Learn to Play Volleyball (LTP)

Our winter Learn to Play Volleyball sessions are now complete. Our LTP program will resume in the fall – watch for registration info. and details posted in September 2024.

Mandatory Ontario Volleyball Membership (MRS)

All registered participants require an annual OVA membership. Proof of membership must be presented at the athlete’s first session.

Please see the “cost” section below for details on obtaining an OVA membership for your athlete.

Program Overview

Our Learn to Play Volleyball program is renowned throughout the Durham Region as THE program to teach young athletes how to play the game, the right way. By focusing on fundamentals, core skill acquisition, lots of meaningful touches, and increasing athletic confidence in a fun and supportive environment, our LTP participants can be assured they’re learning developmentally appropriate skills led by certified adult coaches. As the athletes progress, various forms of gameplay will be implemented into weekly sessions.

Program Dates, Locations, Times

Important: Please carefully review the details section at the bottom of this page including information on our refund policy, program dates and cancellation, and age eligibility of participants.

Our capacity limits have been reduced this season to enhance the learning experience for our participants. Register early to avoid disappointment.

South Whitby
Tuesday evenings

Canada Christian College
300 Water Street, Whitby
Starts January 9, 2024

TUESDAYS
Junior: 6-7:30 p.m.
Senior: 7:30-9 p.m.


8 weeks

North Whitby
Friday evenings

ÉSC Saint-Charles-Garnier
4101 Baldwin St. South, Whitby
Starts January 12, 2024

FRIDAYS
Junior: 6-7:30 p.m.
Senior: 7:30-9 p.m.
(no program Feb. 16)

8 weeks

South Whitby
Friday evenings

Canada Christian College
300 Water Street, Whitby
Starts January 12, 2024

FRIDAYS
Junior: 6-7:30 p.m.
Senior: 7:30-9 p.m.
(no program Feb. 16)

8 weeks

Details

Our programs are predominantly female, male athletes are welcome to participate.

Junior: Grades 4,5,6
Senior: Grades 7,8,9 (older athletes are welcome to join)

Experience: Not required

For safety and programming reasons, participants will only be able to register in the division assigned to their age and must be, at minimum, in grade 4. Athletes are NOT placed on teams for LTP but are grouped based on age/skill level. We kindly request you do not request your child be grouped with another participant.

Registration Fee: *$160, includes program t-shirt

Athletes with a current OVA membership will be asked to enter their membership number when registering. You can obtain your athlete’s membership number by logging into their MRS account at https://mrs.ontariovolleyball.org/ > admin > change profile; the number is found under the Membership Information section (OVAXXXXXXX). If you did not enter your child’s membership # on their registration, your child must present proof of registration at their first session. This can be in the form of your purchase receipt receipt or a screenshot of the athlete’s member registration page (shows athlete’s name and role as recreational player).

New participants who do not have a membership must purchase one for their child prior to the program start date. Visit mrs.ontariovolleyball.org and select “recreational player” under roles. Parents – when purchasing a membership for your athlete, register the athlete and add the parent as a contact. If your child is on a waitlist, please do not purchase an OVA membership unless a spot is confirmed for them.

*Annual OVA Membership Fee: $12.91 (valid from Sept 1 – Aug 31 each year)

Tuesdays (Canada Christian College) | Juniors 6-7:30 pm, Seniors 7:30 – 9 pm
January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27

Fridays (Canada Christian College or ÉSC Saint-Charles-Garnier) | Juniors 6-7:30 pm, Seniors 7:30 – 9 pm
January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 23, March 1, 8 (no program February 16)

In the event of a cancellation due to weather, permit cancellations, or other unknown issues at the time of scheduling, make-up dates will be added to the end of each program (when possible). Please plan your schedule with this in mind. Refunds will not be issued for athletes who cannot attend the make-up date.

  • Clean, indoor running shoes
  • Refillable water bottle (no disposable bottles please)
  • Knee pads are recommended, but not required

Refund requests must be submitted no less than 14 days prior to the program start date, otherwise, refunds will only be considered for medical reasons that must be supported by a physician’s note and may be issued as a program credit. OVA membership fees are non-refundable. View our full refund policy.

Wait lists will only be opened once all options for a division (junior or senior) are full. We encourage you to consider another evening/location if your preferred option is full.