The 2025 Ontario Championships saved one of its most exciting events for last, as Event 5 crowned champions in the 18U Boys, 18U Girls, and 12U Girls 4v4 divisions. Event 5 concluded the Waterloo portion of the OVA's flagship indoor tournament in a bookend fashion with the first Ontario Championships experienced from the 4v4G division and the final outing for the 18Us . Held at RIM Park and Conestoga College, the tournament showcased the future of Ontario volleyball, from rising young talents in the 4v4 division to standout 18U athletes ready to take their game to the next level.

The halls and courts of RIM and Conestoga were lined with cowboy hats when the Western theme day took over for the final Waterloo event.

The 18U Girls division lived up to its hype, with Ontario’s top clubs battling in intense, high-level matches. For the second year in a row, Phoenix Legacy made their way to the gold medal final. In 2024, the then-17U squad lost to Leaside Wildfire in a highly-contested match. One year later, Legacy was able to cap their OVA run with the gold and banner after defeating Pakmen Gold Mike in four sets (25-21, 25-23, 20-25, 25-19). 

Meanwhile, REACH Harmony secured bronze in another exciting contest against Defensa Rob, proving the depth of talent in this graduating class. Many 18U standouts are now set to join U SPORTS, CCAA and NCAA programs next season.

The 18U Boys division saw the KW Preds Invictus continue their dominance, capturing back-to-back provincial titles (Gold in 17U, 2024 Ontario Championships) with a commanding straight-sets win over Pakmen Gold Jessy. Their explosive offense and airtight blocking proved too much for their opponents, capping off an undefeated run through the playoffs.

Pakmen Gold Omar claimed bronze in a hard-fought match against Phoenix Skybirds. With many of these athletes moving on to university and college volleyball, the future looks bright for Ontario’s next wave of talent.

The 4v4 Girls division brought non-stop enthusiasm and energy, with young athletes displaying impressive skill and enthusiasm. Divided into two, two-day tournaments, Caspian Vortex took gold and silver placements after their Yellow and Blue squads squared off in the finals. Pakmen Diem rounded out the podium with bronze.

The second tournament saw Synergy White Dynamite, E381 Blue and FCVC Pine capture the gold, silver and bronze, respectively. With 50 teams having competed in this age category in this years tournament, the next generation of volleyball is in good hands with the many clubs that are accommodating for the first steps in rep programs.

18UG

Division 1 Tier 1

1 – Phoenix Legacy
2 – Pakmen Gold Mike
3 – REACH Harmony

Division 1 Tier 2

1 – Maverick Broncos
2 – Leaside Bolts
3 – Durham Rebels Smash

Division 2 Tier 1

1 – Defensa Geoff
2 – Milton Edge Force
3 – Georgian Cubs Major

Division 2 Tier 2

1 – Chatham Ballhawks Defend
2 – Titans Spartans
3 – Thundercats Rise

Division 2 Tier 3

1 – Durham Rebels Strike
2 – Belleville Ravens Rise
3 – Maverick Colts

Division 2 Tier 4

1 – Kingston Rock Diamond
2 – Leaside Inferno
3 – Shockwave Elite

Division 3 Tier 1

1 – Georgetown Impact Empire
2 – LVC Inferno
3 – Ancaster Lions Attack

Division 3 Tier 2

1 – Durham Attack Elevate
2 – Jr. Gryphons Heat
3 – Twin Bridges Thunderstorm

Division 3 Tier 3

1 – E381 Avala
2 – Grimsby Vipers Strike
3 – Georgetown Impact Resistance

Division 4 Tier 1

1 – Vaughan Legends
2 – Bluewater Ballistix Bombers
3 – Maverick Palominos

Division 4 Tier 2

1 – T-West Kiwis
2 – LRV Misfits Purple Aces
3 – Wildcats Lynx

18UB

Division 1 Tier 1

1 – KW Preds Invictus
2 – Pakmen Gold Jessy
3 – Pakmen Gold Omar

Division 1 Tier 2

1 – MAC Titanium
2 – Storm Voltage
3 – Niagara Rapids Alliance

Division 2 Tier 1

1 – Bluewater Ballistix Platinum
2 – Barrie Elites Phoenix
3 – Chatham Ballhawks

Division 2 Tier 2

1 – Ancaster Lions Apex
2 – LVC Fire Detonate
3 – Maverick Pacers

4v4G Tournament 1

Tier 1

1 – Caspian Vortex Yellow
2 – Caspian Vortex Blue
3 – Pakmen Diem

Tier 2

1 – Thundercats Sonic Blast
2 – LVC Fire Mania
3 – Markham Revolution Force

4v4G Tournament 2

Tier 1

1 – Synergy White Dynamite
2 – E381 Blue
3 – FCVC Pine

Tier 2

1 – EVP Golden Eagles
2 – Georgetown Impact Pop
3 – Toronto Thunderbolts Flash - Peter

Event 5 closed out the 2025 Ontario Championships in Waterloo in spectacular fashion, celebrating both the present stars and future phenoms of the sport. As 18U athletes prepare for post-secondary careers and 4v4 players continue their development, the OVA’s pipeline of talent remains stronger than ever.

The OVA would like to thank it's numerous partners for helping us bring together the largest installment of the Ontario Championships;  the Ministry of Sport, Explore Waterloo Region, City of Waterloo, Ottawa Tourism, Canuckstuff, Mikasa, Mizuno, Hudl, Six Pack Recruiting.

The OVA would also like to thank and acknowledge the hard work put into the Ontario Championships on a daily basis by the RIM Park staff, from administration to maintenance and Wishbone Athletics for ensuring athletes were receiving proper care.

Images from Event 5 have been linked below. If you are sharing these images on social media, please remember to credit and tag the photographers who took them (they are provided in the description of each photo).

Team medal pictures, taken by fotoreflection, can be found in the links below.

Event 5 medalists