Youth & Select – Indoor

Team Manitoba Youth and Select indoor programming for developing athletes.

2021 Team Manitoba Youth & Select Programming – Indoor

Volleyball Manitoba is committed to supporting athletes who want to learn more about the game and improve. Whether you are an athlete who aspires to compete at the Provincial Team level or someone who is just starting out, we will have a program to meet your needs.

The focus of all Team Manitoba training this summer will be on building skills and preparing for the future. For the second consecutive summer, there will be no competitions to attend but we will strive to introduce athletes to what Team Manitoba is all about. When the time comes to return to the court, we want to make sure the next generation of Team Manitoba is ready.

What can I expect this summer?

Although it is uncertain when or how much training our teams will be able to do this summer, Volleyball Manitoba has planned training sessions for the month of July. We fully understand the uncertainty surrounding what lies ahead and all decisions made regarding training will be undertaken with the safety of our athletes and coaches as the top priority.

Training sessions are scheduled to run the weeks of July 6–9, July 12–16, and July 19–23 during the day and potentially in the evenings. More detailed training schedules for indoor and beach will be made available following the expiration of the current public health orders. At the current time, we are planning for all training sessions to be 90 minutes in duration and include 9–10 athletes in alignment with current RTP and facility protocols.

Will I have to tryout?

No. We will not be able to run our typical Team Manitoba selection camp so there will be an open registration for our program. Through past playing history and future goals we will strive to ensure athletes are grouped appropriately to get the most from their training experience.

If we are not competing and cannot play 6 on 6, why would I want to participate?

We understand that every athlete loves to compete so we will make sure every session has an element of competition to it. If we are not able to get to 6 on 6 game play, we have many different formats to help you compete and develop your game. With smaller numbers of athletes, you will have the opportunity to be much more involved in each session to maximize your skill development.

What ages will be eligible for training?

Ages 10–12 (born in 2011, 2010, 2009)
Ages 13–14 (born in 2008, 2007)
Ages 15–16 (born in 2006, 2005)
Ages 17–18 (born in 2004, 2003)

* Athletes interested in the Canada Games program should sign up through that link. If you do not wish to be considered for the Canada Games program, you may sign up for Team Manitoba.

YOUTH: Female & Male Teams – Canada Cup Division 1

Ages: Boys Youth – born in 2002, 2003 and later; Girls Youth – born in 2002, 2003 and later.

This program will aim to prepare players for University and International level competition at the junior and/or youth level. These teams will consist of players who demonstrate the ability to compete at the highest level of our Provincial Pathway and beyond. Athletes selected to this program should be prepared to train in a focused manner to apply more advanced skills, tactics and systems. Athletes are expected to attend all of the training aspects of this program both on and off court.

Competition: 2020 Canada Cup Division 1 – Calgary, AB. July 14–19, 2020.
Athlete Selection: June 5–7 in Winnipeg. Athletes will be notified by Friday June 13th.
Training: Off-court strength training begins following team selection. On-court training begins in late June and continues through July until departure.
Number of Players: 12–14 players per team
Cost: TBC – effort will be made to keep costs similar to last season ($1700)

SELECT: Female & Male Teams – Canada Cup Division 2

Ages: Boys Select – born in 2004, 2005 and later (2003 born athletes could be considered); Girls Select – born in 2004, 2005 and later (2003 born athletes could be considered).

This program will refine current skills and introduce some advanced level tactics and systems used in the Team Manitoba performance pathway. Athletes will be selected based on their ability to compete at the select level as well as their potential ability to compete at the youth level and beyond.

Competition: Canada Cup 2020 – Calgary, AB. July 14–19, 2020
Athlete Selection: June 5–7 in Winnipeg. Athletes will be notified by Friday June 13th.
Training: Off-court strength training begins following team selection. On-court training begins in June with a full-time training block beginning the second week of July.
Number of Players: 12–14 per team
Cost: TBC – effort will be made to keep costs similar to last season ($1700)