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Start Your Own Club

Clubs are the foundation of Indoor Youth Competitions in the Ontario Volleyball community. If you are interested in starting your own club, please contact Carrie Campbell (ccampbell@ontariovolleyball.org) 

The OVA only accepts new Club Applications between the months of May and June via Formstack. The cost of the application is $500 (+hst) and the person filing the application must pay an OVA membership fee.  Under no circumstances will late applications be accepted.  Please email ccampbell@ontariovolleyball.org for a link to the submission page.  Below is a list of documents required for each application.

  • Not for Profit Certificate
  • Club logo
  • Mission Vision and Values of your Club
  • Your history in the sport of volleyball
  • Rationale for starting a club
  • Three volleyball references. One must be from your most recent Club President or Executive
  • Expected operating budget
  • First Year Plan - Number of teams and types of programming your club wishes to run
  • 5-Year Plan - Where do you see your club in 5 years
  • List of your Club Executive and Staff and their roles. All Club Executive & staff must have completed their eligibility requirements as per OVA Policy 
  • List of confirmed coaches with NCCP numbers and OVA screening forms and enhanced police record checks
  • Player, Coach, Parent and Club Administrator contracts and codes of conduct
  • Club financial policy which outlines club fees and operating costs, team fees and financial management, refunds and non payment issues, how fines and sanctions are applied, pro-rating of fees for various  reason
  • Social media guidelines, which includes texting or direct messaging on any platform and email, how to properly contact coaches
  • Discipline and or Complaints Policy
  • Parent, Athlete, and Coach Code of Conduct
  • Rowan's Law Communications, concussion protocols and return to play

The New Club Application form for 2025-2026 will be posted by February 2025

If you require further information please contact:

Carrie Campbell

Club Services Manager

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