Tryout Window Policy

The Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) is happy to announce the release of the 2024 Tryout Window Policy after months of collaboration with our members. While it may not be exactly what each individual wanted, the Policy incorporates ideas from across our broad membership base and our hope is that it will help everyone, regardless of region.

The OVA began this process at the beginning of the year using information gathered through our feedback channels. Surveys from athletes, parents, and club leaders along with insights from the Athlete Council, Regional Council and the Indoor Volleyball Development Council brought a wealth of invaluable information from a variety of perspectives. We believe this policy strikes a balance, considering both club and athlete interests, while also addressing the unique challenges encountered by different regions within the OVA.

The OVA recognizes that our members and clubs each have differing socio-economic and geographical realities that effect how they exist within the Ontario volleyball world.  We had 85 clubs, 1050 unique teams and over 12000 athletes compete in 2023-24 season with over 1600km separating our furthest clubs. In the end, we feel that the Policy is a balance between the interest of our clubs, coaches, athletes and their families. 

This year, the Policy is being released in two different documents. One as a policy for 4v4 and 6v6, and another for TLS to 18U. This is to help fully differentiate the rules between these two groups and help mitigate any confusions of the past.

As always, if you feel we can improve something, let us know. There will be a survey at the end of the tryout window that will directly impact our policy for 2025, or contact your regional representatives. 

OVA Clubs submitted their team rosters of re-signed athletes for the upcoming season by June 30, 2024. Below you will find a document containing all re-signed athlete rosters that were received by the OVA.

If you (an athlete) were re-signed or your club submitted a roster and it does not appear in the document, please contact Carrie Campbell.

Know your rights to the OVA Tryout Window!

The purpose of this document is to assist athletes and their families during the tryout process.

It is the club’s responsibility to provide the athlete’s family with all information currently available about its program.

It is the responsibility of each athlete and family member to become educated about the program they are considering joining.

It is the responsibility of both parties – club and athlete – to honour every commitment!

Below is a list of club postings which detail their open coaching and team personal spots for the 2024-2025 season. 

This list will be updated on a regular basis. Please contact the club directly for more information.

If your club/team is looking to post coaching roles for this upcoming 2024-2025 season, please click on the "Submit an Opening" bar below.

If you are looking to coach with a team this upcoming 2024-2025, please click on the "View Open Positions" bar below for a list of the available coaching positions that have been posted by clubs in Ontario. 

Posting link and list of tryouts/positions will be made available at a later date.

Resigning lists are posted on the OVA website as a tool for members to identify which tryouts will best suit their interests and ensure that only eligible athletes are attending tryouts.

Clubs are not required to use the re-signing period or may choose to use this opportunity to only secure spots for specific teams within their program.  If a club chooses to re-sign athletes, they are required to post their re-signed athletes on the OVA website.

Clubs must submit their re-signed athletes list using the template below. 

Please do not alter or change the template in any way. If you do not use the OVA template you will be asked to re-submit your listing.

Multiple teams from the same gender can be listed on one template.

All Offer Forms will be posted here in coordination with the dates posted in the Tryout Window Policy.

Important Note: Each age divisions offer period does not open until the dates stated. Therefore, no offers can be sent outside of these dates and will not be recognized by the OVA if done so.