Ontario Volleyball Association

2013/14 Annual Report About the OVA President’s Report MISSION The year 2014 can be deemed a year of significant and impactful changes, new initiatives and instrumental successes for the Ontario Volleyball Association. As we approach the closing year of our Volleyball For Life Strategic Plan 2011-2015, we can begin to reflect upon the Dedicated volunteers and professional staff provide leadership in the growth and goals and objectives defined within it. It is crucial to highlight our success and ensure challenges are being addressed as we continue toward development of volleyball for all Ontarians. our vision: to make volleyball one of the preferred sports of participation; to showcase the sport for Ontarians; and to be recognized as a leading sport organization. As such, a comprehensive update on our progress as defined by the Plan can be found on the following page. VISION The OVA continues to grow and improve on a continuum of excellence thanks Make volleyball one of the preferred sports of participation, showcase the sport to the valuable feedback we receive from our membership. As the demands of for Ontarians, and earn recognition as a leading sport organization in Canada. the non-profit sector evolve, the OVA will create innovative opportunities that align with our values to ensure sustainability and continued enhancement of our VALUES services and programs. Accountability: act in a fiscally responsible and transparent manner with OVA funds, It is an exciting time for the OVA as we move forward with a new organizational governance and operations structure and dedicated team. Our staff spent considerable effort over the last year Excellence: design and deliver the best possible programs and services for all OVA evaluating not just what we do, but how we do it. This has resulted in rebuilding stakeholders the foundation of the Association with the promise of an even better future. Accessibility: to all Ontarians regardless of gender, ethnicity, ability or socio- On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to acknowledge our staff who are economic status committed to excellence; our members who are actively involved in promoting volleyball; our volunteers who demonstrate a passion for the sport and drive our Innovation: become the leader amongst sports organizations by continually looking success; and our sponsors and partners who collaborate with the OVA to provide for ways to do things better new initiatives. You all contribute to leadership in the growth and development of Fairness: be consistent in the interpretation and application of policies and volleyball for all Ontarians. procedures and on all matters related to the governance and operations of the OVA I have truly enjoyed my first year as President of the Ontario Volleyball Association Respect: acknowledge and accept the feedback and input from stakeholders in a way and look forward to the opportunity to further engage with all of our stakeholders. that is mindful of diversified viewpoints and engages contributions to volleyball in a Respectfully submitted, spirit of sportsmanship and community

Integrity: interact with our stakeholders by fostering trust in all our relationships as Linda Melnick consistently demonstrated by our actions SERVICING PRIMARY STAKEHOLDERS Meet our stakeholders’ needs, with priority focus on Regions Strategic Plan 2011-2015 and Clubs, by providing the appropriate level of support. The vision, direction and challenges of the Association and the sport of volleyball are long term, making it crucial to recognize Accomplishments opportunities for progress and take significant action for now and the future. The Association’s Strategic Plan 2011-2015 99 Club Accreditation launched. acknowledges that it is necessary for diverse roles to interact collaboratively in order to achieve the key initiatives outlined 99 Implemented a Tryout Window Policy. within. What follows is a review of progress this past year, and priorities moving forward for each of the OVA’s strategic goals. 99 Club Resources posted on website. 99 Hosted Beach Nationals 2014. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING LEVERAGING THE 2015 PAN/PARAPAN 99 Increased Local Indoor Official clinics delivered by 25%, Build strategic alliances by connecting with communities AMERICAN GAMES training 118 new local officials. and individuals in Ontario through awareness initiatives and Implement a plan to leverage Pan/Parapan American Games 99 Promoted 46 officials from Provincial to National badge. communication strategies. aimed at raising the profile of volleyball in Ontario. 