Competitive Indoor Membership

  • Individuals must be participating in a club that is In Good Standing with Volleyball BC.
  • This membership permits participation in competitive activities including any games against other clubs or teams, Volleyball BC competitions, and the Volleyball BC club season.
  • Valid for the membership year for all competitive programming that the individual attends at registered clubs and organisations. 
  • Competitive Membership is also valid for all recreational programming run by clubs and organisations In Good Standing with Volleyball BC during the year.
  • Includes liability coverage and sport accident coverage.
  • Includes Volleyball Canada membership.
  • Includes voting privileges at the Volleyball BC AGM.

Recreational Player or Coach Category

  • This category permits participation in in-house and recreational programming only.  It does not permit participation in competitive activities including games against other external clubs or teams, tournaments, or the Volleyball BC club season.
  • Individuals must be participating in a club that is In Good Standing with Volleyball BC.
  • Valid for the membership year for all recreational programming that the individual attends at registered clubs and organizations.
  • Fee is upgradeable to a competitive membership should the individual become a competitive member during the upcoming season (the member will only pay the difference in the cost to upgrade).
  • Includes liability coverage only.
  • Does not include Volleyball Canada membership.
  • Does not permit voting at the Volleyball BC AGM.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

We are first and foremost a membership organisation and take pride in our ability to service the needs of our members.  Your support and membership allows us to support the strategic development of volleyball across BC and provide the following benefits and services to the volleyball community:

Athlete Development and Programs

  • Grassroots programs.
  • Camps and clinics.
  • Indoor and beach tournaments, events, and competitions.
  • Club competition structure, regulations, and governance
  • Regional and Provincial Championships.
  • Hosting of National Championships in BC to reduce travel costs for members.
  • Sitting volleyball resources and development.
  • Long Term Development models.
  • Team BC Athlete/Coach identification and programming.
  • High Performance Competitions (Canada Cup, Canada Summer Games, BC Summer Games).
  • National Excellence Program support. 
  • Bursaries, scholarships, and awards.

Services, Governance & Support

  • Safe Sport resources and screening for participant safety.
  • Sport advocacy at provincial and national levels.
  • Policy and governance, including management of discipline and complaints.
  • Club support and guidance, including Regional team network and member services.
  • Waivers & liability concerns.
  • Accident & Liability insurance for all registered clubs, teams, and individuals.
  • Registration system.
  • Volleyball Equipment and clothing sales.
  • Hall of Fame Awards and Excellence Awards.
  • Communication and promotional activities.
  • Investment in equipment and facilities.
  • Event hosting and participation.

Coach Development

  • Safe Sport Policies: training, screening, monitoring and approval of coaches.
  • National Coaching Certification Program: progressive tracking and on-going professional development.
  • Coach resources, webinars, newsletters, and clinics. 
  • Female Mentorship Program.
  • Bursaries, awards, and recognition.
  • Support from Coach Development Manager.

Referee Development

  • Safe Sport Policies: training, screening, monitoring and approval of referees.
  • Referee training & certification.
  • Referee development funding for regional committees.
  • Assignment of referees.
  • Female Mentorship Program.
  • Bursaries, awards, and recognition.
  • Referee resources and support from Referee Development Manager.

For any membership enquiries or questions, please email members@volleyballbc.org