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Mini-Challenge
This spring, across Canada, volleyball athletes have been taking part in a pepper mini-challenge with their provincial or territorial volleyball organizations. Yukon will be no exception!
Over the nect few weeks, we will be accepting entries of ahtletes participating in the challenge. All athletes will be featured in a stitched together video, which will be posted on the Volleyball Yukon Instagram page.
However, what makes it even more exciting is that all athletes have the chance to be fetatured on the Volleyball Canada Instagram page in thier pepper challenge video.
Go to the Volleyball Yukon Youth Committee page to learn more!
Over the nect few weeks, we will be accepting entries of ahtletes participating in the challenge. All athletes will be featured in a stitched together video, which will be posted on the Volleyball Yukon Instagram page.
However, what makes it even more exciting is that all athletes have the chance to be fetatured on the Volleyball Canada Instagram page in thier pepper challenge video.
Go to the Volleyball Yukon Youth Committee page to learn more!
Volleyball Yukon COVID-19 UPDATE - March 24, 2020
Volleyball Yukon has cancelled the 2020 Yukon Championships that were scheduled for April 3-4, 2020.
Volleyball Canada has cancelled the 2020 Volleyball Canada Nationals that were scheduled from April 30 to May 19 in Ottawa, Abbotsford, Halifax and Edmonton.
Volleyball BC has cancelled the 2020 BC Provincials that were scheduled from April 17 to May 3, 2020, in Richmond, Burnaby and Abbotsford.
Volleyball Yukon has cancelled the 2020 Yukon Championships that were scheduled for April 3-4, 2020.
Volleyball Canada has cancelled the 2020 Volleyball Canada Nationals that were scheduled from April 30 to May 19 in Ottawa, Abbotsford, Halifax and Edmonton.
Volleyball BC has cancelled the 2020 BC Provincials that were scheduled from April 17 to May 3, 2020, in Richmond, Burnaby and Abbotsford.
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Volleyball Yukon COVID-19 UPDATE - March 18, 2020
In light of Monday's announcement by the Yukon Chief Medical Officer, "Mass gatherings of more than 50 people are banned", Volleyball Yukon is CANCELLING our Yukon Championships that were scheduled for April 3-4, 2020. Volleyball Yukon is also SUSPENDING all Volleyball Yukon and affiliate practices and events until further notice.
"Mass gatherings of more than 50 people are banned. We do not have a confirmed case in Yukon but we are very likely to see COVID-19 arrive here soon. By reinforcing social distancing measures and by requiring self-isolation of travellers, we have a chance to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Yukon. This is our chance to work together to get ahead of the pandemic. This is our time to really be Team Yukon." Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley. Click here for the latest news from Yukon Chief Medical Officer regarding COVID-19.
Volleyball Yukon has been very active in conversation with Volleyball Canada and Volleyball PTOs across Canada in discussion and updates of COVID 19. We are continuing to monitor these discussions and will provide updates that are pertinent to our affiliates and specifically those travelling to BC Provincials and VC Club Nationals.
Volleyball Canada will provide a decision regarding Volleyball Canada Nationals no later than April 15th, 2020. Please note the Edmonton Expo Centre is currently closed, and is the venue for this event.
Click here for the latest updates from Volleyball Canada.
At this point in time, BC Volleyball has cancelled many activities and events, but have not cancelled the Indoor Provincial Championships, but will continue to assess the situation and will make a decision by week of April 6, 2020.
Click here for the latest updates from Volleyball BC.
Thank you for patience during this challenging time and please stay healthy,
In light of Monday's announcement by the Yukon Chief Medical Officer, "Mass gatherings of more than 50 people are banned", Volleyball Yukon is CANCELLING our Yukon Championships that were scheduled for April 3-4, 2020. Volleyball Yukon is also SUSPENDING all Volleyball Yukon and affiliate practices and events until further notice.
"Mass gatherings of more than 50 people are banned. We do not have a confirmed case in Yukon but we are very likely to see COVID-19 arrive here soon. By reinforcing social distancing measures and by requiring self-isolation of travellers, we have a chance to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Yukon. This is our chance to work together to get ahead of the pandemic. This is our time to really be Team Yukon." Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley. Click here for the latest news from Yukon Chief Medical Officer regarding COVID-19.
Volleyball Yukon has been very active in conversation with Volleyball Canada and Volleyball PTOs across Canada in discussion and updates of COVID 19. We are continuing to monitor these discussions and will provide updates that are pertinent to our affiliates and specifically those travelling to BC Provincials and VC Club Nationals.
