The Community Coach Workshop is designed to support coaches in delivering Smashball programs to develop players in the Fundamentals (6-8) and Learn to Train (9-12) stages of the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model. The workshop is a 3-hour National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) live/synchronous online course that provides:

• Interactive exercises, video demonstrations, and quizzes to support learning and program delivery.
• Instruction on how to deliver the Smashball game using materials included in Volleyball Canada’s free Smashball Trainer App.
• 80-page Activity Bank.
• 5 Professional Development (PD) points for NCCP certified coaches.
• The NCCP status of: “Trained” Community Volleyball Coach.

The Smashball Trainer App provides expert lesson plans with lots of video to make running a practice or gym class easy and fun. Produced by Volleyball Canada and based on the proven teaching methodology of Teaching Games for Understanding, kids will be kept engaged and active throughout a game or practice. Setup support and official rules for competitions are also provided.

Or visit the VC Coaching Centre and go to WORKSHOPS to register.

VC Summer Beach Camps

Volleyball Canada has partnered with Momentum Volleyball to run summer beach camps for youth aged 7 to 17 years old. There are a variety of camp options available that cater to all skill levels, from beginners new to the sport to High Performance club players. Our camps are designed to help athletes develop their volleyball skills while promoting fitness and fun.

Beach volleyball is a great non-contact sport, and through our camps, your child will be encouraged to make friends, develop skills, problem-solve and enhance their physical literacy. We aim to ensure your child has the skills and confidence to enjoy volleyball for life.

Camps Available

Youth Junior Beach Volleyball & Multi-Sport Camp

Ages: 7 to 10

Multi-sport camp athletes play volleyball, non-contact sand sports, and other engaging games & activities throughout the camp week; no experience required!

Youth Athlete Development Beach Volleyball Camp

Ages: 11 to 14

This camp is for athletes who are new to the sport, interested in learning and developing their skills. Campers will play volleyball along with other non-contact sports and engaging activities on the sand courts Little to no experience required!

Youth Competitive Training Beach Volleyball Camp

Ages: 11u to 14u

This program is intended for competitive players only, who are committing to volleyball as their main sport; competitive club experience is strongly recommended! Each camp includes skill development, gameplay and athlete development sessions.

Youth High-Performance Beach Volleyball Camp

Ages: 15u to 18u

This program is intended for competitive players only, who are committing to volleyball as their main sport; competitive club experience and active participation in competitive beach volleyball tournaments is very strongly recommended! Each camp includes skill development, gameplay and athlete development sessions.

Check the Age Categories link to see what age group to register for.

General Camp Details

Location: Toronto, ON

Venue: Volleyball Canada Beach High-Performance Centre, Downsview Park, North York

Date & Time: Full day and half day sessions are available 

• Full Day Camps: 9am to 4pm
• Half Day Camps: 9am to 12pm & 1pm to 4pm
• Early drop-off and late pickup are available for an additional $75 + HST

Price

• Full Day Camp: $495 + HST
• Full Day Camp - Shortened Week (July 2 and August 6): $425 + HST
• Half Day Camp: $285 + HST

Registration: To register, follow the link below and login to view all available camp options.

Register Here!

For more info, please contact:
Aidan Wilkie
Email: awilkie@volleyball.ca          

Volleyball Canada has partnered with Momentum Volleyball to offer weekly high-performance training opportunities for youth in the Toronto area. Our training sessions are for youth playing competitive volleyball from 13u to 18u who want the opportunity to train beach volleyball consistently. This program is intended for competitive players only, who are committing to volleyball as their main sport; competitive club experience is very strongly recommended!  

General Details

• Each session is four training dates, including skill development and gameplay
• Two players on a team; must register as a team of two
• Training runs rain or shine, indoors at Volleyball Canada's high performance center 
• Bathrooms and changerooms are available on site
• Teams can register for multiple days simultaneously 

When: Monday - Friday, 4:15pm to 6:15pm

• Mondays, May 13th - June 10th: Girls – 13u-18u
• Tuesdays, May 14th - June 4th: Girls – 14u-15u
• Wednesdays, May 15th - June 5th: Girls – 16u-18u
• Thursdays, May 16th - June 6th: Boys – 14u-18u
• Fridays, May 17th - June June 7th: Girls – 13u-18u

Price: $450 + HST per team, includes both athletes

Register Here!

The Volleyball Canada (VC) Combine, provides a high-performance testing experience for volleyball athletes in Canada. This new event offers an opportunity for athletes across the country to complete the same tests as our National Team athletes.

The VC Combine will provide athletes with a chance to see how they compare to their peers and to those at the national team level. In addition to providing athletes with performance statistics, a Canadian database will be established to monitor and track the evolution of athletes throughout their volleyball careers.

Click here for more information on the VC Combine

Upcoming Combines:

• St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador - October 29th, 2023 
• Ottawa, Ontario - December 3rd, 2023
• Calgary, Alberta - January 21st, 2024 
  • Venue: Rally Pointe 
    • Follow this link to register
• Yellowknife, Northwest Territories - February 1st - 3rd, 2024
  • Venue: St. Patrick's Highschool/Weledeh Catholic School 
    • Follow this link to register 
• Winnipeg, Manitoba - New date: February 7th, 2024
  • Venue: Dakota Community Centre
    • Follow this link to register

Please note, registration will open two months prior to the Combines. In the event of insufficient participation, the Combines will be canceled one month prior to the scheduled date.

Athlete timeslots will be sent to registered emails minimum 4 days prior to the Combine. 

For more info, please contact:

Shelby Prilisauer
Email: combine@volleyball.ca

Canadian athletes between the ages of 14 and 25 have the chance to be scouted by nine Team Canada sports for free, including Volleyball Canada.

https://www.rbctrainingground.ca/