Adult - Leagues
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Youth - Mini Dome Club
Adult - Leagues
info@volleydome.net / GYM: (587)619-0590 / Office Hours: M-F 10am to 4pm
DOME DEFENDERS
DOME DEFENDERS is the Volleydome's developmental club. We focus on young athletes who are relatively new to the sport who want to challenge themselves to join the club volleyball stream in Alberta.
In the 2022/2023 season we offered U12 to U15 Girls and Boys programs. These groups included 30+ athletes each which added up to over 275 athletes in the program. Those athletes learned the game together in practice settings. All teams & athletes developed significantly in terms of coachability, volleyball skills, teamwork, and competitiveness. Our hope is that they also acquired a stronger love of the game, made friendships and had a lot of fun too. Our club really focuses on the "life skills" associated with youth sport. We are a growing club which employs many young aspiring coaches to learn under our more experienced coaches. We want to empower these young coaches to gain all the skills needed to continue on as future head coaches in the sport. We try to have a good balance of 4-6 coaches per group.
For the upcoming 2023/2024 season each group will have 3 indoor practices per week at our Volleydome GYM facility. They will also attend hosted O'Saxman tournaments as well as all of the Volleyball Alberta Provincial tournaments and Volleyball Canada National Championships. We do try to keep our fees relatively low while including all of the above. For services such as physical training, mental training, physiotherapy and nutritionists the club will provide references to trusted services that can be provided at an additional cost for those who are interested.
New Information for the 2023/2024 season
Currently: Dome Defenders is currently running our Fall Skills Clinics which started on September 5th and will run until November 19th. These sessions are a great way to meet our coaches and tune up your skills before heading into the club volleyball tryouts at the end of November.
**If you would like to be added to the waitlist for any of the groups below please e-mail domedefenders@volleydome.net
NEW THIS YEAR: If you are a returning Dome Defenders athlete, coaches will be able to re-sign you to the club from November 1st to November 6th prior to the OPEN tryouts at the end of November. If you are still interested in returning to the Dome Defenders but you are NOT attending the Fall Skills Clinics, please let your former coaches know that you are still interested.
If you are unsure of the NEW Volleyball Alberta Signing process please click here:
2023/2024 Volleyball Alberta Signing Process
OUR TEAMS:
Girls
12U - (Athletes born from Sept 1, 2011 to Dec 31, 2013) - 30 spots for 3 teams,
Fall Skills Coaches: Brianna Flanigan, Jordan Brown, Kat Dolguikh
13U – (Athletes born from Sept 1, 2010 to Dec 31, 2011) - 30 spots for 3 teams,
Fall Skills Coaches: Elysia Price, Natalie Timmerman, Reese Huber
13/14U - (Athletes born from Sept 1, 2009 to Dec 31, 2011) 30 spots available for 3 teams,
Fall Skills Coaches: Camille Saxton, Isabela Lima, Chase Bandura, Brianna Flanigan
*For Fall Skills and Tryouts you should register for EITHER 13U OR 14U based on your DOB*
14U - (Athletes born from Sept 1, 2009 to Dec 31, 2010) 30 spots available for 3 teams,
Fall Skills Coaches: John Pheng, Anthony Cheung, Reina Hirata, Stephanie Bahn, Jaden Domso.
15U – (Athletes born from Sept 1, 2008 to Dec 31, 2009) 30 spots available for 3 teams,
Fall Skills Coaches: Tayler Marra, Shannon Bowen-Kelsick, Naomi Van Der Meer, Claire Mah
16U (2023/2024 Teams have been selected)- (Athletes born from Sept 1, 2007 to Dec 31, 2008) Coaches: John Pheng, Steve Smith, Karen Hasiuk, Dan Hasiuk, Clara Serrano, Eric Lo
*There are no open fall skills clinics for this age group to register for**
Boys
12U/13U – (Athletes born from Sept 1, 2010 to Dec 31, 2012) ~30 spots available for 3 teams,
Fall Skills Coaches: Anthony Phui and Cole Gramlich
14U – (Athletes born from Sept 1, 2009 to Dec 31, 2010) ~30 spots available for 3 teams,
Fall Skills Coaches: Jason Crellin, Richard Johnson
15U – (Athletes born from Sept 1, 2008 to Dec 31, 2009) ~24 spots available for 2 teams,
Fall Skills Coaches: Andrew Dunn, Eadan Lay, Angelo Bodoso, Anthony Cheung,
16U - (Athletes born from Sept 1, 2007 to Dec 31, 2008) 5 spots still available,
Coaches: Chase McFarlen, Anthony Cheung, Michael Vu.
WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR COACHES FOR THE 2023/2024 CLUB VOLLEYBALL SEASON. IF THIS IS SOMETHING YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE E-MAIL A RESUME TO CAMILLE SAXTON
For more information please contact Camille Saxton at:
1(587)619-0590 or by email at domedefenders@volleydome.net
Dome Defenders Basic Principles
Vision
We created this program to give more kids the opportunity to be part of a competitive team and play the game of volleyball at a high level both regionally and provincially. This program is all about education and development. The idea is to educate the athletes about sportsmanship, discipline, competitiveness, teamwork, cooperation, and how to empower each other. Throughout the course of the season, the development component will focus on the overall athleticism of all the participants first and foremost and then on their volleyball skills. The idea is to spread the love of the game and the love of activity to as many kids as possible. We believe that with sustained hard work and dedication to improve, winning in your various divisions will follow, but winning is not the focus here. Hard work, fun, building lasting friendships and development are the focus.
Mission
Dome Defenders will provide great coaches who are extremely passionate and dedicated to the education of athletes when it comes to the fundamental skills of volleyball and being part of a team. These coaches will care about the kids not only as athletes but as people first. We pride ourselves in providing great facilities, administration, leadership and communication with parents and athletes.
Philosophy
As mentioned above Dome Defenders is all about Education and Development.
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1. We would like the ideals of sportsmanship, discipline, positive attitude and work ethic to be the main focus of this program. This should be exhibited by both the athletes and the coaches.
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2. We want to develop not only volleyball players but well rounded athletes. There will be training components included every week with the practices at the Volleydome facility. The Volleydome practices will include 1hr of beach volleyball which is great for endurance, strength & overall skills as well as 1hr of physical training catered to each age group.
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3. We believe in having larger groups of athletes who all learn the game of volleyball together. This gives athletes the chance to be exposed and to adapt to several different teammates and coaches. It gives the athletes more access to a group of coaches with more overall knowledge of the game and several different ways of teaching the various skills. It also gives coaches more opportunities to work on specialized skills with the groups that particularly need them (example: setters working on setting).
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4. This is a developmental program. Although equal playing time cannot be promised, we understand that all athletes should have the opportunity to be in game situations in order to develop throughout the course of the season. We find that athletes who attend the most practices, listen and work hard do tend to develop the quickest, and sometimes earn more playing time.
Dome Defenders Girls 2023/2024
U13 Girls
(Athletes born from Sept 1, 2010 to Dec 31, 2011)
Season Fees
Fees include all the coaching, gym time, registrations, tournament fees, uniforms, and balls. It does not include travelling costs. Parents will need to organize their children's accommodations and food during tournaments throughout the season.
Coaches
This coaching group will select 30 athletes to be part of the 13U Dome Defenders for the upcoming season. This is a strong and vibrant group of female coaches who all played at a high club or collegiate level and are either former or current U of C students.
13U Girls Coaches: Elysia Price, Natalie Timmerman, Reese Huber, Jaden Domso
2023/2024 Fall Skills Clinic Schedule
From September 5th to November 19th
Tuesdays 5pm - 7pm
Thursdays 5pm - 7pm
Sundays 11am - 1pm
2023/2024 Winter Practice Schedule TBD
NEW GYM ADDRESS: #250, 10 Stonehill Place NE, Calgary AB
2024 Tournament Schedule TBD
(will be posted on Volleyball Alberta Website and copied here when available)
U13/14 Girls
(Athletes born from Sept 1, 2009 to Dec 31, 2011)
Season Fees TBD
Fees include all the coaching, gym time, registrations, tournament fees, uniforms, and balls. It does not include travelling costs. Parents will need to organize their children's accommodations and food during tournaments throughout the season.
Coaches
This coaching group will select 30 athletes to be part of the 13/14U Dome Defenders for the upcoming season. They will play regular volleyball (as opposed to triple ball) and compete in all of the 14U Volleyball Alberta tournaments with the heavier competition ball. Our coaches are extremely dedicated to teaching and challenging this group to become better volleyball players.
13U/14U Coaches: Camille Saxton, Isabela Lima, Brianna Flanigan, Chase Bandura
2023/2024 Fall Skills Clinic Schedule
From September 5th to November 19th
Tuesdays 5-7pm
Thursdays 5-7pm
Sundays 11am-1pm
2023/2024 Winter Practice Schedule TBD
NEW GYM ADDRESS: #250, 10 Stonehill Place NE, Calgary AB
2024 Tournament Schedule TBD
(will be posted on Volleyball Alberta Website and copied here when available)
U14 Girls
(Athletes born from Sept 1, 2009 to Dec 31, 2010)
Season Fees
Fees include all the coaching, gym time, registrations, tournament fees, uniforms, and balls. It does not include traveling costs. Parents will need to organize their children's accommodations and food during tournaments throughout the season.
