Team Ontario Sitting

 

Team Ontario launched it’s inaugural Team Ontario Sitting Volleyball training camp in June, 2025. The overnight camp offered para-athletes from across the province a chance to train in a high-performance sitting volleyball environment. The program is built to create a seamless transition between local community programs and the national team level. While this camp is specifically designed for para-athletes, able-bodied athletes were invited to join to complete a training group. The coaching staff will focus on developing key aspects of the game, ensuring comprehensive growth in both on-court skills, strength and conditioning, nutrition, etc.

Team Ontario will continue to grow the Team Ontario Sitting Volleyball program, but continuing to offer training camp and competition opportunities aligned with our National Teams. 2026 training camp information will be shared on this webpage.

 
 

Program highlights and objectives:

  • On-court skill development – Training sessions focused on technical and tactical aspects of sitting volleyball

  • Strength & conditioning – Customized training to meet the physical demands of high-performance sport

  • Nutrition workshops – Guidance on fuelling for training and competition as a para-athlete

  • Competitive match play – Opportunities to apply skills in a game environment

  • Coach mentorship program – Development for Ontario-based coaches to support the growth of sitting volleyball

This program serves as an important step in building Ontario’s sitting volleyball pathway and preparing athletes for future opportunities at the national and international levels.

  • Team Ontario will be hosting a Team Ontario Sitting Volleyball camp in March, 2026, and June, 2026. Details will be shared here once confirmed.

  • 2026 Team O Sitting para-athlete eligibility:
    - Athletes born in 2010 or earlier.

    The Team Ontario Sitting Volleyball Camp is open to para-athletes across Ontario who are looking to train and compete at a higher level. Athletes must be born in 2010 or earlier and have a physical disability or impairment. We welcome athletes from all backgrounds, including those with limb differences, mobility impairments, neuromuscular conditions, and individuals who may be eligible for events like the Invictus Games. No prior sitting volleyball experience is required—just a passion for sport and a drive to develop in a high-performance environment.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Open to male and female athletes

    • Must be born in 2010 or earlier

    • Must have a physical disability or impairment (no specific classification required)

    • Open to athletes from all sports backgrounds, including those new to sitting volleyball

    • No prior sitting volleyball experience necessary


    If you do not meet eligibility requirements, but are a para-athlete that would like to participate in this camp, please contact Lauren Sokolowski- lsokolowski@ontariovolleyball.org

  • Athlete application and selection process details will be shared here once confirmed.

 
 

Questions? Contact Lauren Sokolowski