2026 MARCH BREAK BEACH VOLLEYBALL CAMP

registration now open

We are once again returning to Cocles, Costa Rica for our outdoor March Break training camp between March 16-21, 2026. Like Canada, Costa Rica is part of the North, Central America, and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA), making it a valuable and relevant training environment for our athletes. Our previous trips have proven to be highly meaningful, which is why we’re continuing to build on that experience this year.

This is a great opportunity for families to enjoy a March-break vacation, while their child develops their beach volleyball skills just in time for beach competition.
(Please note: Parents are responsible for their child outside of training sessions while in Costa Rica).

TRAINING CAMP OBJECTIVES

  • To maximize the opportunity to train outdoors

  • To experience and expose ourselves to the beach volleyball culture of one of our continental colleagues.

  • To introduce athletes to out-of-country training and competition routines.

  • To support individuals and partnerships in the preparation of any Provincial/VC International Trials in the upcoming summer.

SCHEDULE (TBC)

There will be two sessions a day with one recovery day during the week with a single session. Exact schedule will be provided once registration closes, and we have a clearer idea of number or athletes attending.

  • OPTION 1 - CARIBLUE JUNGLE AND RESORT - 15% discount applied
    https://cariblue.com

    ‍Arrangements coordinated directly with Deyver Martinez
    Contact
    • WhatsApp: +506 8316 8237
    • Email: reservations@cariblue.com

    ‍Please make sure to include in your message
    • Ontario Volleyball
    • Check-in and check-out dates
    • Number of occupants in the room
    • Cost of rooms includes breakfast.

    O‍‍PTION 2 - TERRAZAS DEL CARIBE - 25% discount off their listed pricing on the website
    https://terrazasdelcaribe.com

    ‍Arrangements coordinated directly with Alonso Rodriguez
    Contact
    • WhatsApp: +506 8816 2977
    • Email: alonso@terrazasdelcaribe.com

    ‍Please make sure to include in your message
    • “Team Ontario Beach Volleyball Camp”
    • Cost of rooms includes breakfast.

    - Athletes and families are not required to stay at any of these resorts and are welcome to find their own accommodations as many have done so in the past.
    - Once you’ve completed your arrangements, please let us know so we can keep everything organized and accounted for on our end. ‍
    - There are plenty of accommodations in the area with transportation to the beach by bike, ATV, Tuk Tuk’s, walking, or car rental.
    -‍ We encourage families to have their accommodations confirmed ahead of booking your flights.

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  • AIRPORT
    - Your arrival airport should be Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
    - Feel free to book your flight at any time/date that you see fit.

    TRANSPORTATION
    ‍- The training location is a 4-hour shuttle from the San Jose airport.
    - Cost for the shuttle is to be paid in American at pick up both ways and will be calculated and provided once we have confirmed numbers with accompanying guests.
    -‍2025 shuttle cost was $25USD/person one-way

    - ARRIVAL: A shuttle will be arranged for Monday, March 16th morning heading to Cocles from San Jose.
    - DEPARTURE: A shuttle will be arranged for Saturday, March 21h late afternoon/evening heading to San Jose from Cocles.

    - Suggested flight arrival on March 15 at latest, and departure on March 22 at earliest from San Jose.
    - Athletes/parents can choose one-night accommodations in San Jose the day before the camp and day after the camp as they see fit.
    - Pick up & drop off will be at the Country Inn & Suites By Radisson
    - Should this hotel be full, the Adventure Inn is a 5 minute walk from the pick up point.
    - For those who would prefer to fly to Cocles, there is also an option to do (https://www.flysansa.com)

  • 15-18U Males & Females (2008-2011 born): $600+HST

    14U & 13U Males & Females (2012-2013 born): $600 (no HST)

    NOT INCLUDED IN CAMP COSTS
    - Athletes are required to have their own chaperoning outside of on court training.
    - Camp cost does not include expenses for chaperones and accompanying guests, or athlete needs outside of actual training camp. (Accommodation, flight, meals, insurance, transport to Cocles, etc)
    - There are plenty of excursions and activities in the local area that are also available to families who are interested at an additional cost

  • Registration for the March Break Camp is now officially closed.

    We currently have limited spots remaining in the following age groups:

    • Females: 2008, 2009, 2010

    • Males: 2008, 2009

    • Athletes interested in one of these remaining spots may email Defne Eriskon at
      deriskon@ontariovolleyball.org.

    • Athletes in all other age groups may register for the waitlist here.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT DEFNE ERISKON