September 12, 2020

We're very sorry for the delays with providing details about tryouts.
The OVA has encouraged clubs to re-sign as many players as possible to reduce the size of tryouts and minimize the risk of spreading Covid.
Coaches had until the end of August to make offers and since then our coaches have been busy assessing their rosters to determine if they needed more players or not.

The end result is that we only have a few teams that still have openings for players. See the descriptions below for details about each of our teams.
Coaches that are still looking for players will be reaching out to the players who have signed up for tryouts and inviting them to a workout. Head over to our website to sign up for tryouts.

12U Girls
Coaches Aislinn Latour and Josh de Groot
Spots for 5 - 7 players.

13U Girls
Coaches Andrea Bray and Jason White
Spots for 2 players.

14U Girls
Coach Philip Quesnelle
Team fully signed. No spots available.

15U Girls
Coaches Kris Odette and Tara Douglas
Team fully signed. No spots available.

16U Girls (A)
Coaches Natalie Buck and David Brewer
Team fully signed. No spots available.

16U Girls (B)
Coaches Benny Lopez and Vanessa Lopez
Spots for 1 - 2 players.
Looking for middle blocker

17U Girls (A)
Coaches Scott Swartz and Daryl O'Brien
Team fully signed. No spots available.

17U Girls (B)
Coaches Matthew Frank
Team fully signed. No spots available.

18U Girls (A)
Coaches Rick Bianco and Gary Hamilton
Team fully signed. No spots available.

18U Girls (B)
Coach Reg Jang
Team fully signed. No spots available.

16U Boys - Cubs Muskoka Mayhem
Coach Diana Clarke
Open tryout for all spots and positions.

18U Boys - Cubs Muskoka Mayhem
Coach Ross Clarke
Open tryout for all spots and positions.

August 18, 2020

Gym permits have not been made available from the school boards yet, so the Cubs organization is looking at alternate methods for hosting training, tryouts and practices.

Traditional, large scale tryouts are not permitted due to COVID restrictions, so we'll be doing things differently this year.

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If you are an athlete interested in training with, or trying out for the Cubs, please click the link below and complete the questionnaire. We will arrange to have our coaches contact you and keep you informed about the process.

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The OVA is aiming to start the season in early January with a regular season consisting of  three (3) tournaments rather than the usual four (4), followed by provincial championships in April. All of this depends on all of us doing our part and helping to stop the spread of COVID-19.

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Stay safe Cubbies.

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May 03, 2020

Philip Quesnelle will be following in the footsteps of Jim Savill and Reg Jang, becoming the next president of the Georgian Cubs volleyball club.

Phil has been coaching in the Barrie area for over 10 years and joined the Cubs coaching staff in 2013. In addition to 30+ years as a competitive player and his coaching experience, Phil also has extensive administrative experience as an office manager and is a former president of the South Simcoe Mixed Slo-Pitch Association.

“It has been an honour to work in the Cubs organization alongside one of the most humble and generous men I know. Reg and Jim are the reason I joined the Cubs. Their passion for using volleyball as a way to develop confidence and teach valuable life skills to generations of young athletes was the perfect fit for me and I look forward to building on the foundation they’ve laid down. We’re going to continue that tradition of teaching our athletes to be the best players and people they can be, and we're going to have a lot of fun along the way." 

May 01, 2020

Reg Jang has made the decision to step down as president of the Georgian Cubs after 7 years in the big chair. Following in the footsteps of our founder Jim Savill, Reg has overseen the continued growth of the Cubs organization both indoors and on the beach. Reg will continue to coach with the Cubs organization. We’re not letting him go that easily!

Reg has been a fixture in Central Ontario volleyball for over 20 years as a coach in elementary school, with the Cubs organization and as a former coach at Madawaska volleyball camp. Reg is also a long time referee working local elementary and high school matches, Barrie women’s and coed leagues, and OVA tournaments up to provincial championships. The love and appreciation the Barrie volleyball community has for Reg is immeasurable and his impact on the game of volleyball in our region is immense. Reg has been one of the key builders of the sport in the Barrie area and his passion for the development of volleyball players both on and off the court has helped countless young athletes develop their confidence along with their skills and love of the game.

