Spikes

Spikes on the Road

A One Day Session for Students at Ontario Elementary Schools

SPIKES English

SPIKES French

What is SPIKES?

SPIKES is a developmental volleyball program that is specifically designed for elementary students. It is not volleyball in the familiar sense, but rather an approach to teaching volleyball and the related motor skills, which are transferable to other physical activities. The program consists of motor skill development exercises, pre-skill activities and modified games, presented in a volleyball setting. SPIKES is intended as a supplement to your regular physical education classes, not as a skills clinic for your school teams.

Why participate in SPIKES?

- IT IS FUN FOR EVERYONE ! ! !
- To teach younger children the basic motor elements necessary in various physical activities, and then apply those elements to volleyball
- To provide a modified version of volleyball better suited to children
- To allow children to develop a positive attitude towards volleyball through experience
- Fewer players on smaller courts allows for more chances to contact the ball, which makes for a more efficient learning situation
- The lighter, softer balls and lower net leads to more success
- There are fewer rules, making it easier to play
- To encourage participation in volleyball
- To promote volleyball as an activity for the physical education curriculum and as an interschool sport
- Clinicians will deliver a 15-20 minute mini-workshop for school leaders to provide them with the latest concepts for teaching volleyball to their students

How does the program work?

SPIKES is delivered directly to elementary schools across the province by the OVA trained clinicians. Schools can book either a full day or morning/afternoon session of approximately 2 ½ hours each. During that time, our clinicians will lead, demonstrate and instruct your physical education classes.

Please note that there is a fee of:
- $300.00 for a full day session
- $200.00 per half-day session

For this fee the school receives the SPIKES Clinic, a copy of the OVA Elementary School Lesson Plans, a new Baden "450-Lite" volleyball and a 15-20 minute mini-workshop for school leaders.

How to Get Involved

- print and fill in in the request form and fax it back to Ontario Volleyball
- The OVA Program Coordinator will contact you to confirm the date that SPIKES will be at your school

The SPIKES program is brought to you through partnerships with Baden Sports Inc. (Canada), ACTIVE 2010, Ministry of Health Promotion and Ontario Volleyball.

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For further information please contact:

Ontario Volleyball
416-426-7316
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