Learn to Play Volleyball (LTP)

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.

Our training model focuses on using the first 8 weeks for skills and drills to ensure athletes get more ‘touches’ on the ball than they would during a game-play environment. The final two weeks will be spent enjoying various forms of gameplay based on the age and skillset of athletes (ie. 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, 6v6).

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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.

Mandatory MRS Registration

In order to be covered under our mandatory sport and general liability insurance, all LTP participants must obtain an annual Ontario Volleyball Association membership. See “cost” section below for details and membership registration link. Click here to obtain OVA membership (after September 1)

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 October 3, 2023

TUESDAYS
Junior Co-Ed: 6-7:30 p.m.
Senior Co-Ed: 7:30-9 p.m.
(no program Oct 31)

10 weeks (8 weeks skill development + 2 weeks of game play)

North Whitby
Friday evenings

ESC Saint-Charles-Garnier
4101 Baldwin St. South, Whitby
Starts October 6, 2023

FRIDAYS
Junior Co-Ed: 6-7:30 p.m.
Senior Co-Ed: 7:30-9 p.m.
(no program Nov 10, Dec 1)

10 weeks (8 weeks skill development + 2 weeks of game play)

South Whitby
Friday evenings

Canada Christian College
300 Water Street, Whitby
Starts October 6, 2023

FRIDAYS
Junior Co-Ed: 6-7:30 p.m.
Senior Co-Ed: 7:30-9 p.m.
(no program Nov 10)

10 weeks (8 weeks skill development + 2 weeks of game play)

Details

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

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

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. For safety and programming reason, we kindly request you do not request your child be grouped with another participant.

Learn to Play Registration Fee: $180
*Annual OVA Membership Fee: $12.91 (parent will register their athlete separately with the OVA after September 1)
Total Cost: $192.91

*In order to be covered under the mandatory general liability and sport accident coverage, all participants must obtain an annual Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) membership. Parents will now register their athlete with the OVA beginning September 1 and provide proof of registration at their first session. No athlete will be permitted to participate unless proof of membership is provided (screenshot or printout).

Tuesdays (Canada Christian College)
October 3, 10, 17, 24, November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12 (no program Oct. 31)

Fridays (Canada Christian College)
October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15 (no program Nov 10)

Fridays (ESC Saint-Charles-Garnier)
October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 17, 24, December 8, 15, 22 (no program Nov 10, December 1)

In the event of a cancellation due to weather, permit cancellations, or other unknown factors 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 if you cannot attend a 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.

If your child takes part in our tryouts and makes and accepts a position on one of our competitive teams, their LTP registration fee will be credited toward their rep team fees. This request must be communicated before our LTP program begins and within 48 hours of accepting a position on one of our competitive teams. This allows us to ensure athletes on the LTP waitlist have an opportunity to enroll before the program begins.

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.