In 2020, a group of dedicated parents saw a gap: too many girls wanted to play volleyball, and too few local opportunities existed. They built something from scratch — and over 80 girls showed up in the first season alone.
From that spark, the Squamish Youth Girls Volleyball Club was born. Today, as Sea to Sky Volleyball Club (SVC) — a name that better reflects the full community we now serve, from sea to sky — SVC Wild supports five competitive teams and growing, competing up to the national level, plus weekly development programs for players of all levels across Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton. In the summer months, we also run a grass league for players 16 and up.
Our Mission
To spark fun, physical, social, and athletic activity by uniting youth ages 12–18 through their shared love of volleyball. We follow the guidelines set out in Volleyball Canada's "Long-Term Athlete Development" model and subscribe to the "Volleyball for Life" philosophy.
Our Vision
Every player and participant finds opportunities to play, fall in love with the game, and chase excellence — both as a teammate and as an athlete.
Our Values
- Growth — always pushing further
- Community — better together
- Love of Game — play with heart
- Respect — on and off the court
Why Girls in Sport?
The Canadian Women in Sport Foundation Rally Report found that 1 in 3 girls leave sport by late adolescence, compared to 1 in 10 boys. We exist to change that in the Sea to Sky region.
Research shows that keeping teen girls active in sport leads to:
- Reduced risk of depression and anxiety
- Improved fitness, mood, and well-being
- Boosted self-esteem and body image
- Enhanced social interaction and sense of belonging
- Increased resilience and coping skills
- Improved sleep quality and cognitive development
- Leadership, teamwork, and community involvement
- Positive relationships with adults and peers
- Motivation for lifelong physical activity
And the impact lasts: 94% of C-Suite female executives played sports, and 74% say a background in sport accelerates career and leadership opportunities.
Our Commitment
We are committed to reducing barriers to participation and ensuring this program remains accessible to every local family. Through grants, fundraising, and partnerships with local community organizations, we work to keep the game affordable and open to all. Built from the ground up as a true community club, SVC Wild is led entirely by passionate volunteers — a board and coaching staff who show up season after season because they believe in what youth sport can do for kids in Squamish and Whistler.
We're also growing for the long term. New mentorship programs are in development to connect coaches and alumni players with the next generation of athletes — encouraging continued participation and building a lasting culture of involvement within the club, long after players age out of youth competition.