99 Achieved #1 rank in Canada for number of coaching courses offered, practical evaluations submitted, & Accomplishments Accomplishments 9 conversion rate. 9 Increased presence on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. 99 Communicated & assisted with volunteer/official 99 Beach Grand Slam event added in conjunction with City of 99 NCCP Head Coach Certification conversion scored 51%, recruitment for Games. (three times the national average). North Bay’s Summer in the Park Festival event. 99 Delivered legacy activities at PanAm Indoor Test Event, 9 9 Beach Tour expanded: Hamilton, North Bay Grand Slam, & The World Championship Qualification Tournament. Priorities Moving Forward additional Toronto weekend. Additional satellite locations: 99 Provided resources & supported PanAm Beach Test Event • Host Beach National Championships in 2015. Grand Bend, Sauble Beach, St. Catharines, & Port Colborne. – Norceca Beach Event. • Submit successful bid for 2016 & 2017, 15U & 16U Indoor 99 Hosted National Team sitting exhibition in Gatineau, QC. Eastern National Championships. 99 Showcased CCAA Nationals with Seneca College. Priorities Moving Forward • Review Club Accreditation & Excellence program. • Submit bids for Senior National Teams to move to • Review new Club process & criteria. Priorities Moving Forward Toronto PanAm Sports Centre (TPASC) facility. • Partner with ParaSport Ontario to deliver sitting volleyball. • Deliver Quarterly Communications Report to all members. • Showcase our Indoor Grand Prix events, at legacy • NCCP Learning Facilitator & Evaluator retraining. • OVAtion Awards - June 2015. facilities. • Negotiate with OFSAA, OUA & OCAA for officials’ service • Implement online training module for Officials, a • Promote red & white pride to Pan/Parapan volleyball component of their professional development program. provider contracts. events. • Partner with adult indoor leagues. • Establish a Volleyball Canada Centre of Excellence at a • Strengthen OCAA & OUA relationship. PanAm facility. • City of Toronto contract renewal for Ashbridges Bay. continued on next page... • Research new partnerships for potential Nationals sites. Strategic Plan 2011-2015 continued Membership VOLLEYBALL TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT BUILDING ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY The OVA had 9,207 unique members at the end of fiscal year 2014, an increase of 4% over last year. In addition to the increase in Develop a long term Ontario volleyball development model Establish organizational priorities that can be monitored unique memberships, a 6% increase in members by roles indicates that OVA members are more involved across the Association focused on developing the athlete as a whole by encouraging and evaluated to ensure resources are manageable and than ever before. lifelong engagement and high performance. sustainable. Membership Statistics Accomplishments Accomplishments Indoor Coach Fiscal 2013 Fiscal 2014 Increase 99 Created an Indoor High Performance Plan. 99 Increased youth competition participation rates (boys Beach Official 11.2% Unique Members 8,811 9,207 4% 99 Obtained a Sport Priority Fund grant to deliver Indoor High 17.7% & girls 12.6%). 0.3% Performance initiatives. 99 Introduced 13U boys to competitive stream at Ontario Members by Roles 18,314 19,405 6% 99 Coaching professional development, clinic and shadowing Championships, 17 teams competed. event held at World Championships Qualifier. 99 Increased daily usage & league participation at 45.8% 99 Worked with Volleyball Canada to develop e-learning Ashbridges Bay. Beach Player Not included in these statistics are an additional modules & new Level 2 NCCP Volleyball course. 99 Human Resources restructured to support the needs of 99 SPIKES program participation continues to increase. members & ensure professional program delivery. 5,930 Ashbridges Bay Adult Rec Players. 99 Beach Volleyball accepted into OHPSI program again & 99 Policies and procedures improved to ensure Association high performance plan reviewed. remains fiscally sustainable and responsible. 