2023 ParaVolley PanAmerica Zonal Championship
Volleyball Canada is pleased to announce the details of the ParaVolley PanAmerica Zonal Championship taking place from May 9 to 13, 2023 in Edmonton, Alberta.
This event is a sitting volleyball Paris 2024 Paralympic qualifier.
The Saville Community Sports Centre will host the tournament. The event is supported by local partners, including Explore Edmonton.
Canada’s women’s team is ranked third in the World Ranking and was the silver medalists at the 2022 World Championship. The men’s team is currently 11th in the World Ranking. The ParaVolley Championship will be held in conjunction with Volleyball Canada youth Nationals in Edmonton.
The schedule can be downloaded here, more information on ParaVolley Pan America can be found here: https://paravolleypanam.com/zonal2023/
Web cast: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/streaming-schedule
News & Advisories
News
News Releases
February 21: https://volleyball.ca/en/news/paravolley-pan-america-paralympic-qualifier-to-be-held-in-edmonton
Competition Schedule
Women’s teams: CAN, USA
Men’s teams: CAN, USA, BRA, ARG
ParaVolley PanAmerica Zonal Championship
May 9
14:00 M - BRA v. USA
16:30 M - CAN v. ARG
19:00 W - CAN v. USA
May 10
14:00 M - BRA v. ARG
16:30 W - CAN v. USA
19:00 M - CAN vs. USA
May 11
14:00 M – USA v. ARG
16:30 M - CAN v. BRA
19:00 W - CAN vs. USA
May 12
14:00 Men’s Semifinals
16:30 W - CAN vs. USA
19:00 Men’s Semifinals
May 13
11:00 BRONZE - Men
13:30 GOLD - Men
16:00 FINAL - Women
18:00 Medal Award Ceremony (following GOLD Women’s Match)
Venue
Saville Community Sports Centre
Event Passes
Event Pass Details
An event pass for the Para Zonal Qualifiers and 2023 Nationals in Edmonton will grant you access to the competition area (courts) for the duration of the events.
Please note that everyone on an official team roster will receive accreditation to their specific tournament. These individuals will not require an event pass.
Each team will also receive an accreditation pass for their team's designated scorekeeper at coach check-in, which they can pass along to whomever they choose.
In addition to being sold online, event passes and daily passes will also be available for purchase on-site at the venue for the duration of the event.
Event Pass Prices for the Para Zonal Qualifiers and Youth Nationals
| (19-64) Tournament Pass | $40 |
| (19-64) Tournament Pre Sale Pass (per tournament) | $35 |
| (19-64) 1-Day Pass | $15 |
| (65+) 1-Day Pass | $10 |
| (65+) Tournament Pass | $25 |
| 18 and under | Free |
Only ''Tournament Pre Sale Passes'' and "Tournament Passes" will be available to purchase online. (65+) Tournament Pass, (65+) 1-Day Pass, Tournament Pass, 1-Day Pass, 18 and Under will only be available for purchase on-site.
Pre-sale pricing will increase to $40 on Thursday, April 20th at 12 pm (noon) Eastern Time.
Para Zonal Qualifiers
Pre-sales will end on Monday May 1, 2023 at 12 pm (noon) Eastern Time. After that tickets will be available at the door.
Youth Nationals
Pre-sales will end on Monday May 8, 2023 at 12 pm (noon) Eastern Time.
Please note that athletes and team staff are not required to purchase an event pass as accreditation will be provided at Coach Check-in.
Volleyball Canada is not responsible for any lost or stolen passes.
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Event Pass Pick Up
Tournament Passes will not be sent via mail, they will only be available for pickup at the ticketing kiosk (Will Call).
In order to claim your pre-sale event pass, please bring a copy of your email confirmation and a piece of government issues ID to the ticket kiosk at the venue.
Para Zonal Qualifiers
All event passes will be available for pickup at the Saville Centre Tuesday, May 9th and throughout the event as matches are being played.
If you would like to have someone else pick up your pass please provide a letter requesting that individual to pick up on your behalf as well as a copy of your proof of purchase.
Youth Nationals
All event passes will be available for pickup at the Saville Centre Thursday, May 11th and throughout the weekend as matches are being played.
We recommend that you pick up your event passes during Team Check-In as it will allow you to avoid long lineups and enter the venue without any issues once the competition begins the following morning.
Team Check- In: May 11th, 2023, 13:00 - 19:00
If you would like to have someone else pick up your pass please provide a letter requesting that individual to pick up on your behalf as well as a copy of your proof of purchase.