About the Tournament

The Howler Cup is the Peace Region's largest and most eagerly anticipated high school volleyball tournament. Held every fall in various gymnasiums throughout Grande Prairie, the tournament features divisions for Grades 7 through 12 and brings together junior and senior teams from across Alberta for two days of high-energy competition and community engagement.

2027 Tournament Results

A huge shoutout to all the athletes who competed, and congratulations to the winners.

Results

Wolves men's volleyball player celebrating after winning a point Wolves men's volleyball player celebrating after winning a point

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2027 Tournament Details

  • Dates: TBA
  • Locations: TBA
  • Team Fee: TBA

 

  • Open to teams in Grades 7 to 12
  • Minimum 4 matches guaranteed per team
  • Best 2 of 3 sets match format
  • Grade 10 players are not permitted in Grade 9 divisions
  • Grades 7/8 divisions follow Volleyball Alberta U14 Triple-Ball rule

Admission & Parking

  • Single Day Pass: $6.00
  • Weekend Pass: $10.00
  • Parking on the NWP campus during the weekend is free.

Schedule & Officiating

Final schedules and division details will be sent via email to coaches in advance of the event.

All matches are officiated by student-athletes from the NWP Wolves Men’s and Women’s Volleyball teams.

Wolves men's volleyball player floating in the air about to serve the ball Wolves men's volleyball player floating in the air about to serve the ball

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Tournament Divisions

  • Senior Boys (Grade 10 to 12)
  • Senior Girls (Grade 10 to 12)
  • Grade 9 Boys
  • Grade 9 Girls
  • Grade 7/8 Boys
  • Grade 7/8 Girls
Womens wolves volleyball team celebrating on the court Womens wolves volleyball team celebrating on the court

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Registration for the 2026 Howler Cup has closed.

Thank you to all the teams who signed up to make this the best volleyball tournament in the Peace Region

Stay tuned for information about the 2027 event in the upcoming months.

Re-visit Howler Cup 2025

The Charles Spencer high school senior girls volleyball squad posing in the NWP gym holding up their championship banner
"Congratulations to the Charles Spencer High School Mavericks, who defeated the St. John Paul II Eagles to clinch the senior girls' championship banner."
The Charles Spencer high school senior boys volleyball squad posing in the NWP gym holding up their championship banner
"Congratulations to the Charles Spencer High School Mavericks, who were victorious over the Grande Prairie Composite High School Phoenix."
The Charles Spencer high school grade 9 girls volleyball squad posing in the NWP gym holding up their championship banner
"Congratulations to the Charles Spencer High School Mavericks, who defeated the St. John Paul II Eagles to clinch the senior girls' championship banner."
The GP Christian school grade 9 boys volleyball squad posing in the NWP gym holding up their championship banner
"Congratulations to the Grande Prairie Christian School Lions, who were victorious over the Charles Spencer High School Mavericks."
The St. Kateri Catholic School grade 7/8 girls volleyball squad posing in the NWP gym holding up their championship banner
"Congratulations to the St. Kateri Catholic School, who defeated the Isabel Campbell Public School to clinch the grade 7/8 girls' championship banner."

Thank You

We are howling with pride after another exciting Howler Cup. Thank you to all the coaches, players, officials, and fans who make this tournament one to remember.

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