99 Review of regional finance policies and procedures. Priorities Moving Forward +4% • Revise Tryout Window Policy. Priorities Moving Forward membership • Add 16U program to Team Ontario along with 18U. • Continue to grow participation & members. • Hire Indoor Development Coach to identify & monitor • Review and modify Beach Tour delivery model. increase from 2013 • Obtain an Ontario Community Sport Recreation Fund athletes. 3.4% • Launch a Youth Beach House League. grant. Indoor Official • Work with Ontario School Boards to educate on triple ball • Increase sponsorship funds for Ontario Championships. 2.6% & long term athlete development. • Develop an Information Technology solution. 32.8% 3.9% Team Contact/Other • Finalize Coach Development Plan. • Implement new Volleyball Registration System. • Create an Officials Development Plan. • Develop a long term financial plan & strategic plan. Indoor Youth Recreational Player Player Coaching Total Number of Registered Coaches Spotlight on Officials At the end of 2014, the OVA had 1182 coaches registered with the Association as 2011/12 fficitating is perhaps the most thankless job in sport, head and assistant coaches. A total of 27 coaches became fully certified at Level 2, 816 and arguably the most important. In its most basic form, a 170% increase over the last 3 years. 2012/13 officiating is enforcing the rules of the sport but, at the In addition, over 200 coaches participated in NCCP volleyball courses offered by 1162 heart of the task is ensuring integrity, sportsmanship and the OVA in 2014. +45% from 2012 Ofair play, volleyball’s most important values. ● 16 Level 1 NCCP indoor courses were offered 2013/14 For many officials the goal is the same as that of the athletes they ● 4 Level 2 NCCP indoor courses were offered 1182 oversee: to perform at the highest level of volleyball, on the biggest ● 1 Level 2 NCCP beach course was offered stages. In the past year, three OVA officials took a giant step toward Ontario ranked #1 in Canada in the number of coaching courses offered (35), practical acheiving this goal. George Sarrazin, Samara Sevor, and Mark Williamson joined a select few in the OVA by attaining their national evaluations submitted (168), and conversion rate (51% - over 3x the national average). certification. “The National Level Official is expected to officiate at all competition levels in Ontario and may also be invited to officiate outside the province at the highest levels of volleyball competition. George, Samara and Mark have all mastered technical ability and the Officiating psychology of officiating,” said Andrew Cameron, Ontario Regional In 2014, the OVA had 684 registered indoor and beach officials, up 8% from last year. Officials Chair. The Association ran 15 indoor local courses and 1 beach course, certifying 107 new The only designation that ranks higher than National Level is the local indoor officials and 11 new beach local officials. Every region in Ontario ran a International Level Official. Just six Ontario officials hold this ranking, local clinic in 2013-14. and only Andrew Robb, Andy Cameron and Omid Mojtahedi received In addition, 32 indoor officials and 2 beach officials upgraded to the provincial level, an international assignment this past year. while another 11 indoor officials upgraded to the regional level. Registered Indoor Teams 2012/13 2013/14 Indoor Youth 13UG 52 63 Indoor Events 13UB 0 21 ONTARIO CHAMPIONSHIPS 14UG 111 113 As expected given the growth in registered teams for the season, the 2014 Ontario Championships 14UB 41 33 were the largest yet, with 595 teams competing for the provincial title. This represents a 10.5% Competitions increase over the 539 teams that participated in 2013. The 2014 Championships were held at 15UG 102 116 Indoor Youth Competitions has seen tremendous growth in recent years and that trend RIM Park in Waterloo over 4 weekends in March and April, and featured a total of 26 courts. The 15UB 33 40 continued in the 2013/14 season. In the past, this growth has strained the competitions OVA is excited to continue working with the Waterloo Region in growing the Championships in hosting system, leaving 3 tournaments cancelled in the 2012/13 season. This season, with 16UG 105 118 upcoming years and the 2015 & 2016 events will again be held at RIM Park. an improved hosting model, zero events were canceled. There were a total of 278 regular 16UB 39 49 17UG 85 98 Congratulations To The Division 1, Tier 1 Ontario Champions Number of Registered Teams at OCs season events held between the 13U-18U age divisions, up 19% from last year. Boys Girls 17UB 33 35 2012 2013 2014 13U Pakmen (Mississauga) Halton Hurricanes Black (Halton) Though the number of clubs for the 2013-2014 season decreased, 18UG 66 79 13U 43 53 75 14U Durham Attack Black (Oshawa) Storm Typhoon (Aurora) 14U 127 134 122 there was a large increase in the number of participating teams. 