 BC Selects Teams & 1 Team BC Team
U17/18 - 1 BC Selects Team

We will also offer a Train & Play 4v4 league throughout the club season for those who are not able to fully compete to a club volleyball team schedule, or for those who may not have been selected to clubs they tried out for.

U12 Train & Play 4v4 - likely 24 spots available
U13 Train & Play 4v4 - likely 24 spots available
U14 Train & Play 4v4 - likely 24 spots available
U15 Train & Play 4v4 - likely 24 spots available

Early Commitments

Early Commitments for 2018-2019 BC Youth Volleyball players will hopefully be sent out towards the end of this week - October 26-27, 2019. These will need to be completed and returned by October 31, 2019. Based on the commitments, we will likely reassess our coaching assignments and may remove teams to allow development of there age groups. 

Application Process

Athletes who would love to play for BC Youth Volleyball are encouraged to complete our online application. We hope to try to fill team spots by minimizing the stress of a tryout. For us, its simple. We want to continue the development of athletes who want to want to play for us. We are not interested in the formation of a group of individuals who may possess some advanced volleyball skill, but are not team players, or who may have their own agendas. We continually prove that we are able to develop players and teams. Character, Personality, Respect, Always reliable, ability to Communicate with Confidence, Selfless, Adaptable, and displays Genuine Commitment, are all qualities that we look for in athletes we train.Tryouts

Open Tryouts Info

U14 Tryouts
Wed Nov 27 Small/Main 5-630
Wed Dec 4 Small/Main 5-630

U15 Tryouts
Wed Nov 27 Small/Main 630-800
Wed Dec 4 Small/Main 630-800 

U16 Tryouts
Wed Nov 27 Small/Main 800-1000
Wed Dec 4 Small/Main 800-1000 

U17/18 Tryouts
Fri Dec 6 Small/Main 5-630
Wed Dec 11 Small 5-630