Twenty summers ago, this all started with a simple idea: introduce youth to the game that has given us so much - and do it outside, learning, connecting, and loving the experience of summer in the sand.
That purpose has never changed. We want kids to feel like kids - moving, competing, and building friendships in the fresh air, away from screens.
As we head into our 20th summer, we’re re-committing to our standard of being the most competitive beach volleyball club in Canada, built on two decades of experience and development.
We’re excited to introduce 3 streams of programming that meet your child wherever they are in their beach volleyball game.
Check out the descriptions, mark your calendars, and get ready for a special summer outside.
We can’t wait to celebrate our 20th summer with you!
Zephyr High Performance
Zephyr High Performance team is a high-performance beach volleyball program designed for motivated 15U–18U athletes who are ready to commit to full-time, high-level training in the sand.
This program represents the evolution of our former Tournament Team, expanding both the training frequency and the support environment for athletes with aspirations beyond local competition. Zephyr High Performance is built for athletes focused on long-term development, provincial and national competition, and post-secondary volleyball pathways.
Training will take place three times per week, with structured technical sessions, game-play development, and additional support in areas such as competition planning, nutrition, and mental performance. The program is led by experienced, certified coaches and is designed to complement — not compete with — provincial and national team pathways.
Please note this program is not first-come, first-served. Athletes will apply to the program, either with a partner or individually, and selections will be made based on competitive experience, performance level, and demonstrated high-performance habits.
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New! After a successful launch in 2024 of our Tournament Team we are excited to announce an enhancement to our high performance stream. We don not have a minimum or maximum number of participants. We are focused on building Program for athletes in Southhwesten Ontario with aspirations beyond local competition.
Please note this program is not first-come, first-served. Athletes will apply to the program, either with a partner or individually, and selections will be made based on competitive experience, performance level, and demonstrated high-performance habits. An application is not a registration.
We recommend registering for Zephyr Competitive to ensure your spot. If selected we will transfer your registration. This is not a commitment at this point. We will accept applications until April but you will hear from us within 2 weeks of your application.
Later in February we will announce a virtual information session.
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Program Length: 11 Weeks
Practice Times : 3x/week.
Tues/Wed/Thur
• 3:30pm – 5:30pm May 26th - June 25th
• 9am–11:00am June 30th - Aug 13th
Cost: $1499.99 + tax/player
*tournament registration costs are in addition to this training program
Partner: You may apply with a partner or as an individual.
Age Groups: 15U - 18U
Please complete application form for consideration into this program.
All sessions take place at the North London Athletic Fields, located on Adelaide Street near Kipps Lane.
Zephyr Competitive
Beach season is here! The Zephyr Competitive stream is the core of our beach club and caters to all players looking to up their game in the sand. These practices will be focused on fundamentals, working with a teammate, and on understanding strategy for competition in tournament play. Athletes will experience skills, drills, and game play situations to get better at all things beach. If you have some experience with volleyball (played on your school team? Club team? Plans to play a tourney or 2 this summer? Just love the game and want to hone your skills?) – this is the right place for you.
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New! Cancellations and refunds will only be accepted for injuries or force majeure. If you are prioritizing another sport and waiting on that schedule to be released, we recommend choosing the 'pay offline' feature. Please understand your spot will not be guaranteed until paid in full.
• Players will be assigned to a court with similarly skilled athletes.
• Throughout the summer, players will take part in nights of Work-Up Court across all 10 courts.
• Coach to athlete ratio is 1:10
If you are registering with a partner, please note that each partner must register. We recommend doing that at the same time, as registration fills up quickly. If only one player registers, that does not secure a spot for the other player.
