Town Halls
OVA Town Hall meetings began in June 2020 to provide the Ontario volleyball membership timely updates with the sport and Return to Play as we all navigated the pandemic. They have since branched out to cover specific programming and groups of the community.
OVA Town Halls are held (typically) on Monday's in the evening at least once per month via Zoom.
All Town Halls will be uploaded to the OVA YouTube channel should you not be able to attend the live meeting.
Want A Topic Covered?
Do you have a talking point or and area that you would like addressed at an upcoming Town Hall? Please let us know your burning topics at info@ontariovolleyball.org.
Upcoming Town Hall Meetings
All information about upcoming events will be posted below with dates, topics and registration links.
Please check back regularly for updated information.
RECORDED TOWN HALLS
2025 Town Halls
- 2025 OVA Coach Preseason Webinar
- Sport For Life Competitions Review
- Club MOU and Directors & Officers Insurance Info Session
- Tryout Window 2025 - What Parents Need to Know
- Coach Development Subsidy and Coach Mentorship Programs
2025 OVA Coaches Preseason Webinar
October 26, 2025
Ontario Volleyball hosted a preseason webinar for coaches reviewing the following topics:
- Mentorship
- OVA Roster Verification
- New Rules
- VC LMS – Workshops Update
- AGM Reminder
Meeting Leaders:
- Louis-Pierre Mainville - Director of Sport Development & Technology
- Shunya Yamada - Operations Coordinator
- Mark Wiersma - Manager of Indoor Competitions and Special Events
- Martin Kerstens - Ontario Regional Referee Chair (ORRC)
Sport For Life Competitions Review
October 20, 2025
Led by Sport For Life Consultant Tom Jones, and OVA's Director of Sport Development & Technology Louis-Pierre Mainville, this sessions delves into the process followed, the recommendations, and the initial priorities resulting from the review.
For all up to date information about the review, please visit out Youth Competitions Review page.
Club MOU and Directors and Officers Insurance Information Session
September 22, 2025
The September 22, 2025 Information Session covered the new mandatory Club Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) process, as well as the new Directors and Officers Insurance program.
We also reviewed the OVA roster requirements for all sanctioned events, the Coach Development Subsidy, and provided an overview of Volleyball Connect and how it can support your club. View Volleyball Connect slide deck here.
Tryout Window 2025 - What Parents Need to Know
May 27, 2025
In an effort to help maximize understanding of the 2025 Tryout Window Policy and how to navigate the Tryout Window as a Club, Athlete or Parent, the OVA hosted a Town Hall on May 27 at 8PM.
Led by OVA Club Services Manager, Carrie Campbell, the aim was to have everyone more informed and comfortable with the policy and process well in advance to the opening of the Tryout Window.
Coach Development Subsidy and Coach Mentorship Programs
January 28, 2025
Topic covering the newly launched initiatives that represent a significant step forward in supporting the professional development of coaches within the association.
2023 Town Halls
- Risk Management: Part 2
- Risk Management Part 1: Insurance
- Club Leader Session: Club Resources
- 2023-24 MRS Info Session
- Club Leader Town Hall
Risk Management: Part 2
Monday, November 27, 2023
Topic focuses on safe sport initiatives. Julie Young, Volleyball Canada Safe Sport Coordinator and Caroline Sharpe, Volleyball Canada Safe Sport Director discuss what VC, the OVA and Clubs can do to make a safer sporting environment for our members.