On behalf of the Cubs organization and the Barrie volleyball community as a whole, thank you Reg for everything you’ve done and continue to do.

April 28, 2020

A quick update on our Beach program. The City has closed all beach courts till July at the earliest. Consequently, we will not run a formal beach program this summer. Please do not send in any payments as they wil only need to be refunded. When the courts reopen, we will advise as to when we will try to rund some drop in sessions.

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The current situation with the Covid-19 virus has created an unprecedented time in everyones lives. We hope that everyone is well and safe, staying at home or at least keeping outings to a minimum and exercising proper social distancing. As we should always do, stay at home if you are at all ill, whether it is Covid-19 or any other ailment. For anyone who has contracted this illness, we wish that your symptoms are mild and you have a speedy recovery.

As a result of Covid-19, the OVA has shut down all events for the foreseeable future. This means there are no more indoor tournaments and word is just out that Ashbridges Bay is not available until July at the earliest so there is likely no Beach Tour until that time.

Consequently, The Cubs have suspended all club activity until further notice. This means that the remainder of our indoor season is cancelled and our beach program is in limbo.

We have booked the beach courts at Centennial Beach for Mondays and Tyndale Park for Wednesdays starting May 27. The plan was to run 2 sessions per night; 6:30-7:30 for younger less experienced players and 7:30-dusk for older more experienced players. The city has put a hold on all permits until at least June 7 so if we run this program, it will definitely be an adjusted timeline.

We were looking at a cap of 16 players per session and would open registration to Cubs players and their families for the first 2 weeks and then open it up to all others.

This of course will all be dependent on what is happening with the Covid crisis and social distancing so I would suggest registering if you are interested but we may have to cancel the program if social distancing is still in effect. We will make this call in the first part of May and send emails outlining the situation.

Unfortunately the court rental fees have increased. As a result we are looking at fees of $80 for Cubs and family and $100 for non Cubs. If we run a shorter program, fees will be adjusted.

To register, use the form below. Please do not make any payments at this time as the running of this program is still uncertain. When it is time, preferred payment method is etransfer to cubsvb2013@gmail.com or cheque and of course we will accept cash.

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February 11, 2020

Over the years a large number of Cubs players have enjoyed an amazing week of volleyball training and summer camp activities at Camp Celtic on the Bruce Peninsula. In 2019 our club was approached by a family whose children have previously had the opportunity to play for the Cubs and also attend Camp Celtic. The family witnessed the growth of their own daughters’ confidence, leadership and passion for the game as a result of their experiences, and they have once again offered to sponsor two Cubs players from this past season to attend Camp Celtic this summer in the hopes of providing that same opportunity to those who might not otherwise get the chance. 

September 19, 2019

Update

We would like to thank everyone who attended our tryouts. The 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U & 18U teams have been selected and their tryouts are closed. The 12U team will continue to hold tryouts until our teams are made. We will update this site as tryouts close for each age division. Congratulations to those who were successful in making a team and we wish the others well in possibly making another club. Please Note the following changes.We have had very little response for our 18U tryouts and last years team has been resigned so there will not be any 18U tryouts. Also, The first 14U tryout has been cancelled due to conflicts with the coaches schedules.

It's that time again. We have just confirmed our permits for Tryouts so we can post our tryout times. (Please note, It is not likely but times may change due to unforeseen circumstances.) To register, Click on the button at the bottom of this news item. All athletes must present a completed OVA waiver form. There will also be a $20 non refundable tryout fee to be paid prior to your first tryout.

