The Maverick Volleyball Club offers recreational and progressive learning programs to complement its competitive teams and fulfill its "volleyball for life" focus. A series of programs provide recreational opportunities – from progressive learn-to-play to intermediate instruction and skill development – for youngsters and teens of all skill levels and ages to play at a level that best suits their needs.

 

Registration for 2022-23 (Oct-Jun) Recreational programs  is open. 

Any questions you may have can be directed to the Director of Youth Programs

 

Maverick Volleyball - RECREATIONAL/LEARN to PLAY Programs

Fall (Oct-Nov) CLOSED ~ Early Winter (Nov-Jan) OPEN ~ Late Winter (Feb-Mar) OPEN Spring (Apr-May) ~ Summer (Jun-Aug)

REGISTRATION PAGE

Please review our 2023 Maverick Volleyball Brochure for full program descirptions and guidance as to where you should register your child

   SMASHBALL (a fun variation for ages 6-9)
   FUNDAMENTALS 1 (progressive learning for ages 10-13)
   FUNDAMENTALS 2 (progressive learning ages 11-14, with modified 4v4 game-play)
   PRACTICE & PLAY (ages 14-17, learn and develop skills and tactics plus game play)
   GAME ON! (ages 15-17 with previous team experience, play matches and learn tactical concepts)

We have opened new locations across the city, please check each recreational program for a location that works best for you.

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Satisfaction Guaranteed

If any of our recreational programs do not meet your expectations, we will refund your fees (or partial, depending on how many sessions were attended).

Drop In

If you are new to the Maverick organization and would like to "drop in" before committing to a program, please contact the Maverick Program Coordinator at ian@maverickvolleyball for more information. This option is only available where space permits. Drop-Ins are only available if spaces available   

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Please review our 2023 Maverick Volleyball Brochure for more information and details on all our programs

MAVS SMASHBALL (ages 6-9) 45 minute sessions

Developed in the Netherlands, Smashball is designed to get young boys interested in volleyball at a younger age (but is open to both genders). It is based on the three pillars of sport, FUN, MOVEMENT and FEEL to build the fundamentals of volleyball. Check out this video to see what Smashball is all about. Smashball will be combined with our Kids Volley program at all locations. Based on the popular “circulation volleyball” methods introduced in the Netherlands, adopted by Volleyball Canada, and introduced as a Maverick program, the concepts and tactics of volleyball can be discovered in a fast-paced way that allows the game to flow through the use of catch and throw techniques, rapid rotation, and increasing levels of difficult

 

REGISTER HERE

 

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FUNDAMENTALS 1 (ages 10-13) 2 hour sessions

Progressing to higher-level skills development combined with more structured game scenarios, players in grades 5 and 6 begin to transition their physical skill techniques to game play. A modified "4 on 4" game format will introduce the basic skills and team tactics required for higher level play and allow for all players to have as many ball touches as possible. Progressive introduction and instruction of the skills will ensure that the game remains dynamic and fun while learning continues.

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FUNDAMENTALS 2 (Ages 11-14)  2 hour sessions

As players' skills increase, we intensify the teaching drills plus modify the game (slightly) to increase the quality of play and number of contacts in a controlled manner. At this level, instructors begin with the “3-ball” format and will progress to faster and continuous action while evolving to a full "6 on 6" game – with appropriate tactics and position-specific skills. Players will be streamed according to skill level whenever possible so beginners and intermediate level athletes will feel they are being challenged at the appropriate level while learning a striving to improve.