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Established in 1929, the Ontario Volleyball
Association (OVA) is the official governing body and provides the
organizational structure for the sport of Volleyball in the province of
Ontario. The OVA is involved in every facet of the sport by offering
programs at all levels for both indoor and beach volleyball. The
organization strives to provide all Ontario residents with fair and
equal access to participation and personal growth through recreational,
competitive, elite, instructional, administrative, coaching and
officiating programs. OVA programs and volunteer
activities are funded and supported by the Ontario Ministry of Health
Promotion, membership fees, user fees, corporate partners,
municipalities and fund raising activities. Our Mission:
The Ontario Volleyball Association is a non-profit member-based
provincial sports organization where dedicated volunteers and
professional staff provide leadership in the growth and development of
volleyball for all Ontarians. Our Vision:
The
Ontario Volleyball Association will work towards making volleyball the
preferred sport of participation and viewing for Ontarians, and being
recognized as the leading provincial sports organization in Canada. Our Organizational Values:
The following is the list of organizational values for the OVA during its 2006-2010 quadrennial plan: - Accountable: by acting in a fiscally responsible and transparent manner with all OVA funds
- Excellence: by designing and delivering the best possible programs and services for all OVA members
- Accessible: to all Ontarians regardless of gender, ethnicity, ability or socio-economic status
- Innovative: by becoming the leader amongst provincial sports organizations by continually looking for ways to do things better.
- Collaborative:
by being willing to work with all interested individuals and
organizations at the local, provincial and national level who share the
OVA's vision to grow the sport of volleyball within Ontario
- Passionate: in all our efforts to make volleyball visible and popular in Ontario
- Fair: by
being consistent in the interpretation and application of policies and
procedures and on matters related to the governance of the OVA
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About the OVA 
