2026-2027 TARGETED SUPPORT Program

Through the support of a daily training environment (DTE) with a personal team coach and an Integrated Support Team (IST), the Team Ontario Targeted Support Program exists to assist the development of two specifically targeted areas of the Canadian beach development pathway towards future Olympic games.

  1. The development of committed partnerships:

    • Teams that demonstrate commitment to preparing for future Age Division World Championships, NORCECA Continental, and FIVB World Tour beach events, supported by developmentally appropriate domestic and international competition.

  2. The development of future international blockers or universal defenders:

    • Athletes that are a prospective international blocker/universal interested in exploring high performance beach volleyball in a highly supported holistic environment.

Summer In-Season Information

Athlete Eligibility

  • 2026 Team Ontario Beach Teams
  • Athletes must demonstrate readiness to transition toward a Train to Compete developmental stage.
  • Athletes must demonstrate a competition plan conducive to their age of development that provides the experience required to transition toward or is at a Train to Compete developmental level.
  • Program support is for teams not currently receiving support or training in other environments.

Team Commitment

  • Demonstrate alignment with Team Ontario’s high-performance standards.
  • Maintain consistent engagement in Team Ontario programming.
  • Submit and follow a structured competition season plan.
  • Compete as a confirmed partnership for the 2026 season.
  • Team Ontario programming operates within the broader mandate of the Ontario High Performance Sport Initiative (OHPSI). Additional information about OHPSI can be found here .

Training & Competition Plan Requirements

Competition Level Category Events
International Events Selection / Trials NORCECA Open Trials
Competitions
  • July 8–12: U18 Beach World Championships
  • August 14–16: Beach National Championships
  • Nominated FIVB Future, U23 or Senior NORCECA events
Domestic Events Competitions
  • Vancouver Open/16U — July 10–12
  • or Calgary Open/16U — July 18–19

Funding Support

Teams who earn the opportunity to represent Canada at NORCECA and/or key FIVB events will have expenses for a Targeted Support team coach covered at select events to support the team internationally.

Teams committed to the requirements of their respective Team Ontario programs are eligible to receive financial support as outlined below:

Competition Focus Eligible Expenses Funding Per Team
International Events Expenses incurred for approved events may include:
  • Flights
  • Accommodations
  • Registration Fees
 Up to $8,000
Domestic Events Up to $4,000
  • Funds will be paid out to athletes upon submission of receipts and an event report following each eligible competition, and a self-evaluation form at the end of the program.
  • Any events not listed above must be approved for funding eligibility.
  • Exact amount of funding eligible per team will be determined by the number and composition of teams selected.
Winter Off-Season Information

Targeted Support Teams

  • Teams are defined by partnerships that are committed to preparing for the upcoming competition season.
  • Teams will engage in a planning process with the support of a Targeted Support team coach to create an off-season plan that focuses on building capacity and health, including an outdoor pre-season training camp.

Targeted Support Tall Maples

  • Athletes aged 15–18 years (born 2009–2012).
  • Athletes who meet the minimum physical criteria below may not have experience in beach volleyball but must have reached at least the Learn to Compete developmental level in indoor volleyball.
    • Females: 180 cm (5’11”)
    • Males: 193 cm (6’3”)

Training & Program Support

  • October 10 – Kick-Off & Assessment
    • Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO)
  • November 21 – Planning & Profiling
    • Volleyball Canada Beach High-Performance Facility
    • Optional on-court training on November 20 and competition November 22
  • January 2–3 – New Year Check-In
    • Volleyball Canada Beach High-Performance Facility
  • March 15–20 – March Break Training Camp (optional)
    • Exact dates and location: TBD

Training Plan

  • Athletes and teams who are not part of the Full-Time or Integrated Training Program have access to two Full-Time Training Group drop-in practices per month at a subsidized rate.
  • Overall wellness will be monitored and supported by the Integrated Support Team.
  • Strength and Conditioning (S&C) will be monitored by the Team Ontario S&C Coach through either a personal program or a Team Ontario program.
  • Nutrition support will be provided through group sessions and personal team sessions.
  • Athletes will receive a musculoskeletal assessment with a physiotherapist to support a personalized physical hygiene and training plan.
  • Access to wellness and performance support.
  • Targeted Support coach support at qualification trials.

Funding Support

Teams consistently training together in the sand through the Full-Time or Integrated Training Program have the opportunity to unlock up to $500 toward one approved outdoor competition.

  • The team must be training together in true preparation for the event at the minimum integrated training commitment.
  • The event must be part of a team season plan developed with a Team Ontario coach and approved for funding before any non-refundable expenses are incurred.
  • Funding will be limited. Approval will be based on the team’s preparation together, the suitability of the event and its expected developmental value.
  • Reimbursable expenses for approved events include:
    • Flights
    • Accommodations
    • Registration fees
  • Funds will be paid to athletes upon submission of receipts and an event report following the approved competition.
  • Athletes must also complete a self-evaluation form at the end of the program.

Subsidized Cost

  • Non Winter Full-Time/Integrated Athletes: $550 plus HST.
  • Current Winter Full-Time/Integrated athletes: No additonal cost.
  • The following costs are separate from the core program cost:
    • International March Break cost to be confirmed. Previous costs ranged from $1,500 to $2,500 per athlete.
    • Two Full-Time Training Group drop-in practices per month are available at an additional discounted cost for athletes who are not part of the Full-Time or Integrated Training Program.

Application Process

Winter Targeted Support applications are currently being accepted. Please submit the following documents below to apply by September 27, 2026.

1

Complete the relevant application form:

Teams Application Tall Maples Application
2

Complete the Winter Season Plan Template:

Winter Season Plan Template
3

Please submit relevant application form with season plan template, and any other supporting documents by Sunday September 27, 2026, intakes sent out the week of September 28, 2026.

Submit Application Package

This program is supported and funded by the Canadian Sports Institute of Ontario (CSIO) through the Ontario High Performance Sport Initiative Program (OHPSI).

Questions? Contact Angie Shen