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Departure of Subzero 
December 28, 2020
AWG 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
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






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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
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.
  • 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:

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This page was reviewed and updated Jan 24, 2021. CW ​