Understanding and Preparing for Club/Rep Volleyball

We’re thrilled your athlete is passionate about volleyball and considering the next step—joining a competitive (Club) team!
​At Leaside Volleyball, we believe volleyball is not only an incredible sport but also a gateway to an amazing, supportive community.

Leaside's Club Volleyball Teams

At Leaside Volleyball, we are proud to be home to 20 competitive teams, many that compete at the highest levels in Ontario and Canada each season—typically two girls’ teams and one boys’ team per age group—and we’d love to welcome your athlete to our volleyball community!

Please take the time to review the Club Teams section of our website where you can find all of the information for our 2024/25 Club season teams including coaching staff, club team fees, practice schedules, etc.

About the Club Season

• Season Runs: September to April/May (depending on a team's participation at Volleyball Canada's Youth Nationals)
• Open Tryouts: Held each September for all teams
• Early Offers:
  • June 1: Returning athletes (from our previous season's teams) may receive offers
  • July 1 – August 31: New athletes can be offered spots
  • September: Remaining spots filled after open tryouts

Click here for the full details of the Tryout Policy including dates.

​Training & Identification Opportunities

The best way to prepare is by building skills and getting on the court/sand as much as possible. This can include participating in structured programs, informal play, or both.   We offer several options throughout the spring and summer designed to help athletes build their volleyball skills and get noticed by our coaching staff.  A brief overview of the programs we offer is provided below.  ​​However, full details and registration information can be found by clicking on the program name!

Leaside June League (May 27 – June 26)
A fun and competitive evening house league for Grades 4–9

• Choose 1x/week (4 sessions) or 2x/week (8 sessions)
• Focus on skill development + gameplay
  ✅ Great for: New athletes and athletes that have played in the League programs and/or on school teams previously

Futures Clinics
Skill-building clinics for athletes aged 11–14

• Focus on fundamental skills needed for competitive play
• Run by our experienced Club coaches
  ✅ Great for: Athletes aiming to play rep or improve fundamental skills

Open Gym Clinics
Train and scrimmage alongside our Club coaches and returning athletes

• Showcase your skills to Leaside coaches
• Play alongside current team athletes
• Meet the coaches ahead of tryouts
  ✅ Great for: Athletes who want to get on the radar before September

Summer Beach Volleyball (May 20 – August 22)
Held at Ashbridge’s Bay – all skills levels welcome

• After-school training programs (May–June)
• Half-day & full-day summer camps (July–August)
• Skill-building in the sand (serving, hitting, passing, etc.)
• Bonus: Afternoon activities like paddleboarding in camp sessions!
  ✅ Great for: Athletes looking to train, build transferable skills and have fun

August Pre-Season Skills Clinics
Indoor training sessions in August to prep for tryouts.  Full information & registration will be posted to our website shortly!

• Daily indoor clinics at Bishop Strachan School and Havergal College
• Flexible sign-up: attend one or attend all
  ✅ Great for: Athletes looking to fine-tune their game before tryouts

What's Next

To best prepare your athlete for the September tryouts:

1. Continue to work on your skill development either through structured programs or through informal fun game play!
2. Stay informed about tryout dates and updates (we’ll post them on our website)
3. Encourage your athlete to enjoy the process—skill development, confidence, and coachability all matter!