Step #1 -  On the www.navc.ca - click on the top right hand corner of the website where it says LOG IN.

- either enter your existing information from previous years or create a new log in (if required).  Once you are logged in it will take you back to the NAVC website. 

Step #2 - go to the REGISTRATION tab on the website (main page) and click on it to enter the registration section of the site, where you can register your athlete and pay for the deposit using you credit card.

The NAVC 15U Men have open roster spots! Please contact Head Coach Geoff Casey for more information!

Please click on the link below to view the 2020/2021 NAVC Griffins Tryout schedule! Individual team tryout schedules and updated athlete signings will also be posted on the Team Pages!

Please click on the NAVC Teams tab and select a team to view our 2020/2021 re-signed athletes! 

Position as of October 9, 2020                                                                                       
http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/signingpolicy
         
Volleyball Alberta (VA) has adopted an official Signing Process using an offer & commitment process for the 2021 season. The following reasons outline the decision to adopt the new COVID-19 policy:

• Due to COVID-19 restriction & guidance in Alberta’s Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation relaunch documents
• Due to facility access challenges
• Due to safety considerations

Due to the uncertainty of gathering sizes and limitations to facility availability, holding tryouts may post a significant challenge for Clubs, risk to our membership, and be against AHS guidelines.  Volleyball Alberta encourages Clubs to re-sign & open sign as many athletes as possible (maximum of 12 per team) so the need for tryouts is minimized.

Clubs are not permitted to utilize open gyms & identification sessions during the re-signing & open signing periods.  Large participation “high turnover/short-term” formats contradict the newly adopted COVID-19 Signing Policy.  Pre-established fall programs (mini-leagues, etc.) are exempt because they are a current sport cohort for the athlete.  Additional cohorts are not being added, so these are permitted to continue with the recommendation they finish by November 15, allowing a fourteen-day period is in place prior to the start of the indoor season.

Volleyball Alberta Members are obligated to report any potential infractions. If it is determined that an offense has occurred, the Volleyball Alberta Discipline & Complaints Policy will be placed in effect. For more information on Reporting a Potential Infraction.

1. Benefits
2. Definitions
3. Important Dates
4. Registration Requirements
5. Re-Signing Period
6. Open Signing Period
7. Tryout Period & Policies
8. Scouting & Recruiting Policy of School Athletes by Volleyball Clubs
9. Reporting a Potential Infraction
10. 2020-21 Club Season: Signing Form
11. PDF Version: 2020-21 Volleyball Alberta Signing Process (Links to registration forms are not live)

Benefits:

Volleyball Alberta (VA) has adopted an official Signing Process using an offer & commitment process for the 2021 season. The following reasons outline the decision to adopt the new COVID-19 policy:

• Due to COVID-19 restriction & guidance in Alberta’s Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation relaunch documents
• Due to facility access challenges
• Due to safety considerations

Definitions:

Indoor Season of Play

• The period of time between the start of the Tryout Period and end of the indoor season.

Development Season of Play

• The period of time permitting clubs to train as teams within the Volleyball Alberta season of play.

Competitive Season of Play

• The period of time permitting clubs and teams to compete within the Volleyball Alberta season of play.

Beach Season of Play

• The period of time after the Indoor Season of Play until the end of the beach season.

Athlete Wellness Period

• The period of time from June 1, 2020 to the start of the Re-Signing Period.
• No formal offers can be made during this period.

Re-Signing Period

• The period of time that clubs may make formal offers to ATHLETES REGISTERED WITH THAT CLUB IN THE PREVIOUS SEASON.
• Clubs must be registered & approved prior to re-signing athletes.

Administrative Time

• The period of time between the end of Re-Signing Period and the start of the Open Signing Period
• The period of time between the Open Signing Period and the Tryout Period
• Clubs must register all signed athletes on the Volleyball Alberta GoalLine website & post them on their website/social media outlets.

Open Signing Period

• The period of time when athletes (14U, 15U, 16U, 17U & 18U) are able to receive formal offers from clubs.
• Clubs must be registered & approved prior to re-signing athletes.

Tryout Period

• The period of time between the first day of tryouts & when teams are selected.
• Tryouts should be facilitated utilizing physically distanced models to promote a healthy & safe environment for all athletes to safely participate in more than one tryout.

