Conor Dorsey was presented with the 2024 Jason Senechal Award this past weekend at the Beach Ontario Championships. There to help present the award was Jason's mother Gale and sister Trina (not pictured).

Conor competed in the Youth Open division this past weekend and has been on multiple podiums on this years Beach Tour. He is enrolled at Cambrian College where he competes on the men's volleyball team and is also a Team Ontario beach targeted support athlete with partner Aiden Hilkowitz. With Hilkowitz, the two have competed internationally on the FIVB Beach Pro Tour in Belgium and later this month, are entered in the FIVB Futures event in Halifax, NS.

On and off the court Conor is known by his coaches and competitors as a quality person. Fun, fair, supportive and a great ambassador to our sport. 

What makes this award different from other OVA awards, is nominees are chosen by other players on the OVA Beach Tour. This means Conor was singled out by his opponents as someone deserving of this award,

Congratulations Conor and good luck moving forward!

About the Jason Senechal Award

Since 2004, Ontario Volleyball has honoured the late Jason Senechal by recognizing a youth division beach athlete (male or female) with the Jason Senechal Memorial Award.

It is our hope to help his spirit live on and to follow Jason’s lead by encouraging the qualities of honour, fair play and good sportsmanship. In his time on the OVA Beach Tour, Jason managed to make a tremendous impact on all participants including athletes, parents, OVA Staff and Crew. With this award we aim to encourage all the values that Jason personified.

Jason’s athleticism, skill and dedication to excellence helped him excel in volleyball throughout his high school career and beyond. Jason’s talent also allowed him to excel in downhill skiing, badminton and table tennis. While playing on the OVA Beach Tour, Jason was able to capture a Provincial Championship and place 3rd at the National Championships. Jason’s accomplishments go beyond podium finishes. He was involved with Athletes In Action doing outreach volleyball camps. Jason also had the opportunity to compete in Thailand while teaching volleyball to children.