Membership Fees & Benefits
Membership, and the act of becoming a member, reflects the commitment of individuals and groups to supporting the governing body’s mission and values. The development and stature of our sport depends on the willingness of participants to buy into the concept of belonging to an entity that encompasses the greater good for our sport – the capacity to speak as one voice that is inclusive of all of the various components and levels of participation. In this regard, our sport’s strength and vibrancy is ultimately reflected by its ability to incorporate and reflect the sum of its parts.
Volleyball Manitoba (VM) continually reviews and revises its membership structure with the recognition that membership growth is the fundamental platform for the development of volleyball in our province. The strategy to develop membership is based on the following key principles:
Membership growth is the result of retaining existing members and attracting new members.
- Retaining membership requires an understanding of the benefits and experiences that are valued by your members.
- Growth requires investment in strategies to develop new members and customers.
- Everyone – Volleyball Canada, Volleyball Manitoba, Association Members and Local Affiliates – benefits from membership development and needs to collaborate on strategies for growth.
- Membership fees contribute to the overall growth and development of the sport through supporting the organizations capacity to develop and deliver programs (Provincial Team programs, Club Volleyball, MB Games Programs, Coach Development, Referee Development, Beach Volleyball, Adult Leagues and Tournaments, Communications, Governance, along with many other areas)
- Measuring membership – who stays, who joins, demographics of membership, patterns of growth, etc. – is essential to evaluating growth and the success of growth strategies.
Volleyball Manitoba incorporates a format of Individual Membership jointly with Volleyball Canada, whereby each participant who registers with VM will also register, and be aware that they are registering, with Volleyball Canada. Membership fees include a Volleyball Manitoba and Volleyball Canada component. The membership period is from September 1 until August 31 of each year.
Membership Categories & Fees 2023-2024
| Competitive Members | VM Fee | VC Fee | System & Transaction Fees | Total (inclusive of all taxes and fees) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Club Competitive Player (Tier 1) | $45.08 | $35.00 | $3.92 | $84.00 |
| Leaders – Coach, Manager (Tier 1) | $45.08 | $35.00 | $3.92 | $84.00 |
| Leaders – Club Director | $0 | $5.00 | $1.69 | $6.69 |
The above categories apply to those who compete towards a Provincial / National Championship
(Club, Training Programs, Provincial and Regional Teams)
| Competitive Members | VM Fee | VC Fee | Total (inclusive of all taxes and fees) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referee - Level 1 | $48.00 | $35.00 | $83.00 |
| Referee - Level 2 | $48.00 | $35.00 | $83.00 |
| Referee - Level 3 | $48.00 | $70.00 | $118.00 |
| Referee - Level 4 | $48.00 | $80.00 | $128.00 |
| Referee - Level 5 | $48.00 | $85.00 | $133.00 |
Benefits of Competitive Membership includes the following:
- Insurance (Liability and accident coverage) at sanctioned VM / VC events
- Access into all VM / VC sanctioned events including tournaments, provincial championships and national championships, both indoor and beach
- Access into all VM / VC sanctioned programs including regional teams (MB Games), provincial teams, training programs, camps and clinics
- Access through the VM office to meeting rooms at the Canada Games Sport For Life Centre for respective club or league meetings
- Letters of Good Standing for International Play (US Open, US Junior Championship, etc.)
- Provincial e-newsletter (16-20 per year) – regular communications on volleyball events, activities and news
- Potential for fundraising support for club or league expenses
- Discount at VM / VC events such as Non NCCP Coaching Clinics
- Discount or entry into USPORT volleyball matches in Manitoba, as scheduled
- Discount at local retail outlets as may be arranged through partnerships
- Support towards the overall facilitation, development and delivery of volleyball in Manitoba including: Provincial Team programs, Club Volleyball, MB Games Programs, Coach Development, Referee Development, Beach Volleyball, Adult Leagues and Tournaments, Communications among many other areas.
| Other Membership | VM Fee | VC Fee | System & Transaction Fees | Total (inclusive of all taxes and fees) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Development Player (Tier 2) | $26.49 | $5.00 | $2.51 | $34.00 | See Note 1 below |
| Youth Development Coach (Tier 2) | $26.49 | $5.00 | $2.51 | $34.00 | See Note 1 below |
| University / College Participant | $10.97 | $5.00 | $2.03 | $18.00 | |
| Adult Senior Player | $10.97 | $5.00 | $2.03 | $18.00 | |
| Adult League Team Membership Fee | $150.00 | $5.00/player (included in $150) | $12.88 | $162.88 | Extra Fees include GST |
| Program Participant | $10.97 | $5.00 | $2.03 | $18.00 | See Note 2 below |
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Youth Development Player / Coach includes those competing in club programs and VM sanctioned events from Jan-May but not competing in a National Championship.
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Program Participants includes membership for 12U programs (mini-volleyball etc.), VM camps or clinics.
Benefits of these membership categories includes the following:
- Insurance (Liability and accident coverage) at sanctioned VM events
- Access into all VM sanctioned events including tournaments and provincial championships (tier 2), both indoor and beach (as applicable)
- Access into all VM / VC sanctioned camps and clinics
- Access and use of the Volleyball Registration System (VRS) for club, team and individual registration, payment of applicable club and VM membership fees and possible use for program website.
- Access through the VM office to meeting rooms at the Canada Games Sport For Life Centre for respective club or league meetings.
- Provincial e-newsletter (16-20 per year) – regular communications on volleyball events, activities and news
- Discount at VM / VC events such as Non NCCP Coaching Clinics
- Discount or entry into USPORT volleyball matches in Manitoba, as scheduled
- Discount at local retail outlets as may be arranged through partnerships
- Support towards the overall facilitation, development and delivery of volleyball in Manitoba including: Provincial Team programs, Club Volleyball, MB Games Programs, Coach Development, Referee Development, Beach Volleyball, Adult Leagues and Tournaments, Communications among many other areas.