Off-Season drop in Training
2025-2026 BEACH DROP IN TRAINING
The purpose of OVA’s Beach Volleyball Drop-In Training program is to provide athletes with the opportunity to develop their beach volleyball skills during the indoor beach season. This program is suited to athletes who are both new or experienced in beach volleyball, with attention given to ensuring athletes are training in an environment suited to their needs and development level. Improvements in ball control and technical abilities gained through beach training have demonstrated direct translation to stronger indoor performance. Designed with flexibility in mind, this program allows athletes to stay connected with beach volleyball without the commitment of a year-round schedule, using a punch pass system that fits around school, travel, and indoor club training.
Who It’s For
Indoor athletes who want to supplement their club season with skill development that directly improves their indoor game.
Beach athletes who want to maintain and grow their connection to the sport during the winter months.
New athletes curious about beach volleyball, looking for a low-barrier, fun, and safe way to learn the game.
Any athletes looking for more dedicated beach training during the winter, can check out the information about Year-Round Beach Integrated Training here.
Registration for Winter Drop-In training will open in October 2025.
PROGRAM INFO
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Age Categories
18/17 yrs (born 2008-2009)
16/15 yrs (born 2010-2011)
14/13 yrs (born 2012-2013)
The drop in program will be held at :
Volleyball Canada’s Beach High-Performance Facility,
Downsview Park
75 Carl Hall Road, Unit 3
North York ON M3K 2B6 -
Why Choose Drop-In Training?
Stay Connected to Beach: Keep the sport in your life during the indoor season without a year-round commitment.
Flexible Access: Punch pass attendance gives athletes and families control over when they train.
Skill Transfer to Indoor: Sand training builds ball control, decision-making, endurance, and stability, all of which translate to improved indoor performance.
Accessible Pathway: Drop-in sessions are an excellent introduction for new players and a stepping stone into future opportunities such as the Winter Beach Tour or Provincial Team programs.
Fun and Engaging: Smaller groups and more touches mean athletes are constantly involved and improving while enjoying a new training environment.
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Provide athletes a flexible training opportunity with a punch pass attendance system
Provide athletes playing indoor clubs, the opportunity to develop in beach volleyball during the indoor season
Provide athletes new to beach volleyball the opportunity to learn and explore beach volleyball in a fun and safe environment
Prepare athletes for the OVA Winter Beach Tour, Volleyball Canada World Championship Trials, Youth Olympics, and/or Provincial Team or Full-time Training Group tryouts
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Drop-in sessions between November 10, 2025 - April 25, 2026
Practice times can be seen at http//ovabeach.punchpass.com
Days Off: March Break, Statutory Holidays, VC Trial dates.
Practice reservations are first come first serve with limited spots.
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Developmentally appropriate technical and tactical components of beach volleyball through Team Ontario philosophies (serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, peeling, digging)
Emphasis on physical literacy & developing whole skills
A program designed to teach beach volleyball with consideration to athletes’ indoor competitive commitments and workload