Youth who participate in SPIKES will learn the basics of volleyball: forearm and overhead passing, attacking, serving, and basic team movement.  Depending on age, game play is modified to ensure that every athlete is involved with each play, ensuring maximum learning.  Also, the game environment is modified to increase early success, improving the enjoyability and fun factor for all involved.
In addition to the technical elements of the game, youth are immersed in the other side of our team-based sport:  clear communication, being supportive of teammates, and good sportsmanship.  By spending time encouraging these elements through the drills and activities, it is our hope that SPIKES will foster youth who are not only passionate about the game, but recognize the value of being a respectful and supportive teammate, as well.

SPIKES is run by OVA Clubs, and community groups, throughout the province. Check out our schedule page to find a SPIKES program in your community.  If there is not a SPIKES program near you – launch SPIKES for the youth in your area!  Our Launch SPIKES page gives you information on how we make this simple and rewarding  for you.

The SPIKES program was initiated by an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant. We are very thankful for their financial support, as it has assisted us in bringing this phenomenal program to the people of Ontario.  Additionally, we have two wonderful program sponsors:  Baden, and VSP Sports.  Much thanks to all of our partners for making this program possible.