Venues
Welcome to the Ontario Championships venue page. Below you will find all the information about our different venues including schedules, parking, food and venue rules. There are also links to the local tourism boards for more information about what to do while you are staying in our host cities.
As both of our host cities have two locations hosting games, please double check your schedules to make sure you are headed to the correct venue.
Visitors to Kitchener-Waterloo
The OVA is happy to be back in KW for another Ontario Championships season!
Explore Waterloo Region is the local tourism board and they have been very helpful in many facets surrounding running a tournament in their city. Head over to their website to check out what's going on in the city during your stay in the area. For the “tried and true” see the suggested Things to Do in Waterloo page! For updated information visit the blog page that’s updated frequently.
Public Transit
If you're looking for alternative transportation methods around the KW area, please head over to Grand River Transit to plan your trip.
RIM Park (2001 University Avenue E, Waterloo, ON)
RIM Park
The 2025 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 Venue Map
Event 5 Venue Map
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 a “brown bag” lunch/dinner 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.
RIM Park Safety Manual
Student Recreation Centre (299 Doon Valley Dr, Kitchener)
Conestoga College
Conestoga College has once again stepped in to help host as our numbers have overstretched the capacity at RIM. After their great partnership last year and with our Team O programming in the summer it is great to have them back this spring.
They will be hosting 4 courts in 2025 during events 1, 2 and 5.
Venue Map
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.
Visitors to Ottawa
We are incredibly grateful for Ottawa Tourism and their generous support for our Ontario Championships at the EY Centre!
Along with supporting the event itself, the Flash Your Badge program is your ticket to an enhanced off the court experience! Take advantage of savings at tourist hot spots and restaurants through the Flash Your Badge program presented by Ottawa Tourism.
Check out our microsite on the Ottawa Tourism website to view the list of discounts or visit the Ottawa Tourist Map for more information on things to do during your time in the City of Ottawa!
Public Transit
Many of these attractions as well as both Ottawa competition venues are on the O-Train route with Uplands and UOttawa stations a few dozen metres from the venue doors. Head over to their site to plan your trip with OC Transpo.
Flash Your Badge Program
Scan this QR code to download the list of savings by flashing your Ontario Championships accreditation badge at these locations!
EY Centre (4899 Uplands Dr, Ottawa, ON)
EY Centre
The OVA is happy to be bringing the 2025 Ontario Championships back 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.
Event 6 - EY Centre Venue Map
Event 7 - EY Centre Venue Map
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.
EY Centre Safety Manual
Montpetit Hall (125 University Private, Ottawa)
University of Ottawa - Montpetit Hall
Due to unprecedented growth, the Ontario Championships is pleased to announce that Ottawa University will be opening it's doors for our event 7 tournament. Having been wonderful hosts for our Coaching Symposium this past summer they jumped at the chance to be a part of our Ontario Championship event!
The courts will be located in Montpetit Hall. A map of the area with parking and transit stops can be found here and step by step directions can be found here.
Event 7 - U of Ottawa Venue Map