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Program Length: 15 weeks beginning week of May 19th until week of Aug 24TH
Age: Open to athletes 11 - 19
Practice Nights: Athletes may register for 1 or 2 nights of play, ⚠️but must select night(s) based on age:
Tuesday Nights = ages 11 to 14
Wednesday Nights = ages 11 to 19
Thursday Nights = ages 15 to 19
Time: Two timeslots to choose from:
Session One: 5:30 - 7pm OR Session Two: 7:15- 8:45pm
Cost:
1 Night Program = $424.99 + tax.
2 Night Program = $674.99 + tax
Partner: Not required (but encouraged)
Age Groups: 11-19
When registration opens, you’ll need to access your Sportsengine account. You can find the how-to for this at the bottom of this page.
All sessions take place at the North London Athletic Fields, located on Adelaide Street near Kipps Lane.
Zephyr Intro to Beach
Curious about beach volleyball? Wanna give it a try? We’re really excited to help you! Zephyr’s Intro to Beach program is designed to introduce the game both to first timers and to athletes who have maybe played before but need a bit more time learning the basics. Athletes of all ages will learn and practice fundamentals - bump, set, spike - and will be taught about things like rules of the game, scoring, and playing with a partner. Having fun is a big priority here, and coaches will patiently help these athletes to feel more confident: both as players & as humans.
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This program will move to Monday mornings from 9am - 11am, July 6th through August 31st.
New! Cancellations and refunds will only be accepted for injuries or force majeure. If you are prioritizing another sport and waiting on that schedule to be released, we recommend choosing the 'pay offline' feature. Please understand your spot will not be guaranteed until paid in full.
• Players will be assigned to a court with similarly skilled athletes.
• Throughout the summer, players will take part in nights of Work-Up Court across all 14 courts.
• Coach to athlete ratio is 1:12 max
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Program Length: 9 weeks on Monday mornings beginning July 6th until Aug 31st
Age: Open to athletes ages 11-14
Monday mornings 9am - 11am
Cost:
$299.99 + tax
Partner: Not required
When registration opens, you’ll need to access your Sportsengine account. You can find the how-to for this at the bottom of this page.
All sessions take place at the North London Athletic Fields, located on Adelaide Street near Kipps Lane.
Additional Registration Information
Registration will close when our programs are at capacity and there will be a waitlist available.
Athletes are encouraged (but not required) to register with a partner
If registering with a partner, please note each partner will need to individually register (except Tournament Team)
Athletes will receive a Zephyr Beach Club t-shirt with their registration
Registration is limited and will be filled first come first served (except Tournament Team)
Once registration reaches capacity, there will be an option to sign up on a waitlist.
Our registration system runs through a platform called SportsEngine:
The 1st step requires the registering person to sign-up for a Sportsengine account.
Prior to your first BVA program registration, your new account must be verified via an email sent to you from Sportsengine.
Parents can register more than one child from their account. All acknowledgements and receipts will be emailed to the registering parent.
Each registration will require entry of basic information for the BVA athlete, Parent(s)/Guardian(s), and possibly the athlete´s partner.
Registration(s) can be completed by paying online (credit card or PayPal), or by cash or cheque at your child’s first practice.
If you prefer to pay by cash or e-transfer, you can choose ‘pay offline’. Registration is not guaranteed until paid in full.
Confirmation and a receipt will be emailed to the person who initiated the registration
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We’re so proud to have coaches that have played at some of the highest levels both locally and abroad, and more importantly, that are excellent humans and role models for the next generation of athletes. Many of our coaches spent their own childhood summers in the BVA themselves, and seeing them back in the sand each summer is an illustration of the positive impact this game can have on a person’s life.
Your child will have the influence of multiple coaches through the summer.
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Our job is to meet your athlete where they are, and to provide an experience that supports their intent for the sport.
Working toward an NCAA scholarship?
Shifting from indoor to beach?
Nervous and brand new to the sport?
All of this is great - we’ve got you covered.
We spend the first few weeks of the summer gauging athlete skill levels and shifting players to appropriate courts. Our 14 court facility and low coach to player are key elements in our ability to do this.
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All sessions take place at the North London Athletic Fields, located on Adelaide Street near Kipps Lane.
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