Competitive Club Options

Based on the success of last year’s implementation of West End RTC Squads to our growing club size, we are expanding the locations offered for the 13-16U Girls and 15/16U Boys RTCs.

We will have squads in the East End and squads in the West/Central End for practices, including the first 4 weeks of the program.

During the competition phase (the last 8 weeks), they will still have their one practice in the West/Central End, but ALL squads will compete in a centralized location.

There will be 4 East and 4 West/Central squads for the 13/14U and 15/16U Girls RTCs, and 4 East and 2 West/East squads for the 15/16U Boys RTCs.

Tentative — Locations/dates are as follows for the first 4 weeks (October):

13/14UG West:
• Wednesday 6-8 pm at Sir Winston Churchill or Thursday 6-8 pm at Omer Deslauriers
• Sunday 10am-12 pm at Franco Cite

15/16UG West:
• Wednesady 8-10 pm at St Joes or Thursday 8-10 pm at Omer Deslauriers
• Sunday 2-4 pm at Franco Cite

15/16UB West/East:
• Thursday 8-10 pm at the Orleans Dome
• Sunday 12-2 pm at Franco Cite

If you have received an offer for the Regional Training Centre (RTC) congratulations, you have been successful in showing the assessment team that you have potential, now it’s time to make a decision – do you accept the offer?

If you have accepted the offer, you will join an enthusiastic group of players just like you, who love volleyball. A team of coaches will teach you the necessary skills to reach the next level. It’s up to you now. Will you attack every drill with intensity? Will you listen to your coaches and adapt your movements according to their instruction? Will you be helpful and positive with your fellow athletes? Will you embrace all challenges with determination?

After all, this is not just an opportunity to learn skills. You have be given the chance to develop the self-confidence that is necessary if you are to excel in competitive volleyball. A lot will depend on how well you listen and then how much determination you put towards applying what your coaches are teaching.

Attend every session, absorb everything your coaches can teach you, and you may be rewarded by being offered one of the coveted positions on a provincial-level competitive team in January. If you are in the Winter RTC, you can now set your sights on making a provincial-level team from September tryouts. The ball is in your court, make the best of this time!!

Throughout the Fall RTC, the GMs and coaches will be evaluating each athlete and provide one of 4 offers at the end of the block (only a select few will be in the top two categories):

1. Provincial team (accepting families must be prepared for travel to Toronto and beyond);
2. Grandfathered to Winter RTC (no need to tryout, you are guaranteed a spot);
3. January Tryouts for the Feb-May RTC block; or
4. Recreational or Fundamentals programs (beginning in January, no tryouts required)

After the Winter RTC, you can maintain and apply your skills at one of our many summer camps or weekly clinics. In August we have pre-tryout camps to help you get ready for what you’ll be faced with at September tryouts.

RTC Fee Structure

The fees for 11-12U are slightly lower. This reduced fees reflects the tailored training program specifically designed for this age group, which does not include all of the same training and expenses.

For 13U-18U competitive athletes selected as part of the RTC, the total cost of one RTC cycle (Fall or Winter) is ~$1300 + HST. A $100 refundable jersey deposit is applied to each family that returns their rental game jersey at the end of each program.

For 11U-12U competitive athletes, the total cost of each cycle is $1150 + HST. A $100 refund is applied to each family that returns their rental game jersey at the end of each program.

Financial Assistance (by application — with the Club) and Instalment plans (LeagueApps) will be available for athletes/families.

Your coaches understand that you are here to gain more skills and game-play tactics and that you probably have ambitions to play for your school, or maybe with our provincial- or national-level  teams in the future. They will be very supportive but will also challenge you to achieve your best at all times. This will include highlighting proper skill techniques along the way.

If you do not feel comfortable receiving constructive instruction from your coaches, or modifying your physical skills when your coaches see something that can be improved, then you might be better off in a recreational program rather than a training centre for a potential competitive team.

Regular attendance is expected because your coaches and your teammates depend on you so that everyone can improve together.

• Players are expected to attend all practices and tournaments except in extraordinary circumstances (which must be communicated directly to the coach in advance).
• TeamSnap groups are established for team communication between coaches, parents and athletes.

1. September: Tryouts for Fall Regional Training Centre (RTC)
2. Offers go out and acceptances tracked (age and gender-specific, except 11-12U mixed)
3. October: Players begin training sessions twice a week
4. November: Players separate into squads and compete weekly (receive uniform packages)
5. December: Final competitions (return of rental jerseys required)
6. Late December: Offers may go out to some players to form a provincial-level team at their age group.
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7. January: Tryouts for Winter RTC.
8. Offers go out and acceptances tracked (age and gender-specific, except 11-12U mixed).
9. February: Players begin training sessions twice a week.
10. March: Players separate into squads and compete weekly (receive uniform packages).
11. April/May: Final competitions (return of rental jerseys required).

Learning how to work as a team at a young age offers a range of benefits down the line.

By recognizing the skills and abilities of others and encouraging their teammates, youngsters will develop their understanding of what it means to be a team – simply by playing sports.

For some, becoming a team leader or team captain offers an avenue to develop leadership qualities in a sometimes stressful environment.

Positive encouragement from teammates, accepting new challenges, and accomplishing goals are all a part of playing sports, and these factors contribute to an overall improvement in one’s self-confidence.

For young athletes who truly love sport, taking part in a competitive environment can be a useful way to stay active, improve social skills, and learn the value of different roles contributing their overall team achievements.

Some general benefits of being part of a competitive team are:
● Quality coaching
● Focussed training
● Increased responsibility
● Opportunity for personal growth
● Improved social skills
● Physical development and well-being
● Improved self-confidence & self-esteem
● Improved problem-solving skills
● Wider vision

In order to succeed, athletes will become proficient at time-management so your schoolwork doesn’t suffer. You will take responsibility for yourself, which also builds self-confidence. For your physical well-being, you will focus on optimal health requirements of proper nutrition, sleep and safe physical training.

The “Club” is a registered not-for-profit (NFP) organization covering all components that stem from a player being successful at tryouts and then being offered (and accepting) a spot on either a national-level or provincial-level team, which then competes in OVA and other major tournaments across the province, sometimes inter-provincially, and sometimes internationally (depending on coach and parent aspirations).

1. Athletes must register for, and participate in tryouts. Offer letters go out to those successful at tryouts. If accepted, a letter of commitment by the athlete and their family must be accompanied by a deposit (see table below).
2. A second deposit is due November 1st and the remainder will be determined after the team budget has been finalized. The total budget can be as high as $4,000 for the full season (October to April).
3. The remainder of the fee can be made in monthly instalments or a lump sum payment based on your preference but the final payment must be received before Provincials.
4. The year-end reconciliation is completed in July and potential refunds are issued in July/August.

Details

• As part of our not-for-profit guidelines, each provincial-level team manages its own finances within set guidelines.
• There are two mandatory practices each week.
• Tournaments are usually on weekends, but travel on Fridays is fairly common. Provincial Championships may include a weekday.
• There are a number of OVA-required tournaments, but additional competitions may be scheduled as supplemental. These should be added to the budget and approved by the parent group in the early days of setting a team in motion.
• Jerseys and practice gear are ordered after the team roster has been selected from tryout participants.
• Players are expected to attend all practices and tournaments except in extraordinary circumstances (which must be communicated directly to the coach in advance).
• TeamSnap groups are established for team communication between coaches, parents and athletes.
• Coaches at this level are all volunteers who receive a small honorarium to offset their personal costs. Teams pay coach travel and accommodation costs.
• Travel and accommodation costs for individual athletes are not included in the Team Budget.

Fee Structure

Once selected as part of a Provincial team, the following payment timelines will be implemented:

Provincial Team Sample Budget*

Team budgets will typically combine many of the expenses listed below, and these will be divided equally among all players’ families.

*These sample costs are estimations for presentation purposes only and each team will have different costs and a different final budget.

Facility Rental: Facility costs are prorated on a per use basis for each team.
Tournaments: Tournament costs will vary based on seasonal plan and (i.e number of tournaments
registered, location of tournament, out-of-province tournaments, etc). Provincial
Championships are included.
Additional Training: Will vary based on seasonal plan.
Strength Training: Program led by Capital Strength. Includes Capital Strength App.
Coach Honoraria: Will vary based on coaching staff and level of certification.
General: OVA has a mandatory registration fee. Game uniform clothing package (optional clothing not included).
Overhead Fees: Includes general cost to operate the club efficiently. This fee applies to all athletes, regardless of the team selected.

How are fees invoiced?

The club uses TeamSnap to collect fees from athletes. Once the athlete’s profile is created with the parent’s emails, the club will send direct invoices through TeamSnap. All transactions must be through TeamSnap using a Credit Card for proper tracking purposes.

Once the team budget is approved, the amount will be invoiced. There are two payment options:
1. Pay the full amount as a lump sum; or
2. Pay through monthly installments. Automatic monthly withdrawal from the credit card. Full amount must be paid before attending Provincials.

How are expenses recorded?

The club uses ZOHO Expense Management to record expenses. Only coaches and team treasurer will be given an account to ensure proper oversight on expenses. The process to record expenses is:

1. Coach/Treasurer will pay for the expense and keep the receipt. i.e hotel receipt.
2. Coach/Treasurer will submit the receipt for refund through ZOHO.
3. Expense is approved and refunded through ZOHO directly to the coach/treasurer
4. Expense is directly recorded in accounting system and is allocated to the appropriate team

Who has oversight on the expenses?

There is always a 2-level approval process for every expense. If a coach submits an expense report, it must be approved by the treasurer, and vice-versa. The Director of Finance and Bookkeeper have oversight over all expense reports to ensure expenses are properly recorded.

How is the reconciliation completed?

At the end of the season, the director of finance will consolidate the data from all softwares and create a team income statement. This will reflect the actual revenue and actual expenses for each team. Excess will be refunded to parents (on a team-by-team basis) through TeamSnap.

What happens if an athlete drops out?

Upon acceptance of the letter of offer, athletes are committing to participate in the full season and the financial obligation set by the team budget. A player who chooses to no longer participate during the season will not obtain a refund. The Senior Leadership Team may choose to exercise discretion for special considerations (i.e medical), which will be dealt with on a case by case basis. This may impact the team’s financial commitment.

The provincial-level team-experience provides a solid launch pad for motivated youth towards a college or university career. Self-confidence, physical strength, time management skills and social skills all improve in a positive competitive team environment. Maverick programs are developed to fully address all aspects of competition and training that lead to performing at their highest personal potential.

1. September: Athletes are encouraged to attend all tryouts for their age group. This will allow evaluators to determine your fit for the highest level of competition based on your skills, experience, and potential for growth/development.
2. At the conclusion of tryouts, offers go out and acceptances tracked (age and gender-specific)
3. October:
   • Players begin on-court training sessions twice a week.
   • Coaches will present to the team their competition plan for the season along with a proposed team fee budget.
   • Parents volunteer for positions that will assist the coach and team in their season.
4. November to April: Teams receive their uniform packages (Mavs Night) and begin to compete in Ontario Volleyball Association tournaments, culminating in the Ontario Championships in the spring. Some teams may also opt to compete in the Quebec circuit to supplement their competition schedule. Such decisions and extra costs require approval by the parent group of each team.

Coaches will align the team’s vision to ensure a unified pursuit of common goals within the parameters of a provincial-level club team.

• A majority of the OVA  tournaments will require travel to the Toronto area (occasionally as far away as Stratford, London or Niagara Falls), although sometimes we get lucky with tournaments held in the National Capital Region!
• Practices are intense and developed by the coaches to improve skills, fill gaps, and be ready to compete against peers in other Clubs. Athletes are required to attend all practices and tournaments and must inform coaches if they will miss a practice for any reason.
• Travel frequency, hotels, etc
• Team building
• Coaches expect players to be receptive to feedback with a positive attitude. Remember: “attitude determines altitude.”
• There are many roles on a team and all of them are critical to overall team success. Play your role with determination, and your impact will be noticed.

Tournament schedules will vary by team and are determined by the coaching staff of all provincial-level teams. Players can expect to compete in tournaments from October through April. Teams will follow the Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) or Volleyball Québec tournament circuits, or a combination. All provincial-level teams will compete at the Provincial Championships organized by the OVA. With input from parents, some teams may elect to participate in other tournaments throughout the year (i.e. USA, Best of the West, Coupe de l’est, etc.) and this will impact team finances.

More information on OVA and Quebec tournaments can be found at the OVA competitions link:
● OVA tournament schedule: https://www.ontariovolleyball.org/indoor-competitions
● OVA Provincials Information: https://www.ontariovolleyball.org/ontario-championships
● VQ tournament schedule: https://www.volleyball.qc.ca/documents-competitions

The “Club”, is a not-for-profit organization covering all components that stem from a player being successful at tryouts, being offered and accepting a spot on either a national-level or provincial-level team which competes in OVA and other major tournaments across the province, sometimes inter-provincially, and sometimes internationally (depending on coach and parent aspirations).

As per our not-for-profit guidelines, each team manages its own finances.

For better management of the growing competitive component, the Maverick Club has designated these two levels by the skill and aspirations combined with levels of time and travel commitment. Practices and training follow Volleyball Canada and Ontario Volleyball Association guidelines, which we believe provide an improved training environment for players of the elite calibre.

Fee Structure

Once selected as part of a National or Provincial team, the following payment timelines will be implemented:

National Team Sample Budget*

Travel and accommodation costs for individual athletes are not included.

*These sample costs are subject to change and are for presentation purposes only. Each team will have a different final budget.

Facility Rental: Facility costs are prorated on a per use basis for each team.
Tournaments: Tournament costs will vary based on seasonal plan and (i.e number of tournaments
registered, location of tournament, out-of-province tournaments, etc). Provincial
Championships are included.
National Championships: Travel costs will vary based on location for National level teams (remember individual travel costs are not included in team budgets).
Additional Training: Will vary based on seasonal plan.
Strength Training: Program led by Capital Strength. Includes Capital Strength App.
Coach Honoraria: Will vary based on coaching staff and level of certification.
General: OVA has a mandatory registration fee. Game uniform clothing package (optional clothing not included).
Overhead Fees: Includes general cost to operate the club efficiently. This fee applies to all athletes, regardless of the team selected.

How are fees invoiced?

The club uses TeamSnap to collect fees from athletes. Once the athlete’s profile is created with the parent’s emails, the club will send direct invoices through TeamSnap. All transactions must be through TeamSnap using a Credit Card for proper tracking purposes.

Once the team budget is approved, the amount will be invoiced. There are two payment options:
1. Pay the full amount as a lump sum; or
2. Pay through monthly installments. Automatic monthly withdrawal from the credit card. Full amount must be paid before attending Provincials.

How are expenses recorded?

The club uses ZOHO Expense Management to record expenses. Only coaches and team treasurer will be given an account to ensure proper oversight on expenses. The process to record expenses is:

1. Coach/Treasurer will pay for the expense and keep the receipt. i.e hotel receipt.
2. Coach/Treasurer will submit the receipt for refund through ZOHO.
3. Expense is approved and refunded through ZOHO directly to the coach/treasurer
4. Expense is directly recorded in accounting system and is allocated to the appropriate team

Who has oversight on the expenses?

There is always a 2-level approval process for every expense. If a coach submits an expense report, it must be approved by the treasurer, and vice-versa. The Director of Finance and Bookkeeper have oversight over all expense reports to ensure expenses are properly recorded.

How is the reconciliation completed?

At the end of the season, the director of finance will consolidate the data from all softwares and create a team income statement. This will reflect the actual revenue and actual expenses for each team. Excess will be refunded to parents (on a team-by-team basis) through TeamSnap.

What happens if an athlete drops out?

Upon acceptance of the letter of offer, athletes are committing to participate in the full season and the financial obligation set by the team budget. A player who chooses to no longer participate during the season will not obtain a refund. The Senior Leadership Team may choose to exercise discretion for special considerations (i.e medical), which will be dealt with on a case by case basis. This may impact the team’s financial commitment.

The national-level team-experience provides a solid launch pad towards a college or university volleyball career. Self-confidence, physical strength, time management skills and social skills all improve in a positive competitive team environment. Maverick high performance programs are developed to fully address all aspects of competition and training that lead to performing at the highest personal potential.

1. September: Athletes are encouraged to attend all tryouts for their age group. This will allow evaluators to determine your fit for the highest level of competition based on your skills, experience, and potential for growth/development.
2. At the conclusion of tryouts, offers go out and acceptances tracked (age and gender-specific)
3. October:
   • Players begin on-court training sessions twice a week.
   • Coaches will present to the team their competition plan for the season along with a proposed team fee budget.
   • Parents volunteer for positions that will assist the coach and team in their season.
4. November to April: Teams receive their uniform packages (Mavs Night) and begin to compete in Ontario Volleyball Association tournaments, culminating in the Ontario Championships in the spring. Some teams may also opt to compete in the Quebec circuit to supplement their competition schedule. Such decisions and extra costs require approval by the parent group of each team.

Embark on a journey of volleyball excellence with us!

Our national-level program provides an intense but supportive environment where coaches and teammates are committed to helping each athlete reach their highest potential. Geared towards athletes aged 13 and older who are passionate about volleyball, we offer comprehensive training focused on developing physical strength, technical skills, and tactical knowledge necessary for future success.

Our experienced coaches provide an improved training environment for players of the elite calibre, but it’s up to each athlete to make the best use of their time.

Coaches will align the team’s vision to ensure a unified pursuit of common goals of a national-level club team.

Attendance at all team sessions is required to foster camaraderie and skill development. Off the court, we prioritize nutrition, leadership, community engagement, and mental well-being.

Experience the excitement of participating in 10-15 tournaments per season, including international tournaments and National Championships requiring travel and accommodations.

• A majority of OVA tournaments will require travel to the Toronto area (occasionally as far away as Stratford, London or Niagara Falls), although sometimes we get lucky with tournaments held in the National Capital Region!
• Practices are intense and developed by the coaches to improve skills, fill gaps, and be ready to compete against peers. Athletes are required to attend all practices and tournaments and must inform coaches if they must miss a practice for any reason.
• Travel frequency, hotels, etc
• Team building
• Coaches expect players to be receptive to feedback with a positive attitude. Remember: “attitude determines altitude.”
• There are many roles on a team and all of them are critical to overall team success. Play your role with determination, and your impact will be noticed

Tournament schedules will vary by team and are determined by the coaching staff of all national-level teams. Players can expect to compete in tournaments from October through May. Teams follow the Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) tournament circuit. Most teams will compete at Provincial Championships and all teams are expected to compete in National Championships (wherever they are held). With input from parents, some teams may elect to participate in other tournaments throughout the year (i.e. USA, Best of the West, Coupe de l’est, etc.) and this will impact team finances. The majority of OVA tournaments will require travel to the Toronto area (occasionally as far away as Stratford, London or Niagara Falls), although sometimes we get lucky with tournaments held in the National Capital Region!

More information on the OVA and Quebec tournaments can be found at the OVA competitions link:
● OVA tournament schedule: https://www.ontariovolleyball.org/indoor-competitions
● OVA Provincials Information: https://www.ontariovolleyball.org/ontario-championships
● VQ tournament schedule: https://www.volleyball.qc.ca/documents-competitions