We’re excited to announce our upcoming Open Gym sessions! This is a great chance for athletes to work on their skills and get some court time, but there’s an added bonus—club coaches will be observing players during these sessions to get a sense of everyone’s abilities before tryouts. IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to participate in an Open Gym, you must have a valid Volleyball Canada/Volleyball Yukon 'Open Player' membership. Don't have one? Use this link to purchase one.
Purpose of Open Gym
Open Gym isn’t just about practice; it’s also a key opportunity to make an impression on our coaches. Attendance is not mandatory but encouraged as it allows you to showcase your strengths and potential in a more relaxed setting. Coaches will be on the lookout to see how players work with others, communicate, and perform during play. For those players not able to attend Tryouts, and who have requested and received an exemption, Open Gyms are an opportunity to be evaluated and considered for a club team. They are also a great opportunity for interested players to get a feel for Subzero and to meet coaches and prospective teammates.
Open Gym Schedule:
For 2027 we are offering the following Open Gyms. Please note that these are offered based on coach and gym availability.
| Date | Age Group | Time | Location |
| Sat. Nov. 14 | 16UB | 10am-12 | FH |
| Sun. Nov. 15 | 14UG | 10am-12 | St. Francis |
| Sun. Nov. 22 | 15UG | 12-1:30pm | St. Francis (large gym) |
| Sun. Nov. 22 | 17/18UB | 3-5pm | St. Francis (large gym) |
| Sat. Nov. 28 | 16UG | 10am-12 | FH |
Age Groups
Subzero follows Volleyball Canada's age groups as shown in the chart below. Players must register in their age category. The Subzero Board will consider requests to play up prior to the Club season. See our Playing Up Policy for additional information. Players born in September to December have the option to play down, as they fall into two different age groups. As a general rule, players register with their school cohort i.e. players born in 2013 (grade 7) register in 13U, players born in 2012 (grade 8) register in 14U... etc. If you would like to be considered for a club team outside of your age cohort, please review the Playing Up Policy and contact the club stating your reasons for wanting to be considered.
2027 INDOOR NATIONALS AGE CATEGORIES
Volleyball Canada recognizes the following age categories for indoor competitions in the 2026-2027 season:
| Birth Month | 18U* | 17U | 16U | 15U | 14U | 13U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept-Dec | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 |
| Jan-Dec | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 |
Click the link below to sign up
Open Gym Schedule and Sign Up
*Check the Master Schedule and age groups on the first tab to see what is being offered and then scroll along the date tabs at the bottom to select the date you want to sign up for. Dates will be added as they are confirmed.
This is your chance to shine and get comfortable on the court before tryouts begin. You’re welcome to bring others who you know might be interested in joining, too! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.