The OVA (Ontario Volleyball Association) Beach Tour
Things to Know About OVA Beach Tour
Tournament Registration Process
Players register for an OVA Tournament, Ontario Beach Championship and National Beach Championship through the National Registration System (NRS). (Different from Indoor Season where the club will register the team for a tournament).
If you played OVA indoor volleyball after September, you should have been registered on the NRS and will have a NRS Number on your profile. In addition, you should have paid an OVA Membership Fee to cover the indoor season. This is an annual fee that covers the period of September 1st to August 31st so includes the beach season.
Tournaments Fees
OVA Beach Tour Tournament Fees: $92 + HST for each team (pairing, partnership)
Ontario Beach Championship: $100-$150 depending on Age Group
Eligibility Requirements for Beach Championships
Eligibility Requirement to Play Ontario Beach Championship: Each Partner must have played in 3 events (OVA Beach Tour, Satellites) including 2 OVA Beach Tour Tournaments. For 12U Girls and 13U Boys, the requirement is 2 events of which one must be an OVA Beach Tour Tournament.
Eligibility Requirement to Play in National Beach Championship: Each player must have played in the Ontario Beach Championship.
Schedule of Tournaments
See below for a link to the OVA Master Beach Schedule.
Typical One-Day Tournament Day
Pre-8:30 Most players set-up their chairs/tent near the court they have been assigned to play on during pool play (be mindful, court assignments may change)
8:30-9:00 Both Partners Check-In
9:00 Players’ Meeting
AM - Pool Play
Lunch Break
PM - Playoffs - Single Game Elimination
Games are intended to start 10 minutes after the conclusion of the previous match on the same court.
Officiating/Refereeing
Players not currently playing a game are assigned to officiate and keep score for a game (usually in their pool or division). Please refer to the OVA Handbook on specific rules to playing OVA. For a complete set of rules, please refer to the FIVB Official Beach Volleyball Rules (most recent was approved 2016).
OVA Officials patrol the courts to provide guidance throughout the day.
Some Key Rules to Know
Court Size : 8 m x 8 m (for OVA 12U Girls and 13U Boys is 7m x 7m)
Net Fault: Touching the net is a fault
Position After Loss of Serve: For OVA 16U and below, last player on team to serve must receive serve on the right side of their partner.
Hand Setting Rule: OVA Handbook reads, "A player may have a double contact on their second contact when completing a set to their teammate using an overhand pass provided the ball has a trajectory perpendicular to the line of the player’s hands, shoulders, and hips (i.e. the player is being “square”) and the double contact involves only the hands."
Please refer to the OVA 2018 Beach Handbook for more rules and details.
Coaching
Coaching is defined as "giving advice, instruction and external assistance." (So, includes parental guidance as well. Cheering encouragement and support is not only allowed but also recommended.)
Sideline Coaching:
Only allowed for 12U-16U (all tiers and divisions)
For 18U only at Championship, Challenger, Trillium divisions (first 4 events only) (ie: No coaching at Premier)
Coaches must identify themselves to all parties at the match and name included on game sheet. Any person wishing to act as a coach, may be required to update their role on the NRS to state "Beach Coach" and sign a sheet at the OVA tent prior to coaching a match.
Coaches cannot call timeouts. During a match, a coach can only speak with players during timeouts. No coaching allowed during play and during side switches. Needless to say, sign language and non-verbal signals is not allowed.
Warm-Ups: Coaches cannot be on the court during warm-up (Please note: parents are not allowed on the court during warm-ups as well).
Coaching may only occur in designated coaching area and at player’s request.
In Case of Rain/Poor Weather
In case of rain, the matches continue. If play is halted for safety reasons (such as lightning), players are to remain at the tournament site until 4 pm but away from the trees such as in cars or shelter within hearing range of the main OVA tent. Play resumes 15 minutes after the “Return to Play” horn.
Post-Tournament Results
The results for each tournament are posted on the OVA website. The rankings are based on points earned.
OVA Resources
Link to OVA Master Beach Schedule
http://www.ontariovolleyball.org/programs/ova-beach-tour/master-beach-schedule
Link to Registration Process
http://www.ontariovolleyball.org/programs/ova-beach-tour/registration
Link to NRS
https://nrs.volleyball.ca/Account/Login
Link to OVA’s What to Expect (including link to OVA Handbook)
http://www.ontariovolleyball.org/programs/ova-beach-tour/what-expect
Link to OVA Beach Player & Coach Resources
http://www.ontariovolleyball.org/programs/ova-beach-tour/resources
For More Information on our Leaside Summer Beach Program
If you a question about Leaside's Competitive Beach Training and Summer Beach Camp, please do not hesitate to send us an enquiry or ask a Leaside coach.
