Kitchener-Waterloo

Kitchener/Waterloo Competitions:

EVENT #1: April 5-7, 2024: 16U Girls and TLS Boys

EVENT #2: April 11-13, 2024: TLS Girls and 6v6 Boys

EVENT #3: April 14-16, 2024: 17U Girls, 16U Boys and 4v4 Boys/Co-ed

EVENT #4: April 19-21, 2024: 4v4 Girls, 18U Girls and 18U Boys

EVENT #5: April 26-28, 2024: 17U Boys

Note: The Student Recreation Centre at Conestoga College will be used as a satellite location for Events #1 and #2. Teams playing at this location will play 1 full competition day at this location and their other 2 competition days at RIM Park.

RIM Park (2001 University Avenue E, Waterloo, ON)

The 2024 Ontario Championships return to RIM Park for 15 competition days in April. The OVA's longstanding partnership with this venue is strong as ever and both parties are looking forward to hosting this fantastic event.

Events 1 - 4: Courts 1 to 24

Event 5: Courts 1-8

FACILITY RULES

• Crock pots, hot plates, coolers and “buffet tables” are not allowed to be set up and used in any of the facilities. Teams are allowed to bring “brown bag” lunches into all facilities.  Participants are encouraged to use the public spaces outside of the playing areas and designated “cafeteria” to feed their teams. If they are bringing coolers – please do not bring them into the competition venues.  Remember to always clean up after yourselves.  
• Tables in the designated eating areas are not reserved table space. After your team has finished eating, please remove your belongings. Unattended bags that are left on tables without team’s present will be moved off to create space for other teams. Please be considerate of the space at RIM Park, as well as other teams.  
•  The OVA, the City of Waterloo and the RIM Park staff are not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.  Remember to always take your personal belongings with you and do not leave anything unattended. Any found items will be placed in the lost and found at RIM Customer Service.
• Please ensure your teams are not blocking any walking spaces by leaving their bags or team equipment in open spaces.   
• Ball free warm up areas are located in Optimist and Pillars arena behind the pipe and drape.
• There is NO ball free warm up space in Lions arena. This is an active lane way for the zamboni traveling behind the pipe and drape. Please, do not go behind this pipe and drape. 
• There is no warming up in the hallways . No volleyballs are allowed anywhere except on the playing courts. If a volleyball hits an overhead sprinkler, the alarm will sound, and the entire facility will need to be evacuated and play will be suspended until the fire department gives OVA staff the approval to re-enter the building.  Please use the designated warm up areas indicated above.  
• As coaches and chaperones, we ask that you please supervise your athletes on and off the court to make it the most enjoyable experience for everyone. 
• As with most sporting events, spectators should enter at their own risk as volleyballs may leave the playing area at any time and may hit spectators. The Ontario Volleyball Association is not responsible for spectator injury incurred while watching volleyball matches.  
• The use of any type of noise makers (cowbells, air horns, drums, whistles, etc) is prohibited. Spectators will be asked to refrain from using these devices. If they continue to use them, they will be confiscated.  
• Only authorized photographers employed by the OVA are allowed on the playing area, sport court, or stand between courts due to liability reasons. Parents and/or spectators are not allowed to be in the playing area, on the sport court, or standing between the courts to take photographs. If they are found to be in violation of this rule, they will be asked to leave immediately. Clubs are not allowed to set up their own Pixellot cameras. If parents/spectators disregard these rules multiple times, they will be asked to leave the venue by OVA Staff, Facility staff, the Head Official, Area Supervisors or the working referees.  

Conestoga College (299 Doon Valley Dr, Kitchener) 

Due to our incredible participation numbers this year, an additional 2 - 4 courts were required  outside of RIM Park during Event #1 and #2. Conestoga College has stepped up in a big way. This is the first time they will help host Ontario Championship games and we are looking forward to working with them.

Event #1:
- April 5th, 2024  (2 competition courts and 1 warm-up court)
-  April 6th, 2024  (2 competition courts and 1 warm-up court)
- April 7th, 2024 (3 competition courts)

Event #2:
- April 11th, 2024  (2 competition courts and 1 warm-up court)
-  April 12th, 2024  (2 competition courts and 1 warm-up court)
- April 13th, 2024 (4 competition courts and 1 warm-up court)
               - Both the North and South Gyms will be used on April 13th. 

