Cougar House League Girls (13 -18 years)

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For female youth athletes ages 13-18 years seeking a positive team experience, the Cougar House League provides an environment where players can grow, compete, and have fun.

Athletes are placed on a team with peers of similar age and skill level, ensuring an enjoyable and supportive atmosphere.

Program Highlights:

  • Skill Development: Weekly sessions dedicated to building fundamental volleyball skills, led by experienced coaches.

  • Gameplay: Athletes will engage in structured gameplay each week, applying their skills in a competitive, team-oriented setting.

  • Interclub Tournaments: Players will participate in tournaments against other clubs' league teams, experiencing the excitement of tournament play. Dates TBD.

With a balanced focus on skill development, teamwork, and competition, the Cougar League is the perfect opportunity for young athletes to build confidence, improve their abilities, and form lasting friendships on the court.

Lead Coach: Shayla Kirby

For More Inquiries please contact Shayla at

e-mail: shaylakirby0905@gmail.com

cell: 604-816-8120

  • Spark (ages 13 - 15)

    Summit (ages 15 - 18)

    See Dates & Times for more information

  • Dates: January 12, 2026 - May 16, 2026 (18 weeks).

    Our Cougar League program is designed to ensure athletes are grouped with peers of similar age and skill level for the most enjoyable and effective experience.

    Program Overview:

    In the first week, all participants will go through skill evaluations. This helps us make sure everyone is training in the best spot for their age and ability. In most cases, athletes will stay right where they registered. On occasion, if someone is much more advanced, or still building foundational skills, we may move them up to our U15–18 group or into the U13–15 group.

    We won’t move athletes between our Sparks group (Monday or Tuesday), since those sessions are already within the same age and designed to be developmentally aligned. Our goal is to create balanced, fun training groups where every athlete feels confident and supported.

    Spark:

    January 12th - May 16th

    Ages - 13 - 15

    Spark 1 -‍ ‍Tuesday: 4:00 pm - 6:00pm

    Spark 2 - Monday: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

    Sparks 1 & 2 - Saturday: gameplay anytime between 8:00am - 4:-00pm (schedules will be sent out weekly)

    Summit 1:

    January 15th - May 16th

    Ages: 15 - 18

    • Thursday: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    • Wednesdays may be added if Thursdays fill up

    • Saturday: gameplay anytime between 8:00am - 4:-00pm (schedules will be sent out weekly)

    Interclub Tournaments

    Tournament Dates: TBD (based upon availability of other club teams)

    As part of the Cougar League season, athletes will have the opportunity to participate in interclub tournaments, competing against other clubs' league teams.

    These tournaments provide an exciting opportunity for players to test their skills, enjoy friendly competition with other clubs, and experience the energy and camaraderie of tournament play alongside their teammates!

  • Catalyst Initiative Athletic Club, 20159 115A Avenue Units 1-4, Maple Ridge BC, V2X 0Z3

  • Shayla has coached with Cougar Volleyball for 5 years. In her first years, she was the head coach for a 14U beach team and head coach of a 14U indoor club team. Now, Shayla is our head coach for our Cougar League program which is aimed at providing a fun and safe environment for kids to play the game beyond a competitive club team.

    Her heart lies with the “underdogs” and those who truly love the game of volleyball. Shayla was a bit of an underdog herself, starting volleyball at the late age of 17 and playing only one season of club volleyball that ended early due to COVID-19. Shayla did go on to play as a middle for the junior varsity team at Briercrest for a wonderful year before deciding ultimately to return home to the mountains and oceans of B.C.

    Shayla loves to work with all ages and positions. Her goal is helping people fall in love with the game of volleyball and find their meaning beyond their identity as an athlete. When she is not on the court, you can find Shayla studying Kinesiology at UFV, working as a student athletic trainer for the UFV women’s volleyball team or nose deep in her bible.

    Contact: shaylakirby0905@gmail.com

  • Registration fee: $950

    T-shirt included in registration fee.

    Registration cap is 36 per group.

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