Team Ontario Black

The Team Ontario Black (TOB) program is focused on the development of performance. The focus will be on developing higher-level skills and integrating Team Ontario playing systems based on the National Team systems. This program is meant to prepare athletes for the next level by placing them in an environment similar to the National Team one.

To learn more about being identified for Team Ontario Black, please visit the Athlete Identification page.

  • Team Ontario Black athletes will participate in an international training camp to prepare for their competition at the Canada Cup. The international training camp will expose athletes to international volleyball, managing their bodies and training on an international trip and help athletes learn to manage performing under the demands of travel and training in a new environment. The training camp will include exhibition matches against international opponents. International training camps serve as a great way for athletes to learn what training and travel may look like at the next level.

    16 athletes will travel to Slovenia for the training camp. 14 athletes will be selected to travel to Regina for the Canada Cup.

    • Training Camp:

      • July 7-8, 2026: Pre-Departure training camp *location TBD

      • July 8-17, 2026: International training camp at Dras Training Centre in Maribor, Slovenia.

    • Canada Cup Competition:

      • July 21-26, 2026, Regina Saskatchewan.

        • Athletes will return home from Slovenia and be picked up at the airport. Athletes will be responsible for meeting at the airport for departure to Regina on July 21.

  • Female athletes born in 2009 (17U skill level)

  • A beach and indoor integrated training plan may be offered to targeted athletes meeting all of the following criteria:

    • Athlete meets the beach OHPSI mandate

    • Athlete is on a path to the Train to Compete development stage for beach volleyball

    • Athlete is targeted for the indoor OHPSI program (Team Ontario Black and/or Team Ontario Elite)

    Athletes who qualify for an integrated training plan will be supported by the OVA Sport Science Lead to make sure they meet the demands of both Team Ontario Beach and Indoor programs. 

Questions? Contact lauren sokolowski