Junior Avalanche

Club Fees & Commitment

Overview

The Junior Avalanche Volleyball Club season runs from January to May. Teams practice 2–3 times per week and implement a physical training program. Tournaments are typically held on weekends, with teams traveling to compete across Alberta, nationally, and/or internationally.

At Junior Avalanche, we are dedicated to preparing athletes for all aspects of high-performance training and competition, and we want families to have a clear understanding of what our fees include.

Our club fees are designed to support competition, training, athlete development, apparel, travel assistance, and high-quality coaching.

Commitment

We expect all athletes to attend practices regularly, as growth and improvement come from consistent effort and commitment. Showing up builds trust, confidence, and progress. If an athlete is unable to attend a practice, we appreciate advance communication, and we ask that each athlete arrives prepared, focused, and ready to make the most of every session.

Junior Avalanche Teams participate in 5 main events:

  • Volleyball Alberta Premiers 1, 2 & 3

  • Volleyball Alberta Provincials

  • Volleyball Canada Nationals

We expect our athletes to be in attendance at each of these tournaments. Once the schedule comes out from VA please mark your calendars!

We celebrate well-rounded athletes and the value of participating in multiple sports. Open, proactive communication helps everyone succeed. Athletes with other commitments are encouraged to connect with coaches early in the season so we can work together on a plan that supports their goals and development.

Fees

  • 15U Girls: $2300

  • 16U Girls: $2300

  • 17U Girls: $2300

Costs may vary based on the number of athletes on a team and the number of coaching staff rostered.

*Important to note when considering our fee’s: These amounts INCLUDE coach travel expenses to the standard 4 VA tournaments and VC Nationals. Also included is the VC Nationals registration fee. Other clubs in the area typically don’t include all of these expenses in their initial fees and have call outs for each tournament.

Included in club fees

    • Facility rentals for practices each week

      • 20 + weeks of training

    • All 3 Volleyball Alberta Premier Events

    • VA Provincials

    • Volleyball Canada Nationals registration fee (pending lottery)

    • 2 jerseys

    • Junior Avalanche hoodie

    • 2 practice/warmup shirts

    • Junior Avalanche backpack

    • Team equipment and medical supplies

    • Equipment upkeep and repairs

    • Volleyball Alberta, Volleyball Canada, and private club insurance

    • Coach honorariums

    • Coach registration fees (VA & VC)

    • Certification & training programs

    • Coach accommodations, transportation, and food allowance for all out-of-town tournaments

NOT Included in club fees

    • Tryout fees

    • Sportlomo registration fees (tryout & competitive player)

    • Athlete accommodations & travel for:

      • Out-of-town VA Premier/Provincial tournaments

      • Volleyball Canada Nationals

    • Optional travel tournaments outside of standard schedule, including tournament registration and associated fees

    • Junior Avalanche parent fan gear

Payment

    • $575 Deposit upon signing, followed by three installments

    • $575 Due October 26, 2026

    • $575 Due November 30, 2026

    • $575 Due January 18, 2027

    *If you would like to request an alternate payment plan please contact bryan@jravalanche.ca

  •  Accepted Payment Methods

    • E-transfer (no fees) bryan@jravalanche.ca

  • We are committed to making Junior Avalanche accessible to all athletes.

    For private assistance or to set up a payment plan, please contact the email below.

    bryan@jravalanche.ca

  • Once tryouts conclude and athlete signings are confirmed, club fees are non-refundable under any circumstance, including injury, illness, or withdrawal.

    Fees are distributed evenly across athletes and directly fund team training, travel, and staffing.