PARENT GUIDE 2014
Table of Contents PARENT GUIDE 2014 Ontario Volleyball Association Parent Guide for Beach Volleyball Introduction 2 Steps to playing beach 3 Typical Tournament Day 3 What to bring 4 Team Ontario Training 5 Rules and regulations 7 Frequently Asked Questions 8 Beach Clubs 9 Beach and Indoor Volleyball Discipline Integration (LTAD) 10 Parent s Code of Conduct 12 Athlete s Code of Conduct 13 2014 OVA Beach Tour Schedule 14 2014 OVA BEACH TOUR PARENT GUIDE 1
Introduction Welcome to the 2014 OVA Beach Tour! I would like to welcome back returning athletes and parents, and introduce the Ontario Beach Program to new members. It s great to have you all participating in one of the most successful beach programs in North America. In 2013, we had close to 600 teams participating in Ontario Championships at Toronto s Ashbridges Bay for two days of intense competition. Since 2010, the tour has increased in size by almost 20% and we look forward to more growth and greater opportunities for all athletes in the 2014 season. This year, we are making improvements and providing more opportunities for athletes to enter the sport, succeed and develop their beach volleyball skills. Not only do we have numerous Youth and Adult Beach Tour events, but Satellite events are in full force. The 2014 season will be continuing the implementation of the Service Reception Rule. The OVA Beach Players Handbook or Parent & Athlete Guide is designed to provide you with essential information necessary for you to prepare yourself for the 2014 beach season. If at any time you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Josh Nichol OVA Beach Program Coordinator (416) 426 7183 beach@ontariovolleyball.org 2014 OVA BEACH TOUR PARENT GUIDE 2
Steps to playing beach 1) Find a partner - Ask a friend/teammate 2) Plan your summer - View the schedule to see what tournaments you want to play in - FYI each athlete needs to paly in 3 events to be eligible for Ontario Championships. One (1) event must be an OVA Tour Event. The other two (2) events may be OVA Tour Events or Satellite Tournaments 3) Register online for each event at nrs.volleyball.org - The deadline to register is the Monday before each event Typical Tournament Day 1) Sign in between 8:30am-9:00am - Each team signs in at the control tent - Anyone who has not signed in by 9:00am will not be eligible to play 2) Players meeting at 9:00am - During the players meeting the rules are announced - Officials host a meeting for athletes 15U and younger - Schedules and matches are announced 3) Matches start at 9:30am - After the players meeting, all teams have a match or officiating duties 4) Playoff Players Meeting - Once all pool play matches are complete and handed in, the age division will be called to the control tent - Format, matches and duties are announced during the meeting 5) End of Day - The end of the day will depend on how far you advance in the playoffs - Teams must officiate one match after their last loss in the tournament 2014 OVA BEACH TOUR PARENT GUIDE 3
What to bring 1) Sunscreen - You will be in the sun for most of the day. It is very important that you wear sunscreen and continue to reapply during the day 2) Water - Bring a refillable water bottle to the tournament. Each tournament will have a place to refill your water bottle on site - The physical activity of beach volleyball combined with the summer heat can lead to dehydration which results in poor performance or worse, injury 3) Food - Remember to pack something quick that you can eat between games. This will help you replenish you but not slow you down - Bring a cooler or lunch bag with you 4) Clothing - Beach tournaments are played rain or shine. Make sure you are prepared for any type of weather that may occur during the day. - Some items that you should bring are: Hat, Sunglasses, Rain gear, Beach Umbrella 5) Ball - The OVA supplies the game ball for competition. Teams will need their own ball to warm up with. The official ball of the OVA Beach Tour is the Mikasa VLS300 - Label it! Beach Tournaments range from 50-200 athletes per day. Odds are someone has the same ball as you, make sure you label it with your name Note: The sun can drain your energy level. Whenever possible find some shade to hang out in. Many of our Elite courts are around shade, bring your water bottle and a snack and watch some high level volleyball from some of the best players in Canada 2014 OVA BEACH TOUR PARENT GUIDE 4
Team Ontario Training OVA Beach Tryouts: May 23-25, 2014 The OVA beach program is partnered with Volleyball Canada s Beach National Team program, and the Canadian Sports Institute of Ontario. The OVA Beach high performance programs purpose is to expose and prepare both new and experienced beach athletes for future international success at U17, U19, U21, U23 World Championships and beyond! All programs include strength & conditioning, sport performance, nutrition, therapy support, and coaching during competition. 18U Beach Provincial Team 5 three day camps throughout the summer. Camp #1: June 6-8 Camp #2: June 25-27 Camp #3: July 4-6 Camp #4: August 6-8 Camp #5: August 19-21 2014 OVA BEACH TOUR PARENT GUIDE 5
