FACILITY, SCHEDULE & FEES
Practice Facility
Practices take place at École Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys (SMB), located at 4700 Richard Road SW. Elite West has trained at this facility for more than 15 years.
The SMB gym allows us to run two courts simultaneously. This enables coaches to work with athletes in smaller groups to develop specific technical skills before transitioning to full-court team training.
This approach increases the number of meaningful ball contacts for each athlete and supports consistent technical development through high-repetition training.
Practice Schedule
Practices are scheduled consistently on weekday evenings to avoid conflicts with tournament competitions.
Current practice days:
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Tuesday – U16 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm; U18 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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Wednesday – U16 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm; U18 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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Friday – U16 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm; U18 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Practice times are finalized and communicated to families once gym permits and school scheduling are confirmed.
Tournament
Schedule 2026
Teams will participate in AVA Tournaments, Provincials and Nationals.​
​U16
Premier 1 Feb 21 - 22, 2026 Edmonton
Premier 2 Mar 21 - 22, 2026 Edmonton
Premier 3 April 18 - 19, 2026 TBD
Provincials May 9 - 10, 2026 Red Deer
Nationals May 29 - 31, 2025, Calgary
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​U18
Premier 1 Feb 7 - 8, 2026
Premier 2 Mar 14 - 15, 2026
Premier 3 April 11 - 12, 2026
Provincials May 2 - 3, 2026
Nationals TBD, 2026
Club Fees
Club fees are determined each season by the Elite West board of directors based on operating costs and funds raised through the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) casino program. Annual club fees typically range between $3,000 and $3,500 per athlete.
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Club fees contribute to the following program expenses:
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Training – Facility rental, volleyballs, specialized training equipment and coaching honoraria.
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Athlete medical and safety supplies – Team first aid kits and athletic medical supplies used during practices and competitions.
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Team apparel – Competition uniforms, practice shirts, team hoodie or sweatpants and a team backpack.
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Competitions – Tournament entry fees, coaching staff expenses and accommodations and meals for athletes and coaches during out-of-town Volleyball Alberta tournaments.
Transportation to tournaments is not included in club fees. Volleyball Alberta tournaments may be held in locations such as Red Deer or Edmonton.
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Athletes are encouraged to wear ankle braces and kneepads. These items are not included in club fees and must be purchased by the athlete.

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