18UB 34 34 15U Maverick Wildcards (Ottawa) Storm Vortex (Aurora) 15U 98 121 122 Total 701 799 16U Pakmen Gold (Mississauga) Durham Attack Black (Oshawa) 16U 99 99 121 Registered Clubs Per Region 17U Pakmen (Mississauga) Forest City Green (London) 2012/13 2013/14 18U Durham Attack Black (Oshawa) Leaside Lightning Red (Toronto) 17U 79 73 90 Region 1 2 0 18U 72 59 65 For full results visit iset.net. Region 2 7 5 Total 518 539 595 Region 3 36 32 ONTARIO WINTER GAMES Region 4 13 9 +14% The Ontario Winter Games offer an opportunity for the OVA Regions to Girls Boys Region 5 40 37 from last year assemble their best squads to compete against one another. The 2014 1) Region 5 Black 1) Region 5 Black Region 6 10 11 Games were held in Midland with all regions represented and 16 teams total 2) Region 4 2) Region 3 West 3) Region 5 Red 3) Region 3 East Total 108 94 in attendance. The top three teams in each gender division are listed: Andrew Richards Beach Tour f you were involved in youth volleyball in the OVA community in 2013/14 then The Beach Tour continued to grow across Ontario in 2014, reaching more communities you almost certainly heard the name Andrew Richards; and for good reason. than ever before. In fact, the Tour stopped in 5 out of 6 regions and featured an additional After captaining his London Volleyball Club’s 18U squad to a 2013 Ontario stop in Toronto, plus three all new locations: Hamilton, North Bay, and Grand Bend. Championship, Richards followed up with a silver at OCs in 2014. Combine that Despite unseasonal cold weather to start the summer, the Tour still boasted 3,103 total Iwith a 2014 All-Star nomination and the 2014 Ken Davies Award and Richards is team registrations. already one of Ontario’s most decorated athletes in the past year. But it didn’t stop there. Richards paced his high school team to OFSAA gold and silver medals in consecutive years, earned All-Star honours at the Summer Games, and was Total Number of Teams selected to the U21 Indoor National Team. That squad won an historic silver at Satellite locations hosted 911 registered 2013 2014 from+24% last year the NORCECA Trials, qualifying them for the Worlds in 2015. Finally, Richards teams in 2014, representing a 24% increase Tour 3229 3103 recently represented Canada in beach volleyball from 734 teams in 2013. Satellite 734 911 at the Youth Olympic Games. Andrew is playing Total 3963 4014 All-Stars varsity for McMaster University this season. The 2013/14 OVA All-Stars, as selected by coaches from the top 6 teams in their respective division: 17U Girls 17U Boys 18U Girls 18U Boys Victoria Gorrell Waylon Chen Gabriela Maciagowski Andrew Richards Michelle Chelladurai Zachery Albert Anna Feore Chris Towe Jordan Lake Broderick Refflinghaus Alexandra Poletto Sean Boyne Gabrielle Dunning Javed Baksh Lauren Sanderson Simon Smyth Meghan Morelli Shaunak Pandit Chanel Raymundo Liam Gray Tatiana Kozbenko Sebastian Lethbridge Abby Ganzhorn Jeremy Williams Carly Nugteren Jordan Pereira Aja Gyimah William Walton ONTARIO SUMMER GAMES The Ontario Summer Games provide athletes from all regions of Ontario the chance to compete against their fellow provincial athletes. This year’s Games took place in Windsor with 72 OVA BeachThe past year was an eventful Events one for Beach Volleyball in Ontario as the Association athletes from five regions competing in both gender divisions. The medal winners were: hosted the 2014 Ontario Championships, the 2014 Beach National Championships, Grand Slam events in Toronto and North Bay, the Ontario Summer Games in Girls Boys Windsor, and offered assistance at the first ever NORCECA Tour stop in North Bay. 1) B.Sestric & M.Lethbridge 1) J.Pereira & M.Prentice 2) J.Francis & M.McBain 2) T.Sorra & D.Devecseri GRAND SLAMS 3) A.Tsiofas & L.Monkhouse 3) M.Sears & J.Rudd This year a second Grand Slam was added to the schedule