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FAQ

If you cannot find the answer to your questions here, please feel free to Contact Us anytime: calgaryspartansvc@gmail.com

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REMINDER**

Before registering for tryouts, you must register as a "Youth Development Player—Tryout" through Volleyball Alberta's Volleyball Registration Sportlomo system. This membership costs $21.81.

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Signed Spartans players for 2024/25 must register as a "Youth Competitive Player - Indoor." This membership costs $117.78.

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We are Zone 3 - Calgary. 

 

*Ensure this membership is under the athlete's name, not the parent's. If you have a login from previous years, be sure to use the same login—don't create a new profile.

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Where is the Calgary SPARTANS Volleyball Club located?

Calgary SPARTANS is based in Calgary, Alberta, and tryouts and practices are primarily held at schools (i.e., CFIS) and sports complexes (e.g., 7Chiefs, Westside, Trico Centre). 

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How long is the season?

The club volleyball season starts with tryouts in late November/early December and ends with our last tournaments occurring in April (provincials) or May (nationals), depending on the age group.

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When and where are tryouts?

Winter tryouts occur in late November/early December and last 8-12 days. 

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  • U18 - September 8, 2024 - September 15, 2024 (The exact date will be posted once it's finalized).

  • U17 - September 15, 2024 - September 22, 2024 (The exact date will be posted once it's finalized).

  • U16 - September 22, 2024 - September 29, 2024 (The exact date will be posted once it's finalized).

  • U15 - September 29, 2024 - October 6, 2024 (The exact date will be posted once it's finalized)

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If I make the team, how much would I have to pay in fees?

Team fees depend on the team, but the cost for a team with up to 12 players on the roster is projected to be $2700-3200 per player for the 2024/25 indoor season. This includes registration with Calgary SPARTANS, Volleyball Alberta (VA), Volleyball Canada, coaches’ honorarium, essential team apparel/uniform offering, practice fees, equipment, club administration, and registration for all VA tournaments offered in a team’s age category, including the provincial championships. 

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The team fee will also cover the registration fee for the 2024-25 Volleyball Canada Nationals competition. However, it does not cover the travel and accommodation costs to attend the event.

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Parents and athletes can anticipate extra costs, including accommodation and travel expenses to out-of-town tournaments, food costs, and registration in non-VA tournaments.

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Are there any extra costs?  

  • Travel to and from all tournaments  

  • Food and accommodations at out-of-town tournaments

  • Shoes, knee pads or braces

  • Extra tournament fees over and above the Premier tournaments  

  • Volleyball Alberta tryout registration fee

  • Athlete membership competitive player upgrade

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I may have problems paying my fees in one lump sum. Can I make different payment arrangements?

I am working on finding the best prices in the city. With many facilities already partnered with club teams, finding venues has been challenging. I will try to find a price point that is similar to or less than those of some of the other clubs in the Calgary area. Payment plans are available in up to three installments.

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Several organizations can offer financial assistance to families having difficulties to cover fees and costs associated with participation in youth sports, including the following:

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KidSport -  https://kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/calgary/apply-for-a-grant/

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Jumpstart - https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/pages/individual-child-grants

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When are practices? 

Practice times depend on the age group and the availability of practice venues.  Most teams practice three times per week. Practices may occur on any day of the week, with weekday evening practices taking place from 6 p.m. onward, with the latest potential end time at 10 p.m. Older age groups (i.e., 16+) tend to have later practices. Practices also take place on weekends. When not playing in a tournament, expect to be still practicing! 

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When are the tournaments?

Tournaments take place on weekends and are scheduled by Volleyball Alberta or by other clubs. There is generally one tournament per month starting at the end of January. 

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Get in Touch

You can reach us at: calgaryspartansvc@gmail.com

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