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Hello Chill Members,
With September at our doorstep and tryouts right around the corner, we are certain there are questions surrounding the 2020/2021 season. With this, we are releasing the following information to provide some clarity on what is to come and what is still in the works. Tryouts: There is intent to have 2 tryouts per team over 2 weekends with a rain-out date or flexibility to use a 3rd weekend as follows: First tryout weekend: September 19th and 20th Teams will be given a 2-hour time slot on 1 of the 2 days. Second tryout weekend: September 26th and 27th Teams will be given a 2-hour time slot on 1 of the 2 days. Rainout/optional weekend: October 3rd and 4th Flexibility will need to be exercised to respect Return to Play rules released by the OVA. There is a bit of a learning curve for all, but the club will provide all applicable resources. In order to attend a tryout, athletes must complete registration on 2 sites PRIOR to tryouts. Keep in mind that the OVA registration system will not be available until September 14th. The links are below: 1- Northern Chill Volleyball Club Pre-Registration Tryouts https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/1OubL9mIsXX8Z_jub-Ks0lMCyKkWLjeY7NID57rfKxcY/edit 2- OVA site "Register as a Member". https://www.ontariovolleyball.org/become-a-member. You can familiarize yourself with the New Registration System (MRS) at this site. https://www.ontariovolleyball.org/news_article/show/1119461 It is our intent to provide an indoor facility for tryouts but despite best efforts, one has not been secured. Athletes and parents will have to plan for tryouts to potentially occur at an outdoor venue. Athletes will be asked to try out for their respective age category as defined by the OVA's Youth Competition Manual. On a case by case basis and as an exception to the rule, an athlete may play for another team at an older division if it is determined by the technical team to be appropriate. Season: The OVA has provided a modified year where tournaments will begin in January. There is still uncertainty around this as facilities remain to be the ongoing concern. However, if possible, the intent of the club is to begin the season as soon as we are able to do so safely, and within the legislation set by the Province of Ontario, our municipal government, and the OVA. Practices this year remain challenged due to the lack of indoor facilities available and further context will be provided in time. Tune in to the AGM for further details on proposed structures for the upcoming season. Resigning window: There were some individuals looking for clarity on this and with the deadline being today, we want to confirm that the club or its teams are not offering resigning opportunities this year. The nature of resigning is to ensure that clubs and athletes can confirm their spots prior to the beginning of the season. In larger markets, this is a more material concern to ensure that athletes do not jump from one club to another and can begin team activities earlier. Our goal is to ensure that all athletes have a fair opportunity to secure a spot on the rosters available and therefore we have deferred any further conversation on this to future years. Additional teams: The demand on the club for additional teams continues to grow year over year. As an organization that wants to see the sport continue to develop and with the desire to prepare more athletes for the Team Ontario pathway, a more formal plan is in motion and will be developed over the season to guide us for years to come. This will include the development of coaches to ensure we have the ability to staff teams as required. This year, we do have a shortage of head coaches and also lack the space for teams to practice. We are still looking for ways to address this but are not in a position to put teams together without the proper support for all involved. Stay tuned for additional details and if there are questions, you may message me personally. Thank you, Sheldon Root Interim Technical Director Comments are closed.
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