Volleyball
Volleyball
| Volleyball | ||
| Statement | Special Olympics Volleyball is offered in 30 countries around the world.
Participants are grouped in competition divisions according to their ability level, age, and gender. Special Olympics also offers a modified team competition and a Unified SportsŪ competition. Modified competition is designed for individuals with lower ability levels and allows for a smaller court with a lower net. Unified SportsŪ team competition combines players from generic sports teams with Special Olympic athletes. Special Olympics also provides skill events which includes individual skills contests, volleyball juggle, volleyball pass, volleyball toss and hit, and team skills volleyball.
SOO Oakville conducted an evaluation session in August, to assess the level of interest in Volleyball and the skill level of the participants. A second evaluation session will be held in October. Following the second evaluation session, athletes will be registered and assigned to Clubs. | |
| Oakville Block Busters | This Club is for athletes who wish to gain experience in playing volleyball | |
| Oakville Diggers | This Club is for athletes who have experience and skill in playing volleyball | |
| Season | November to April | |
| Day and Time | To be determined | |
| Place | To be determined | |
| Head Coach | Oakville Block Busters: Vacant; please apply to Community Coordinator Oakville Diggers: Debbie Boycott 519 853-1948 | |
| Fee | To be determined | |
| Resources | Volleyball Coaching Guide | |
| Important Dates for 2010-2011 | ||
| Saturday October 23 2010 | Athlete Evaluation: 6:30 - 8:30 PM; location - St. Paul's United Church | |
| November 2010 | Begin practices | |
| Calendar | ||
| See also the Combined Calendar. | ||