Junior Bisons Volleyball

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 in conjunction with Junior Bisons Volleyball Technical Coordinator Joe Moore, 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)

* Each athlete is encouraged to choose the program that best aligns with their identity and where they feel most comfortable. All are welcome.

Price: $460

Registration:

Registration for Summer 2025 now available!

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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 in conjunction with Junior Bisons Volleyball Technical Coordinator Joe Moore, and facilitated by Bisons student-athletes.

Girls 12-15

Girls 16-18

Boys 13-18

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 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.

2026 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:       Nov 30 & Dec 6 - 8, 2025
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.  

17U & 18U Boys & Girls Early-Signing Information

Athletes who wish to express interest in early signing can contact Joe Moore directly. 

For further information on the Early-Signing process, please click here. 

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, complete online apparel orders, and learn about our club philosophy.  

Date:          Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time:         11:00 a.m. - 1:00 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 

• 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 will engage in Mental health skills and mental health training provided by attollo Mental Health + Performance. 

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
   

The Junior Bison skills camps programming is led by Bisons volleyball head coaches Ken Bentley and Arnd Ludwig in conjunction with Junior Bisons Volleyball Technical Coordinator Joe Moore, and facilitated by Bisons student-athletes. 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: 12-14
Hours/Day: Two hour sessions every Sunday
Number of Sessions: Seven
Dates: September 14 - November 23, 2025 
*No class on September 21 & October 5 & 19, November 16
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Location: University of Manitoba Investors Group Athletic Centre (IGAC) 75 Sidney Smith St 
*October 26 only. Frank Kennedy Centre Brown & Gold Gyms

Price: $378

Ages: 14-15
Hours/Day: Two hour sessions every Sunday
Number of Sessions: Seven
Dates: September 14 - November 23, 2025 
*No class on September 21 & October 5 & 19, November 16
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

Location: University of Manitoba Investors Group Athletic Centre (IGAC) 75 Sidney Smith St 
*October 26 only. Frank Kennedy Centre Brown & Gold Gyms

Price: $378

Ages: 16-18
Hours/Day: Two hour sessions every Sunday
Number of Sessions: Eight
Dates: September 14 - November 30, 2025 
*No class on September 21 & October 5 & 19, November 16
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: University of Manitoba Investors Group Athletic Centre (IGAC) 75 Sidney Smith St 
*October 26 only. Frank Kennedy Centre Brown & Gold Gyms

Price: $432

Ages: 13-18
Hours/Day: Two hour sessions every Sunday
Number of Sessions: Seven
Dates: September 14 - November 23, 2025 
*No class on September 21 & October 5 & 19, November 16
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

Location: University of Manitoba Investors Group Athletic Centre (IGAC) 75 Sidney Smith St 
*October 26 only. Frank Kennedy Centre Brown & Gold Gyms

Price: $378

Add Athlete Speed and Power programming to enhance young athlete's sport performance.

Developed by the Bisons' strength and conditioning coaches, this dynamic program takes a structured approach to athlete development.

Focusing on the traits like speed, power, agility and coordination can help make your young athlete an exciting 'game changer' in their sport of choice.

Training sessions will include exercises and equipment focusing on sprinting, jumping, throwing, and change of direction skills. These techniques will help develop athletes of all levels and across all sports, improving performance and reducing the chance of injury.
 
This program is designed to complement your athlete's existing sport schedule. It can be done any time of the week, including practice and game days, without compromising their energy or performance.

Fall session

Dates: Mondays - September 22 - December 15
(no program days: Oct. 13, 20 & Nov. 17)
Times: 7:35pm - 8:35pm
Number of sessions: 10
Ages: 10 - 14
Cost: $165
Location: Max Bell Fieldhouse - Track Lanes

Junior Bisons Smashball, previously known as Mini Volleyball will be led by Ken Bentley, Arnd Ludwig and their University of Manitoba Bison Coaching staff and athletes in conjunction with the Junior Bisons Volleyball Technical Coordinator Joe Moore.

Guided by the Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity framework, Smashball is an approach of initiating athletes to the game of volleyball who are in either the FUNdamentals or Learn to Train stage of their developmental pathway. Using developmentally appropriate adaptations, participants will develop physical literacy by being introduced to the basic skills, rules and the etiquette required to participate. With a focus on fair play and respect for others, participants will experience increased success, build confidence, and want to play more often!

Sessions Offered: Fall

Dates: Sundays from September 14-November 30, 2025 
*No class on September 21, October 5, 19 & November 16

Times: 3:00-4:30pm

Ages: 8-10 Years Old, all genders welcome

*Players will be split up within the camp according to age/ability

Cost: $256 per player

Location: University of Manitoba Investors Group Athletic Centre (IGAC) -75 Sidney Smith Street

*October 26 only. Frank Kennedy Centre – 420 University Cres. 

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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.