Tryouts 2026-27 season

Dates & Times

  • 17U Girls Junior Avalanche Tryout

    • Date

      • Monday August 31, 2026

    • Time

      • 5:30pm-8:30pm (with a short break after the first 75 mins)

    • Location

      • College of the Rockies Gymnasium (Cranbrook Campus)

    • Age Range

      • Born 2010 (Jan-Dec)

      • Born 2009 (Sept-Dec)

    • Registration Link

      • coming soon…

  • 16U Girls Junior Avalanche Tryout

    • Date

      • Tuesday September 1, 2026

    • Time

      • 5:30pm-8:30pm (with a short break after the first 75 mins)

    • Location

      • College of the Rockies Gymnasium (Cranbrook Campus)

    • Age Range

      • Born 2011 (Jan-Dec)

      • Born 2010 (Sept-Dec)

    • Registration Link

      • coming soon…

  • 15U Girls Junior Avalanche Tryout

    • Date

      • Sunday September 13, 2026

    • Time

      • 12:00pm-3:00pm (with a short break after the first 75 mins)

    • Location

      • College of the Rockies Gymnasium (Cranbrook Campus)

    • Age Range

      • Born 2012 (Jan-Dec)

      • Born 2011 (Sept-Dec)

    • Registration Link

      • coming soon…

Everything you need to know

All information provided by Junior Avalanche follows Volleyball Alberta’s Signing and Tryout Process guidelines. For support in choosing the right club, see Volleyball Alberta’s Considerations for Athletes & Families for Selecting a Club Volleyball Program document.

Pathways to a team

Within Volleyball Alberta there are three primary pathways through which athletes may join a club team:

Re-Signing

The Junior Avalanche Volleyball Club does not participate in early re-signing. We believe that players who want to return will choose to attend tryouts. Committing players to a team early in the summer doesn’t align with how we choose to build our rosters.

Open Commitment Period (Available Next Year)

Athletes may have opportunities to commit to a club during Volleyball Alberta's Open Commitment Period that occurs in July 2027.

Fall Tryouts

Athletes who want to play for the Junior Avalanche will attend tryouts during the prescribed Volleyball Alberta tryout windows.

  • The Fall 16U-18U Tryout & Signing Window runs from August 30 to September 13, 2026

  • The Fall 14U-15U Tryout & Signing Window runs from September 12 to 20, 2026

Before Attending Tryouts

All athletes participating in club volleyball tryouts must hold a valid Volleyball Alberta Youth Development Player - Tryout Membership.

Registration Checklist

  • Navigate to the Volleyball Alberta How to Register page

  • Select the Register to Volleyball Alberta button

  • Select the Youth Development Player – Tryout

  • Create or log in to your Sportlomo account and purchase the membership

  • Complete all required Volleyball Alberta waivers and consent forms

  • Register for your Junior Avalanche tryout

  • Attend the tryout! (Make sure to bring proof of your VA Youth Development Player Membership)

Evaluation

Our evaluation process is designed to assess both current ability and future potential. Areas considered during the evaluation process may include:

  • Technical skill execution

  • Athleticism and movement quality

  • Volleyball IQ and decision-making

  • Competitiveness

  • Coachability

  • Attitude and communication

  • Work ethic

  • Ability to contribute positively to team culture

Tryouts are one component of the athlete evaluation process and may be supplemented by previous observations, summer camp or development clinic participation, athlete film, and coach recommendations where appropriate.

After Tryouts

Athletes selected for a Junior Avalanche team may receive a Volleyball Alberta Letter of Intent (LOI) offering them a roster spot.

If you receive an LOI, take time to review the offer and discuss it as a family. Volleyball Alberta requires initial offers to remain open for a minimum of 48 hours, allowing families time to make an informed decision.

Accepting an Offer through a LOI

If you choose to accept an Junior Avalanche roster spot:

  1. Sign and return your LOI within the specified time-frame.

  2. Register as a Youth Competitive Player through Volleyball Alberta's Sportlomo portal.

  3. Complete your Junior Avalanche team registration and submit the required deposit.

Detailed registration instructions will be provided with your offer.

If You Don't Receive an LOI

Not receiving an immediate offer does not necessarily mean the process is over. Coaches may still be finalizing rosters, waiting on responses, or evaluating team needs before extending additional offers.

If roster spots remain available, athletes may be contacted.

Everyone who attends tryouts will eventually receive an email with your result.

Regardless of the outcome, we encourage athletes to continue training and pursuing opportunities to grow within the sport.