2026 TARGETED SUPPORT TEAMS FUNDING

The Team Ontario Targeted Support Teams Funding provides financial assistance to identified teams to support the development of beach volleyball athletes along the Olympic pathway.

Through a structured Daily Training Environment (DTE), supported by a personal team coach and an Integrated Support Team (IST), funding is directed toward:

  1. The development of committed partnerships:

    • Teams that demonstrate commitment to preparing for future Age Division World Championships, NORCECA Continental, and FIVB World Tour beahc 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.

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

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 age of development that provides the experience towards transitioning towards a Train to Compete developmental level.

  • Program support is for teams not currently receiving support/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: https://csiontario.ca/programs/ohpsi/

TRAINING & COMPETITION PLAN REQUIREMENTS

Competition Level Category Events
International Events Selection / Trials NORCECA Open Trials
Competitions July 8–12 – U18 Beach World Championships
Aug 14–16 – Beach National Championships (Toronto)
Nominated FIVB Future / U23 / Sr 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 &/or FIVB key 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 per the table 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.

Targeted Support Teams Funding Application deadline: June 7, 2026

Submit your application here

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • The program is looking to support 1-2 teams per gender; however, teams must meet the mandate of the OHPSI program to be eligible for Team Ontario Teams Funding support. There will not be a minimum # of teams chosen.

Questions? Contact Angie Shen

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