Tryouts will take place at the following times and locations. Location codes are as follows; BC=Bear Creek, ESS=Eastview SS, JOA=St. Joan of Arc CHS & SJO=St. Joseph's CHS

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Age divisions are:

12U Born 2008 (extended age born September 1 or later, 2007)

13U Born 2007 (extended age born September 1 or later, 2006)

14U Born 2006 (extended age born September 1 or later, 2005)

15U Born 2005 (extended age born September 1 or later, 2004)

16U Born 2004 (extended age born September 1 or later, 2003)

17U Born 2003(extended age born September 1 or later, 2002)

18U Born 2002 (extended age born September 1 or later, 2001)

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Tryouts

12U

Sept 14 9:00 @ BC

Sept 15 15:00 @ ESS

Sept 21 9:00 @ BC

Sept 22 15:00 @ ESS - cancelled

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13U

Sept 14 10:30@BC

Sept 15 13:00@ESS

Tryouts are done

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14U

Sept 14 tryout cancelled

Sept 15 11:00@ESS

Sept 18 20:30@JOA

Tryouts are done

15U

Sept 14 14:00@BC

Sept 15 13:00@ESS

Tryouts are done

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16U

Sept 14 15:30@BC

Sept 15 9:00@ESS

Tryouts are done

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17U

Sept 15 11:00@ESS

Sept 16 19:00@JOA

Tryouts are done

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OVA waiver form can be found here

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May 01, 2019

Beach season is just around the corner. 

We have secured 2 courts at Centennial beach for Monday and Wednesday From May 22 to July 31. We will be offering 2 sessions for younger players from 6:15 to 7:30 and 2 sessions for the older players from 7:30 to dusk. 

Cost will be $50 for Cubs and $75 for non Cubs.

All sessions are now full.

September 08, 2018

New Information!!

Some days and times have changed. Locations are now confirmed.

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We have made a few changes to our tryout schedule to avoid conflicts with other club tryouts. Please note the change of times. It is best to attend all tryouts but not mandatory. If you must miss a session or leave early, please inform the coaches ahead of time.

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Tryouts for the Cubs is for girls only. We are not offering any boys teams at the present time.

The 2018-19 tryout sessions will take place from Sunday Sept 23 to Saturday Sept 29. The following is our tentative schedule. Times and locations are still to be confirmed so check back in early September.

You must register for tryouts prior to Thursday Sept 20 using the link below. There will be a $20 tryout fee payable at the first tryout in the form of Cash or cheque. Please make cheques payable to Georgian Cubs VC. You will also need to download the OVA Individual Registration Form Package from our resources page and print off, complete and bring the third page - the Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk form (for players 17 yrs of age and under) - with you to your first tryout session. 

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11U&12U  Sunday, 23-Sep  9:30   Eastview SS,  

                 Monday 24-Sep  19:00 (7:00PM)   St. Joseph’s CHS

                 Wednesday 26-Sep 19:00(7:00PM)  Pope John Paul CES

                 Thursday 27-Sep 19:00(7:00PM) St. Joseph’s CHS

                 Saturday, 29-Sep  9:30   Eastview SS

13U         Sunday, 23-Sep  14:00(2:00PM)  Eastview SS

                Monday, 24-Sep  19:00(7:00PM)  Terry Fox PS

                Wednesday, 26-Sep 19:00(7:00PM)  Emma King PS

                Saturday, 29-Sep  14:00(2:00PM)  Eastview SS

14U          Sunday, 23-Sep  11:30  Eastview SS

                Tuesday, 25-Sep  19:00(7:00PM)  St. Joan of Arc CHS

                Saturday, 29-Sep  11:30  Eastview SS

15U          Sunday, 23-Sep  14:00(2:00PM)  Eastview SS

                 Monday, 24-Sep  19:00(7:00PM)  St. Joseph’s CHS

                 Wednesday, 26-Sep  19:00(7:00PM)  St. Joan of Arc CHS

                 Saturday, 29-Sep  14:00(2:00PM)  Eastview SS

16U          Sunday, 23-Sep  9:30  Eastview SS

                 Monday, 24-Sep  20:30(8:30PM)  St. Joseph’s CHS

                 Thursday, 27-Sep  19:00(7:00PM)  St. Joseph’s CHS

                 Saturday, 29-Sep  9:30  Eastview SS

17U           Monday, 24-Sep  20:30(8:30PM)  St. Joseph’s CHS

                 Wednesday, 26-Sep  20:30(8:30PM)  St. Joan of Arc CHS

18U           Tuesday, 25-Sep  19:00(7:00PM)  St. Joseph’s CHS

                 Thursday, 27-Sep  20:30(8:30PM)  St. Joseph’s CHS

September 09, 2019

Pre tryout tune up clinic were a great success. 

