Thunder

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Our Thunder Program consists of our elite club teams that compete in the Volleyball Alberta Premier League.  Attending tryouts are required to be placed on these teams.  Thunder teams train three times a week and travel on designated weekends to compete in the VA Premier League, including the Provincial Championships.  Teams also have the option to compete in other sanctioned tournaments in Canada including the Volleyball Canada National Championships, as well as other international tournaments. 

 

Tryouts are normally held at the end of November and start of December and the season runs from January to May.

 

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2024 Club Tryout Dates, Times, and Locations: 

 

***Players must pre-reg for tryouts and pay the $25 non-refundable tryout fee.  Players MUST also register with Volleyball Alberta as a 2024 Youth Recreational Player (Indoor).  This fee goes to VA and covers your insurance for tryouts and allows the Club to add you to our programming.  This is mandatory. (Register as a Rec. Youth Player HERE)

 

1. 18U Boys and Girls: 1 Tryout 

1. Sunday, Nov. 26th - 12-2pm,

2. 16U & 15U Boys: 1 Tryout

1. Sunday, Nov. 26th - 2:30-4:30pm

3. 16U & 15U Girls: 2 Tryouts

1. Sunday, Nov. 26th - 5:30-7:30pm (16U Team Chosen - A Squad)

2. Monday, Nov. 27th - 6-7:30pm (15/16U Team Chosen - B Squad)(Club will decide if this is a 16-15U Mixed team, or a 15U only team)

4. 14U Girls: 2 Tryouts

1. Tuesday, Nov. 28th - 6-7:30pm 

2. Wednesday, Nov. 29th - 6-7:30pm

1. 12U Coed: 1 Tryout

1. Monday, Dec. 4th - 6-7:30pm

 

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The Fort McMurray Thunder Volleyball Club is a registered non-profit organization with the Government of Alberta.  The player fees charged go towards various items which are listed below.

 

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12U:  $500 + $500 Commitment Fee

14U-16U:  $900 + $750 Commitment Fee

17U-18U:  $900 + $1000 Commitment Fee

Red Shirts:  Applicable Registration Fee (No Commitment Fee)

 

*Commitment Fee:  Commitment fees go directly to the team account and pay for tournament registrations and other team expenses.  The commitment fee can be made back by the parent/player through fundraising.  Teams must ensure the team budget is covered before funds can be recouped.

 

* Red Shirts:  If a player is assigned a red shirt role, they will not have to pay the commitment fee.  A separate registration package will be made available on the registration page.  Red shirt train/practice but do not travel.

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Safety and Admin

• Volleyball Alberta Registration

• Volleyball Canada Registration

• Insurance

• Thunder Registration

• Facility Rentals

• Coach Honorariums

• Coach Education and Training

• Team Equipment

• Administrative Fees

  • Bank fees, website, storage, supplies, misc.

Facilities

• 2-3 Practices a Week

  • 3-4.5hr total

Uniform and Apparel

• 2 Jerseys

• 1 Hoodie

• 1 Warm-up Shirt

 

*Fees do not include any tournament registrations or travel expenses.  It is up to each individual team to decide which tournaments they attend based on player/coach availability, as well as the travel and hotel options.  Teams are also responsible to cover coach expenses (travel/hotel/per diem) which standard rates are set by the club.

**By accepting a position on one of our teams and paying your above player fees, you are entitled to train and practice as a Thunder Volleyball Athlete.  Playing time, however, is earned and is based on many factors including attendance, work ethic, attitude, and game preparation.

 

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Additional Thunder Gifts

• All Thunder athletes will receive one the following (one-time only gift):

  • Thunder Backpack

• Athletes are to use these each year in our program.  Replacements can be purchased.

Additional Items for Purchase

• TBA

 

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Grant Programs

• KidsSport Wood Buffalo (https://kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/wood-buffalo/

• JumpStart Program (https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/)

All Fees are paid in full prior to the season and the club will reimburse the money after receiving the grant.