The World Dodgeball Federation is pleased to present the inaugural World Youth Open, to be held in Calgary, Canada from February 18 to 22, 2025. The World Youth Open and will feature divisions for ages 9 to 17 and will create an international youth and junior high-performance international meet that will lay the foundations for an eventual World Youth Championships.
The host city is the largest in the Province of Alberta, and is well-known as a key centre for energy. It lies at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, a short drive from the resort towns of Banff and Kananaskis, and is the traditional homelands of the the Niitsitapi, îyârhe Nakoda, the Tsuutʼina peoples.
Kits Available
The WDBF is partnering with VC Ultimate to make kits available to attending teams, with free shipping to the event. Invoices are subject to 5% GST.
Premium VC Uniforms: Fully submilnated, 100% recycled fabric, made-in-Canada jerseys from CA$49 each.
Order by January 8th.
Basic Option - Pivot Jersey: Performance jersey with a full colour transfer front logo and player number from CA$25 each.
Order by January 27th.
The World Youth Open is being supported by Tourism Calgary and their members.
As part of our mutual commitment to the events, the following hotels have been designated Official Host Hotels and have given us special rates. Please book your stay here at one of the following:
Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown Address: 711 4 St. SE Suite A, Calgary, AB T2G 1N3 Room Rates: 1 King - $129/night, 2 Queen - $129/night Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/yycdtgi-90s-80b3e7b9-baf6-4383-9223-3f6033eae807/ Additional Information: Up to quad occupancy
Homewood Suites Calgary Downtown Address: 711 4 St. SE Suite B, Calgary, AB T2G 1N3 Room Rates: 1 King - $129/night, 2 Queen – not available Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/yycdwhw-909-d8c57b76-29a1-4c60-983c-9a12207951a6/ Additional Information: Up to quad occupancy
Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Address: 888 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3J3 Room Rates: 1 King - $149/night, 2 Queen - $149/night Booking Link: https://reservations.sandmanhotels.com/113056?&groupID=4410781#/guestsandrooms CODE: 2502TOURIS_001 Additional Information: Up to quad occupancy
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown Address: 708 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1H2 Room Rates: 1 King – not available, 2 Queen - $132/night Booking Link: Call 1-800- 854-9517. Attendees will use the group name “2025 WDBF World Youth Championships (Dodgeball)" Additional Information: Up to double occupancy (+$15 per person up to 4)