FAQ

What is Volleyball Manitoba?

Volleyball Manitoba (VM) is the provincial sport organization and governing body for volleyball in Manitoba. As a non-profit association, VM supports athletes, coaches, officials, clubs, and recreational players across indoor, beach, and sitting volleyball.

Learn more on the About page, including our mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.

I am new to volleyball in Manitoba. Where should I start?

Start with the Play section to see pathways for youth and adult players, then explore Youth players or Adult players depending on your age group.

Families interested in competitive club play should also visit Youth Club and Find a Club.

How do I contact Volleyball Manitoba?

Visit the Contact Us page for our office address, phone number, and staff directory.

Volleyball Manitoba is at Room 412 – 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2Z6. Phone: 204-925-5783.

Meetings by appointment only.

Do I need a Volleyball Manitoba membership to play?

Most Volleyball Manitoba and Volleyball Canada sanctioned programs, tournaments, and competitive pathways require an individual membership. Membership fees include both a Volleyball Manitoba and a Volleyball Canada component.

See categories, fees, and benefits on the Membership page.

What is the membership year?

The membership period runs from August 1st – July 31st. Current fee tables for 2026–2027 are listed on the Membership page.

How do I register online (SportLomo)?

Athlete and coach registration is handled through SportLomo. On the Volleyball MB Registration (SportLomo) page you will: click Register, select your club, choose the correct membership, log in or create a SportLomo account, then complete payment.

If you need multiple membership types within one club, select the Multi-Role Package. Registration overview links are also on the Registration page.

If your club does not appear in SportLomo, it may not be approved yet—the club director must complete the club approval process first. Questions about registration can go to [email protected].

Where do adult teams register (for example WMVL)?

Team registration for the Winnipeg Men’s Volleyball League and related processes are linked from the Registration page, including WMVL Team Registration.

What is Club Volleyball?

Club Volleyball is a major competitive pathway in Manitoba for athletes roughly 13U through 18U. Over 50 clubs and more than 270 teams participate province-wide. Volleyball Manitoba supports governance, registration, competition, Club Volleyball Provincial Championships, and pathways toward Volleyball Canada Youth National Championships.

Overview: Youth Club.

When is the club season, and when are tryouts?

The Club Volleyball training season generally runs from January through May. Athletes typically prepare through the December tryout period after the school volleyball season.

Eligible 17U and 18U athletes may also take part in Volleyball Manitoba’s Early Signing Period in August. See Early Signing & Tryouts and the main Youth Club page for details.

How do I find an approved club?

Use the Find a Club page for the current list of approved clubs by provincial region. Volleyball Manitoba updates the list as club applications are received and reviewed.

Does Volleyball Manitoba run individual clubs?

No. Clubs operate as independent entities. Volleyball Manitoba does not govern or oversee the day-to-day business operations of independent volleyball clubs (including club-specific fees and internal decisions), while still providing provincial standards, registration, and competition frameworks. See Youth Club for context.

What playing options exist besides club volleyball?

Youth can explore community programs, school events, camps/clinics, beach leagues and tournaments, and more via Youth players and Community Youth Volleyball (grassroots programs for athletes not in club volleyball).

Adults can find indoor and beach leagues, tournaments, and Super-Spike under Adult players.

Is there sitting volleyball in Manitoba?

Yes. Information about Manitoba’s Sitting Volleyball program is linked from the Play section and the Sitting Volleyball page.

Where can I find tournaments and results?

Tournament listings and result hubs are being populated on the new site. Check ISET tournament results and Scores & Results on ISET—results will be posted as they come in.

What is Team Manitoba?

Team Manitoba is Volleyball Manitoba’s provincial representative program for athletes who want to train and compete at a high level. Pathways exist for indoor and beach.

Indoor programming develops athletes across progressive stages (white, black, and gold), typically for male and female athletes 13U–18U in the June to early August window. Beach pathways generally focus on 15U–18U athletes in June–July. Start at Team Manitoba, with more detail on Team Manitoba Indoor and Team Manitoba Beach.

How do I become a referee?

The Manitoba Volleyball Officials Association (MVOA) recruits and develops officials for school, club, and senior league seasons. Indoor officiating has five levels (Local through International); beach has four. Levels administered provincially are handled with Volleyball Manitoba and the MVOA.

Read Become a Referee and contact Stino Siragusa ([email protected]), MVOA Clinician & Promotions Chair, about clinics and getting started. Upcoming clinics are listed on Referee Clinics.

How do referees register and complete screening?

Volleyball Canada requires referees to register online and purchase Volleyball Manitoba / Volleyball Canada memberships directly. Follow the steps on Referee Registration, including screening requirements (disclosure form, criminal record check, child abuse registry check, and Safe Sport or Respect in Sport training).

What is Safe Sport at Volleyball Manitoba?

Safe Sport covers policies, education, and reporting pathways that help keep volleyball environments safe and welcoming. In Manitoba, everyone has a legal obligation to report suspected child abuse. Volleyball Manitoba’s Safe Sport resources align with provincial requirements such as the Protecting Youth in Sports Act.

Start at Safe Sport, including policies, the Responsible Coaching Movement, concussion awareness, and education resources.

How do I report a complaint?

Use the Report a Complaint page. Non-maltreatment complaints (with field-of-play exceptions noted in the Safe Sport Policy Manual) are managed through ITP Sport as of April 1, 2026. Maltreatment reporting paths and SafeZone support are also described there.

Questions can be sent to [email protected].

Is there a Safe Sport helpline I can call?

Yes. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, harassment, bullying, or hazing in sport and needs someone to talk to, call the Safe Sport Line at 1-833-656-SAFE (7233). Details are on the Safe Sport page.

Where do coaches find certification and requirements?

Visit the Coaches hub for certification pathways, coaching requirements, workshops, multi-sport modules, and opportunities. Club-specific coach requirements and handbooks are also linked from Youth Club document pages when available.