Junior Bisons Club Volleyball

Tryouts

Dates: Nov 29 to Dec 6, 2026 
Ages: 12U - 18U based on date of birth
Cost: $40 (includes both tryout days)
Location: University of Manitoba Investors Group Athletic Centre (IGAC)

Register now!

PLEASE NOTE: Due to high demand and tryouts selling out each year, athletes who have a date of birth between September 1 and December 31 are encouraged to tryout for their age class of preference.

*All athletes (13U & 14U girls) are required to attend the Sunday session from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

Following Sunday's evaluation, athletes will be assigned to one of two Monday sessions:

• 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

We will notify each athlete of their assigned Monday time slot immediately after the Sunday tryout.

Register for tryouts

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

Learn more about Volleyball Manitoba's early signing period. 

Open gym

17U & 18U Boys & Girls open gyms

Open gyms are intended for athletes interested in early-signing with our teams at the 17U or 18U age class. 

Sessions provide an opportunity to explore our programming and work directly with our coaches. After these sessions, coaches will reach out to selected athletes during the early- signing period (Aug. 31 – Sep. 3, 2026).

2026 dates and times

Cost: $40 for both sessions. 

When an athlete has a date of birth between Sept. 1 and Dec. 1 you may choose your preferred tryout. 

*12U Girls: New for the 2027 season we are introducing a 4v4 competitive training model. Athletes will experience skill development progressing toward modified game play in an internal league setting. 

Fee structure

Junior Bisons provides a comprehensive high-performance package. Fees are calculated based on a 12-athlete roster and are divided into three categories.

Sample fees

The following fee structure is approximate and based on the previous seasons' fees. Fees for the 2027 season are subject to change.

GIRLS

Boys

What happens if I make the team?

Onboarding for athletes and families

Families play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of young athletes' development. To ensure a seamless transition into the competitive season, our leadership team hosts a mandatory orientation meeting for all selected players and their families. This session provides the essential framework for a successful year, including coaching introductions, philosophical alignment, and administrative onboarding. 

At this meeting, families will:

• Meet the Junior Bisons coaching staff and leadership team.
• Finalize the official team registration process.
• Receive preliminary seasonal training and competition schedules.
• Complete sizing and online apparel orders.
• Review the Junior Bisons club philosophy and performance expectations.

Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: University of Manitoba Investors Group Athletic Centre (IGAC)

Attendance requirement: This meeting is a mandatory condition of participation. Each athlete and at least one parent/guardian must attend.

Code of conduct

Review the Junior Bisons Volleyball Athlete and Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct (PDF).

Complaint resolution procedure

Review the Junior Bisons complaint resolution procedure (PDF).

Conflict of interest policy

Review the university's conflict of interest policy (PDF).

Refund policy

Review our full tryout and youth program refund policies.

Safe zone 

Junior Bisons volleyball teams adhere to Volleyball Manitoba SafeZone procedures.

Learn more.

Athletes are encouraged to prioritize their preferred club for the first session. Attendance at both tryout sessions contributes toward a thorough evaluation but is not required. 

We track and evaluate athletes who qualify for multiple age classes; therefore, it is not necessary to attend tryouts for multiple age classes. Athletes are encouraged to register for their age class preference.

All teams practice primarily on the University of Manitoba Fort Garry campus in the Investors Group Athletic Centre. 

Teams may have some off-site practices in the surrounding community. 

All Strength and Conditioning sessions are held at the Fort Garry campus in our High Performance Training Centre at the Active Living Centre and coordinated to complement practice schedules.

Onboarding for athletes and families

Families play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of young athletes' development. To ensure a seamless transition into the competitive season, our leadership team hosts a mandatory orientation meeting for all selected players and their families. This session provides the essential framework for a successful year, including coaching introductions, philosophical alignment, and administrative onboarding. 

At this meeting, families will:

• Meet the Junior Bisons coaching staff and leadership team.
• Finalize the official team registration process.
• Receive preliminary seasonal training and competition schedules.
• Complete sizing and online apparel orders.
• Review the Junior Bisons club philosophy and performance expectations.

Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: University of Manitoba Investors Group Athletic Centre (IGAC)

Attendance requirement: This meeting is a mandatory condition of participation. Each athlete and at least one parent/guardian must attend.

Beginning at 14U, out-of-province travel logistics are planned to be independent of guardians. 

These experiences contribute toward high performance habits while fostering independence.

Families are presented with group flight options and are permitted to opt-out and make alternate travel plans, allowing as much flexibility as possible.

Fees are broken into three areas: player fee, apparel fee and travel fess. 

Player and apparel fees are fixed costs and travel is specific to each team's experience. 

All fees are calculated by the number of athletes on the team. A comprehensive breakdown is available under "Fee structure" above.

We recognize the financial challenges of high performance sports participation. 

In response, we offer a faculty subsidy program, a gift card fundraiser, and a corporate team sponsorship program.

Yes, we offer a five (5) month payment plan option and split the travel fee into two (2) separate payments to alleviate some of the pressure of an upfront payment.