• Level: All levels

• Play Description: Open to all levels. Rotational play (setter position 2 or 3), promote 3 touches, and encourage your peers. Higher level players are expected to play at the corresponding level to promote play and help foster a conducive learning environment.

  While this space is open to folx of all genders, this drop-in is focused on creating a more intentional space within PCV programming for those who identify as women, trans*, Two-Spirit, indigiqueer, gender-nonconforming, non-binary and/or other identities that have been underrepresented.

• When: Every second Thursday (starting the week of March 6), from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

• Where: De La Salle Public Highschool 501 Old St. Patrick St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8R3

• Price: $8 per session

• Registration: Opens every Tuesday at 7pm for the next week

• Level: High-intermediate/Advanced

• Play Description: Players must be of high-intermediate to advanced skill-levels. Fast paced rallies, specialized positions, and players attacking the ball at higher speeds.

• When & Where: Every Monday (starting September 30), from 8:15 pm to 10:15 pm

• Where: Canterbury High School (900 Canterbury Avenue, Ottawa ON K1G 3A7)

• Price: $8 per session

• Registration: Opens every Tuesday at 7pm for the next week

• Registration closes: 5pm on the day of

  Registrants must have been assessed by PCV (e.g. Combine night, etc.) at the high-intermediate/advanced level or regularly play in our Tiered League in Tiers 1-9.

This strategy and gameplay session will allow players to apply skills that have been developed over the course of this season’s focused skills sessions.  We will provide drills designed to practice core skills such as passing, setting, attacking and defending in modified game situations. Players will work on quick transitions, positioning, communication, reading the opposing team's movements and determining appropriate strategies.  There will be minimal personalized instruction on technique in this session so players are expected to have a minimum level of ball control which will allow for meaningful rallies and continuity drills to be executed.

• Cost: $25 per person

• Registration closes: At noon on the day of

• Level: All levels

• Play description: Ideal for beginners or for those looking to build on their base skills. Open to all levels. Rotational play (setter position 2 or 3), promote 3 touches, and encourage your peers. Higher level players are expected to play at the corresponding level to promote play and help foster a conducive learning environment.

• When: Every Sunday (starting September 29), from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• Where: École Secondaire Franco-Cité (623 Smyth Road, Ottawa ON, K1G 1N7)

• How much: $8 per session

• Registration: Opens every Tuesday at 7pm for the next week

• Registration closes: Noon on the day of

• Level: Intermediate

• Play description: Faster paced rallies, specialized positions (5:1 rotation), and a higher speed of play.

• When: Every Sunday (starting September 29), from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• Where: École Secondaire Franco-Cité (623 Smyth Road, Ottawa ON, K1G 1N7)

• How much: $8 per session

• Registration: Opens every Tuesday at 7pm for the next week

• Registration closes: Noon on the day of

If you have been looking to learn more about playing middle, this is the session for you!  In this session, we will focus on developing the skills and responsibilities of the middle position. Players will work on key aspects such as quick transitions from offense to defense, effective blocking techniques, and timing for attacking in the middle. We'll emphasize the importance of reading the setter, reacting quickly to tips and off-speed attacks, and improving the speed of the middle hitter’s approach. Drills will incorporate both offensive and defensive scenarios, including fast-paced setter-middle connections and positioning for blocking against the opponent's attackers. By the end of the session, players will have a stronger understanding of their role and be more confident in executing the skills essential for success in the middle position.  This session will have a maximum of 16 participants.

• Cost: $25 per person

• Registration closes: At noon on the day of

• Level: High-intermediate/Advanced

• Play Description: Players must be of high-intermediate to advanced skill-levels. Fast paced rallies, specialized positions, and players attacking the ball at higher speeds.

• When & Where: Every Monday (starting September 30), from 8:15 pm to 10:15 pm

• Where: Canterbury High School (900 Canterbury Avenue, Ottawa ON K1G 3A7)

• Price: $8 per session

• Registration: Opens every Tuesday at 7pm for the next week

• Registration closes: 5pm on the day of

  Registrants must have been assessed by PCV (e.g. Combine night, etc.) at the high-intermediate/advanced level or regularly play in our Tiered League in Tiers 1-9.

• Level: All levels

• Play description: Ideal for beginners or for those looking to build on their base skills. Open to all levels. Rotational play (setter position 2 or 3), promote 3 touches, and encourage your peers. Higher level players are expected to play at the corresponding level to promote play and help foster a conducive learning environment.

• When: Every Sunday (starting September 29), from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• Where: École Secondaire Franco-Cité (623 Smyth Road, Ottawa ON, K1G 1N7)

• How much: $8 per session

• Registration: Opens every Tuesday at 7pm for the next week

• Registration closes: Noon on the day of

• Level: Intermediate

• Play description: Faster paced rallies, specialized positions (5:1 rotation), and a higher speed of play.

