Youth Indoor Competitive

Our competitive program is delivered to athletes by coaches trained through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). This means each coach within our program is trained to the appropriate level:

– Developmental Coach for U12 to U16 (Train to Train)

– Advanced Coach for U17 and U18 (Learn to Compete)

We believe that the success of our club and each individual team is a culmination of coaches, athletes, and parents working together as one unified group to support the athletes and the program to the fullest. 

Coaches will coach with compassion using a growth mindset framework to help develop self motivated athletes that are focused and fearless.

Athletes will use the competitive program to enhance their skills, viewing the program as a chance to get better every time they touch the ball. This is not a program for athletes looking to just hang out with friends, we have a recreational program for that.

Parents will support the program structure provided by the club through coaching decisions. Parents will not always agree with rotations, positions, playing time, substitutions, time outs, team bonding requirements during events, however, parents will encourage their athletes to be engaged to the fullest seeking to enhance their skills through both successes and challenges.

Our competitive program aims to practice a minimum twice a week during weekdays (Fridays excluded). Practices are run through available public school gyms in Spruce Grove and Stony Plain. Mandatory competitions for each age level are played through Volleyball Alberta’s Premier and Provincial events (once a month). It’s our goal to follow the practice to competition ratios outlined within Volleyball Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development framework:

–  U12 to U16 70:30 practice to gameplay ratio

– U17 and U18 60:40 practice to gameplay ratio

Mandatory events listed above are organized at the club level, while optional tournaments are managed at the team level. Optional tournaments include tournaments organized by other clubs and Volleyball Canada Youth Nationals hosted outside Alberta.

Each team has a small budget that is set aside for specific training or team bonding events. These events are in addition to the practice times and mandatory tournaments. Specific training could include: dry land training, specialized training from volleyball focused trainers such as Limitless Athletics Volleyball Training. Team bonding events could include escape rooms, trampoline parks, bowling etc. 

Price ranges indicated below are for the 2023 Indoor season and can be used to provide an estimate of what the mandatory fees may be in the upcoming season. 

– U13 $1000

– U14 $1550 – $1800

– U15 $1800 – $1900

– U16 $1800 – $1900

– U17 $1800 – $2000

– U18 $2000 – $2100

Fees outlined above include (please note that fees outlined below are estimated and will vary per team based on athletes paid and other factors):

– Apparel:  two (2) jerseys, one (1) warmup jersey, and one (1) hoodie *includes one (1) team photo, additional photos can be purchased separately

– Volleyball Alberta upgrade fee

– Additional team bonding/additional training budget

– Event administration fees such as: year end banquet, parade, other community events

– Volleyball Alberta Premier registration fees and coach(es)’s travel expenses

– Volleyball Alberta Provincial registration fees and coach(es)’s travel expenses

– Volleyball Canada National registration fees and coach(es)’s travel expenses (if applicable)

– Coach certification, development, and honorarium

– Club admin fees: website, equipment, office supplies, Teamsnap, incidentals

Please see list of clarifications to items listed in Pricing section:

– Each team may have a different number of coaches. Coach travel has been limited to one vehicle and two hotel rooms per mandatory event.

– Certified coaches are hard to come by, therefore, coaching fees are paid regardless if a coach has their own son or daughter that plays on that team. 

– Coaching certification ensures we retain our coaches and deliver a high quality product to the members of our program.

– Estimated pricing is based on having twelve (12) athletes per team. 

– Fees are non-transferable.

                 – If an athlete chooses not to receive a picture, hoodie or any other apparel, their fees will not be reduced.

                 – Volleyball upgrade fees are mandatory

                 – If an athlete does not choose to partake in extracurricular activities such as additional training or team bonding, their fees will not be reduced.

                 – If an athlete chooses not to partake in club events such as year end banquet, parade or other community events, their fees will not be reduced.

                 – Volleyball Alberta Premier and Provincial events are mandatory events and player fees will not be reduced if they are unable to attend.

                 – Volleyball Canada Youth National events inside Alberta are considered mandatory events and player fees will not be reduced if they cannot attend

                 – Player fees will not be rearranged to accommodate additional costs. Examples include:

                                         – If a team chooses not to use their additional training budget they cannot move the funds for additional apparel. 

                                         – If a team decides not to attend a mandatory event, they cannot move the funds for additional training.

– Volleyball Canada Youth Nationals outside Alberta are considered “optional” tournaments, and will be managed at the team level. Additional costs may                      be incurred. Ravens Volleyball Club cost framework for travel should be considered but not labelled as mandatory in regards to optional tournaments. 

– Prices indicated at time of Letter of Intent signing are final and will not be adjusted in the case of injury, cancellation, or suspension. 

– Player fees are due upon signing Letter of Intent. If a payment plan is derived, payment due dates are final. Any late payments not approved by the Board could result in athletes being suspended from team events including, but not limited to: team bonding, practice, gameplay, mandatory events, optional tournaments, etc. Player fees will not be refunded in the event of suspension. Activation from the suspended list will be completed upon confirmation of fees paid in full.  

– Coaches, players, and/or athletes found in violation of the code of conduct could be suspended from team activities, including, but not limited to: team bonding, practice, gameplay, mandatory events, optional tournaments, etc.