18U & 22U Fulltime Training Centre Group 4-5 days of lead training sessions per week in a high performance program partnered with the national training centre. June 3, 2014 August 24, 2014 Tall Maples Identification The Tall Maples identification program is geared towards identifying athletes who will have an immediate and long-term impact representing Canada internationally in beach volleyball. Identified athletes that meet the minimum body height criteria with little or no experience in high performance sport are given the opportunity to dedicate themselves to a high performance beach volleyball environment. Athletes are placed within a Fulltime Training Group and provided additional skill sessions and support to help accelerate the learning process. Tall Maples Body Height Criteria: Women - 183cm (6 0 ) Men - 195cm (6 5 ) What s up for beach after September? Keep a eye out for Beach VCCE coming Fall 2014! For more information please feel free to contact OVA Beach Development Coach Angie Shen ashen@ontariovolleyball.org. *Dates and activity details are to be confirmed. Ontario Summer Games Each Region will be selecting 3 teams per gender to represent them at the 2014 Ontario Summer Games held in Windsor, ON from August 8-10. 2014. 16U athletes are eligible to particpate (athletes born in 1998 or later). Athletes will be selected before June 23, 2014. Regions will schedule their own tryout dates. For more information please visit ontariovolleyball.org 2014 OVA BEACH TOUR PARENT GUIDE 6
Rules and regulations The 2014 OVA Beach Tour will use the rules and regulations set by the world s governing body for volleyball the FIVB. Beach volleyball and indoor volleyball are very similar. However there are some key differences that make beach volleyball a unique sport and a great change of pace from the indoor game. The obvious differences are beach is on the sand while, indoor is on a court. Beach is played with a partner and indoor is played with a team of (6). Below is a chart that explains some key differences between indoor volleyball and beach volleyball. After reading it, athletes should be ready to hit the sand and start playing beach. Indoor Rule Beach 6 vs 6 Team 2 vs 2 18m Long x 9m Wide Court Size 16m Long x 8m Wide 2 sets to 25 3rd set to 15 if necessary Match Format 2 sets to 21 3rd set to 15 if necessary Not counted in your 3 Block Touch Counted in your 3 contacts contacts Two (2) per team Time Outs One (1) per team Technical time out when score reaches a total of 21 (11-10, 14-17) Legal, if ball is not lifted Open Hand Tip Not Legal, ball must be poked After the set Side Switch Each time the score reaches a total of 7 (4-3, 12-9) Matching shirts and shorts A certified coach must be with the team Uniform Coaching Matching tops and bottoms at Ontario Championships and National Championships. All other satellite and tour events do not require matching uniforms. Not mandatory. Coaching is limited at 18U and older divisions 2014 OVA BEACH TOUR PARENT GUIDE 7
Frequently Asked Questions Q) How much does it cost to register for an OVA Beach Tour event? A) There is a one-time OVA membership fee to be paid prior to participation in your first OVA Beach Tour event of 2014. If you are already a member of the OVA as an indoor player, coach, official etc you do not need to purchase an additional membership. OVA Membership Fee: $77.00 +HST OVA Tournament Fee: $87.00 +HST. Per team, per event Note: Satellite fees, Ontario Championships and National Championships fees may be adjusted. Q) What time do I need to arrive at the beach on tournament day? A) Team check-in takes place between 8:30am-9:00am. Both partners must check-in together. If you AND your partner have not checked in by 9:00am SHARP, you will not be able to participate in the event and you will NOT receive a refund. Please give yourself ample time to arrive early. It is the players responsibility to check directions and road closures prior to the event. Q) How do I know what tier I m playing in? A) Tournament seeding are posted on the OVA website each Wednesday prior to the event. Please check the OVA website to ensure you are in one of the divisions and you know where you are seeded. Seeding are subject to change without notice prior to the events. If you notice an error, please contact the OVA office in writing beach@ontariovolleyball.org before Thursday at noon prior to the event. Note if it s after Thursday 12:00pm the OVA will not post changes that have been made (thus, seeding may still be altered depending on attendance at the tournament.) Q) What if I have not played in any events last year? How will I be seeded? A) Teams who have zero points will be entered in the bottom division and will have the opportunity to earn tour points and move through the tour. Q) What will happen to my points if I play with a new partner? A) If you are playing with a new partner that has OVA Beach Tour Points from last season, your points will be averaged between the both of you. If your partner does not have points, than your points will be divided between the both of you. Example if Billy has an average of 850 points and 2014 OVA BEACH TOUR PARENT GUIDE 8
