Team BC Zone Program - 15U
Program overview:
The Team BC Zone Program is the first Team BC experience where athletes are selected to participate in a program.
The goal of the program is for athletes to grow in preparation for future participation with Team BC High-Performance Programs.
Athletes and parents can expect a holistic athlete development experience, where athletes learn and grow in a competitive team training environment with some of the top athletes within each athlete’s region.
Selection camps open for registration: April 15, 2026
More Information:
ATHLETE IDENTIFICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Eligibility: Athletes born in 2011 or later are eligible to play. *The extended 16-month age categories do not apply.*
Roster: Up to 14 athletes per team travel. Additional training athletes (alternates) may be selected.
Dates & Locations: Zones will vary
Team BC Selection Policy: HERE
Team BC Selection Criteria: HERE
Athletes who are unable to make the Regional Selection camp for their home region may submit an external identification application.
- Complete selection camp registration
- Fill out application: 2026 Team BC External Identification Application (not yet open)
- Contact your regional manager
REGIONAL SELECTION CAMPS (Registration Open April 15, 2026)
Zone 1: Kootenays
Selection Camp Fee: $95
Gender: Female
Date: May 23, 2026
Times: TBA
Location: Kootenay River Secondary School – Creston
Gender: Male
Date: May 9, 2026
Times: TBA
Location: College of the Rockies – Cranbrook
Eligibility: Athletes born in 2011 or later are eligible to play. *The extended 16-month age categories DOES NOT apply for BC Summer Games*
Zone 2: Thompson-Okanagan
Selection Camp Fee: $95
Gender: Female
Date: May 30, 2026
Times: TBA
Location: TCC – Kamloops
Gender: Male
Date: May 30, 2026
Times: TBA
Location: TCC – Kamloops
Eligibility: Athletes born in 2011 or later are eligible to play. *The extended 16-month age categories do not apply for BC Summer Games.*
Zone 3: Fraser Valley
Selection Camp Fee: $95
Gender: Female
Date: Weekend of May 30-31, 2026
Times: TBA
Location: TBA
Gender: Male
Date: Weekend of May 30-31, 2026
Times: TBA
Location: TBA
Eligibility: Athletes born in 2011 or later are eligible to play. *The extended 16-month age categories do not apply.*
Zone 4: Fraser River
Selection Camp Fee: $95
Gender: Female
Date: May 30-31, 2026
Times: TBA
Location: Harry Jerome Sport Centre, Burnaby BC
Gender: Male
Date: May 30-31, 2026
Times: TBA
Location: Harry Jerome Sport Centre, Burnaby BC
Eligibility: Athletes born in 2011 or later are eligible to play. *The extended 16-month age categories do not apply.*
Zone 5: Vancouver Coastal
Selection Camp Fee: $95
Gender: Female
Date: May 30-31, 2026
Times: TBA
Location: Harry Jerome Sport Centre, Burnaby BC
Gender: Male
Date: May 30-31, 2026
Times: TBA
Location: Harry Jerome Sport Centre, Burnaby BC
Eligibility: Athletes born in 2011 or later are eligible to play. *The extended 16-month age categories do not apply.*
Zone 6: Vancouver Island - Central Coast
Selection Camp Fee: $95
Gender: Female
Date: Weekend of May 30-31, 2026
Times: TBA
Location: Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo BC
Gender: Male
Date: Weekend of May 30-31, 2026
Times: TBA
Location: Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo BC
Eligibility: Athletes born in 2011 or later are eligible to play. *The extended 16-month age categories do not apply.*
Zone 7: North West
Selection Camp Fee: $50
Gender: Female
Date: May 29, 2026
Times: 5pm-9pm
Location: Ebenezer School, Smithers BC
Eligibility: Athletes born in 2011 or later are eligible to play. *The extended 16-month age categories DOES apply to this region.*
Zone 8: Cariboo-North East
Tryout Information
Location: College of New Caledonia
3330 22nd Ave., Prince George, BC V2N1P8
Date: May 30 – 31, 2026
On court time: TBA
What to Bring: Court Shoes, Water Bottle, Snacks
Eligibility: Athletes born in 2011 or later are eligible to play. *The extended 16-month age categories DOES apply to this region.*
Register here: (Coming April 15, 2026)
TEAM BC ZONE PROGRAM TRAINING
Dates, Times, Locations: Training schedule vary by zone. Teams will train for 26-32 hrs between June and July 2026. Coaches will communicate the training schedule with the selected athletes.
Food & Accommodation: Athletes and families are responsible for their own food, accommodation, and transportation for the Zone program training.
Training Overview: Team BC Zone Program training schedule consists of training that will be led by a full coaching staff and integrated support team to ensure athletes meet their full potential. Athletes will be provided support services by partners Athlete Wellness Academy (AWA).