Risk Management: Insurance
October 23, 2023
Club Leader Town Hall: Club Resources
September 25, 2023
2023-24 MRS Information Session
August 28, 2023
2023-24 Club Leaders Town Hall
August 21, 2023
2022 Town Halls
- 2022-23 Tryout Window Policy
- Rowan's Law: Phase II, Indoor Competitions Update, Return to Play
2022-23 Tryout Window Policy
June 6, 2022
Rowan's Law: Phase II, Indoor Competitions Update, Return to Play
January 17, 2022
2021 Town Halls
- Youth Competitions Update for January-February 2022
- Athlete Development Program Updates
- Indoor Competitions Event & Match Protocols
- Youth Competitions Update for November-December 2021
- Referee Meeting
- Government of Ontario Vaccine Regulations and Guidance
- Getting Ready for the 2021-22 Indoor Season: Club Administration
- Step 3 Regulations/Return to Play
- Indoor Competitions: What's New for 2021-22
- Roadmap to Re-Opening: Step 2 Regulations
- Ontario's Step 1 Roadmap to Re-Opening & Beach Tour Update
- Outdoor Programs Update: Session #2
- Athlete Development Programs Update
- OVA Athlete Insight Program
- OVA Return to Play Update and Q&A Session
- Outdoor Volleyball Programs Updates #1
- Athlete Development and Team Ontario Program Updates
- Education and Training Opportunities for Clubs and Coaches
Youth Competitions Update for January-February 2022
December 06, 2021
Athlete Development Program Updates
November 29, 2021
Indoor Competitions Event & Match Protocols
November 08, 2021
Youth Competitions Update for November-December 2021
October 07, 2021
Referee Meeting
October 05, 2021
Government of Ontario Vaccine Regulations and Guidance
September 20, 2021
Getting Ready for the 2021-22 Indoor Season: Club Administration
August 11, 2021
Step 3 Regulations/Return to Play
July 20, 2021
Indoor Competitions: What's New for 2021-22
July 12, 2021
Roadmap to Reopening: Step 2 Regulations
July 05, 2021
Ontario’s Step 1 Roadmap to Re-Opening & Beach Tour Update
June 21, 2021
Outdoor Programs Update: Session #2
April 12, 2021
Athlete Development Programs Update
April 6, 2021
OVA Athlete Insight Program
March 29, 2021
OVA Return to Play Update and Q&A Session
March 22, 2021
Outdoor volleyball program updates
March 1, 2021
Athlete Development and Team Ontario program updates
February 1, 2021
Education and Training opportunities for Clubs and Coaches
January 11, 2021
2020 Town Halls
- Referee Update for 2020-21
- Youth Competitions 2021 Update
- Deciphering Return to Play Protocols
- Indoor Friendlies
- OVA Coach Academy
- OVA Strategic Plan 2021-25
- Referee Session: Return to Play
- New Coach Eligibility Policy
- Parent and Athlete Session: Return to Play
- Best Club Practices in a COVID World
- How to Protect Your Club
- Indoor Volleyball Return to Play Protocols
- Coach Certification and What's New 2021
- Outdoor Volleyball Return to Play
- Indoor Volleyball Return to Training Protocols
- Outdoor Volleyball Return to Training Protocols
Referee update on the 2020-21 season.
December 14, 2020
Update for Indoor Youth Competitions planning 2021.
November 30, 2020
Deciphering the Return to Play Protocols:
The new Ontario government targeted COVID-19 Tiering system regulations.
November 16, 2020
Indoor Friendlies
November 2, 2020
OVA Coach Academy
A new platform that will bring Ontario coaches together virtually and help the community return to volleyball stronger.
October 26, 2020
OVA's Strategic Plan for 2021-2025
October 19, 2020
Referee session:
Focus on Return to Play for Ontario referees this upcoming season.
October 5, 2020
New OVA "Coaching eligibility" Policy:
How Clubs will navigate the new process. Discussions around coach development opportunities and information on online learning opportunities.
September 14, 2020
Parent and Athlete Info Session:
Review of Return to Volleyball protocols and guidelines for Clubs to follow in preparation for next season.
August 31, 2020
Club best practices in a COVID world.
August 30, 2020
How to Protect Your Club: Information on Club Administration procedures for the 2020-21 season during the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 17, 2020
OVA Indoor Volleyball Return to Play Protocols – Version 2.0 (addressing Ontario’s Stage 3 of Re-Opening)
August 10, 2020
Coach Certification and Indoor What’s New for 2021
August 4, 2020
OVA Outdoor Volleyball Return to Play – Version 2.0 (covering Ontario’s Stage 3 of Re-Opening)
July 27, 2020
Indoor Volleyball Return to Play Training Protocols (Version 1.1)
July 20, 2020
Outdoor Volleyball Return to Play Training Protocols (Version 1.2)
June 18, 2020