What is the Prospects Camp in Assiniboia, SK? The Prospects Camp in Assinibioa, SK. is an affordable program that is now in its 12th year. It is a two-day event with athletes registering for a half-day session in which 50 or more university and college recruiters attend and get to meet with young aspiring female athletes and their parents. The cost of participation is only $90 and the camp is targeted to athletes 16U - 18U. The camp is held annually in early February and for more information visit their web site at: "Prospects Camp in Assiniboia, SK." and remember to let us know what you thought of the experience by e-mailing us at info@wmva.ca . It will help us inform others. 

What is Volleyball Prospects? Volleyball Prospects is an initiative of the people at the Volleydome in Calgary. This is also the home of the very successful "Canucks Volleyball Club." The goal of the Volleyball Prospects program is to allow young female athletes the opportunity to try out for a selects team that attends a tournament in Reno, Nevada in late spring. Naturally, the goal of participating athletes is the opportunity of getting scouted by U.S. College recruiters while at the event. The feedback we have heard from parents/athletes (mostly parents) has been mixed. The program also conflicts with our Manitoba Provincial Team Program and athletes need to be aware of that as they may not be permitted to do both. Still if cost is not a factor and you are looking for another opportunity for your daughter to be seen by college recruiters this is an option. See "Volleyball Prospects" and remember to let us know what you thought of the experience by e-mailing us at info@wmva.ca . It will help us inform others.  

What is the CIS? The CIS is the Canadian Interuniversity Sport, the National Governing Body for university sport in Canada. Their Regional Associations are:

Canada West (CWUAA)
Ontario University Athletics (OUA)
Quebec Student Sports Federation (FQSE)
Atlantic University Sport (AUS) 
Do Canadian Colleges/Universities provide schoalrships? Yes. Most do to some degree but programs vary widely across the country. See CIS Student Eligibility Policies for more general information.

What is the NCAA? The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is the American equivalent to the CIS. Their member associations are listed as:

Division I Schools
Division II Schools
Division III Schools

Also note that NCAA Eligibility Definitions are as follows:

Freshman - 1st year
Sophomore - 2nd year
Junior - 3rd year
Senior - 4th year

What is the CCAA? The Canadian Colleges Athletics Association (CCAA) is the sport governing body for colleges in Canada. Member Associations are as follows:

Atlantic Colleges Athletic Association
Quebec Student Sports Federation
Ontario Colleges Athletic Association
Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference
British Columbia Colleges Athletic Association

What is the NAIA? The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an alternative American Sport Organization with over 300 member schools that offer volleyball programs.