Outdoor
Introducing Beach Accelerate 3 Series: Dive into Intensive Beach Volleyball Training and Competition!
Get ready to elevate your beach volleyball game like never before with our innovative Beach Accelerate 3 Series! We're thrilled to introduce this dynamic new program that promises intensive training, thrilling competition, and heaps of fun over three days.
How It Works:
Whether you're looking for a fun introduction to beach volleyball, aiming to refine your skills, or striving for top-notch strength and conditioning, we've got you covered. Beach volleyball shares similarities with indoor volleyball but also has unique rules and strategies due to the outdoor environment and smaller team size.
In beach volleyball tournaments, unlike indoor ones, coaching during matches is typically not allowed. This means players must rely on their own knowledge, strategy, and understanding of the rules during gameplay, adding an extra layer of challenge and responsibility on the sand.
The Accelerate series offers an excellent opportunity to deepen players' understanding of the differences between beach and indoor volleyball. By breaking down the sport into easily understandable pieces, it provides players with opportunities to develop skills, understand strategies, and enhance gameplay.
What to Expect:
- Day 1: Dive into the basics with an introduction to beach volleyball and skill development session.
- Day 2: Take your game to the next level with communication focus and tournament strategy.
- Day 3: Bring it all together and test your skills with a tournament-style session.
Why Join Beach Accelerate 3 Series?
- Experience the thrill of beach volleyball in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Receive expert coaching and guidance from experienced instructors.
- Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow athletes and beach volleyball enthusiasts.
- Choose your own adventure with flexible registration options for one or multiple series (each week is a repeated format).
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to accelerate your beach volleyball journey! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a curious newcomer, the Beach Accelerate 3 Series has something for everyone.
Dates
WEEK 1 MAY TBD, 2024
| TBD | Beach Volleyball Introduction & Skills Development | 3 hours |
| TBD | Strategy & Game Play Preparation | 3 hours |
| TBD | Beach Tournament Day | 3+ hours |
WEEK 2 MAY TBD, 2024
| TBD | Beach Volleyball Introduction & Skills Development | 3 hours |
| TBD | Strategy & Game Play Preparation | 3 hours |
| TBD | Beach Tournament Day | 3+ hours |
WEEK 3 MAY 28-JUN 1, 2024
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Series Format
Day 1: Introduction & Skills Development
3-hour session (weekday evening)
- Introduction to beach volleyball fundamentals: serving, passing, setting, and hitting
- Skill-specific drills and activities to reinforce proper technique
- Individual and group coaching to address participant needs and skill levels
- Emphasis on skill acquisition and player development in a supportive and inclusive environment
Day 2: Strategy & Game Play Preparation
3-hour session (weekday evening)
- Review and refinement of basic skills learned in Day 1
- Introduction to offensive and defensive strategies in beach volleyball
- Scrimmages and game-like situations to apply learned strategies and tactics
- Focus on teamwork, communication, and situational awareness on the court
Day 3: Tournament Day
3-4 hour session (Saturday) Opportunity for participants to showcase their skills, compete against peers, and experience the thrill of tournament play
- Round-robin format tournament with teams formed from program participants
- Elimination rounds and championship matches
- Awards ceremony to recognize individual and team achievements
$144.00
- Min 6 players to run the series
- Max 12 players per series
Location: College of the Rockies, Beach courts
Registration fee includes:
- Coaches honorarium, accreditation, and police checks
- Facility rental
- Executive/Technical Director
- Equipment & Volleyballs
- Medical Supplies
- Cleaning and disinfecting supplies
- Administration fee
*SportsEngine administration costs = $1.50 + 3.25% of registration fee is not included.
Step 2 of 2 - Register with Volleyball Alberta
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If athletes did not play indoor club volleyball in 2023-2024, he/she must register as a recreational player (non-refundable) with VA/VC here prior to the first date and email a copy of VA recreational player registration confirmation to info@ekvcvolleyball.com.
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Individuals are required to register for recreational players as the Club is not able to register on their behalf. This fee is non-refundable.
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Volleyball Alberta and Volleyball Canada recreational or competitive player registration fees are not included in the club registration fee.
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For more information about EKVC Refund Policy click here.
Youth Beach Planning information
See the links below for more detailed beach tournament information.
Athletes and their families are responsible for registering independently for beach tournaments.
Registrations for local, Alberta, and BC tournaments, as well as travel and accommodation bookings, are also up to them.
EKVC suggests using 'sand socks', particularly in locations like the Okanagan, and uniforms are optional.
Refund Policy
To learn more about EKVC refund policy.
Financial Assistance
To learn more about different funding available if you would like to participate in club volleyball but face financial constraints.