Coaches
This group of Dome Defenders coaches will select 30 athletes to make up 3 teams that will compete in the 14U Volleyball Alberta tournaments. This is another talented group of female leaders and role models who is looking forward to a great season with lots of development & fun for the athletes.
Coaches: John Pheng, Anthony Cheung, Reina Hirata, Stephanie Bahn, Jaden Domso.
2023/2024 Fall Skills Clinic Schedule
From September 5th to November 19th
Tuesdays 5-7pm
Thursdays 5-7pm
Sundays 11am-1pm
2023/2024 Winter Practice Schedule TBD
NEW GYM ADDRESS: #250, 10 Stonehill Place NE, Calgary AB
2024 Tournament Schedule TBD
(will be posted on Volleyball Alberta Website and copied here when available)
U15 Girls
(Athletes born from Sept 1, 2008 to Dec 31, 2009)
Season Fees
Fees include all the coaching, gym time, registrations, tournament fees, uniforms, and balls. It does not include traveling costs. Parents will need to organize their children's accommodations and food during tournaments throughout the season.
Coaches
This group has selected 30 athletes for the 2022/2023 Club season. They will practice as a large group of 30 athletes and be split into 3 teams for tournaments. There are 4 dedicated and knowledgeable coaches to work with the girls for the upcoming season!
Coaches: Tayler Marra, Shannon Bowen-Kelsick, Claire Mah, others TBD
2023/2024 Fall Skills Clinic Schedule
From September 5th to November 19th
Mondays 4:30-6:30pm
Wednesdays 5-7pm
Sundays 9am-11am
2023/2024 Winter Practice Schedule TBD
NEW GYM ADDRESS: #250, 10 Stonehill Place NE, Calgary AB
2024 Tournament Schedule TBD
(will be posted on Volleyball Alberta Website and copied here when available)
U16 Girls
(Athletes born from Sept 1, 2007 to Dec 31, 2008)
Season Fees
Fees include all the coaching, gym time, registrations, tournament fees, uniforms, and balls. It does not include traveling costs. Parents will need to organize their children's accommodations and food during tournaments throughout the season.
Coaches
This group has selected 23 athletes for the 2023/2024 Club season. They will practice as a larger group of athletes and will be split onto 2 teams for tournaments. There are 6 dedicated and knowledgeable coaches to work with the girls for the upcoming season!
U16 Coaches: John Pheng, Karen Hasiuk, Daniel Hasiuk, Steve Smith, Clara Serrano, Eric Lo
2023/2024 Fall Skills Clinic Schedule
From September 5th to November 19th
Sundays 9am - 11am (by invite only)
2023/2024 Winter Practice Schedule TBD
NEW GYM ADDRESS: #250, 10 Stonehill Place NE, Calgary AB
2024 Tournament Schedule TBD
(will be posted on Volleyball Alberta Website and copied here when available)
U12 Girls
(Athletes born from Sept 1, 2011 to Dec 31, 2013)
Season Fees
Fees will include all the coaching time, gym time, registrations, tournament fees, uniforms, and Volleydome GYM equipment use. It does not include travelling costs. Parents will need to organize their children's accommodations and food during tournaments throughout the season.
Coaches
This Dome Defenders group will have 30 athletes who will be split onto 3 teams for tournaments. Teams will compete in either the 13U VA or 12U VA tournaments based on skill level. This will be determined at tryouts, but there will be some room for movement afterwards.
There will be 4 coaches to oversee practices and overall decisions for the large group. Athletes will get to work closely with all 4 coaches.
COACHES - Brianna Flanigan, Chase Bandura, Kat Dolguikh, other TBD
if you are interested in coaching please e-mail: domedefenders@volleydome.net
2023/2024 Fall Skills Clinic Schedule
From September 5th to November 19th
Mondays 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Saturdays 9am - 11am
2023/2024 Winter Practice Schedule TBD
NEW GYM ADDRESS: #250, 10 Stonehill Place NE, Calgary AB
2024 Tournament Schedule TBD
(will be posted on Volleyball Alberta Website and copied here when available)
About Dome Defenders
Dome Defenders is a developmental club program for athletes who are new to club volleyball. Our main focus is to introduce athletes to the club level and to teach them life skills through sport. Congratulations to all of the Dome Defenders athletes on a great 2022/2023 season!
FALL SKILLS CLINICS ARE CURRENTLY UNDERWAY FOR ALL AGE GROUPS!
