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

• 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

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

• 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

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

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

• 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

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

Details

• Present to the venue any time after:  8:00AM. First game will start at 8:15am sharp. Last game will be around 3:45PM.

• Cost: $25 per learner

• Level of play: All skill levels

• Format:  

• Five teams

• Teams will be formed composed of 4 learners and 2 mentors, allowing for in-game directives/feedback

• 15 games round robin

• If 4 of your teammates would like to participate and play together for practice for the upcoming Wednesday league, please have a player reach out to John Saechao-Lassaline and/or Simon Villeneuve.

• We will have each team use the single gym for further skills practice and development when you are not scheduled to play.

• This tournament will help provide you with guidance and support as you continue to develop your skills as a volleyball player.

• It would be helpful for you to have goals in mind for your mentors to explore the day of the tournament. If you don't have any goals in mind, we will generate some basic skills and drills to practice.

• Registration Details:

  • You register individually.

  • Cost is $25 per learner.

This event is meant to support connecting individual players who are looking to join teams for the upcoming season, with teams who are looking to find additional players to fill their roster.  The evening will include a mixture of scrimmaging and social time.  Teams looking for players will be able to have only their captains or a representative present, in order to reserve as many spots for individual players looking to join teams. Reserve your space early – if no teams are looking for players this event could be canceled.

Cost: Free

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 Tuesday from September 3 – October 8 (8PM – 10PM)

Where: St. Pius X High School (1481 Fisher Ave, Ottawa)

Cost: $108 per pair

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

Registration:

• Registration open Tuesday, August 20 at 7PM

• Only one person needs to register per team of two

Join us this summer for beach drop-in at the RA Centre. This location offers higher quality courts and greater proximity to transit and free parking. This drop-in is open to all skill levels and everyone is encouraged to come out and play! The atmosphere is casual and focused on getting exciting rallies going.

• When? Saturdays, 10 AM - noon

• Where? RA Centre

• How much? Free!

• Registration? Opens Tuesdays at 8 PM

Details

• Registrations opens: Saturday June 29 at 7pm

• Format & Cost

  • Level of play: Intermediate/Advanced 4v4 - $100 per team

• Note: Your Team Captain will register and pay for your team. During and after registration, the Team Captain can send roster invitations. All players must be rostered to a team and have completed waivers.

Ready to take your beach volleyball skills to the next level? Join us for our newest Skills and Drills Program led by none other than James Battiston, highly popular PCV skills coach and former member of the National Beach Volleyball Team! 

Whether you’re new to beach volleyball or a seasoned player, we have something for you!  Join us at the RA Centre on Saturday mornings where James will bring his expert guidance to teach you fundamentals or take you to the next level with specific skills.

• When? Saturdays, 10 AM - noon (June 1, June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27, August 10)

• Where? RA Centre

• How much? $25 per session

• Registration? Opens April 16 at 8pm

Serve/Defense

These sessions will work on Block/Defense techniques.  We will work on reading the first two contacts to better set up your defense to counterattack. 

Join us this summer for beach drop-in at the RA Centre. This location offers higher quality courts and greater proximity to transit and free parking. This drop-in is open to all skill levels and everyone is encouraged to come out and play! The atmosphere is casual and focused on getting exciting rallies going.

• When? Saturdays, 10 AM - noon

• Where? RA Centre

• How much? $10

• Registration? Opens Tuesdays at 8 PM

Ready to take your beach volleyball skills to the next level? Join us for our newest Skills and Drills Program led by none other than James Battiston, highly popular PCV skills coach and former member of the National Beach Volleyball Team! 

Whether you’re new to beach volleyball or a seasoned player, we have something for you!  Join us at the RA Centre on Saturday mornings where James will bring his expert guidance to teach you fundamentals or take you to the next level with specific skills.

• When? Saturdays, 10 AM - noon (June 1, June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27, August 10)

• Where? RA Centre

• How much? $25 per session

• Registration? Opens April 16 at 8pm

Reception/Side Out

For this session, we will focus on serve receive to attack.  We will work on passing/setting and attack strategies.  We will also do game situation drills to help provide live feedback. 

Join us this summer for beach drop-in at the RA Centre. This location offers higher quality courts and greater proximity to transit and free parking. This drop-in is open to all skill levels and everyone is encouraged to come out and play! The atmosphere is casual and focused on getting exciting rallies going.

• When? Saturdays, 10 AM - noon

• Where? RA Centre

• How much? $10

• Registration? Opens Tuesdays at 8 PM

Ready to take your beach volleyball skills to the next level? Join us for our newest Skills and Drills Program led by none other than James Battiston, highly popular PCV skills coach and former member of the National Beach Volleyball Team! 

Whether you’re new to beach volleyball or a seasoned player, we have something for you!  Join us at the RA Centre on Saturday mornings where James will bring his expert guidance to teach you fundamentals or take you to the next level with specific skills.

• When? Saturdays, 10 AM - noon (June 1, June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27, August 10)

• Where? RA Centre

• How much? $25 per session

• Registration? Opens April 16 at 8pm

Strategy/Gameplay  

An all-encompassing session that works on strategies for getting your opponents to do what you want them to do.  We will work on creating a serve/defensive strategy that funnels the defense to work with your strengths. 

On serve receive, we will work on creating the best situation for a successful side out. 

Join us this summer for beach drop-in at the RA Centre. This location offers higher quality courts and greater proximity to transit and free parking. This drop-in is open to all skill levels and everyone is encouraged to come out and play! The atmosphere is casual and focused on getting exciting rallies going.

• When? Saturdays, 10 AM - noon

• Where? RA Centre

• How much? $10

• Registration? Opens Tuesdays at 8 PM

Ready to take your beach volleyball skills to the next level? Join us for our newest Skills and Drills Program led by none other than James Battiston, highly popular PCV skills coach and former member of the National Beach Volleyball Team! 

Whether you’re new to beach volleyball or a seasoned player, we have something for you!  Join us at the RA Centre on Saturday mornings where James will bring his expert guidance to teach you fundamentals or take you to the next level with specific skills.

• When? Saturdays, 10 AM - noon (June 1, June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27, August 10)

• Where? RA Centre

• How much? $25 per session

• Registration? Opens April 16 at 8pm

Serve/Defence  

These sessions will work on Block/Defense techniques.  We will work on reading the first two contacts to better set up your defense to counterattack. 

Join us this summer for beach drop-in at the RA Centre. This location offers higher quality courts and greater proximity to transit and free parking. This drop-in is open to all skill levels and everyone is encouraged to come out and play! The atmosphere is casual and focused on getting exciting rallies going.

• When? Saturdays, 10 AM - noon

• Where? RA Centre

• How much? $10

• Registration? Opens Tuesdays at 8 PM