Team Ontario Sitting
Team Ontario is thrilled to announce the launch of our very first Team Ontario Sitting Program, set to begin in 2025. This overnight training camp offers 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, we are also inviting able-bodied athletes 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, strenth and conditioning, nutrition, etc.
Camp Highlights:
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 fueling 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 camp serves as an important step in building Ontario’s sitting volleyball pathway and preparing athletes for future opportunities at the national and international levels.
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Training camp dates:
June 19-June 22, 2025Training camp location:
Durham College, Oshawa ONNumber of Athletes Selected:
- Girls: 12
- Boys: 12Program Cost:
$300 +hstNumber of coaches in the program:
- Girls Coaches: 3
- Boys Coaches: 3 -
2025 Team O Sitting para-athlete eligibility:
- Girls: Athletes born in 2010
- Boys: Athletes born in 2010
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 Oklend Llakaj at ollakaj@ontariovolleyball.org -
Athletes interested in participating in the Team Ontario Sitting Volleyball Camp can apply by completing the online application form (link below). Applications must be submitted by May 4, 2025.
Selection will be finalized by May 11, 2025, and selected athletes will receive an official invitation to join the camp. It is free to apply, and there are no costs associated with attending the camp.
Selection Criteria:
Priority given to athletes with a classified disability
Experience in sitting volleyball or other para sports
Demonstrated commitment to high-performance competition
Motivation and interest in developing as a high-performance athlete
While we are casting a wide net this year, our long-term goal is to build a pathway to Volleyball Canada’s Sitting National Teams. This camp is the first step in developing that foundation, and we encourage all eligible athletes to apply
Application Deadline: May 4, 2025
If you’re interested in submitting an application for this camp, please visit the link below:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/OntarioVolleyballAssociation/_2025TeamOntarioSittingAthleteApplication