Welcome to the 2008 OVA Beach Tour! I would like to welcome back returning athletes and parents, and introduce the Ontario Beach Program to new members.  It’s great to have you all participating in one of the most successful beach programs in North America.  In 2007, we had a record of 352 teams participating in Provincials at Toronto’s Ashbridge’s Bay for two days of intense competition. 

This year, we are making improvements and providing more opportunities for athletes to succeed and develop their beach volleyball skills.  Not only do we have numerous Beach Tour events, satellite events are in full force, middle school and high school events are back, and the Ontario Summer Games 2008 will be held in Ottawa in mid-august. 

The OVA Beach Player’s HANDBOOK is designed to provide you with essential information necessary for you to prepare yourself for the 2008 beach season.  If at any time you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the OVA office.

Have a great summer and I will see you at the beach!

Saturday May 31st, 2008
Youth – 12U Girls, 13U Boys, 14U Boys and Girls
Adult – Elite and Open (AA-A5)

Sunday June 1st, 2008
Youth – 16U, 18U, 21U, and 24U

Location
Ashbridge’s Bay Park, 1681 Lakeshore Boulevard East, Toronto, ON
Vehicles can enter Ashbridge’s Bay Park from Lakeshore Boulevard East, just east of Coxwell Avenue.  Public transit includes the Queen 501 streetcar, Woodbine South 92 and Coxwell 22 buses.   Use www.mapquest.com for exact directions.

Registration
Registration deadline: Wednesday May 28th, 2008 at 11:59 PM. 

Late registration will NOT be accepted. All players are required to register through Ontario Volleyball online registration system at www.ontariovolleyball.org. Register Online Now. Cost: $75.00 per team.

Elite Format

 Wildcard Application Form available here. 

WC applications due Tuesday at 11:59 PM to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Team Check-in and Players Meeting
12U, 14U, 16U, 18U, 21U, 24U, AA-A5:  Team check-in takes place between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. with a players' meeting at 8:30 a.m. Both partners must check-in together. If you AND your partner have not checked in by 8:30 a.m. you will not be able to participate in the tournament and you will NOT receive a refund. Please give yourself ample time to arrive early. Should one partner be on time and the other not, both will be disqualified from participating in the event and you will NOT receive a refund.
Elite: Teams do not need to check-in.  Must arrive on time for their first match OR for their officiating duties. 

Officiating
All teams must complete all officiating duties, as specified on the tournament day schedules.  When a team loses an elimination-round match, they are on duty for one more match.  Ontario Volleyball officials will oversee all matches.  All gold medal matches will be officiated by Volleyball Canada certified officials. 

Official Ball
12UG/13UB/14U – Mikasa VPS225
16U/18U/21U/24U/Open – Mikasa Beach Champ VLS200

Uniforms
There are no uniform specifications.  Athletes may wear what they choose.

Seeding of Teams
Youth & Adult: 1st event – 2007 average points

Contact Information
Ryan Johnson, 2008 OVA Beach Tournament Director (416) 426-7233 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Kristiina Nielander, OVA Beach Program Manager (416) 426-7183 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it