This coming Winter/Spring we want to get the athletes back on the court and into competition. The COVID pandemic has allowed for the beginning of the Indoor Volleyball season to focus on development and now we hope to compete!
Please review the event information below prior to proceeding with your intent to register. when making the decision to participate in OVA League play. League play is a standalone playing opportunity and will have no effect on the Summer/Spring Championship or the start of the 2021/2022 season.
The OVA would like to assure our members and key stakeholders that this was a decision that was made using best practices as advised by our team that includes sport, legal, and insurance experts.
The safety and well-being of our athletes, coaches, and anyone else involved in our sport. With that in mind, we understand and are respectful of the team's/individual's decision to participating and encourage people to participate only if they feel comfortable.
As a reminder, these events include a mandatory mask rule and are able to proceed because of our modifications to safety protocols that follow the government’s health regulations.
Please contact Kaitlin Malyon for any additional questions regarding the 12U-15U age divisions or Mark Wiersma for 16U-18U. In the meantime, we wish everybody good health and a speedy return to normal activities as soon as we are able.
Provincial Wave – April 3rd - April 23rd - Registration Deadline: March 22nd at 11:59PM
Challenge Wave – May 8th - May 28th - Registration Deadline: April 19th at 11:59PM
OVA League Play will be open to teams/individuals who reside in the Prevent – Green to Restrict – Orange zones. Members who live in a Control–Red or Lockdown – Grey zone but are part of a Prevent-Green to Restrict–Orange team may not take part in OVA League Play
OVA’s league structure is dependent on teams self-scheduling their matches. League play will consist of 2 waves that are each 3 weeks long with a 2-week washout period in-between. Throughout the 3-week wave and during each washout period it is highly recommended that each team refrains from scrimmages outside of their cohort.
Registered teams for each wave will be split into groups of 4 based on geographic location, competitive balance, age group and gender. Teams can ONLY participate in one age category for the OVA League, they are encouraged register for the age division that best suits their skill level. If registration numbers are low for an age division, the OVA staff will look at combining two age divisions as one.
Once the groupings of 4 are created, an email will be sent to each team with contact information for the team personnel who is responsible for scheduling matches. Each grouping makes their own schedules and can play games at times and locations that fit within their playing and training schedule i.e., during practice time. There are no limitations on when games are scheduled. They can take place evenings, mid-day, mornings on a weekday or weekend. Teams are limited to their facility rules and regulations and government restrictions.
Coaches of each cohort will be emailed by OVA staff approximately 5-7 days prior to the start of the wave. This welcome email will include the contact details for all 4 teams. Each cohort has a 3-week window to play a single round robin within the group.
The 4 team managers will setup a meeting to create their own schedules based on the available gym time within the cohort. It is completely up to the group of 4 as to how and where these matches will be scheduled.
Teams will work with OVA local assignors to book referees for their matches
Assignors can be contacted using the following email addresses.
Region |
Name |
Contact info |
Region 1 West |
Al Tkachuk |
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Region 1 East |
Tony Curcuiarello |
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Region 2 |
Brian Rancourt |
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Region 3 |
Samara Sevor |
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Region 4 |
Lynn Watkins |
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Region 5 |
Jennifer Adams |
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Region 6 |
Irena Zamboni |
Once teams collaborate and schedule their games, the home team for each match will be the permit holder for venue. The host team will have the following responsibilities:
For a full version of Rule Modifications please see the document above.
For a full version of the OVA's Return to Play documents please click HERE.
Substitutions
Timeouts
Libero
End of match protocol
Talking to the referee
Each Season, teams, players and coaches must be registered by means of the Membership Registration System (MRS - http://mrs.ontariovolleyball.org) with payment by credit card (VISA or MasterCard). All wave registrations will be done through the Membership Registration System. League registration will open February 22nd, 2021.*
11U-16U or best 2 of 3 $275 + HST
17U-18U or best 3 of 5 $360 + HST
What’s included in your entry fee:
Age Divisons | Registration Links |
11UG |
Provincial Wave Challenge Wave |
12UG |
Provincial Wave Challenge Wave |
13UG |
Provincial Wave Challenge Wave |
14UG |
Provincial Wave Challenge Wave |
15UG |
Provincial Wave Challenge Wave |
16UG |
Provincial Wave Challenge Wave |
17UG |
Provincial Wave Challenge Wave |
18UG |
Provincial Wave Challenge Wave |
12UB |
Provincial Wave Challenge Wave |
13UB |
Provincial Wave Challenge Wave |
14UB |
Provincial Wave Challenge Wave |
15UB |
Provincial Wave Challenge Wave |
16UB |
Provincial Wave Challenge Wave |
17UB |
Provincial Wave Challenge Wave |
18UB |
Provincial Wave Challenge Wave |
The deadline for all waves for all age divisions will be 3 weeks prior to the start of the wave.
NOTE: These dates and deadlines are subject to change and dependent on the most up to date government regulations and COVID-19 landscape in Ontario