COACHES
Zone 1: Kootenays
Zone 2: Thompson-Okanagan
Head Coaches:
Boys Head Coach: Jaide Vanderleest
Girls Head Coach: Jared Hanenburg
Assistant Coaches:
Boys Assistant Coach: Stephen Orteza
Girls Assistant Coach: Charlie Smith
Schedule:
Saturday May 30:
TBD
Zone 3: Fraser Valley
Girls: Head Coach – Madelyn Erikson
Assistant Coach – Kat Sahota
Assistant Coach – Carlos Navarette
Boys: Head Coach – Mathew Brooks
Assistant Coach – Ian Boender
Assistant Coach – Jason Klassen
Zone 4: Fraser River
Girls: Head Coach – Abigail Mitro
Assistant Coach – Sara Corneil
Boys: Head Coach – Austyn Soolsma
Assistant Coach – Colby Soolsma
Zone 5: Vancouver Coastal
Girls: Head Coach – Caroline Livingston
Assistant Coach – Laura Pickard
Boys: Head Coach – Jack Peckman
Zone 6: Vancouver Island - Central Coast
Girls: Head Coach – Keira Abbott
Boys: Head Coach – Mingo Miguel
Assistant Coach – Ayden Ryan
Zone 7: North West
Girls: Head Coach – Kristina Stefanek
Assistant Coach – Eric Arpin
Zone 8: Cariboo-North East
Girls: Head Coach – Jasen Florell
Assistant Coach – Mark Gurney
Boys: Head Coach – Justin Rodger
Assistant Coach – Jared Apolczer
COMPETITION
2025 BC Cup
Dates: July 3 – 6, 2025
Location: Tournament Capital Centre, Kamloops BC
Accommodation: TRU Residence and Conference Centre
Food: TRU Catering
Transportation: Athletes & coaches are responsible for their own transportation to and from the competition.
PROGRAM FEES
Program Fee: $1100.00
Program Fees include:
- 26-32 hours of training
- Coach honorarium and expenses;
- Food and accommodation at TRU
- Training shirt and jersey
Travel: Athletes and families are responsible for their own travel to and from the competition.
DETERMINING YOUR ZONE
The 15U Team BC Program aligns with BC Summer Games zones.
These zones are slightly different than the traditional zones that Volleyball BC uses.
To determine what zone you should register for, please click here to visit the BC Summer Games website or view below for zone descriptions:
ZONE 1 - KOOTENAYS
Regional Districts of Central Kootenay, East Kootenay, Kootenay Boundary and Electoral Area A of Columbia-Shuswap Regional District,
including major centres: Castlegar, Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie, Golden, Grand Forks, Kimberley, Nelson, Radium, Rossland, and Trail
Regional Selection Camp Details: TBA
Colour: YELLOW
ZONE 2 - OKANAGAN
Regional Districts of Central Okanagan, Columbia-Shuswap (excluding Electoral Area A), North Okanagan, Okanagan-Similkameen, Thompson-Nicola, and Electoral Areas A and B of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, including major centres: Armstrong, Ashcroft, Enderby, Kamloops, Kelowna, Lillooet, Merritt, Peachland, Penticton, Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Summerland, Vernon, and Westbank.
Regional Selection Camp Details: TBA
Colour: RED
ZONE 3 - FRASER VALLEY
Includes the major centres of the city of Abbotsford, the city of Chilliwack, the district of Hope, the City of Langley, the Township of Langley, the city of Maple Ridge, the district of Mission, and the city of Pitt Meadows.
Regional Selection Camp Details: TBA
Colour: LIGHT BLUE
ZONE 4 - FRASER RIVER
Includes the major centres of the village of Anmore, the village of Belcarra, the city of Burnaby, the city of Coquitlam, the city of New Westminster, the city of Port Coquitlam, the city of Port Moody, the city of Surrey, and the city of White Rock.
Regional Selection Camp Details: TBA
Colour: ORANGE
ZONE 5 - VANCOUVER COASTAL
Encompasses the Regional Districts of Squamish-Lillooet (excluding Electoral Areas A and B), Sunshine Coast, Electoral Area A of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Includes the major centres of the District of Delta, the Village of Lions Bay, the corporation of North Delta, the city of North Vancouver, the district of North Vancouver, the city of Richmond, the corporation of Tsawwassen, the city of Vancouver, and the district of West Vancouver.
Regional Selection Camp Details: TBA
Colour: DARK GREEN
ZONE 6 - VANCOUVER ISLAND/CENTRAL COAST
The Regional Districts of Alberni-Clayoquot, Capital, Central Coast, Comox-Strathcona, Cowichan Valley, Mount Waddington, Nanaimo, and Powell River, and including major centres: Campbell River, Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland, Duncan, Esquimalt, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, North Cowichan, Oak Bay, Ocean Falls, Port Alberni, Port Hardy, Powell River, Saanich, Sayward, Sidney, and Victoria
Regional Selection Camp Details: TBA
Colour: LIGHT GREEN
ZONE 7 - NORTHWEST
Regional Districts of Bulkley-Nechako, Kitimat-Stikine, and Skeena-Queen Charlotte, including major centres: Burns Lake, Fort St. James, Houston, Kitimat, Masset, Port Clements, Prince Rupert, Smithers, Stewart, Terrace, and Vanderhoof
Regional Selection Camp Details: TBA
Colour: PURPLE
ZONE 8 - CARIBOO/NORTHEAST
Regional Districts of Cariboo, Fort Nelson-Liard, Fraser-Fort George, and Peace River, including major centres: Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Hudson Hope, Prince George, Quesnel, Tumbler Ridge, and Williams Lake.
Regional Selection Camp Details: TBA
Colour: NAVY
ATHLETE REGISTRATION
1. Please CLICK HERE to create an account in our new registration system. Before clicking this link, please verify that you are registering in the correct zone (information under “Determining Your Zone”).
2. Once you create an account, you will receive an email to activate your account. Please do this prior to attempting to register.
3. Please select “Events” from the menu on the left or “Buy” 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
4. Enter the purchaser’s information as prompted. Then enter the registration information as prompted.
5. Make payment with the secure checkout (you will receive an email confirmation that you have been registered).
CONTACT INFORMATION
Zone 1: jdesilets@volleyballbc.org
Zone 2: okanagan@volleyballbc.org
Zone 3: fv@volleyballbc.org
Zone 4: fv@volleyballbc.org
Zone 5: lm@volleyballbc.org
Zone 6: island@volleyballbc.org
Zone 7: north@volleyballbc.org
Zone 8: north@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.