in North Bay. Grand Slam events differ from other Beach Tour events in that only the highest ranked teams in Ontario, and one from the USA, are invited to compete and up to $10,000 in prize ONTARIO CHAMPIONSHIPS money per event is up for grabs. Grand Slams promise the highest quality competition that Ontario has to offer. On the men’s The OVA Beach Tour culminates with the Ontario Championships, which Total Number of Teams side, the Ontario pair of Josh Binstock and Sam Schachter won both Grand Slams, while the women’s draw was won by Taylor were held over two weekends in August this year. In total, 568 teams 2012 2013 2014 Pischke (MB) and Melissa Humana-Parades (ON) in Toronto, and Ontario’s Claudia Seguin and Brandie Wilkerson in North Bay. competed across 9 age divisions to be crowned provincial champions. Girls 349 402 390 +10% from 2012 NORCECA TOUR The Ontario Championships have experienced growth of Boys 167 197 178 Total 516 599 568 The OVA, along with Volleyball Canada and Vision Volleyball Club proudly co- 56% since their inception in 2009. hosted Canada’s first ever NORCECA Tour stop in North Bay. In total, 32 teams from North and Central America and Caribbean competed in the official warm- NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS up tournament for next year’s 2015 PanAm Games. Ontario’s Josh Binstock and The OVA was honoured to host the 2014 Eastern Beach National Sam Schachter continued their dominance by winning men’s gold, followed Championships this year in partnership with Volleyball Canada. 175 teams closely by Sam Pedlow and Grant O’Gorman, another Ontario pair, who won from 8 provinces (Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, BC, bronze. Canada’s Taylor Pischke (MB) and Melissa Humana-Parades (ON) took Newfoundland and Nova Scotia) competed at Ashbridges Bay in Toronto. silver for the women, with Julie Gordon and Victoria Altomare of Ontario finishing in 4th place. Results can be found online at iset.net. TEAM ONTARIO - INDOOR The HPC acts as a selection camp for the Team Ontario Indoor teams. The athletes selected to these teams were: Athlete Development Josh Henderson Seth Siegfried Émie Gaboury Sonja Radulovic Developing athletes from the grass roots level through to the National Team is a top priority for the OVA. In 2013/14, this Boys Girls Zachery Albert James Jackson Aidan Simone Kristina Alabastro Aja Gyimah Lauryn Renzella dedication to development started to become evident as Ontario teams and athletes began to dominate national events in Adam Stephen Kary Arthur Szwarc Danielle Bentley Sara Kovac Kiara Shannon beach and indoor, and even staked claims to some international titles. SPIKES House League Participants Anagnostopoulos Brandon Koppers Jeremy Williams Claudia Besner Tatiana Kozbenko Braedyn Tutton Jeff Ardron Calvin Lee Steve Wood Caroline LeMay Brittany 2012/13 2013/14 Kylie Butler SPIKES Vanderlaan Sean Boyne Sebastian Michelle Kate McIlmoyle The SPIKES program offers an ideal introductory opportunity for children aged Fall 747 988 Alternates Charlie Bringloe Lethbridge Chelladurai Meghan Morelli Lauren Veltman 6 to 16 to begin engaging in the sport of volleyball with a focus on physical Matthew Mawdsley Winter 674 657 Lucas Coleman William Otten Alina Dormann Carley Nugteren Rachel Woock development, leadership skills, respect, sportsmanship and fun! The need for a Ethan Rudd Spring 419 616 Matthew Donovan Nicolas Pirnat Gabrielle-Lynn Logan Potter greater emphasis on grassroots programming has been addressed with the addition Andre Foreman Ben Harper Andrew Richards Dunning of a new Indoor Program Coordinator and will be a priority in 2014/15. Summer 611 84 Grant Lynch Brad Hockin Blake Scheerhoorn Anna Feore Total 2451 2345 HIGH PERFORMANCE CAMP Each year, the OVA selects the province’s top 90-100 17U/18U athletes and invites them to attend a week long High Performance NATIONAL TEAM CHALLENGE CUP Camp (HPC). This year’s HPC took place from July 2 to 7 at Nipissing University in North Bay. The National Team Challenge Cup offers Canada’s provincial teams a chance to compete Recognition should also be afforded to the high-level coaches involved at the High Performance Camp. This year’s coaches were: head-to-head. In the men’s tournament, Team Ontario 19U defeated Alberta in straight sets Girls’ Coaches: Paul Funk, Chris Green, Joely Christian, Dale