The Volleyball 4 Life (V4L) Participation Pathway is an indoor recreation pathway for Ontario Volleyball to implement during the next strategic cycle.
Please note that this V4L pathway is a concept only, designed to be implemented across the next strategic cycle (5 years). The V4L pathway would not move forward without consultation from the OVA membership, the Indoor Volleyball Development Committee and the OVA Board.
Provide new competition / participation formats for players, coaches and referees to enjoy and develop, geared towards skill development with reduced barriers to participation, especially 1st contact
Grassroots • Ages 8-12 | Youth • Ages 13-19 | Adults • Ages 20 - 50+
**Please not that these categories are proposed and are subject to change based on stakeholder consultations**
Consultations with a focus on the OVA's Indoor Volleyball Development Committee, OVA Regional Presidents, clubs with existing grassroots programs, house leagues, adult league and tournament providers, the OVA's Referee Development Committee, as well as, colleges and universities for the participation of extramural teams.
An updated concept with further input from OVA working groups for finance, marketing, registration, safety considerations and proposed rules for each category. Continued feedback from the stakeholders listed above.
Submission of the proposal to the OVA Board including a financial breakdown to determine the participation cost, operating and marketing expenses, as well as, potential income from events and sponsorship opportunities.
Adoption of the V4L Competition Pathway into the short and long term strategic plans of the PSO and inclusion of in the OVA indoor calendar.
Would you like to give us feedback on this project or contribute to the V4L working group?
Option 1 - Take the V4L Survey
Option 2 - Email Feedback
All feedback goes to Kerish Maharaj, the OVA's Manager of Community Outreach and Grassroots Programs, on behalf of the larger working group.