We hosted sessions for 11u up to 15u divisions to get some extra tips and practice prior to tryouts. 

Sessions were about an hour and a half to work on basic skills and get back into the swing of things. 

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September 05, 2018

The Georgian Cubs are pleased to announce that once tryouts are completed and teams are selected, Cubs athletes will have the opportunity to take part in physical preparation training led by Ryan MacDonald of True North Sport Performance (@truenorthper4m). 

Please discuss your interest with the Cubs Coaches after tryouts to confirm your spot! 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

The Physical Preparation program supporting the Georgian Cubs is an opportunity to access unmatched knowledge and expertise on how to develop physical capacities and minimize injury risks for volleyball athletes.  Athletes in this program will not only be stronger, faster, and fitter, but they'll have reduced injury risk so that they can train and compete to the best of their abilities! 

Each team's program will collaborate with their schedule (practice and competition plans), as well as the team's needs to create a targeted to not only help achieve short term performance improvements, but long-term development goals.

Additionally, Athletes, Coaches & Parents will have the opportunity to participate in seminars to help grow their knowledge and ask question on any desired topics (Warm Ups, Cool Downs, Tournament Recovery, Nutrition, Foam Rolling, ...) in order to help create a fully collaborative support network around the athletes & teams.

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ABOUT RYAN:

Growing up in Barrie, Ryan is extremely proud of the city and of helping Barrie's athletes be successful.  Ryan has been involved in the Strength & Conditioning industry for nearly 15 years - working with a variety of athletes across the developmental continuum from young recreational athletes to international professionals.

Presently, Ryan is the Physical Preparation Coach working with Canada's Beach Volleyball since 2013 - including on the FIVB World Tour, the 2018 Commonwealth Games (Australia) , and the 2016 Olympics Games (Brazil).  Within this role, Ryan is responsible for ensuring Canadian Beach Volleyball athletes have the physical capacities (strength, power, speed, fitness) to be successful internationally - all while working to minimize injuries.

Ryan started True North Sport Performance (@truenorthper4m) in 2017 to help provide local athletes with exceptional training to develop strength, power, conditioning and agility, while implementing strategies to reduce injury risk. 

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April 19, 2018

As of May 10, the Monday and Wednesday night late sessions are full with 6 on the Wednesday Competitive wait list and there are still 6 spots left for the early Monday sessions.

As we come up to the last provincial championships event, the indoor season will come to a close. But, as all good things must come to an end, it only means the start of the outdoor season!!

Once again, the Georgian Cubs will be running a beach volleyball program at the Tyndale Beach courts on the south side of Kempenfelt Bay. We have 2 courts on Monday and Wednesday and will run 2 sessions per night; 6:15-7:30 and 7:30 to dusk. New this year will be a competitive program geared towards teams that wish to compete on the OVA beach tour this summer. Groupings will be determined depending on our numbers and Registration will be available to this year’s Cubs first and then open to all others.

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Fees for our regular program will be $50 for cubs and $75 for all others. The Competitive program will be $120 for Cubs and $140 for all others.

To register, simply fill in the registration form and submit

 

October 12, 2017

The Cubs will be offering additional skill development clinics on Friday evenings. There will be 4 weeks of training (Oct 27, Nov 3, Nov 24, Dec 1) and we have space for a maximum of 72 players. The clinics will take place at JOA. The exact times and format will be confirmed once we know the number of players registered and ages involved. Several Cubs coaches will be on hand along with some of the more experienced Cubs players to help newer athletes looking to improve their serving, passing, defence, setting, hitting and blocking. The cost is only $20 per player to take part in all 4 sessions. Please register by using the link provided.

