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

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 + TPS

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 until June 1, including the 17U Volleyball Canada Nationals in Calgary.

Step 3: Athlete Selection 

A total of 28 athletes will be selected and participate in the U17 programs as follows:

• 14 athletes to compete at the U17 NORCECA Pan American Cup in Guatemala from July 5 to 13
• 2 teams of 14 athletes respectively to compete at the 2026 Canada Cup in Regina from July 21 to 26

Timelines

February 2: SportLomo form open for virtual applications
February 28: End of virtual applications
March 1 to June 1: Athlete selections
Week of June 2: Invitations sent out
June 12: Deadline for invitation acceptance
July 1-4: Training camp in Canada (location to be confirmed)
July 5-12: U17 Boy's NORCECA Pan American Cup in Guatemala
July 13-19: Break
July 20-27: Canada Cup in Regina, SK

Program Fee

$2000-$3500 + GST for athletes competing at the U17 Boy's NORCECA Pan American Cup in Guatemala

$1500-$2000 + GST for athletes competing at Canada Cup in Regina, SK

• 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 Canada on July 1
  Travel to/from Regina, SK

For additional information please contact:

Cassandra Nicol: Program Lead, Men's National Team

E-Mail: cnicol@volleyball.ca