Training Days (Locations are tentative)

Mondays       8:00pm-10:00pm                   Sir George Simpson School (Large)

Wednesday   8:00pm-10:00pm                   Neil M Ross

Thursdays     7:00pm-9:00pm                     Sir George Simpson School (Small)

Pre-holiday practices: December training dates TBD

There is potential for 1-2 practices the week of Jan 1st based on athlete availability – locations TBD.

Full practice schedule begins Monday, January 7th, 2019.

Additional training: Sports Wellness Psychology, fitness, and special Aspire training sessions will be scheduled throughout the season to aid with increasing athlete strength, skill development and mental focus training. Visualisation techniques will also be incorporated.

Competitions

Saville League is a series of exhibition matches that run every weekend early in the season. Each weekend (one day only) two matches are held against local teams within a 3hr window. Exact dates and times will be made available in late December. The cost of Saville league is covered in the team fees.

Saville League estimated expected dates: Jan. 5 or 6, Jan. 12 or 13, Jan. 19 or 20, Jan. 26 or 27, Feb. 2 or 3. All Saville League matches are played at the Saville Centre in Edmonton.

Volleyball Alberta Premier and National tournament dates are found on the Volleyball Alberta website.

Premier #1    Feb. 9-10                Edmonton

Premier #2    March 9-10             Calgary

Premier #3    March 30-31           Edmonton

Provincials    April 27-28              Calgary

Nationals       May 8-11                Toronto

**Exhibition matches vs. other local clubs and other local tournaments may also be arranged. Advanced notice will be provided.

Communication

The primary mode of communication for all team members, parents and coaches will be TeamSnap. This app will display all upcoming team practices, competitions and other team events, and allow you to indicate your availability. It also has a roster of players and contact information for players, parents and coaching staff. At the start of the season you will receive an invite to SAS U17 Girls TeamSnap via email. Once you accept you will be able to access TeamSnap on your phone, tablet or computer. The app is free to download and use although there are now some adds that you may pay or to dismiss if you prefer. All team members are required to get this app.

Included in the fees:

• Athlete & Coach registration with Volleyball Alberta and Volleyball Canada
• 3 on court training sessions/week.
• Additional sport specific training.
• Sports Psychology Wellness sessions.
• Team Apparel: 2 jerseys, long sleeve warmup, practice t-shirt, backpack, and Jacket/Hoody.
• Facility fees 
• Registration Entry Fee for all Volleyball Alberta Premier, Provincial, and National Tournaments
• Registration Entry Fee for Volleyball Canada National Championships
• Coaches travel, accommodation and food allowance for out of town Premier and Provincial tournaments.
• Coaches travel, accommodation and food allowance for Nationals in Toronto.
• Coaches Certification and Training Courses
• Coach Honorariums
• Saville League 5 weeks of scrimmage games
• ​Club Administration
• Team Equipment

Not included in the fees:

• Athlete travel and accommodations for out of town tournaments
• Optional apparel