year-round beach Training

Year-Round Beach Training Groups are designed to introduce and/or prepare athletes to high performance beach training through a full-time or beach/indoor integrated training environment. The objective of doing so is to better prepare athletes for future international success and an eventual transition to the National Team. Athletes training within the Year-Round Training Groups are provided the support of an integrated support team through monitored sport science services. The Year-Round Training Groups are the result of a partnership between the Ontario Volleyball Association, Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) and the Ontario High Performance Sport Initiative (OHPSI)

In addition to ball training, athletes training in the Year-Round Training Groups have the support of an integrated support team through workshops and personal consults that include the following personnel:

  • Strength & Conditioning Coach

  • Registered Dietician

  • Athletic Therapist

  • Medical Team

  • Team Ontario Beach Coach

YEAR-ROUND Training Group

The Year-Round training program services the 18-16U developmental level and is ideal for athletes who are interested in being exposed to the training and preparation needed for current of future U19 World Championship objectives. This program is directly funded by the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario through the Ontario High Performance Sport Initiative Program (OHPSI).

Check out the program info and identification process below for more detailed info.

  • PROGRAM DATES:
    September 30, 2023 - April 28, 2024

    • This pathway is for athletes who are ready to fully immerse themselves in high-performance beach training. Athletes who have committed to year-round full-time beach training. Athletes who have committed to year-round full-time beach training gain very noticeable improvements in their game. Technical-specific gains are directly contributed to the opportunity to train through a true off-season

    • Weekly training 4 days per week at Volleyball Canada’s Fulltime Training Centre at Downsview Park

      • Tuesday, Thursday 4:30p-6:30p

      • Friday 5:00p-7:00p or 7:00p-9:00p

      • Sunday 9:00a-11:00a (Females), 11:00a-1:00p (Males)

    • Monitored strength and conditioning program provided, including strength coach lead sessions 2 days per week

      • Tuesday, Thursday 7:00p-8:00p

    TIMELINE:
    - September 30th - Fulltime Training Kick Off at CSIO
    - October - Strength & Conditioning Start (Details TBC)
    - November 14 - Ball Training start
    - March Break - International Outdoor Training Camp

    COST:
    Fulltime Beach Training: TBC (2022-23 Cost: $2650 + HST)

    LOCATION:
    Volleyball Canada Beach High-Performance Centre at Downsview Park

  • PROGRAM DATES:
    November 14, 2023 - April 28, 2024

    • This pathway is for athletes looking to immerse themselves into monitored high-performance training through the healthy management of training and personal needs in both indoor and beach disciplines.

    • All programming decisions are made with the athlete in consideration of their indoor season

    • To be eligible for this option, athletes must have a minimum number of combined beach/indoor ball training hours (Eg. 2 beach training along with 2 indoor training days)

    • Athletes without a strength & conditioning program from their indoor club will receive a strength & conditioning program monitored by OVA’s Sport Science Lead for self-lead sessions

    TIMELINE:
    - November 14 - Ball Training start
    - March Break - International Outdoor Training Camp

    COST:
    Integrated Beach Training: TBC (2022-23 Cost: $1800 + HST)

    LOCATION:
    Volleyball Canada Beach High-Performance Centre at Downsview Park

  • 2023 Team Ontario Athletes: Athletes identified as part of the previous year’s summer Team Ontario Beach programs are eligible for application to winter programs.

    Submit the following application by Sept 3

    New Athletes: looking to be identified must be between 2006-2009 and can attend identification sessions at Ashbridges Bay from 5:00-7:00pm

    Attending a single identification session is $50 plus HST, athletes have the option to attend two sessions at $90 plus HST. Identification Dates are Sept 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 14 & Oct 4, ,5 11 & 12.

    To apply:

    1) Fill out the following application

    2) Register for identification dates here

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Athletes are not required to tryout with a partner as athletes are identified on an individual basis.

  • Coaching support during OVA Beach Tour, provincials, nationals, Volleyball Canada Trials and key competitions (prioritized to teams with both athletes on Team Ontario or OHPSI identified).


    Support of integrated support team: Nutrition & hydration monitoring, mental performance training, injury prevention, yoga, strength & conditioning.

    Athletes are responsible for all tournament fees and registration.

  • The program and coaches are provincial team coaches directly monitored and mentored by Senior Beach Development Coach Angie Shen. Angie is an internationally experienced coach whose athletes she’s supported have won multiple medals at Youth and Junior World Championships, including the 2014 U21 World Championship Gold. Angie has been coaching provincial and national team athletes since 2007. She has her NCCP Advanced Coaching Diploma from the Canadian Sport Institute of Ontario, and is an NCCP Master Coach Developer.

Questions? Contact Angie Shen

The Year-Round Training Groups are the result of a partnership between the Ontario Volleyball Association, Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) and the Ontario High Performance Sport Initiative (OHPSI)