The objective is to select athletes from across Canada with attributes consistent with high performance and the potential to compete for Canada's Men's Senior National Team in the future.

Athletes MUST:

• Be born in 2010 or later
• Be Canadian citizens and have a valid Canadian passport to January 31, 2027 or later
• Have Canada as their Federation of origin

*Please note timeline changes for the 2026 Boys' U17 program.

Step 1 - Virtual athlete identification process through SportLomo

Athletes must complete the online application form through SportLomo: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Please ensure that you gather the following information and videos* as they will be required to complete and pay for your registration:

• Height (feet and inches)
• 1-Hand Reach (feet and inches)
• Spike Touch (feet and inches)
• Block Touch (feet and inches)
• Introduction video (under 1 minute)
• Highlight video (3-5 minutes)
• Full game video: One full set or one full game. The video needs to include your jersey number and colour, and your position.

*Click on each title to see the video requirements & examples. Videos should be uploaded to a platform like YouTube because you will need a URL link to complete your application. When copy/pasting the link in your application, please ensure that it is working correctly.

Online Application Fee: $80 + GST

Application Opens: February 2, 2026

Deadline: February 28, 2026 at 11:59pm ET

Step 2: Review of applications

Coaches will travel to events throughout the country (if possible) until April 26.

Step 3: Athlete Selection 

A total of 16-18 athletes will be pre-selected and invited to Toronto

14 athletes will travel to Guatemala (see dates below)

Final roster to be announced on July 4

Timelines

February 2: SportLomo form open for virtual applications
February 28: End of virtual applications
March 1 to April 26: Athlete selections
Week of April 27: Invitations sent out
May 6: Deadline for invitation acceptance
June 29 to July 4: Training camp in Canada (Toronto)
July 5-12: U17 Boys' NORCECA Pan American Cup in Guatemala
July 13: End of program
 

Program Fee

$4500 + GST for athletes competing at the U17 Boys' NORCECA Pan American Cup in Guatemala

• Fees include:
  Training and competition gear
  Administration, coaching and IST staff support
  Daily travel during training and competitions
  Accommodation and meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
• Fees do NOT include:
  Travel to the training camp in Toronto on June 29

Canada will not send a boys' team to participate at the 2026 Canada Cup in Regina

*All of Team Canada's Men's Volleyball (TCMV) 2026 program plans are detailed HERE

For additional information please contact:

Matheus: Youth Programs Coordinator, Men's National Team

E-Mail: mbraz@volleyball.ca