Melnick, Scott to earn a gold medal. The MVP went to Ontario setter Adam Anagnostopoulos and Brandon Hunt, Corinne Williams, Jennifer Neilson, Tammy Dibbits, Marc LaRochelle Koppers earned an All Star nod. A record six Ontario boys (Lucas Coleman, Brandon Koppers, and Josh Nichol. Blake Scheerhoorn, Jeff Ardron, James Jackson, and Andrew Richards) were selected to the U21 National Team which won silver at the U21 NORCECA Trials in El Salvador. Boy’s Coaches: Chris Lawson, Frank St. Denis, Orest Stanko, Shayne White, Matt Harris, Ian Eibbitt, Nathan Janzen, Peter Millsap, Danny Gosselin and At the women’s tournament, Team Ontario 1 earned a silver medal. Michelle Chelladurai and Pat Johnston. Alina Dormann of Ontario were named to the tournament All-star team. TEAM ONTARIO - BEACH 18U TEAM ONTARIO - BEACH 22U This year, 19 athletes were selected to train at Provincial Team camps throughout the summer and learn about strength and The objective of the 22U team is to prepare athletes for international competition. This program is integrated with Ontario’s conditioning, nutrition, sport performance, budgeting and fundraising. One of the camps ran in North Bay in conjunction with Fulltime Training Group meaning athletes train 4-5 days a week with weekend competitions, in addition to strength and the NORCECA tournament, providing athletes with exposure to international competition routines. The athletes also had the conditioning, sport performance and nutrition workshops. option to join Ontario’s Fulltime Training Group (FTG) to train 4 days a week throughout the summer, along with other identified Men Women FTG athletes. Greg Simone* Sophie Bukovec* Other Notable Beach Results Gabe Burlacu Tia Miric* • Melissa Humana-Paredes won bronze at the U23 World Championships Women Men Team Ontario Beach dominated the podium at the Chris Towe* Aleks Arsovic* Rachel Marcus with Taylor Pischke from Manitoba. Craig Ireland National Championships, earning 11 total medals Sergey Grabovsky Alex Poletto Katie Zutautas Zach Albert Liam Kopp Niki Slikboer • Parvir Jhajj and Sharone Vernon-Evans, both from Pakmen Volleyball Kristina Alabastro Nathan Charron across numerous divisions. Sven Trodel Taylor Brisebois Club, finished fourth at the U17 World Championships, while another Ontario Laura Condotta Robert Thompson Will Hoey* duo, Jordan Pereira and Taryq Sani finished in ninth. Kersti Sorra Sam Otten Matt Golas *Quest For Gold Athlete Daneilla Trodel Sebastian Lethbridge Liam Palmer • Jake MacNeil and Andrew Richards placed ninth at the Youth Olympic Zoe Mackintosh Lucas Palmer Games in China Aidan Simone Amanda Harnett FTG Only • Sophie Bukovec and Tia Miric, coached by OVA Beach Development Jake MacNeil Kelsey Veltman Jeevanjot Kang Coach Angie Shen, won gold at the U21 World Championships. Jade Ziebarth Andrew Kos Alina Dormann Tomas Sorra Coaches Gabriella Maciagowski* Beach Development Coach Sahil Punni Angie Shen Jill Eisenhauer* Ryan Pratt Team Ontario Head Coach Eddie Coleman FTG Only *Quest For Gold Athlete Julia Nitz Team Ontario Coaches Will Sanchez, Jansen Sullivan, Darren O’Neil Molly McBain Jessica Francis Fulltime Training Group Assistant Coaches Elizabeth Small, Brad McClure, Jessy Satti Tia Miric & Ashbridges Bay The cold spring weather tried its best to disrupt the start of Ashbridges Bay Beach Volleyball in 2014, but the program rebounded strongly in the summer and Sophie Bukovec combined with growth in secondary services for another successful year. erhaps the most shining example of the OVA’s recent success • 7 sanctioned camps with 607 in athlete development came in July 2014 when 22U Provincial participants Team athletes Tia Miric and Sophie Bukovec won the U21 World Championships in Larnaka, Cyprus. Tia (17 years old) • Corporate rentals increased from Pand Sophie (19 years old) have been coached by Beach Development 28 in 2013 to 32 in 2014 +82.6%from last year Coach Angie Shen since they were first introduced to Ontario’s Fulltime Training program at open practices in 2010. Sophie is one of the • Day time event revenue was $34,518 original Tall Maples athletes identified during the program’s inception. The OVA partnered with numerous organizations to provide access to beach This medal is also the first international gold medal by athletes volleyball at Ashbridges Bay to more Ontarians than ever. Partnerships included: