SPIKES Learn to Play Program

SPIKES is the latest craze from Ontario Volleyball! The program is being launched across the province as an exciting combination of developmental and house league structures. SPIKES is focused on providing a supportive, non-competitive environment, where learning volleyball skills is a whole lot of fun!

Youth who participate in SPIKES will learn the basics of volleyball: forearm and overhead passing, hitting, serving, and basic team movement. Depending on age, game play is modified to ensure that every athlete is involved with each play, ensuring maximum learning. Also, the game environment is modified to increase early success, improving the enjoyability and fun factor for all involved.

In addition to the technical elements of the game, youth are immersed in the other side of our team-based sport: clear communication, being supportive of teammates, and good sportsmanship. By spending time encouraging these elements through the drills and activities, it is our hope that SPIKES will foster youth who are not only passionate about the game, but recognize the value of being a respectful and supportive teammate, as well.

The SPIKES program was initiated by an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant. We are very thankful for their financial support, as it has assisted us in bringing this phenomenal program to the people of Ontario. Additionally, we have two wonderful program sponsors: Baden, and OVERKILL. Much thanks to all of our partners for making this program possible.