BEACH CLUBS Beach clubs and coaches offer spring and summer training sessions around the province. Training options include camps, clinics, training groups and private lessons. Clubs and coaches offer training to athletes just starting to learn the game and to athletes looking for high performance training. Contact the clubs in your area to see the best fit for your training this summer. Browse clubs on the OVA Website Click here: http://www.ontariovolleyball.org/programs/find-club/browse Club and coach inforamtion is added to our page once we recieve the information from our clubs. If you would like your club added to our list please contact Josh Nichol beach@ontariovolleyball.org 416-426-7183 Interested in taking your Beach Coaching Certification? Follow this link to read more about our coach certification process: Click here: http://www.ontariovolleyball.org/get-involved/become-coach/beach-coachingcertification-overview 2014 OVA BEACH TOUR PARENT GUIDE 9
Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Beach and Indoor Volleyball Discipline Integration (page 22 of Volleyball for Life) Volleyball contains both disciplines. The indoor and beach volleyball share many common attributes and both offer excellent participation and performance opportunities. Just as we are unable to accurately determine what position a developing indoor player in the Training to Train stage will be physically and athletically best suited for, we also will be unable to accurately predict which volleyball discipline will best suit a player s athletic qualifies until later in their development. Therefore, volleyball leaders have a responsibility to expose and encourage players to participate in both disciplines, to ensure they have the opportunity if they desire to reach their maximum potential in the discipline they are most interested in and/or suited for. Thus, it is especially important that developmental training and competition programs are planned in such a way as to integrate both disciplines and to minimize conflicts between them. Although research is limited, some anecdotal evidence may suggest that those players who participate in both volleyball disciplines benefit greatly from the experience. Some skills and abilities seem to improve accelerated rates when an athlete is trained correctly, there seems to be positive performance transfer from one discipline to the next. Beach volleyball appears to have some potential to help address identified shortcomings apparent in the indoor game and enhance indoor training. - It provides a volleyball training and competition experience in the spring and summer off-season for indoor players - It provides high volume additional training in areas with strong transfer potential to the indoor discipline. Some likely areas of enhancement: The defender s ability to read attacker cues Individual blocking The overall number of repetitions an athlete experiences Increase awareness of skill weaknesses within the athlete Encourage the development of all around skill Increase an attacker s repertoire of tactical responses (especially for soft shots and overall directional control) 2014 OVA BEACH TOUR PARENT GUIDE 10
- It could be used as a tool to aid in stability and core strength training since sand is an unstable surface and creates a natural environment for this type of training - Due to the limited position specialization experienced in beach volleyball, it could address some of the early specialization experienced in indoor volleyball - Coach-player interaction is reduced in competition which should help to create athlete autonomy - It can provide a psychological break from the indoor situation for those athletes who desire it - The high physical demands experienced in the discipline will aid in the raising of some physical capacities Conversely, indoor volleyball training also has the potential to aid in the development of beach volleyball players. - It provides a volleyball training and competition experience in the fall and winter off-season - It provides additional training in areas with strong transfer potential to the beach discipline Some likely areas of enhancement : Improving the defenders ability to defend against hard driven attacks It helps players identify technical strengths and weaknesses Hitting against multiple blockers improves attackers offensive capabilities The less-forgiving ball encourages proper technique Setting versatility is created for those participants who play the setting position Clearly, there are significant opportunities for each discipline to benefit from the other and the athlete-centered LTAD model clearly identifies the need to introduce each volleyball player to both disciplines if we desire to help each athlete reach their potential within the sport. Therefore it is important that volleyball s training and competition models for beach volleyball are structured so that conflicts between the disciplines are minimized and that the athlete is encouraged to become involved in both disciplines to both aid their development as a player and to provide them with additional life-long enjoyment options. 2014 OVA BEACH TOUR PARENT GUIDE 11