Tournament Registration Process
Players register for an OVA Tournament, Ontario Beach Championship and National Beach Championship through the National Registration System (NRS). (Different from Indoor Season where the club will register the team for a tournament).
If you played OVA indoor volleyball after September, you should have been registered on the NRS and will have a NRS Number on your profile. In addition, you should have paid an OVA Membership Fee to cover the indoor season. This is an annual fee that covers the period of September 1st to August 31st so includes the beach season.
Tournaments Fees
OVA Beach Tour Tournament Fees: $92 + HST for each team (pairing, partnership)
Ontario Beach Championship: $100-$150 depending on Age Group
Eligibility Requirements for Beach Championships
Eligibility Requirement to Play Ontario Beach Championship: Each Partner must have played in 3 events (OVA Beach Tour, Satellites) including 2 OVA Beach Tour Tournaments. For 12U Girls and 13U Boys, the requirement is 2 events of which one must be an OVA Beach Tour Tournament.
Eligibility Requirement to Play in National Beach Championship: Each player must have played in the Ontario Beach Championship.
Schedule of Tournaments
See below for a link to the OVA Master Beach Schedule.
Typical One-Day Tournament Day
Pre-8:30 Most players set-up their chairs/tent near the court they have been assigned to play on during pool play (be mindful, court assignments may change)
8:30-9:00 Both Partners Check-In
9:00 Players’ Meeting
AM - Pool Play
Lunch Break
PM - Playoffs - Single Game Elimination
Games are intended to start 10 minutes after the conclusion of the previous match on the same court.
Officiating/Refereeing
Players not currently playing a game are assigned to officiate and keep score for a game (usually in their pool or division). Please refer to the OVA Handbook on specific rules to playing OVA. For a complete set of rules, please refer to the FIVB Official Beach Volleyball Rules (most recent was approved 2016).
OVA Officials patrol the courts to provide guidance throughout the day.
Some Key Rules to Know
Court Size : 8 m x 8 m (for OVA 12U Girls and 13U Boys is 7m x 7m)
Net Fault: Touching the net is a fault
Position After Loss of Serve: For OVA 16U and below, last player on team to serve must receive serve on the right side of their partner.
Hand Setting Rule: OVA Handbook reads, "A player may have a double contact on their second contact when completing a set to their teammate using an overhand pass provided the ball has a trajectory perpendicular to the line of the player’s hands, shoulders, and hips (i.e. the player is being “square”) and the double contact involves only the hands."
Please refer to the OVA 2018 Beach Handbook for more rules and details.
Coaching
Coaching is defined as "giving advice, instruction and external assistance." (So, includes parental guidance as well. Cheering encouragement and support is not only allowed but also recommended.)
Sideline Coaching:
Only allowed for 12U-16U (all tiers and divisions)
For 18U only at Championship, Challenger, Trillium divisions (first 4 events only) (ie: No coaching at Premier)
Coaches must identify themselves to all parties at the match and name included on game sheet. Any person wishing to act as a coach, may be required to update their role on the NRS to state "Beach Coach" and sign a sheet at the OVA tent prior to coaching a match.
Coaches cannot call timeouts. During a match, a coach can only speak with players during timeouts. No coaching allowed during play and during side switches. Needless to say, sign language and non-verbal signals is not allowed.
Warm-Ups: Coaches cannot be on the court during warm-up (Please note: parents are not allowed on the court during warm-ups as well).
Coaching may only occur in designated coaching area and at player’s request.
In Case of Rain/Poor Weather
In case of rain, the matches continue. If play is halted for safety reasons (such as lightning), players are to remain at the tournament site until 4 pm but away from the trees such as in cars or shelter within hearing range of the main OVA tent. Play resumes 15 minutes after the “Return to Play” horn.
Post-Tournament Results
The results for each tournament are posted on the OVA website. The rankings are based on points earned.
OVA Resources
Link to OVA Master Beach Schedule
http://www.ontariovolleyball.org/programs/ova-beach-tour/master-beach-schedule
Link to Registration Process
http://www.ontariovolleyball.org/programs/ova-beach-tour/registration
Link to NRS
https://nrs.volleyball.ca/Account/Login
Link to OVA’s What to Expect (including link to OVA Handbook)
http://www.ontariovolleyball.org/programs/ova-beach-tour/what-expect
Link to OVA Beach Player & Coach Resources
http://www.ontariovolleyball.org/programs/ova-beach-tour/resources
For More Information on our Leaside Summer Beach Program
If you a question about Leaside's Competitive Beach Training and Summer Beach Camp, please do not hesitate to send us an enquiry or ask a Leaside coach.