Volleyball Canada will provide a decision regarding Volleyball Canada Nationals no later than April 15th, 2020. Please note the Edmonton Expo Centre is currently closed, and is the venue for this event.
Click here for the latest updates from Volleyball Canada.
At this point in time, BC Volleyball has cancelled many activities and events, but have not cancelled the Indoor Provincial Championships, but will continue to assess the situation and will make a decision by week of April 6, 2020.
Click here for the latest updates from Volleyball BC.
Thank you for patience during this challenging time and please stay healthy,
AWG 2020 Cancelled
As of Saturday 07 March 2020 - The Arctic Winter Games 2020 has been cancelled as a direct result of concerns around the spread of COVID-19.
AWG 2020 Schedule
The AWG 2020 volleyball sports schedule for both men's and women's is now available. Go to our AWG 2020 page, or to the official AWG 2020 website to check it out.
Northern Lytes Sport Promotion Grant
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Northern Lytes is an organization started by Yukon Olympians Zach Bell and Emily Nishikawa that offers various grants to Yukon athletes.
Please take a look at the ad for the latest Sport Promotion Grant below. Please pass this along to any of your players that you think would be interested. One of your players, if chosen, could earn a $500.00 grant to go towards training or education! If you have any questions, contact Stephanie Dixon at sdixon@uvic.com Northern Lytes Grant Application HERE |
AWG 2020 Volunteering
Registration for volunteering for the Arctic Winter Games 2020 has closed. For those who have already registered, more information about your duties and responsibilities will be sent to you via email.
If you did register to become a volunteer for volleyball for the AWG, but have not received any emails, contact us at: volleyballyukon@gmail.com
If you did register to become a volunteer for volleyball for the AWG, but have not received any emails, contact us at: volleyballyukon@gmail.com
Arctic Winter Games 2020
The coaches and rosters for the Arctic Winter Games 2020 Men's and Women's indoor volleyball teams have been announced. Information about dates and locations will be made available on our AWG 2020 page.
Youth Committee
Volleyball Yukon has announced their Youth Committee which is dedicated and focused on athletes of the sport. More information regarding this committee will be released later on.
Volleyball Yukon Age Classifications
Volleyball Yukon's 2019-2020 age classifciations have been set in accordance to Volleyball Canada's age classifications. They are as listed below:
18U: Athletes born from September 1, 2001 to Dec 31 2002 (16 months)
17U: Athletes born from September 1, 2002 to Dec 31 2003 (16 months)
16U: Athletes born from September 1, 2003 to Dec 31 2004 (16 months)
15U: Athletes born from September 1, 2004 to Dec 31 2005 (16 months)
14U: Athletes born from September 1, 2005 to Dec 31 2006 (16 months)
13U: Athletes born from September 1, 2006 to Dec 31 2007 (16 months)
An over age policy has been in place for the 18U category for several years. This rule will now be applied to the younger age groups so that athletes with an earlier birthdate may still play club volleyball with their peers if they wish.
Athletes and Clubs should keep this consideration in mind when going through the tryout process:
An unlimited number of athletes per team born from September 1-December 31 of the previous year are now permitted to “play down” one age category. Athletes that choose to “play down” an age category will play for that team for the remainder of the season. However, they will be eligible to play for both eligible age groups for any Volleyball Canada event.
For more information about registration click below:
Volleyball Yukon's 2019-2020 age classifciations have been set in accordance to Volleyball Canada's age classifications. They are as listed below:
18U: Athletes born from September 1, 2001 to Dec 31 2002 (16 months)
17U: Athletes born from September 1, 2002 to Dec 31 2003 (16 months)
16U: Athletes born from September 1, 2003 to Dec 31 2004 (16 months)
15U: Athletes born from September 1, 2004 to Dec 31 2005 (16 months)
14U: Athletes born from September 1, 2005 to Dec 31 2006 (16 months)
13U: Athletes born from September 1, 2006 to Dec 31 2007 (16 months)
An over age policy has been in place for the 18U category for several years. This rule will now be applied to the younger age groups so that athletes with an earlier birthdate may still play club volleyball with their peers if they wish.
- This allows athletes to play with their peers each season, and not just in their final year of club volleyball (in the 18U age class).
- This bridges the gap for those athletes who developmentally are not able or ready to compete in the older age group.
- This assist athletes and teams in rural communities to play and form a team.
Athletes and Clubs should keep this consideration in mind when going through the tryout process:
An unlimited number of athletes per team born from September 1-December 31 of the previous year are now permitted to “play down” one age category. Athletes that choose to “play down” an age category will play for that team for the remainder of the season. However, they will be eligible to play for both eligible age groups for any Volleyball Canada event.
For more information about registration click below:
