Junior Bisons Volleyball Club

Program Overview

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.

2025 Fee Structure

Girls 12-15

Fees12U girls13U girls14U gold girls14U brown girls 15U gold girls15U brown girls
Player fee$1500$1935$1995$1620$1935$1815
Apparel fee$400$400$400$400$400$400
Travel Fee$0$0$1295$570$2140$1620

Girls 16-18

Fees16U gold girls16U brown girls 17U gold girls18U gold girls18U brown  girls
Player fee$1965$1860$2205$2265$2160
Apparel fee$400$400$400$400$400
Travel Fee$2410$1880$2225$3825$2020

Boys 13-18

Fees13U boys14U boys15U boys16U boys17U boys18U boys
Player fee$1905$1665$1725$1830$1830$1830
Apparel fee$400$400$400$400$400$400
Travel Fee$0$200$1130$2145$1935$1935

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 in January or can be paid by credit card in a 3 month payment plan (Jan, Feb, Mar)

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 April of each year as it is determined by the number of players on each team, number of tournaments, locations, travel etc.

2025 Tryouts

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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2025 DatesAge GroupGenderTime Tryout #
Sat Dec 712UGirls8:00 - 10:00 a.m.1
Sat Dec 713UGirls10:00 - 12:00 p.m.1
Sat Dec 714UGirls12:00 - 2:00 p.m.1
Sat Dec 715UGirls2:00 - 4:00 p.m.1
Sat Dec 716UGirls4:00 - 6:00 p.m.1
Sat Dec 713U & 15UBoys6:00 - 8:00 p.m.1
Sat Dec 714U & 16UBoys8:00 - 10:00 p.m.1
Sun Dec 812UGirls8:00 - 10:00 a.m.2
Sun Dec 813UGirls10:00 - 12:00 p.m.2
Sun Dec 814UGirls12:00 - 2:00 p.m.2
Sun Dec 815UGirls2:00 - 4:00 p.m.2
Sun Dec 816UGirls4:00 - 6:00 p.m.2
Sun Dec 813U & 15UBoys6:00 - 8:00 p.m.2
Sun Dec 814U & 16UBoys8:00 - 10:00 p.m.2
Mon Dec 917U & 18UGirls6:00 - 8:00 p.m.1
Mon Dec 917U & 18UBoys8:00 - 10:00 p.m.1
Tues Dec 1017U &18UBoys6:00 - 8:00 p.m.2
Tues Dec 1017U & 18UGirls8:00 - 10:00 p.m.2

 

2025 Age Groups

Age GroupGender2025 Anticipated
# of Teams
Birthdate Range of Athletes
12UGirls2Born Sept 1, 2012 - Dec 31, 2013
13UGirls2Born Sept 1, 2011 - Dec 31, 2012
14UGirls2Born Sept 1, 2010 - Dec 31, 2011
15UGirls2Born Sept 1, 2009 - Dec 31, 2010
16UGirls2Born Sept 1, 2008 - Dec 31, 2009
17UGirls1Born Sept 1, 2007 - Dec 31, 2008
18UGirls2Born Sept 1, 2006 - Dec 31, 2007
13UBoys1Born Sept 1, 2011 - Dec 31, 2012
14UBoys1Born Sept 1, 2010 - Dec 31, 2011
15UBoys1Born Sept 1, 2009 - Dec 31, 2010
16UBoys1Born Sept 1, 2008 - Dec 31, 2009
17UBoys1Born Sept 1, 2007 - Dec 31, 2008
18UBoys1Born Sept 1, 2006 - Dec 31, 2007

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.  

Family Meeting

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.

2025 Coaches

Boys

Year

13U

14U

15U

16U

17U

18U

Head coachKyle NapizaSydney Cadieux-CoombesJoma SanchoAustin Cadieux-CoombesJake RogersAndrew Jones
Assistant coachEric OgarankoMathieu LavoieNeo TunacSydney Cadieux-CoombesJosh LudwigKen Krahn
Assistant coachEthan HildebrandBen KuhnerMonet PalettaAlec BeattySpencer GrahameHarry Ens
Assistant coach Kai BoykoNic CarterOwen WeekesJonah DueckJosh Jehle
Assistant coach  Jordy HeppnerMitch StrilchukSammy LudwigAlex Witt
Assistant coach   Rowan Krahn  

Girls

Year

12U Gold

12U Brown

13U Gold

13U Brown

14U Gold

14U Brown

Head coachMackenzie BookerMiya OsatoAndrew BrewsterNadia HoxhaDan McGregorCierra Cyr
Assistant coachEmily De Dominicis Sydney FriesenJim GrapeShayla KesslerDana Ray
Assistant coach  Kiara Brewster Maddy SenecalKevin Penner
Year

15U Gold

15U Brown

16U Gold

16U Brown

17U

18U Gold

18U Brown

Head coachMike HammJenna SzajewskiJoe MooreRoger VermetteBrendan ZebrynskiJoe MooreBryton Arnal
Assistant coachJulie TrommelTanya DoerksenIan TaylorRandy SawatzkyRoy RodriguezRoger LabossiereSoleena Vasquez
Assistant coach  Rebecca PowellMonica ChernichanCole HonowayAshley SimacBruce Kent
Assistant coach      Matt Ginter

At a glance

Team seasons for run from January-May 

  • 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 and 1 away tournament
     

Junior Bisons High Performance Volleyball - Summer Camp

Overview

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 11 - 15 (ages 12-18)

Gender ID Female:
Week 8 Aug. 18 - 22 (ages 15U-18U)                                    
Week 9 - Aug. 25 - 29 (ages 12U-15U)

Price: TBA

Registration

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Junior Bisons Fall Skills Camps

Overview

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

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Junior Bisons Mini-Volley

Overview

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

Registration

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

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Mini Bisons Volleyball II - Summer Camp

Overview

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
Hours/Day: 3 Volleyball; 3 Rec
Dates: TBA
Price: TBA
Ages: 8-11

Registration

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