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13U Information

13U (Born in 1997)

NEW: At the 13U level, the club is contemplating whether it should maintain a pure 13U team or add a few 14U players so the team could compete at the 14U level. The decision about the team's direction will depend on the mix of the players who attend tryouts. After assessing this group of athletes, the coaches and Club Executive will decide on the best avenue for player development. As usual, all players should tryout for their appropriate age level (see the tryout guidelines in the QuickHits section). If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Kawchuk, the Club President.
 
13U is the youngest age group that the AVA runs. It is designed with a focus on“playing the game” and having lots of fun. This category leads to a Provincial Championship. Registered teams can compete in two Premier events followed by the Provincial Championships. In order to be eligible to compete in the Canadian West Open Championship, teams must take part in the Provincial Championship.

13U teams are not eligible to participate in 14U, 15U and 16U events.

13U will utilize the 12 subs limited rule with no libero. 13U will have a separate division in Premier tournaments and the Provincial Championships provided there are sufficient entries. Teams with a mix of 13U and 14U players must play in the 14U category. The Tachikara Volleylite will be the official competition ball for this age category. The only exception will be in the case of insufficient entries to run a tournament. In this case the 13U teams will be combined with the 14U teams and the Tachikara Gold ball will be used.

Tryouts and training at the 13U age class level may not commence until January 1st of the current club volleyball season. 

Pandas
13U White - Kari Reaney, Sara Maxwell
 
Kari Reaney - Head Coach 13U                                  This is Kari’s second season coaching with NAVC. Kari previously coached with Park Volleyball club where she head coached the U15 and U16 Midget girls’ teams. Kari has completed her NCCP Level 1 certification, has her Level 2 Technical training and is working toward completing her Level 2 training. Kari played high school and club volleyball in Sherwood Park and is still an active player in both indoor and outdoor volleyball. 

Sara Maxwell - Assistant Coach
           Sara is returning the NAVC coaching line-up after a one year sabbatical. In her year away from coaching, Sara completed her schooling, earning a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Alberta. Sara’s last coaching position was with the 14U Men’s team, which successfully won the provincial championship and finished 3rd at nationals. Sara has completed her level 1 NCCP certification and is working towards completing her level 2 training. As a player, Sara had many successes, which include multiple provincial championships and time with the provincial team. Sara is also actively involved as a level 3 official and is currently working towards her National certification.
 
Bears
13U White -  Greg Gibos, Devon Shanks
 
Greg Gibos - Head Coach 13U
Greg just completed his fourth year of a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education / Education combined. Greg has been head coach of the W.P. Wagner senior boys’ team for the past two seasons. He played Jr. and Sr. High school volleyball in Crowsnest Pass and graduated in 2005. Greg head coached last year's U13 Bears team to a Provincial Championship last season and looks forward to his second season with the club. 
 
Devon Shanks - Assistant Coach 13U
Devon is also in his second season with NAVC and helped coach last year's U13 Bears to a Provincial Championship.  Devon graduated from J.A. Williams High School in Lac La Biche in 2005. He has been playing volleyball for 9 years and has been coaching the Sr. boys’ team at W.P. Wagner High school for the past 2 seasons. Devon just completed his fourth year of a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education / Education.