• Located on the 2nd floor of the Student Recreation Centre.
• Please contact Tiffani Alderton talderton@conestogac.on.ca  for pre-orders 
• Pita Pit Hours:
  • April 5th – 11am – 5pm
  • April 6th – 11am – 4pm
  • April 7th – 11am – 4pm
  • April 11th – 11am – 5pm
  • April 12th – 11am – 5pm
  • April 13th – 11am – 5pm

FACILITY RULES

• Crock pots, hot plates, coolers and “buffet tables” are not allowed to be set up and used in any of the facilities. Teams are allowed to bring “brown bag” lunches into all facilities.  Participants are encouraged to use the public spaces outside of the playing areas and designated “cafeteria” to feed their teams. If they are bringing coolers – please do not bring them into the competition venues.  Remember to always clean up after yourselves.  
•  The OVA, or Conestoga College are not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.  Remember to always take your personal belongings with you and do not leave anything unattended. Any found items will be placed in the lost and found at the venue.
• Please ensure your teams are not blocking any walking spaces by leaving their bags or team equipment in open spaces.   
• There is no warming up in the hallways . No volleyballs are allowed anywhere except on the playing courts. If a volleyball hits an overhead sprinkler, the alarm will sound, and the entire facility will need to be evacuated and play will be suspended until the fire department gives OVA staff the approval to re-enter the building.  Please use the designated warm up areas indicated above.  
• As coaches and chaperones, we ask that you please supervise your athletes on and off the court to make it the most enjoyable experience for everyone. 
• As with most sporting events, spectators should enter at their own risk as volleyballs may leave the playing area at any time and may hit spectators. The Ontario Volleyball Association is not responsible for spectator injury incurred while watching volleyball matches.  
• The use of any type of noise makers (cowbells, air horns, drums, whistles, etc) is prohibited. Spectators will be asked to refrain from using these devices. If they continue to use them, they will be confiscated.  
• Only authorized photographers employed by the OVA are allowed on the playing area, sport court, or stand between courts due to liability reasons. Parents and/or spectators are not allowed to be in the playing area, on the sport court, or standing between the courts to take photographs. If they are found to be in violation of this rule, they will be asked to leave immediately. Clubs are not allowed to set up their own Pixellot cameras. If parents/spectators disregard these rules multiple times, they will be asked to leave the venue by OVA Staff, Facility staff, the Head Official, Area Supervisors or the working referees.

Ottawa

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Ottawa Competitions:

EVENT #6: April 25-27, 2024: 15U Girls

EVENT #7: April 28-30, 2024: 6v6 Girls and 15U Boys

EY Centre (4899 Uplands Dr, Ottawa, ON)

After hosting Fall Classic events over the part two years, OVA is bringing the Ontario Championships to EY Centre. This bourgeoning partnership has been highly successful and OVA is looking forward to bringing another of its premier events to this quality venue.

FACILITY RULES

• Crock pots, hot plates, coolers and “buffet tables” are not allowed to be set up and used in any of the facilities. Teams are allowed to bring “brown bag” lunches into all facilities.  Participants are encouraged to use the public spaces outside of the playing areas and designated “cafeteria” to feed their teams. If they are bringing coolers – please do not bring them into the competition venues.  Remember to always clean up after yourselves.  
• Tables in the designated eating areas are not reserved table space. After your team has finished eating, please remove your belongings. Unattended bags that are left on tables without team’s present will be moved off to create space for other teams. Please be considerate of the space at EY Centre, as well as other teams.  
•  The OVA, the City of Ottawa and the EY Convention Centre are not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.  Remember to always take your personal belongings with you and do not leave anything unattended. Any found items will be placed in the lost and found.
• Please ensure your teams are not blocking any walking spaces by leaving their bags or team equipment in open spaces.   
• Warm up areas are located in Hall 1 and in Hall 4
• There is no warming up in the hallways . No volleyballs are allowed anywhere except on the playing courts. If a volleyball hits an overhead sprinkler, the alarm will sound, and the entire facility will need to be evacuated and play will be suspended until the fire department gives OVA staff the approval to re-enter the building.  Please use the designated warm up areas indicated above.  
• As coaches and chaperones, we ask that you please supervise your athletes on and off the court to make it the most enjoyable experience for everyone. 
• As with most sporting events, spectators should enter at their own risk as volleyballs may leave the playing area at any time and may hit spectators. The Ontario Volleyball Association is not responsible for spectator injury incurred while watching volleyball matches.  
• The use of any type of noise makers (cowbells, air horns, drums, whistles, etc) is prohibited. Spectators will be asked to refrain from using these devices. If they continue to use them, they will be confiscated.  
• Only authorized photographers employed by the OVA are allowed on the playing area, sport court, or stand between courts due to liability reasons. Parents and/or spectators are not allowed to be in the playing area, on the sport court, or standing between the courts to take photographs. If they are found to be in violation of this rule, they will be asked to leave immediately. Clubs are not allowed to set up their own Pixellot cameras. If parents/spectators disregard these rules multiple times, they will be asked to leave the venue by OVA Staff, Facility staff, the Head Official, Area Supervisors or the working referees.

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