14UG Information 🏐
14UG – athlete birth date Sept 1, 2011 – Dec 31, 2012
Head Coach – Kristina Stefanek
Practice times starting in January:
14U practice times (these times/days are tentative and could change!)
Wednesdays 3:30-5:30pm Christian Reformed Church Gym
Friday 330-530 St Joseph’s School Gym
Tournament Dates:
- February 21st- 22nd – Interior (host city TBD)
- April 4th-5th – Interior (host city TBD)
- April 24th-27th -VBC Provincials Location TBD
15UG Information 🏐
15UG – athlete birth date Sept 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2011
Head Coach – Jesse Butler
Practice times starting in January:
15U practice times (these times/days are tentative and could change!)
Tuesdays 4:00-6:00 St Joseph’s School Gym
Fridays 5:30-7:30 St Joseph’s School Gym
Tournament Dates:
- March 28th-29th, 2026 – Lower Mainland Location TBD
- April 18th-19th, 2026– Interior Location TBD
- May 1st-4th, 2026– Provincial Championships Location TBD
16UG Information 🏐
16UG – athlete birth date Sept 1, 2009 – Dec 31, 2010
Head Coach – Eric Arpin
Practice times starting in January:
16U practice times (these times/days are tentative and could change as gym time becomes available!)
Thursdays 5-7pm Walnut Park Gym
Sundays 2:00-4:00 pm Smithers Secondary School
Tournament Dates:
- March 28th-29th, 2026 VBC Super Series event lower mainland – TBD
- April 18th-19th, 2026 VBC Super Series event interior – TBD
- May 1st-4, 2026 VBC Provincial Championships – TBD
17UG Information 🏐
17UG – athlete birth date Sept 1, 2008 – Dec 31, 2009
Head Coach – John Swanson
Practice times starting in January:
17U practice times (these times/days are tentative and could change as gym time becomes available!)
Tuesdays 5-7pm Walnut Park Gym
Sundays 12:00-2:00 pm Smithers Secondary School
Tournament Dates:
- February 28th-March 1st, 2026 VBC Super Series event Fraser Valley – TBD
- March 28th-29th, 2026 VBC Super Series event Interior – TBD
- April 24th-27th, 2026 VBC Provincial Championships – TBD
18UG Information – Nechako Team🏐
18UG – athlete birth date Sept 1, 2007 – Dec 31, 2008
Practice times starting in January:
18U practice times (these times/days are tentative and could change!)
Tournament Dates:
Frequently Asked Questions
Please be patient as we try to gather answers to your popular questions. We will continue to update so please keep checking back.
What is club volleyball?
Club Volleyball provides opportunities for players and coaches to participate in quality programs that cater to various levels of play beyond the traditional school season. The BC club season runs from January to May – with many clubs hosting try outs in December / early January.
Guide to VBC : https://volleyballbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Guide-to-Club-Volleyball-Parents-and-Players-2026.pdf
What to expect on day of tryouts:
Athletes are required to check in 30 minutes prior to their tryout session and will be assigned a number. Following a brief introduction of expectations and selection criteria, our experienced coaching staff will run the athletes through various drills. Athletes will be evaluated on skills such as passing, setting, serving, blocking, defending and attacking. Tactical and behavioral skills will also be evaluated. Athletes 15U and older, will also be assessed position specifically (setters, middles, liberos (when applicable) and outside attackers).
The Selection Committee reviews each athlete to determine athlete ranking and placement on a team.
What is sportlomo?
…Sportlomo is the platform VBC uses for insurance, and NSVC will use for registration. Each athlete, coach, referee or person who has direct athlete contact (board of director) in club volleyball needs this insurance. This is not optional. You will need to create a sportlomo account for each individual involved in the club. This will be part of the registration process and NSVC will have links on the website when this is available.
Do I have to attend tryouts?
Tryout attendance is essential to provide equitable opportunities for athletes to demonstrate their skill and abilities. Every attempt must be made to attend your age category tryout time. In cases where it is not possible to attend tryouts, athletes will need to request an exemption. This will include a brief explanation why you can not attend, and a reference letter from a previous coach outlining your volleyball experience. Attending tryouts does not guarantee athletes a position on any NVSC team. Tryout fees will not be refunded for any reason.
Will I be able to play?
….Of course we would like to offer any athlete who would like to play the opportunity. That being said a club is only a strong as its coaches and volunteers. So the more individuals who step forward to help, the more opportunities there will be for athletes to participate.
Northern Summit Volleyball Club 