Junior Bisons Volleyball

Under the expert guidance of Bisons head coaches, the JBVC offers opportunities for young athletes aged 12-18 to develop volleyball skills, tactical knowledge and fitness. JBVC is a high-level training experience for new athletes in the sport to develop and those looking for a career in post-high school competition to further their abilities.

Programming is led by Bisons volleyball head coaches Ken Bentley and Arnd Ludwig and facilitated by Bisons student-athletes.

Girls 12-14

Girls 15-17

Boys 13-15

Boys 16-18

Player fees cover Volleyball Manitoba registration, facility rentals, tournament entry fees, Junior Bisons banquet ticket, coaching honorariums and per diems, strength and conditioning, equipment, supplies and administration costs

• This larger fee is payable in one lump sum at the annual parent meeting in December or can be paid by credit card in a 3 month payment plan (Dec, Jan, Feb)

Apparel fees cover 2 practice dri-fit shirts, hoodie, backpack and 2 game jerseys.

• The full apparel fee is due at the parent meeting in December with credit card as the clothing is ordered and paid for instantly through the online store.

Travel fees cover player and coaches hotel expenses, coaches flights and travel expenses and team rental vehicles/buses and gas.

• The travel fee does not include player flights to Nationals or any other tournaments.The travel fee is due Mar. 15 of each year as it is determined by the number of players on each team, number of tournaments, locations, travel etc.

2025 Tryouts

PLEASE NOTE: Due to our high demand and tryouts selling out each year, for athletes that have a date of birth between September 1 and December 31 please register for your preferred tryout age group and attend that age class tryout only. If you would like to be considered for multiple age classes, please complete the MULTIPLE AGE CLASS CONSIDERATION FORM.

Ages:        12U - 18U based on date of birth
Dates:        Dec 7 - 10, 2024
Time:         See below for the tryout times based on age
Cost:          $40 (includes both tryout days)
Location:   University of Manitoba Investors Group Athletic Centre (IGAC)

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When an athlete has a date of birth between Sept 1 and Dec 1 you may choose your preferred tryout. If you qualify for, and would like to be considered for multiple age groups please fill out our multiple age class consideration form.  

Families play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of young athletes' development. In order to ensure families have all of the information necessary to ensure a successful season for their athlete our leadership team hosts a meeting after tryouts, before the season begins. Here you will meet the coaching staff, complete the team registration process, receive team schedules and complete online apparel orders. 

Date:          Monday December 16, 2024
Time:         6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location:    University of Manitoba Investors Group Athletic Centre (IGAC)

This meeting is a requirement of playing Junior Bisons Club Volleyball and all athletes and one parent/guardian must be in attendance.

Boys

Girls

Team seasons for run from January-May 2024

• 14U-18U teams practice three days per week
• 12U-13U teams practice 2-3 days per week

All teams have two strength and conditioning sessions per week (same days as practice).

All teams 12U-18U will participate in the Volleyball Manitoba Provincial Championships.

All teams 14U and up will participate in the Volleyball Canada National Championships.

All teams will participate in tournaments:

• 18U - 5-6 local and 1-3 away tournaments
• 17U - 5-6 local and 1-3 away tournaments
• 16U - 4-5 local and 1-3 away tournaments
• 15U - 4-5 local and 1-2 away tournaments
• 14U - 4-5 local and 1 away tournament
• 13U - 3-4 local and 1 away tournament
• 12U - 3-4 local tournaments
   

The High Performance camp is designed to build excellence in competitive volleyball with high quality appropriate training, programming, giving athletes the opportunity to further develop their skills. Days will include on court training, game play as well as strength and conditioning and sport science sessions.

Programming is led by Bisons volleyball head coaches Ken Bentley and Arnd Ludwig and facilitated by Bisons student-athletes.

Previous volleyball experience is required.

Ages: As below
Hours/Day: 6 hours/day
Dates: 

Gender ID Male:
Week 7 - Aug 12-16 (ages 12-18)

Gender ID Female:
Week 8 - Aug. 19-23 (ages 15U-18U)                                    
Week 9 - Aug. 26-30 (ages 12U-15U)

Price: $453

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The Junior Bison skills camps will be led by Ken Bentley and Lupo Ludwig and their University of Manitoba Bison Coaching staff and athletes in conjunction with the Junior Bison Coaching Staff. These skills camps are designed for players with previous school or club playing experience looking to excel in their individual and team skills and tactics.

Ages: 12-18
Hours/Day: Two hour sessions every Sunday
Dates: September 29-December 1, 2024 (No class on October 20 & November 3)

Time:

12U-14U Girls | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
14U-15U Girls | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
15U-18U Girls | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
13U-18U Boys | 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Price: $420

Location: University of Manitoba Investors Group Athletic Centre (IGAC)-75 Sidney Smith Street. (October 6 & 27 classes will be in Frank Kennedy Centre Brown & Gold gyms).

Registration will open June 27 at 12:00 p.m.

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Mini-Volley encourages learning, promotes success, and increases enjoyment for participants just starting their volleyball journey. The program's adapted format approach to the sport allows athletes to understand the technical basics while experiencing success and promoting passion to continue playing.

Sessions offered: Fall
Dates:       Sundays

                   September 29-December 1, 2024

                   *No class on October 20 & November 3.

Times:      3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ages:        Ages 8-11
Cost:         $252
Location:  Investors Group Athletic Centre (IGAC)-75 Sidney Smith Street     

           *October 6 & 27 classes will be in Frank Kennedy Centre Brown & Gold gyms

Sessions offered: Winter
Dates:       Sundays

                   January 5-March 2, 2025

                   *No class on February 16th

Times:      4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Ages:        Ages 8-11
Cost:         $252
Location:  Investors Group Athletic Centre (IGAC)-75 Sidney Smith Street

Winter Registration will open October 30th at 12:00pm

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With program development and coaching by Bisons student-athletes, participants will engage in fun, high quality and developmentally appropriate training, programming, and coaching as part of a holistic approach to long-term athlete development.

Mini Bisons Volleyball is part of Mini U.

Sessions Offered: Summer
Dates: Mini U weeks 2, 4, 5
Hours/Day: 3 Volleyball; 3 Rec
Ages: 8-11
Price: $295

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