Offer

• The act of a formal written offer for a team position from a club to an athlete using the Volleyball Alberta Signing Form.
• Offers are specific to each Tryout Period & expire:
  • 2 days after the offer is provided at 5:00pm
  • 5:00pm on the last day of that signing period
  • Whichever of the time periods comes first

Commitment

• The act of signing the Volleyball Alberta Signing Form during the Re-Signing Period, Open Signing Period and/or during the Tryout Period. Please note: Verbal commitments are not recognized by Volleyball Alberta. Teams are only eligible to sign a maximum of 12 athletes.

Please see below for a link to our 2020 Fan wear site!

NAVC has been proudly supporting University volleyball athletics for many years.  This year, NAVC will be providing 2- $1,500 athletic scholarships to MacEwan University Griffins Varsity Volleyball along with 2 - $1,000.00 athletic scholarships open to any post secondary institution.

NAVC will be providing 2 - $1,500 scholarships to MacEwan University for one male and one female volleyball player.  These scholarships will be awarded by MacEwan University.

NAVC will also be providing 2 -  $1000.00 athletic scholarships for one male and one female volleyball player competing at any post secondary institution.  The eligibility requirements are as follow:

1. Completed a full year of post secondary education.
2. Maintained a GPA of 2.5 or above.
3. Is part of a college or university team.
4. Has played for NAVC.
5. Is between the ages of 18 to 24.

Applications must include:

• Name of the institution attending.
• Transcripts from the preceding year.
• Letter from your coach confirming your spot on the team.
• A one page letter discussing the impact volleyball has had on you.
• A list of NAVC teams you have played on and the year.

Applications deadline:

• The deadline to submit your application is November 30, 2020 for the 2020/21 school year.
• Please submit your application to Sue Mohler, president of NAVC

Important Dates:

Registration Requirements:

Re-Signing Period:

Open Signing Period:

Tryout Period Policies:

Volleyball Alberta Membership Categories:

For 2021 Club Nationals, 18U Age Category ONLY:

A team roster for the 18U category can include 2 athletes born from Jan 1-August 31, 2002, with the following restriction:

Athletes are NOT permitted to be part of any USport, CCAA or other Post-Secondary volleyball program for the current season (Sept 2020-May 2021)

Definition of Post-Secondary:

Part of a Post-Secondary Volleyball program is defined as training in whole or part with team members of the post-secondary institution that they are attending. If an athlete is attending a post-secondary institution, verification shall be confirmed by the Head Coach of the program. This would include any athlete regardless of their post-secondary eligibility, including those commonly referred to as red-shirts. This does not include intramural programs or club programs within a post-secondary institute.

Tryout Period Policies

1. The Volleyball Alberta indoor club season of play begins on Sunday November 29, 2020 and ends on May 31, 2021.
2. Tryouts and training may not commence until Sunday November 29, 2020.
3. At the start of the upcoming club season, athletes and parents are encouraged to seek out information about different club programs. Frequently asked questions include: club philosophy, coaching philosophy, coaching certification, tryouts, team fees (and an outline of what’s included), practice times/locations, tournament schedules, travel arrangements, club refund policy and extra fees.
4. Athletes have the right to register with any club and are free to tryout for any team until they have officially signed with a club. Athletes are committed on a yearly basis only and are free to play with another club or team the following season.
5. The athlete and parent/guardian must sign the necessary documents to make an official commitment to the club. No further communication or contact from other clubs can be made with an athlete once they have signed. The athlete is committed to that club for a minimum of one season (Tryout Period until May 31).
6. Verbal commitments made at any time are strictly informal as signing the Volleyball Alberta Commitment Form on the Signing Date is the only binding contract recognized by Volleyball Alberta.
7. If a club is not able to accept all players interested in their program, please direct them to another club/program where they might play. Together we can ensure as many athletes as possible find a place to play and train.
8. In order to change clubs during the season, a player must request a release from their club administration prior to competing for another team/club. The release must be emailed immediately to Volleyball Alberta at jplakas@volleyballalberta.ca so the athlete’s transfer can be completed.
9. The tryout period begins on Sunday November 29, 2020. Tryouts may continue after the signing date until all teams have filled their remaining positions. Clubs may not collect any deposits for club fees until the signing date (or later) excluding a tryout fee.
   - For the 13U age class, all tryouts will remain open and athletes will only be able to sign during the Tryout Period.