fully developed through Ontario’s Fulltime High Performance beach programs. Charity Tournaments Weekend Tournaments Total Number of Teams Hope Charity Tournament Off Limit Sports “We are where we are because 2013 2014 Heatwave for SickKids Sophie and Tia have been putting Global Medic Schools Spring 597 472 Toronto District School Board their heart into each moment. They Summer 877 880 Athlete Development University of Toronto Scarborough believed in each other and left it all Volleyball Canada Our Lady of Fatima out on the court once again,” said Fall 73 61 Full Time Training Centre WJ Fricker (North Bay) Angie. Total 1547 1413 Beach Provincial Team 2014 Athletic Awards 2013 OVAtion Awards EVELYN HOLICK AWARD RECOGNITION AWARDS CLUB RECOGNITION AWARD SANDY SILVER FEMALE Presented annually to a female youth division athlete who demonstrates the Joel Banbury Storm Volleyball COACH OF THE YEAR qualities of determination, leadership, athletic ability and fair play. Kristin Kawamoto Northumberland Breakers Angie Shen The 2014 Evelyn Holick Award winner was Lauren Sanderson. Peter Stratford Brant Youth Volleyball Club Martha Salvatore PAUL AND SHELLEY KEN DAVIES AWARD Michael Hall OFFICIALS’ AWARD OF MERIT BROWNSTEIN BUILDER Presented annually to a male youth division athlete who best demonstrates the Andrew Rawls Malcolm Mousseau AWARD qualities of determination, leadership, athletic ability and fair play. Greg Randall SYLVIA JAKSETIC FEMALE Vaughn and Jane Peckham The 2014 Ken Davies Award winner was Andrew Richards. Steve Turner OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR John and Val Long Tony Curciarello Frank and Rosika Sulatycki SCARBOROUGH SOLARS AWARD Garth Morris AWARD Awarded annually to two athletes who have been selected to, or who have the Gord Ley Denise Klenk CORPORATE RECOGNITION City of Waterloo ability to, represent Ontario/Canada in international competitions. Sean Pellow MALE JR DEVELOPMENT The 2014 Scarborough Solars Award winners were Charlotte Sider & Dylan Hunt. Richard Beedham COACH OF THE YEAR ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Vito DeGiorgio JASON SENECHAL AWARD Andrew Cameron Presented each year to the youth beach athlete who best exemplifies the qualities Sandy Beedham MALE SR DEVELOPMENT of honour, fair play, and sportsmanship. Hoi Leung COACH OF THE YEAR The 2014 Jason Senechal Award winner was Octavia Wong. Bob Mann Kevin Hellyer Paul Higgins MIKE BUGARSKI MALE BEACH PLAYER OF THE YEAR DIANE WOOD SPECIAL Given to the male and female adult players who accumulate the most OVA Beach COACH OF THE YEAR

Tour points throughout the 2014 season. ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Eddie Coleman Lloyd Rumble The 2014 Beach Players of the Year were Paul Podstawka & Nicole Slikboer. Chris Williamson

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION As at August 31, 2014 Financials STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES & NET ASSETS For year ended August 31, 2014

To view complete Fiscal 2014 Audited Financial Statements, go to www.ontariovolleyball.org/about/ova-reports.

2013-14 Regional 2013-14 Board Presidents of Directors Region 1 President THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS & SPONSORS OVA Staff & Board Vacant Linda Melnick JO-ANNE LJUBICIC ANGIE SHEN Executive Director Beach Development Coach Region 2 Past President John Jeffries Kristine Drakich ALISHIA LIDUMS NADER SHAVANDI Region 3 Appointed Vice- Director of Volleyball Operations Indoor Development Coach Denis Levesque President Finance/ Region 4 Treasurer John Nguyen JENNIFER HARKNESS KELVIN CHENG Martin Paul Director of Finance & Administration Operations Coordinator Region 5 Vice-President Garth Morris Administration/ Secretary BRIAN FINNISS RACHEL SARCHIELLI Region 6 Janet Cairns High Performance Manager Membership Services Coordinator Paul Doucette Director at Large CARRIE CAMPBELL JASON JACKSON Amedeo Bernardi Manager of Indoor Programs Marketing & Communications Coordinator Director at Large & Special Events Jos Nederveen LIA EDGELL Appointed Director SUZANNE FOGG Accountant at Large Manager of Beach Programs David Woods Appointed Director RYAN MERCADO at Large Youth Competitions Lead Stephen Shamie Regional Council BRYAN FAUTLEY Chair Indoor Program Coordinator John Jeffries 3 Concorde Gate, Suite 304, Toronto, ON M3C 2N7 www.ontariovolleyball.org