13U Season Information
Coaches:
Head Coach: Candace Taylor
Asst Coach: Emersyn Johnston
13U – Specific rules
- Fair Play rules in effect. No substitutions and 3 timeouts in sets 1 and 2 as there are no substitutions permitted (except injury). Substitutions and 2 timeouts allows in set 3
- Triple ball - 2024-Tripleball-Document
- The 13U category will employ a tripleball format for the VA Premier Events. The goal of tripleball is to promote better skill development, participation, meaningful competition, and fun
- The player in position #3 or #2 will be the designated setter for that rotation. The setting position will be noted on the score sheet by the coach prior to each set. Switching positions is NOT ALLOWED.
- Athletes must play the tossed ball with a forearm pass, otherwise a replay will occur.
- 14U and younger competitions, receiving the serve with an overhand motion using the fingers (volley/setting) IS NOT PERMITTED, regardless of the quality of the contact
- Time-outs: Coaches will be allowed to call 3 time-outs in sets 1 and 2
- maximum of 12 players can be on the score sheet, in uniform, and participate in any given match. Teams may have a maximum of 15 players on the roster, participate in warmup, and sit on the bench
Practices
Technical Practices weekly Sunday afternoons for 1.5- 2hrs.
Focus on individual skill development
Additional weekday practices based on gym/coach availability.
13U tournaments
Date |
Tournament |
Host Club |
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March 15-16 |
Premier #1 |
Volleyball Alberta |
Edmonton |
April 5-6 |
Premier #2 |
Volleyball Alberta |
Edmonton |
May 3-4 |
Provincials |
Volleyball Alberta |
Calgary |
Additional tourneys may be added based on tournament and coach availability
13U fees
Fees for 2025:
13U: $800 – 2 Premiers & Provincials, local tournaments