Beach
The Guelph Youth Volleyball Association is proud to offer beach programs and training for athletes wishing to compete at a high level of play. These beach programs will provide athletes with skill training and development, as well as the coaching and guidance needed for competing in game situations.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What do I bring to practice?
1. Sunscreen
2. Hydration fluids, - water/gatorade
3. Some sort of socks to keep the athletes feet cool when the sand is hot.
Weather Policy
Beach Volleyball is played in all types of weather, except for thunder/lightning. It is not unusual to have heavy rainfalls, hot weather. We will take heat/hydration breaks if necessary. If there is lightning/thunder we will wait the required time before restarting.
U13-U18 Select
The Competitive beach volleyball program are available to athletes with previous rep volleyball experience. The focus will be on game-play with some drills.
Previous rep volleyball experience is REQUIRED for this age group.
All spots are limited. Athletes are encouraged to sign up for programs well in advance of the scheduled start date.
Cost is $120 per player.
Athletes in this program will play twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) for the duration of the program.
This program is run in 2 locations Tuesday's Eastview Community Park volleyball courts (Guelph), Thursdays University of Guelph volleyball courts 4:30 to 6:00 pm.
Competitive (age 10+)
The competitive beach volleyball programs are available to athletes wishing to learn and/or continue development of beach volleyball competitive skills. These programs will provide athletes with skill training and development, as well as the coaching and guidance needed for playing beach volleyball.
Previous volleyball experience is RECOMMENDED for this age group.
Cost: 100$ per athlete.
Athletes in this program will play twice a week for the duration of the program. Practices are held Wednesdays and Fridays 4:30 to 6:00 pm at the University of Guelph Beach Courts.
New: Additional session for this program will held twice a week on Thursdays and Fridays from 6:30-8:00pm at the University of Guelph Beach Courts.
Development (Age 6 to 10)
The development beach volleyball programs are available to athletes wishing to learn and/or continue development of beach volleyball skills. These programs will provide athletes with skill training and development, as well as the coaching and guidance needed for playing beach volleyball.
No previous volleyball experience required.
All spots are limited. Athletes are encouraged to sign up for programs well in advance of the scheduled start date.
Cost is $80 per player
Athletes in this program will play twice a week for the duration of the program on Thursdays and Fridays from 6:30-8:00pm at the University of Guelph Beach Courts.