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 - Matt Golas (CSCS)

  • Sport Nutritionis – Rebecca Ourique (MHSC, RD)

  • Physiotherapist - Candice Wong (PT, DPT, FCAMPT)

  • Medical Team - CSIO

  • Team Ontario Beach Coaching Team Lead by Angie Shen (ChPC)

The Year-Round training program services the 18-15U 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).

  • 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.

    ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY:
    2009-2012 born male & female athletes.

    PROGRAM DATES:
    October 3, 2026 – April 30, 2027

    • Potential December outdoor international training camp opportunity.

    • March Break: Outdoor international training camp opportunity at a subsidized cost, as part of the program. Invitations based on established teams and/or competitive readiness.

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

      • Note: there may be some minor modification, should we find that more athletes are available on a different day.

      • Tuesdays 4:30-6:30pm

      • Wednesdays 4:30-6:30pm

      • Fridays 5-7pm or 7-9pm

      • Saturdays 9-11am or 11-1pm

    • Monitored strength and conditioning program, 3 lead sessions per week. Full commitment required.

      • Tuesdays 7-8pm

      • Wednesdays 7-8pm

      • Saturdays 9:30-10:30am or 11:30-12:30pm

    COST & LOCATION
    2026-2027 program cost: TBC (Previous year cost: $2650 + HST)
    Volleyball Canada Beach High-Performance Centre at Downsview Park

  • 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.

     ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY:
    2009-2012 born male & female athletes.

    PROGRAM DATES:
    November 10, 2026 - May 2027

    • Potential December outdoor international training camp opportunity.

    • March Break: Outdoor international training camp opportunity at a subsidized cost, as part of the program. Invitations based on stablished teams and/or competitive readiness.

    • To be eligible for this option, athletes must have a minimum number of combined beach/indoor ball training hours (E.g. 2 beach training along with 2 indoor training days). Athletes would attend an average of 2 beach practices a week coordinated with their indoor practice schedule.

      • Note: there may be some minor modification, should we find that more athletes are available on a different day.

      • Tuesdays 4:30-6:30pm

      • Wednesdays 4:30-6:30pm

      • Fridays 5-7pm or 7-9pm

      • Saturdays 9-11am or 11-1pm

    • Individualized support for strength & conditioning will be based on athlete commitment as well as athlete identification. At minimum, athletes will receive a monitored self-lead strength and conditioning program.

      • Tuesdays 7-8pm

      • Wednesdays 7-8pm

      • Saturdays 9:30-10:30am or 11:30-12:30pm

    COST & LOCATION
    2026-2027 program cost: TBC (Previous year cost: $1800 + HST)
    Volleyball Canada Beach High-Performance Centre at Downsview Park

  • The intention of these programs is to bring athletes together in concentrated training blocks, providing opportunities for development and preparation without the full commitment of FTG or Integrated programs. Information posted soon.

    Targeted Teams

    The objective of this program is to provide the opportunity for committed teams to stay connected to each other and beach off season preparation through dedicated training opportunities.

    Targeted Tall Maples

    The objective of this program will be to support Tall Maples athletes in building their foundations as volleyball athletes through strength and conditioning and Integrated Support Team services, while using beach training as a tool to reinforce skills that strengthen their overall development.

    Application for 2026-27 Targeted Teams & Targeted Tall Maples will be released in August 2026.

  • ‍The intake process will occur in two phases. Athletes are encouraged to apply during Phase 1. Phase 2 will follow the completion of Phase 1 and may be limited based on the outcome of the initial intake.

    • Phase One

      • Application Deadline: Monday August 17, 2026

      • Athletes selected during Phase 1 will be notified during the week of August 24, 2026.

    • Phase Two

      • Application Deadline: Wednesday September 9, 2026

      • Athletes selected during Phase 2 will be notified during the week of September 14, 2026.

    APPLICATION:

    1. Submit online registration form here

    2. Purchase a pass here

    3. Sign up for in-person ID sessions being held at Ashbridges Bay here.

      • Athletes are encouraged to attend multiple ID sessions during their application phase. Application must be submitted before attending in person ID sessions

        • Phase 1 dates:

          • July 31st 8-10am

          • August 4th  8-10am

          • August 13th  8-10am

          • August 18th  8-10am

        • Phase 2 dates:

          • September 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 or 10 | Time: 5-7pm

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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)