Calgary Indoor Beach Volleyball
Info regarding our Youth Programs for beach volleyball.
Youth Beach Volleyball Program
The Beach YYC Gulls (Seagulls)
For all volleyball athletes who want to improve and develop their beach skills throughout the year.
Athletes should have at least an intermediate level of skill and understanding of beach volleyball including the ability to regularly bump and set. Focus will be on intermediate and advanced skills of serving, passing and setting, attacking, blocking, defence and especially working as a team of 2.
Each night will include a mix of skills development, conditioning and game play.
Each session has a max of 18 athletes, divided into groups by skill.
Advanced skills coaching will help develop athletes who want to complete in beach volleyball next summer and beyond.
Ages 13-16 years old. Sessions are 8 weeks long, Mondays: 4:45-6:15 PM
$236.00/athlete
Session 1 Fall: September 16 – November 4
Session 2 Winter: January 6 – March 3 (no session Family Day)
Session 3 Spring: March 10 – April 28
Registration for all 3 sessions is open
Spring Break Camp: TBD
Benefits of Beach Volleyball – This document shows the benefits an indoor athlete can get from playing beach volleyball.
The sport of Beach Volleyball is growing, and we are extremely excited to be a part of the future here in Alberta and Canada!
2023-24 Coaches
Erin Brassard
As a former Canuck club volleyball player, I’ve been fortunate to learn from esteemed coaches like Don and Mylene Saxton, as well as Craig Gattinger, instilling in me a deep love and understanding of the game. After a brief stint playing at the college level, and then taking a hiatus to start a family, I returned to the volleyball world with renewed passion. While coaching indoor club teams for the past two seasons, my heart has always been drawn to the sand. My coaching philosophy focuses on empowering female players, nurturing their love for the game, and fostering confidence both on and off the court. I firmly believe that success in volleyball, like any sport, requires a balance of mental and physical skills, and I am dedicated to supporting my players in both aspects. With a mix of experience, passion, and dedication, I am committed to helping young athletes realize their full potential on the beach volleyball court and beyond.
Christina Van Gorp
Christina was a Div 1 soccer player before transitioning over to beach volleyball in 2019. Over the past 5 years she has rapidly improved her skills through game play, training and coaching, mostly right here at The Beach YYC.
In the summer of 2024 she was signed as a Seagull on The Beach YYC’s NBVL roster, alongside her partner Kristen. She has played in tournaments in AB and BC, finishing top 3. Christina is exited to work with the next generation of beach volleyball athletes to pass along the skills she has picked up over the past few years on the beach!
U16 Women’s Tournaments
We are host three U16 Women’s tournaments each year at the conclusion of each of our Youth Beach Volleyball Program sessions.
Fall: November 24
Winter: March 9
Spring: May 4