Volleyball Canada has announced the women’s indoor age-group program selection process, as outlined below.

Red & White Program
For athletes born in 2010 or later. This virtual application process will identify 30 athletes, who will then be invited to participate on two teams of 15 competing at the 2026 Canada Cup in Regina, SK (July 22–26, 2026).

Program Timeline
Sportlomo Application Opens: March 16, 2026
Sportlomo Application Closes: April 3, 2026
Invitation to Selected Athletes: Week of April 20, 2026
Invitation Acceptance Deadline: April 24, 2026
Training Camp: July 8-22 (Location TBD)
Canada Cup Competition: July 22-26, Regina, SK
Note: The Red & White Program will serve as identification for the 2027 & 2028 NORCECA Continental World Qualifying Tournaments.

U19 Program
For athletes born in 2009 or later. This virtual application process will identify 16-20 athletes who will be invited to the U19 Selection Camp (July 7-17, 2026, location TBD). Selected athletes may compete at the U19 Girls’ NORCECA Continental Championship, July 17-25, 2026.

Program Timeline
Sportlomo Application Opens: March 16, 2026
Sportlomo Application Closes: April 3, 2026
Invitation of Selected Athletes: Week of April 13, 2026
Invitation Acceptance Deadline: April 17, 2026
Training Camp: July 7–17 (Location TBD)
14‑Athlete Roster Selection: July 15, 2026
NORCECA Championship: July 17–25 San Jose, Costa Rica

U21 Program
For athletes born in 2006–2008. This virtual application process will identify 16-20 athletes who will be invited to the U21 Selection Camp (June 28-July 4, 2026, location TBD). Selected athletes may compete at the U21 Girls' Pan American Cup, July 5-13, 2026.

Program Timeline
Sportlomo Application Opens: March 16, 2026
Sportlomo Application Closes: April 3, 2026
Invitation of Selected Athletes: Week of April 27, 2026
Invitation Acceptance Deadline: May 1, 2026
Training Camp: June 28-July 4
14‑Athlete Roster Selection: July 3, 2026
Pan American Cup: July 5-13 Columbus, OH, USA
Note: Only one application is required to be considered for U21. Athletes may submit their application through the NextGen portal or via the specific U21 process.

Sportlomo Registration link:
https://volleyball.canada.sportsmanager.ie/sportlomo/registration/event-registration/index/12316

For Next Gen info, please click here.

• For program inquiries, please contact High Performance Pathways Coordinator Sandra Lamb at slamb@volleyball.ca