Team BC Select 18U
Program overview:
The Team BC Select is the pinnacle program for athletes in the Team BC Development Pathway. Athletes are identified that have future potential to excel and compete for Canada at international levels in the future.
The Team BC Select program will identify BC’s top athletes (18U), and select to train and compete at the Canada Cup. Athletes will train in a camp-based program for up to 12 days. Training is led by a full coaching staff and integrated support team to ensure athletes meet their full potential.
Eligible Athletes:
Team BC Select 18U is open to BC athletes born in 2007 or later.
Note: The extended 16-month age categories does not apply for the Team BC Select program.
More Information:
ATHLETE IDENTIFICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Athlete Identification & Selection Process
Step 1 – Athlete Identification
Eligible athletes are identified for participation in a Team BC Select Program Selection Camp.
Athletes are identified in the following ways:
Identification Path A: Athlete Identification
Eligible Athletes who previously participated with the Team BC Red & Blue program in 2024 are invited to register and participate with the Team BC Select final selection camp. Eligible Athletes who have not previously participated may be identified and invited through observation in University & College leagues, previous Team BC & Volleyball Canada programs and/or the Volleyball BC Club Season.
Identification Path B: Open Video Identification
Eligible Athletes who have not been previously identified may submit a video application for identification to be invited to the program selection camp. Athletes who have received an invitation for the program do not need to submit a video for evaluation.
Cost:
Registration:
TBA
Identification Path C: Athletes may be identified through evaluation throughout the club season. Identified athletes will be notified approximately 10 business days after club provincials. Athletes identified through Path C still need to attend the Team BC Select Program Final Selection Camp.
To submit a request for identification. Please use the following forms:
Team BC Selection Policy.
Step 2 – Team BC Select Program Selection Camp
Camp Dates/Details: TBA
Eligible Athletes: BC athletes born in 2007 or later who have been identified and invited to participate in the program selection camp.
Number of Positions Available: up to 14 athletes to be selected training and the Canada Cup Competition. Up to 6 Training Alternates may be selected for training only.
Selection Policy & Criteria: Athlete selection for the Team BC Select Program will follow the Volleyball BC Selection Policy, and evaluated based on the Team BC Athlete Identification Matrix.
PROGRAM COACHES
TBA
TRAINING & COMPETITION SCHEDULE
TBA
PROGRAM FEES
HOW TO REGISTER
Please CLICK HERE to create an account in our new registration system. Before clicking this link, please look below to find information on each individual program.
Once you create an account, you will receive an email to activate your account. Please do this prior to attempting to register.
Please select “Events” from the menu on the left or “Add” under events in the centre of the page. A list of volleyball events will be listed in order by date. Select the event. You may also filter the list by selecting appropriate Event Group
Enter the purchaser’s information as prompted. Then enter the registration information as prompted.
Make payment with the secure checkout (you will receive an email confirmation that you have been registered).
CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions? Please contact td@volleyballbc.org
Team BC FAQ
Volleyball BC Team BC Programs work to identify, train and develop athletes with high performance potential and coaches who aspire to represent Canada internationally. Team BC programs provide a pathway for athletes and coaches to reach elite levels within the sport of indoor and beach volleyball.
Team BC Indoor Pathway has programs for athletes aged 14-18U. Please visit each program-specific page for more information.
Team BC Beach Pathway has programs for athletes aged 16-24U. Please visit each program-specific page for more information.
Team BC Red & Blue (Formerly 16U) and Team BC Select Program (Formerly Team BC 18U) have been renamed to follow LTAD principles published by the Canadian Sport for Life Group. Teams will be selected by athlete developmental level rather than age categories. For further information on LTAD principles and the Canadian Sport for Life Group, please visit https://www.volleyball.ca/en/about/ltad
Athletes must follow the program specific selection process in order to be considered for participation with the program. All selection information can be found on each program’s web page, found listed on the Team BC menu.
The selection process for most programs requires athletes to attend a selection camp. All selection camp registration is done through the Volleyball BC Registration Website (called Sportlomo).
In order to be considered for selection to a Team BC program, athletes need to attend their respective selection camp.
However, we understand that life happens and sometimes things are out of our control. Depending on the program, there are a few different options that may be available.
16U: Athletes who cannot attend a selection camp for 16U can attend a selection camp in another region on a different weekend.
15U: Athletes who cannot attend the Team BC Zone Program or Team BC Select Open Selection Camp may be eligible to complete an external application. Please email td@volleyballbc.org for consideration.
Not for the same program, no. Athletes can only attend one selection camp per Team BC program. Athletes will not be considered for a Team BC program if they attend multiple selection camps in multiple regions to “increase their chances” to be selected to a Team BC program.
For example, as a 16U athlete, you cannot attend the selection camp in the Lower Mainland AND the Okanagan. You must choose one.
Yes. Athletes are permitted to attend selection camps for different ages.
For example, a 15U athlete can attend a selection camp for their 15U zone program, but also attend a selection camp for 16U. However, it is important to communicate this ahead of time to ensure that coaches can plan accordingly.