Canadian Sport for Life - A Sport Parents Guide Appendix 2: Parent s Code of Conduct to learn more, visit http://canadiansportforlife.ca/ If children are to grow and develop in their sport or physical activity, an environment of positive communication and respect must exist. Parents should observe the following Code of Conduct with their child athletes. The following code is taken from a resource manual developed for community coaches by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES). I will remember that my child plays sport for his or her enjoyment, not for mine. I will encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence. I will teach my child that doing one s best is as important as winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game/event. I will make my child feel like a winner every time by offering praise for competing fairly and trying hard. I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a competition. I will remember that children learn best by example. I will applaud good players performances by both my child s team and their opponents. I will not force my child to participate in sports. I will never question the official s judgement or honesty in public. I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children s sporting activities. I will respect and show appreciation for the trained volunteer coaches who give their time to provide sport activities for my child, understanding that I have a responsibility to be a part of my child s development. I agree to Play Fair. (signature of parent) Canadian Sport Centres gratefully acknowledges the Promotion Plus Women in Coaching Committee in conjunction with the Coaches Association of BC and the Recreation and Sport Branch for use of this document. 2014 OVA BEACH TOUR PARENT GUIDE 12
Canadian Sport for Life - A Sport Parents Guide Appendix 3: Athlete s Code of Conduct to learn more, visit http://canadiansportforlife.ca/ If children are to grow and develop in their sport or physical activity, they need to participate in building an environment of positive communication and respect. Parents and coaches can discuss the following Code of Conduct with their child athletes. The following code is taken from a resource manual developed for community coaches by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES). I will play by the rules and in the spirit of the game. I will control my temper fighting and mouthing off can spoil the activity for everybody. I will respect my opponents. I will do my best to be a true team player. I will remember that winning isn t everything that having fun, improving skills, making friends and doing my best are as important. I will acknowledge all good plays/performances those of my team and of my opponents. I will participate because I want to, not just because my parents or coaches want me to. I will remember that coaches and officials are there to help me. I will accept their decisions and show them respect. I agree to Play Fair. (signature of athlete) Canadian Sport Centres gratefully acknowledges the Promotion Plus Women in Coaching Committee in conjunction with the Coaches Association of BC and the Recreation and Sport Branch for use of this document. 2014 OVA BEACH TOUR PARENT GUIDE 13
Master Beach Schedule May 4 DATE 2014 Beach Tour 2014 Satellite Events May 17-18 May 24-25 May 31- June 1 June 7-8 June 14-15 June 21-22 June 28-29 July 5-6 July 12-13 July 19-20 July 26-27 August 2-3 August 8-10 August 9-10 August 16-17 August 22-24 Toronto, Ashbridges Bay Toronto, Ashbridges Bay Toronto, Ashbridges Bay Cobourg, Victoria Park Beach June 21 - Ottawa, Max Volley Shefford Courts 12U Girls, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 18U, Youth Open Toronto, Ashbridges Bay Cobourg, Victoria Park Beach Hamilton, Sandbox Saturday: 14U, 18U Sunday: 16U *this event will be capped due to available courts Cobourg, Victoria Park Beach Sudbury, Moonlight Beach Saturday: 18U girls, 14U girls Sunday: 16U boys and girls *this event will be capped due to available courts Toronto, Ashbridges Bay Ontario Championships Toronto, Ashbridges Bay 2 Day Event: Youth Open, 16U Saturday Only: 12U, 14U Ontario Summer Games, Windsor Ontario Championships Toronto, Ashbridges Bay 2 Day Event: Adult-Elite, 18U, 15U Saturday Only: 13U, Adult AA Volleyball Canada Beach National Championships Toronto, Ashbridges Bay- Toronto Beach Blast Toronto Beach Blast May 25 - Brampton, Chinguacousy Park Cambridge, Emerald Lake Sat: 14U, 16U, Youth Open Sun: 12UG, 13U, 15U, 18U June 14- Hamilton, Sandbox 14U, 16U, 18U June 14- Windsor 14U, 16U, Youth Open June 14-15 Toronto Beach Blast June 14-15 Ottawa Sat: Youth Open, 15U, & Adult Sun: 14U, 16U, & 18U June 21-22- Kitchener Sat: 12U, 14U, 15U Sun: 16U, Youth Open June 21-22 - Brampton, Chinguacousy Park June 21-22 - Toronto Beach Blast June 21 - St. Catharines - 15U Toronto Beach Blast Sauble Beach Sat: 14U, 16U, Youth Open Sun: 12U Girls, 13U, 15U, 18U Cambridge, Emerald Lake Sat: 12UG, 13U, 15U, 18U Sun: 14U, 16U, Youth Open Hamilton, Sandbox Sat: 13U, 15U, 18U Sun: 14U, 16U Port Stanley Sat: 12U, 14U, 15U Sun: 16U, Youth Open Toronto Beach Blast Brampton, Chinguacousy Park July 20 - Cobourg, Victoria Park 12UG, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 18U, Youth Open Grand Bend Sat: 12UG, 13U, 15U, 18U Sun: 14U, 16U, Youth Open Toronto Beach Blast Toronto Beach Blast Toronto Beach Blast Brampton, Chinguacousy Park Schedule is subject to change. Events may be added or removed. Please click here for the most recent schedule http://www.ontariovolleyball.org/programs/ova-beach-tour/master-beach-schedule 14