For 12U Athletes
We will be running OPEN tryouts at the end of November where we will select 30 athletes for 3 teams.
For 13U - 15U Athletes
From November 1st-6th we will re-sign returning Dome Defenders athletes.
At the end of November we will run an Open tryout for any remaining spots.
For 16U Athletes
16U Girls
(2 teams, 23 athletes)
The 16U Girls teams are now FULL from our summer tryouts.
16U Boys
(1 team, 12 athletes)
6 athletes have committed.
We will run an additional tryout at the end on November to fill the 16U Boys roster.
TRYOUT REGISTRATION WILL BECOME AVAILABLE HERE IN EARLY NOVEMBER
Dome Defenders Boys (2023/2024)
U12/U13 Boys
(Athletes born from Sept 1, 2010 to Dec 31, 2013)
Season Fees
Fees include all the coaching, gym time, registrations, tournament fees, uniforms, and balls. It does not include travelling costs. Parents will need to organize their children's accommodations and food during tournaments throughout the season.
Coaches
Each Dome Defenders group will have one lead coach who will oversee practices and overall decisions for the big groups. They will be accompanied by several other well qualified coaches who are excited to teach the game of volleyball.
U13 Boys Coaches - Ken Trieu, Others TBD
2023/2024 Fall Skills Clinic Schedule
From September 6th to November 18th
Wednesdays 5-7pm
Saturdays 11am-1pm
2023/2024 Winter Practice Schedule TBD
NEW GYM ADDRESS: #250, 10 Stonehill Place NE, Calgary AB
2024 Tournament Schedule TBD
(will be posted on Volleyball Alberta Website and copied here when available)
U14 Boys
(Athletes born from Sept 1, 2009 to Dec 31, 2010)
Season Fees TBD
Fees include all the coaching, gym time, registrations, tournament fees, uniforms, and balls. It does not include traveling costs. Parents will need to organize their children's accommodations and food during tournaments throughout the season.
Coaches
Each Dome Defenders group will have one lead coach who will oversee practices and overall decisions for the big groups. They will be accompanied by several other well qualified coaches who are excited to teach the game of volleyball.
Coaches: Jason Crellin, Richard Johnson, Ken Trieu, others TBD
2023/2024 Fall Skills Clinic Schedule
From September 5th to November 19th
Tuesdays 5-7pm
Saturdays 1-3pm
Sundays 1:30-3:30pm
2023/2024 Winter Practice Schedule TBD
NEW GYM ADDRESS: #250, 10 Stonehill Place NE, Calgary AB
2024 Tournament Schedule TBD
(will be posted on Volleyball Alberta Website and copied here when available)
U15 Boys
(Athletes born from Sept 1, 2008 to Dec 31, 2009)
Season Fees TBD
Fees include all the coaching, gym time, registrations, tournament fees, uniforms, and balls. It does not include traveling costs. Parents will need to organize their children's accommodations and food during tournaments throughout the season.
Coaches
Each Junior Canuck group will have one lead coach who will oversee practices and overall decisions for the big groups. They will be accompanied by several other well qualified coaches who are excited to teach the game of volleyball.
U15 Boys Coaches: Anthony Cheung, Eadan Lay, Andrew Dunn, Others TBD
2023/2024 Fall Skills Clinic Schedule
From September 5th to November 19th
Wednesdays 5-7pm
Fridays 4-5:30pm
Sundays 3:30-5:30pm
2023/2024 Winter Practice Schedule TBD
NEW GYM ADDRESS: #250, 10 Stonehill Place NE, Calgary AB
2024 Tournament Schedule TBD
(will be posted on Volleyball Alberta Website and copied here when available)
U16 Boys
(Athletes born from Sept 1, 2007 to Dec 31, 2008)
Season Fees TBD
Fees include all the coaching, gym time, registrations, tournament fees, uniforms, and balls. It does not include traveling costs. Parents will need to organize their children's accommodations and food during tournaments throughout the season.
Coaches
Each Junior Canuck group will have one lead coach who will oversee practices and overall decisions for the big groups. They will be accompanied by several other well qualified coaches who are excited to teach the game of volleyball.
U16 Boys Coaches: Chhase McFarlen, Michael Vu, Anthony Cheung
2023/2024 Fall Skills Clinic Schedule
From September 5th to November 19th
Sundays 3:30-5:30pm
2023/2024 Winter Practice Schedule TBD
NEW GYM ADDRESS: #250, 10 Stonehill Place NE, Calgary AB
2024 Tournament Schedule TBD
(will be posted on Volleyball Alberta Website and copied here when available)