Registration fees
How much are the registration fees?
2026–2027 Season: U13 – $1,300; U14–U18 – $1,500
What do the registration fees cover?
- Administration and Operating Costs: General club administration and operating expenses.
- Gym Rentals: Regular team practices, generally scheduled twice per week.
- Volleyball Alberta Competition Fees: Registration for two Volleyball Alberta Premiers and one Provincial Championship for U13 teams, and three Volleyball Alberta Premiers and one Provincial Championship for U14–U18 teams.
- Local Tournament Fees: Registration for two local tournaments.
- Coach Expenses: Honorariums and approved travel expenses for competitions covered by PRVC, including accommodations, mileage, and meals.
- Warm-Up Shirt: One warm-up shirt for each athlete.
Additional costs
Are there additional costs?
Yes. Families should also anticipate the following expenses:
- Mandatory Club Fundraising Requirement: Every athlete is required to participate in PRVC’s annual club fundraiser. A fundraising bond or deposit, generally ranging from $200–$300 per athlete, is required. The fundraiser format, exact amount, payment options and instructions for how the bond or deposit will be applied will be communicated to families each season.
- Tryout Fees: Athletes must purchase the required 2027 Volleyball Alberta Youth Development Player–Tryout membership and pay PRVC’s $40 tryout fee.
- Competitive Player Membership: Athletes selected for a team must purchase the 2027 Volleyball Alberta Youth Competitive Player–Indoor Membership.
- Player Travel Expenses: Families are responsible for their athlete’s transportation, accommodations and meals for out-of-town competitions.
- Nationals: Teams attending Nationals are responsible for Nationals registration, coach travel expenses, required court rentals and other related team costs.
- Additional Tournaments: Teams may choose to attend tournaments beyond those covered by PRVC. Related entry fees and coach expenses are team-funded.
- Other Team Expenses: Teams may budget for apparel, additional court rentals, team meals, photos, bonding activities and a year-end windup.
Tournaments
How many tournaments will my child attend?
- U13 Teams: A minimum of two local tournaments, two Volleyball Alberta Premiers and one Provincial Championship.
- U14–U18 Teams: A minimum of two local tournaments, three Volleyball Alberta Premiers and one Provincial Championship.
Teams may choose to attend additional tournaments. Any related tournament entry fees, coach expenses and other team costs are team-funded.
Where are tournaments held?
- Local Tournaments: Common locations include Grande Prairie, High Prairie, Dawson Creek and Fort St. John.
- Volleyball Alberta Competitions: Locations vary by age class and season and may include Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer or Grande Prairie.
Season
How long is the season?
The season typically runs from January through the end of April or early May, with some teams beginning practices in December. Teams attending Nationals generally continue through the middle or end of May, depending on the age class and competition schedule.
Volunteering
How can parents volunteer?
PRVC is a volunteer-run organization, and parent involvement is essential to the success of our club, teams and athletes. Families are encouraged to support their team and the club in whatever capacity they can.
Each team requires a Team Manager and Team Treasurer, who provide important communication and administrative support. Teams may also require volunteers to assist with equipment, travel coordination, scorekeeping, scheduling, live streaming and other activities.
Coaches
Are PRVC coaches certified?
PRVC head coaches are either fully certified or actively completing the required training through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). Coaches must also follow applicable PRVC, Volleyball Alberta and Safe Sport requirements.