Frequently Asked Questions

​1. What is club volleyball?

Club volleyball is an opportunity for youth athletes throughout the province to participate in volleyball practices and competition from December to May. Club teams offer programming for athletes 12-18 years of age.  18U allows 2 overage players per team, ( Jan 1-August 31, 2008) with the following restrictions:  Athletes are participating in national championships in the 18U category for the 1st time, i.e. did not play 18U in 2026.

 

*Athletes are NOT permitted to be part of any USport, CCAA or other post-secondary volleyball program for the current season (October 1, 2026 - May 1, 2027)

 

​2. When are tryouts?

For the 2026-2027 season, Sask Volleyball sanctioned tryouts to start Sept 6th through Nov 22nd, on Sundays. From Nov 22nd, 2026 onward, evaluations/practices can be held any day of the week. These regulations are to avoid conflict for athletes playing on high school teams and allow athletes some recovery time.  RVC will begin holding evaluations on Sept 27th this fall for 15-18U.  The final day of evaluations will be on Oct 18th for the 14U boys. Please see social media for exact times and locations for each age group. 

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3. When is the club season for volleyball?

In Saskatchewan, the club season starts after high school season is complete. Provided your team is registered and approved by Sask Volleyball, practices may start November 22nd, 2026, however most teams will start regular practices in January. There may be occasional practice for some RVC teams in December, but regular weekly practices will not start until January. 

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The season wraps up with Provincials in April or the first weekend of May. For those teams choosing to attend Nationals, they are generally held in mid-May through to the end of May. 

 

4. What teams does RVC offer?

RVC is primarily a men’s club but starting last season and continuing again this season , we will have one 14U Women’s team this season. We will have a minimum of 1 team at each age group in the men’s category.  Additional teams will be added based on registration numbers and coach availability.  

 

5. At what age can my son/daughter start playing club volleyball?

RVC's youngest team is U14. U14 (under 14) teams are made up of athletes ages 12 and 13 years old.

 

6. How do I know what age to register my son/daughter  for?

Age classes are outlined by Volleyball Canada each year based on athletes’ year of birth and listed on the Sask Volleyball website. Each age group has a 16-month window of eligibility so athletes with birthdays between Sept-Dec are actually eligible for 2 age classes.

 

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7. Where are Nationals held?

For 2027, youth Nationals are being held across a number of cities. 

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8. Does my son/daughter need to attend tryouts to play club volleyball?
Due to the growing popularity of volleyball and the number of interested athletes, RVC does hold open evaluations to help select teams. The exception would be if you/your son are injured and cannot attend evaluations, we ask that you please contact us, and these situations will be dealt with on an individual basis.  A registration link can be found on our website and social media accounts. 

 

9. Will all athletes make a team? How many teams does RVC run? 

 RVC strives to find teams for as many boys as possible, however limitations of facility availability and qualified coaches often dictate the number of teams we can offer. The number of athletes required to offer additional teams also needs to be factored in. (ie. 5 athletes not assigned to a team is not enough to make an additional team at that age group). Unfortunately, therefore there are occasions where we cannot offer athletes spots on a roster for that season. This season RVC is planning on having 7-9 teams.  There will be a 14U women’s team and a minimum of 1 team at each age group for men.   Additional teams will be added based off registration numbers.  (ie. Another 15/16U team, 17/18U team, etc.) 

 

9. How many athletes are selected to a team?

Teams will carry between 10-13 players generally. On occasion, teams will have a few additional practice players who practice weekly with the team but do not travel with the team to tournaments.

 

10. What is the time commitment to play club volleyball with RVC?

Teams practice 2-3 times per week for 2-3 hours each time. In addition, most teams do strength conditioning once per week. Tournaments are held on weekends, usually Saturday and Sundays with the occasional Friday evening. Each age group has 3 Sask Cups and a Provincials which they are expected to attend. Green teams are encouraged to attend Nationals.  Many white teams also choose to attend Nationals. Teams will also attend local tournaments throughout the province or possibly in Alberta/Manitoba. On average, including Sask Cups, Provincials, and Nationals, you can expect to attend between 6-10 tournaments throughout the season.

 

11.  What happens next if my son/daughter is offered a roster position on a RVC team for the upcoming club season?

Once contacted by the coach and the roster spot is accepted, a non- refundable payment of $500 is required within 24 hours to secure the spot on the team.   The balance of club fees will be due Jan 3rd, 2027.  

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12. Do coaches get paid?

Coaches and assistant coaches get a small stipend that is covered by club fees. It is expected that coaches expenses to tournaments be covered by team fees, which would include milage, food and accommodations.

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13. How much does it cost to play club volleyball?

RVC club fees for the 2025-26 season were $1000 for U15-U18 and $875 for U14. These fees cover such expenses as facilities, jerseys, a warm-up shirt, a pair of shorts, coaches’ honorariums, coaches training, equipment, etc.  The 2026-27 fees will be announced prior to team selections. We do anticipate a small increase to cover increased facility costs. 

 

A roughly $97 registration fee is paid directly to Sask Volleyball through TeamLinkt that covers player registration and insurance for Volleyball Canada and Sask Volleyball. 

 

In addition, each team manager will develop and share a budget for team fees. This amount will vary depending on the number of team building exercises, the number of tournaments, if teams choose to do team suppers, etc. On average you should budget $1000-$1500.

 

​Please check back as we intend to post some sample budgets. Additional optional club clothing will also be available through an e-store in October. 

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