Maverick News

Check out our new YouTube series

With a bigger tryout turnout and more spots to play than ever, we decided to try something new! Check out our new YouTube series on what to expect during tryouts: Check In, Physical Testing, On-Court Tryouts, and even how to pin your bib number.…

Maverick Volleyball Launches New Learn to Referee Program – Starting Fall 2025

Maverick Volleyball is excited to introduce its Learn to Referee (LTR) Program for athletes aged 16-18. This 12-week pilot program, beginning September 26, 2025, will train and certify 16 participants as Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) Local Officials, with continued mentorship through May 2026.…

A message from Greg Skotnicki, Vice President

Hard to believe it’s our 40th year! And we’re extremely proud of what we’ve accomplished in that time. Although the club was started in 1985, no formal corporate structures were established until 2008 where two corporations were formed – one to manage competitive traveling teams as a not-for-profit (NFP) organization, and a second for-profit organization to manage learn-to-play programs along with camps and clinics.…

OTTAWA, ON After 40 remarkable years of leadership, mentorship, and passion, Kerry and Chris MacLean – pillars of the Maverick Volleyball Club – are officially announcing their retirement. As founders of the club, the MacLeans have been instrumental in shaping Maverick Volleyball into one of Canada’s premier youth volleyball organizations.…

Recording Now Available

In case you missed it, the recording from the 2025/26 Pre-Season Town Hall is now available! Click here to watch the recording. Have questions? E-mail us info@maverickvolleyball.ca. …

Registration closes on Sept 1. Sign up for Mav Tryouts and check out our menu link for relevant info and new changes. Check-in locations and tryout schedules now available. <https://maverickvolleyball.ca/tryouts/> Check-in dates, times and locations

• WEST: Tuesday September 2 (6:15-9:30 pm) Nepean Sportsplex (Hall AB, entrance 3 at back)
• CENTRAL: Wednesday September 3 (6:30-9:30 pm) Franco Cité High School (4-court gym, rear east entrance)
• EAST: Thursday September 4 (6:15-9:30 pm) Bob MacQuarrie Rec Complex (Hall A)

Same Sport. Stronger Impact.

We’re bringing back the high-energy training you love — now with a powerful new twist.  This season, we’re adding a curriculum of 9 core life skills tailored to young teens, in addition to the volleyball programming you know and love. These values, separated into 3 pillars, will teach them Foundations of a Strong Team (Be Punctual, Be Respectful, Be Inspiring), Foundations of Play and Growth (Be Prepared, Be Present, Be Brave), and Foundations of Growth (Be Reflective, Be Grateful, Be Patient).…

Have questions about the upcoming 17U Girls Provincial- and National-level season? Join our in-person meeting at Franco Cité, July 25 @ 6pm…

Join us to celebrate 40 years

Get Tickets The Maverick Volleyball Club is excited to announce Mavsfest 2025—a special event marking our 40th anniversary. On August 16th, 2025, we will be taking over Ottawa Stadium to celebrate four decades of Maverick pride and the lasting impact our club has had on the local, provincial and national volleyball communities.…

Sign up for the best Volleyball Defence Clinic of the year! Specialized sessions for three age groups are quickly filling up, don’t wait! Dates: Tuesday, May 6th (13U & 14U) Featuring: Team Canada Olympian libero, Justin Lui. Location: Franco Cité Catholic High-School Cost: $50 per athlete