February 20, 2024: Volleyball Canada is excited to release information for Team Canada women’s pathway programs. Team Canada U21, U19, Canada Cup Red and White will be offered in June and July 2024.
“Team Canada women’s pathway programs are critical to the ongoing development and identification of athletes throughout our system. We continue to work to provide opportunities for each age group with multiple entry points throughout the pathway. Our aim is to not only provide exposure to international volleyball but also introduce athletes to Team Canada’s systems and the expectations of any athlete representing Canada. Our focus on program alignment across the pathway will help us achieve sustained success at the senior level.” Shannon Winzer, Team Canada women’s head coach.
Team Canada U21 (born in 2005 & 2006)
Volleyball Canada will select up to 16 athletes to the U21 roster to take part in a 12-day training camp in Toronto. A final roster of 12 athletes will compete at the U21 NORCECA Continental Championship held in Toronto, ON, Canada from June 23-July 1. The Continental Championship is a qualifier for the 2025 U21 World Championships.
Identification: GMTM, open from February 18-March 8, 2024
Roster Selection: March 15, 2024
Training Camp: June 10-June 22, 2024, Toronto, ON
Team Canada U19 (born in 2007 or later)
Volleyball Canada will select up to 16 athletes to the U19 roster to take part in a week long training camp prior to competition (location tbc). A final roster of 12 athletes will compete at the U19 NORCECA Continental Championship, held in Honduras from July 14-July 22. The Continental Championship is a qualifier for the 2025 U19 World Championships.
Identification: GMTM, open from March 18 – April 9, 2024
Final Selection: April 15, 2024
Training Camp: July 7-13, Location: TBA
Team Canada Cup Red and White (born in 2008 and 2009)*
Volleyball Canada will select up to 28 athletes to train and compete from July 8-July 28, 2024, in Calgary, AB. Team Canada Red and White will compete in the Red Division (18U Provincial/Territorial teams) at the 2024 Canada Cup. Held at the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex on the Tsuut’ina Nation (near Calgary), selected teams from each province will participate.
Identification: GMTM, open from March 18 – April 12, 2024
Final Selection: May 27, 2024
Training Camp: July 8 – July 22, Olds, AB
Team Canada U17 (athletes born in 2008 or later) *:
Athletes will be selected to represent Canada at the 2024 U17 World Championships. The event details have not yet been determined. Once finalized, Volleyball Canada will release details on identification and selection, however, please note that NEP ID camps as well as Team Canada Red and White at Canada Cup will be part of that identification process. Interested athletes should submit their application to the Canada Cup Red and White program.
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