September 24, 2017

Sunday September 24 is Cubs day at Centretown Sports. All Georgian Cubs Players will get 20% off almost all volleyball related merchandise. A great time to get those new shoes, knee pads or ankle braces. We will also be available to do registrations and uniform sizing. See you there!

July 25, 2017

The Ontario Volleyball Association is proud to announce the Respect in Sport Parent Program will be used by all Club Member parents, effective for the 2017-2018 season.

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At least one parent or guardian of each player registered in OVA volleyball will need to complete the online RIS Parent Program as a condition of participation.  The program is a proactive, educational program that empowers parents with the tools to ensure the game is enjoyable and respectful for themselves, their children, and all other stakeholders in the game.

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More Information: http://www.ontariovolleyball.org/RespectInSport

July 16, 2017

Information regarding Tryouts for this upcoming season has been posted. 

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Please fill out the registration form if you are interested in trying out for the 2017/2018 Season with the Georgian Cubs. 

July 13, 2017

The Cubs are pleased to announce that Peter Millsap has accepted the position of Technical Director for our club.

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Peter has been involved with our club off and on for over a decade and has a distinguished resume including:

- coaching Cubs 17U and 18U High Performance teams during the last two seasons

- Coaching with Team Ontario since 2013

- Associate Director of Camp Madawaska

- member of OFSAA Coaching Committee

- contributor to NCCP Coaching in Ontario Schools module

- Level 1 NCCP facilitator

Pete's knowledge and experience will help guide our club and enhance the long term development of our athletes, and his light-hearted approach to teaching is a perfect fit for what our organisation is all about.

Thank you Peter for taking on this important role.

June 25, 2017

No Driver’s Licence this summer? Don’t get stuck at home! Ride free and play free all summer long with the City’s Licence 2 Ride. Quantities are limited, so apply for yours starting June 1, 2017.

If you’re 12–15 years old*, this is your licence to free fun this summer. With the City’s Licence 2 Ride, you can ride for free on Barrie Transit and play for free at the City’s three Community Centres (Allandale, East Bayfield, and Holly) from July 1 to September 4, 2017.

June 07, 2017

What a great night of beach volleyball with some pro tips from Beach Star Sam Pedlow!  Thanks again for a wonderful evening.  

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Thanks again to Ryan MacDonald (Team Canada Beach Volleyball Strength and Conditioning Coach) for spending the night with us, and an extra special thanks for not having us do Planks  =)

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Good luck TeamSamX2 on the FIVB Tour

June 05, 2017

Can't wait for this Wednesday June 7th when hometown hero Sam Pedlow will be joining us again as a guest coach for the Cubs beach volleyball program. 

May 04, 2017

Both beach sessions are full as of May 4th. All registrations after this time will be placed on a waiting list. You will be contacted if we are able to accommodate your placement.

May 01, 2017

The Georgian Cubs will once again be running a Beach Volleyball program at Tyndale Beach on Wednesday nights from May 24 to July 26. There will be 2 sessions; 6:15-7:30 for 14U and younger (born after 2002) and 7:30-dusk for 15U and older (born before 2003).

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Cost will be $25 for Cubs and $50 for all others. There will also be a $50 attendance deposit to be refunded if you attend at least 6 of the 10 sessions.

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We will accept the first 20 applicants per session on a first come, first served basis. Others will be on a wait list and we will contact you if we can accommodate you.

May 01, 2017

Provincials are now over. Several teams were able to survive day 3 and play well into Sunday. Congrats to those who medaled or played in the top 4 of their division.

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Good luck to our 18U and 15U teams at the Nationals over the next couple of weeks. 

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We had a relatively good season, fielding 9 teams from 12U to 18U with several medals and top 4 finishes. Thanks to all the parents for their support and of course, the coaches for their time and dedication.

February 25, 2017

Great day learning service pass and defensive passing with Heather Bainsley from Team Canada Womens Beach.