Canadian Elite Academy

The focus of this league is to provide athletes with a place to play volleyball if they did not make a club team. No refund will be given for missed nights.

Canadian Elite Academy – Developmental Volleyball League
For athletes who did not make their school team (Grades 7–12)

This League is designed exclusively for athletes who did not make their school team but still want the chance to play, grow, and compete. It provides a structured alternative to pickup games and focuses on discovery learning where athletes learn through play, experience, and teamwork.

Key Details

• Dates: January – March 2026
• Nights: 17 sessions (Thursdays 400 – 6:00 pm)
• Location: Henk Ruys Soccer Center
• Capacity: Limited to 54 athletes (Grades 7–12)
• Eligibility: Only athletes who did not make a club team may register
• Refund Policy: No refunds for missed nights

League Format

• Athletes are placed into nine-player teams (6 on the court, 3 substitutes).
• Each night features six 15-minute games with rotating lineups and starting positions.
• Athletes change courts every 15 minutes, playing with and against different teammates.
• Weekly sorting: athletes are re-grouped into Top 18, Middle 18, and Bottom 18 based on cumulative points.

Scoring System

• 3 points for a win
• 1 point for a tie
• 0 points for a loss
• At the end of the league, the top athlete earns the title “Royalty of the Court.”

Developmental Focus (no coach)

• No direct coaching during games – athletes learn through experience, adaptability, and teamwork.
• Emphasis on punctuality, fairness, accountability, and leadership.
• Encourages self-reliance, independence, and creative problem-solving on the court.

What to Bring

• A warm-up volleyball
• Personal water bottle and athletic gear
• Responsibility for personal equipment

Why Join?

• A unique chance to play volleyball if you didn’t make a club team)
• Seventeen weeks of consistent play in a structured, competitive, and supportive environment
• A pathway to build confidence, develop skills, and enjoy the game