• When: Every Sunday (starting September 29), from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• Where: École Secondaire Franco-Cité (623 Smyth Road, Ottawa ON, K1G 1N7)

• How much: $8 per session

• Registration: Opens every Tuesday at 7pm for the next week

• Registration closes: Noon on the day of

This session is designed to help players develop the essential techniques and strategies needed to excel in the setter position. Athletes will focus on improving their footwork, hand positioning, decision-making, and court awareness, with an emphasis on accurate sets and quick, smart decisions under pressure. Through a combination of drills and personalized feedback, players will learn to become more effective at controlling the tempo of the game, setting up offensive plays, and building chemistry with their hitters. Whether you're looking to refine your skills or take your game to the next level, this clinic will provide the tools and guidance to elevate your performance.  This session will have a maximum of 16 participants. 

• Cost: $25 per person

• Registration closes: At noon on the day of

In this session, we’ll focus on skills specific to the Libero or defensive specialist positions while exploring key responsibilities and essential skills of the roles. Participants will have an opportunity to improve floor defense by learning digging techniques including diving and pancakes through drills designed to enhance hand positioning, body control, and quickness to get low and cover unexpected attacks. The session also emphasizes defending a range of attack hits, teaching players how to anticipate, adjust their platform, and read hitters for better positioning. This session will have a maximum of 16 participants.

• Cost: $25 per person

• Registration closes: At noon on the day of

• Dates: Saturday, March 8, 2025

• Time: 8:00am to 4:00pm

• Cost: $180 per team

• Where: École Secondaire Publique Gisele-Lalonde (500 Millenium Blvd, Orleans)

• Format:

  • Teams register and compete as teams of 6 

  • There will be a round-robin with a double-elimination playoff (meaning teams will compete against every team at least once)  

  • Prizes will be awarded for the top team 

• Registraion closes: March 1, 2025 at 11PM

In this session, we will focus on blocking and back row defense. For blocking we will cover reading where the ball is being set to, moving to the ball efficiently and with the best footwork to produce a stronger block jump, blocking position and hand placement. For backrow defense, we look at starting position (on the court as well as body posture), seeing/reading the attacker, arm placement and movement. Strategy and placement of defenders will also be covered before full court drills are introduced when groups are combined.  

• Cost: $25 per person

• Registration closes: At noon on the day of

Tournament Details

1-Day Queens and Queers Tournament

Join us for the first 1-day Queens and Queers Tournament of 2025!  

Format: 

Register with one partner. Each game you and your partner will be matched with 2 other pairs to compete as teams of 6. 

Each pair will play 9 games and referee/keep score 3 games throughout the day. 

Prizes will be awarded for the top teams 

When: Saturday, February 22, 2025 (8AM – 4PM) 

Where: École Secondaire Publique De La Salle (501 Old St. Patrick Street, Ottawa) 

Cost: Only $40 total per pair 

Level of play: Intermediate to advanced - participants can expect fast-paced rallies with players who competently play with positions in a 5-1 or 6-2 rotation.  

Registration: 

Only 1 player from each pair needs to register. You will provide your partner's information later. 

• Cost: $25 per person

• Registration closes: At noon on the day of

• Dates: Saturday, February 8, 2025 Volley-tines Tournament

• Time: 8:00am to 4:00pm

• Cost: $180 per team

• Where: École Secondaire Publique De La Salle (501 Old St. Patrick St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 8R3) 3rd floor gyms.

• Format: 6v6 (no gender restrictions), 20 minute games starting score is 04 - 04, hard cap 25. Net height 2.43m. Round robin with double-elimination playoffs. Team not playing will referee the game (1st referee, 2nd referee, 2 line judges, 1 scorekeeper). Winning team will receive a prize.

• Registration Launches: January 13, 2025 at 7PM

• Registraion closes: February 3, 2025 at 11PM

In this session, we will focus on developing the skills and responsibilities of the middle position. Players will work on key aspects such as quick transitions from offense to defense, effective blocking techniques, and timing for attacking in the middle. We'll emphasize the importance of reading the setter, reacting quickly to tips and off-speed attacks, and improving the speed of the middle hitter’s approach. Drills will incorporate both offensive and defensive scenarios, including fast-paced setter-middle connections and positioning for blocking against the opponent's attackers. By the end of the session, players will have a stronger understanding of their role and be more confident in executing the skills essential for success in the middle position.

• Cost: $25 per person

• Registration closes: At noon on the day of

These nights are designed for you to show off your skills to see what programming PCV offers that will match your playing. It consists of 2 hours of drills and game play where you will be assessed. After a week you will receive an email explaining what programming is best for you. Please note that if you are wanting to play in our High Intermediate/Advanced Drop In you are required to come to one of the Combine nights unless your team is consistently playing in tiers 1-9 on Wednesday nights. If you have any questions please reach out to Laura Barkley (laura.barkley@pcv-fvc.ca).

• Skill Levels: All

• Cost: Free

• Registration closes: Noon on the day of

For players at any level, this is an opportunity to develop your skills whether you’re newer to the game or have been playing for years and looking to refine your technique.  

