Volleyball Alberta has released the Signing and Tryout Process for the 2026–27 indoor club season. This process outlines when clubs may re-sign returning athletes, when athletes may commit to a new club, and when Fall and Winter Tryouts may take place.

The process for the 2026–27 season includes:

1. Re-Signing Period
2. Open Commitment Period
3. Fall Tryouts
4. Winter Tryouts

The dates below are based on Volleyball Alberta’s published timelines. DCV Smash will announce our specific team plans, gym schedules, and registration details on our Tryouts page.

1. Re-Signing Period

The Re-Signing Period is for athletes who played with the same club during the previous indoor season. Clubs are not required to re-sign athletes, and athletes are not required to re-sign.

13U – 18U Athletes

• Re-Signing Period: June 8–26, 2026
• Re-signed athletes must be posted by: Sunday, June 28, 2026

Once an athlete signs a Volleyball Alberta Re-Signing LOI, they are committed to that club for the 2026–27 indoor club season and may not attend tryouts or pursue opportunities with other clubs.

2. Open Commitment Period

The Open Commitment Period is new for the 2026–27 season. It allows athletes to commit to a new club before Fall Tryouts. This period is optional for clubs and athletes.

13U–18U Athletes

• Open Commitment Period: July 1–August 23, 2026
• Signed athletes from this period must be posted by: August 28, 2026

Athletes may not hold commitments with more than one club. Athletes who commit during this period are not permitted to attend Fall or Winter Tryouts with other clubs.

3. Fall Tryouts

Athletes must have the required Volleyball Alberta membership before participating in tryouts. Once an athlete signs an LOI, they are not permitted to attend tryouts or accept offers from another club.

16U–18U Athletes

• Signing Period: August 30–September 13, 2026
• Athletes must register as Youth Competitive Players by: September 27, 2026
• Signed athletes must be posted by: October 4, 2026

Note: School Sports Alberta policies limit when High School Senior Varsity athletes may participate in club tryouts. Families should confirm any school or local league restrictions with their school athletic director.

14U–15U Athletes

• Tryout/Signing Period: September 12–20, 2026
• Athletes must register as Youth Competitive Players by: October 4, 2026
• Signed athletes must be posted by: October 13, 2026

Note: School Sports Alberta policies may also affect Senior Varsity athletes in this age range. Families should confirm eligibility with their school athletic director.

4. Winter Tryouts

Clubs are not required to offer Winter Tryouts. Teams may already be finalized through Re-Signing, the Open Commitment Period, or Fall Tryouts.

12U–18U Athletes

• Winter Signing Period begins: Sunday, November 29, 2026

Initial LOI offers must be honoured for a minimum of 48 hours. Offers made on Wednesday, December 2 or later must be honoured for a minimum of 24 hours. Athletes must register with the club as Youth Competitive Players within 7 days of signing.

Important Notes for Families

• Volleyball Alberta only recognizes the official VA Letter of Intent process.
• Open gyms are evaluation opportunities only and should not be treated as required tryouts.
• Signing an LOI is a commitment to the club for the full indoor club season, ending May 31, 2027.

Volleyball Alberta Age Classes 2026-2027 Season

Volleyball Alberta  follows Volleyball Canada’s age categories for competitions: