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Toronto's premier destination for youth volleyball development, competing at the highest levels across North America.

  • "We aspire to not only succeed on the court, but equally important, to succeed in the personal development of all of our young athletes, embracing the many benefits and life skills that team sports offer."
Competitive Excellence

A Legacy of Success

Each year, Leaside Volleyball Club is home to 20+ youth volleyball teams, girls and boys – ranging in ages from 12U – 18U.

Year after year, our teams proudly represent Leaside in the OVA Indoor Competition circuit, Volleyball Canada’s National Championships, and elite tournaments throughout North America.

Our success is measured by the growth of our athletes. Many continue to play at post-secondary levels in Canada and the United States, professionally, and even on the Canadian National Team.

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Your Path To Excellence

  • Competitive Tryouts Tryouts are required for all competitive programs. We evaluate skill, experience, and development potential to determine team placement.
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  • The Selection Process Athletes participate in club-wide tryouts each [Date], where they are evaluated and placed at the level best aligned with their skill set, commitment and personal goals.
  • Pathways We offer pathways for both National-level "traveling teams" and Provincial-level competitive squads.

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Competitive Pathways

Provincial Pathway

Provincial Teams

12U – 18U • 7 Months • 2x/Week

Leaside’s Provincial Teams provide a high-performance training and competition environment within the OVA circuit, culminating in the Provincial Championships, with many teams also competing in U.S. tournaments.

Our coaches focus on long-term athlete development — physically, mentally, and competitively — while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and resilience.

Being part of a Leaside Provincial team requires commitment from athletes, families, coaches, and the club. Athletes are expected to embrace a structured training environment, strive for continuous improvement, and contribute positively to their team both on and off the court.

  • September Tryouts and evaluation. Offers are extended and placements confirmed.
  • October Twice-weekly on-court training begins. Coaching staff outlines season plans.
  • Nov – April Competition in OVA tournaments, culminating in the Ontario Championships.

Tournament schedules vary by team and are set by coaching staff. Teams compete in OVA events, primarily in the GTA, with some provincial travel required.

OVA Tournament Schedule
Ontario Championships Info

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National Pathway

National Teams

14U – 18U • 8 Months • 2.5-3x/Week

Our National-Level teams compete at the highest levels across Ontario, Canada and internationally. This program is built to prepare driven athletes for the next stage of their journey.

National teams represent our most demanding pathway, requiring significant commitment in technical training, competition, travel, and physical preparation.

  • September Intensive tryouts. Evaluators assess skill and development potential for placement.
  • October 2.5 on-court sessions per week begin. Competition plans and budgets finalized.
  • Nov – April OVA tournaments through April, culminating in Volleyball Canada Nationals in May.

Teams compete in OVA circuit events and Volleyball Canada Youth Nationals hosted at various locations in Canada. While many events take place within the GTA, National teams should be prepared for travel based on the provincial and national competition schedule, as well as potential international tournaments.

2026 Youth Nationals
OVA Tournament Schedule
Ontario Championships Info

Club Fees
Schedule
Locations

Leaside Clubs & Teams Stats

  • 20+ Competitive Teams
  • 150+ University Commits
  • 12U Starting Age
  • NCCP Certified Coaches