We will touch on each of the main aspects of volleyball: Passing (overhead and underhand), attacking, serving, defense (front and back row). Drills will aim to maximize the number of contacts for each athlete. We will also play small games to stress and grow skills with in-the-moment feedback.  

• Cost: $25 per person

• Registration closes: At noon on the day of

Format:

• Participants register as a pair of 2. Only one person from your pair should complete the registration.

• Weekly play will connect your pair with 2 other pairs (making full teams of 6)

• Pairs will play with each pair at least once throughout the season

• Points are accumulated based on your pair’s performance each set throughout the season

• Winners will be announced at the end of the season based on accumulated scores

When: Every Friday from January 10 to March 7 (6PM – 8PM)

Where: Mustang Gym (440 Albert Street, Ottawa)

Cost: $162 per pair

Level of play: High Intermediate to advanced

Registration:

• Registration open Friday, December 20 at 7PM

• Only one person needs to register per team of two

Only team captains should register. Do not add “participants” to your registration. To complete the registration, you will need your team’s name and the full name of three players in addition to you. Registration does not guarantee your spot.

These nights are designed for you to show off your skills to see what programming PCV offers that will match your playing. It consists of 2 hours of drills and game play where you will be assessed. After a week you will receive an email explaining what programming is best for you. Please note that if you are wanting to play in our High Intermediate/Advanced Drop In you are required to come to one of the Combine nights unless your team is consistently playing in tiers 1-9 on Wednesday nights. If you have any questions please reach out to Laura Barkley (laura.barkley@pcv-fvc.ca).

• Skill Levels: All

• Cost: Free

• Registration closes: Noon on the day of

After the team’s first pass has been executed, games are determined by the connection between setter and attacker. In this session, we will work in 2 groups. One group of players will work on arm swing, approach, hand contact and timing of attack. The second group will be setters working on hand contact, movement to the ball, set location, and strategy of set variance to increase the probability of a side out. After each group works individually, groups will combine to allow for work in-system and live feedback on performance. Small game situation drills may also be implemented based on the group's skill level.  

• Cost: $25 per person

• Registration closes: At noon on the day of

• Level: All levels

• Play description: Ideal for beginners or for those looking to build on their base skills. Open to all levels. Rotational play (setter position 2 or 3), promote 3 touches, and encourage your peers. Higher level players are expected to play at the corresponding level to promote play and help foster a conducive learning environment.

• When: Every Sunday (starting September 29), from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• Where: École Secondaire Franco-Cité (623 Smyth Road, Ottawa ON, K1G 1N7)

• How much: $8 per session

• Registration: Opens every Tuesday at 7pm for the next week

• Registration closes: Noon on the day of

When it comes to reception, the outcome of a play is often dictated by the quality of the first pass. This session will focus solely on the first contact, whether overheard using hands, or underhand using forearms. We will walk through techniques and when to apply them. We will also look at reception forms and strategies to help maximize the success of your team’s first contact.  

• Cost: $25 per person

• Registration closes: At noon on the day of

In this session, we will focus on blocking and back row defense. For blocking we will cover reading where the ball is being set to, moving to the ball efficiently and with the best footwork to produce a stronger block jump, blocking position and hand placement. For backrow defense, we look at starting position (on the court as well as body posture), seeing/reading the attacker, arm placement and movement. Strategy and placement of defenders will also be covered before full court drills are introduced when groups are combined.  

• Cost: $25 per person

• Registration closes: At noon on the day of

After the team’s first pass has been executed, games are determined by the connection between setter and attacker. In this session, we will work in 2 groups. One group of players will work on arm swing, approach, hand contact and timing of attack. The second group will be setters working on hand contact, movement to the ball, set location, and strategy of set variance to increase the probability of a side out. After each group works individually, groups will combine to allow for work in-system and live feedback on performance. Small game situation drills may also be implemented based on the group's skill level.  

• Cost: $25 per person

• Registration closes: At noon on the day of

Queens & Queers is a PCV method of play where you and a partner are paired with other pairs to form complete teams of 6.  You then are paired with different pairs in future games so that you have a different team of 6 every game.  

• Format:  

  • Participants register as a pair of 2  

  • Points are accumulated based on your pair’s performance each set throughout the day

  • Prizes will be awarded for the top pairs

• When: November 2, 2024 (9AM – 4PM)

• Where: École Secondaire Publique De La Salle (501 Old St. Patrick Street, Ottawa)  

• Cost: Only $40 per pair (what a steal!?)

• Level of play: Intermediate to advanced - participants can expect fast-paced rallies with players who are familiar with positions 

• Registration:  

  • Registration opens September 28, at 7PM

  • Only captains need to register per team of two

Details

• Where: Ecole Secondaire Publique De La Salle (501 Old St. Patrick St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8R3 )

• When: October 26 from 8am - 4pm

• Cost: $180 per team

• Format:  6 vs 6 (no gender restrictions) Intermediate/Advanced