About the Volleyball Academy
Since 2012, the North Vancouver School District has partnered with Volleyball Canada to offer students this unique program which replaces students’ regular P.E. courses and offers 700+ hours of volleyball instruction that combines on-the-court and physical training.
The program consists of a curriculum as set out by Volleyball Canada, which complies with the Physical and Health Education curriculum established by the B.C Ministry of Education. Upon successful completion of the program, students earn their grade-level P.H.E. credit.
Who can Participate?
The Volleyball Academy is open to students in Grades 8-12. Participation in the Volleyball Academy will not affect a student's eligibility to play for their home school's volleyball team.
Streams
The Volleyball Academy consists of three co-ed, multi-graded streams:
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Stream 1: For students who are new or newer to volleyball, focus is on skill development.
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Stream 2: Focus is on advancement of skill development and tactical awareness.
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Stream 3: Focus is on progressing towards skill and tactical refinement.
Placement
Students will be placed in an initial Stream based on their gradelevel. Volleyball Canada will reserve the right to place students into the appropriate streams based on skill level, experience and additional developmental attributes through an assessment process. The assessment process may include a session in May/June 2023 or during the initial sessions at the beginning of the school year
Selection for the Volleyball Academy
The total number of spots available in the program depends on the number of returning students, the number of applications received, and the ability of schools to organize the school timetable to meet enrolment and programming requirements.
Priority 1: Returning students
Priority 2: Wait-listed students from the previous year
Priority 3: Lottery for remaining students consistent with Board Policy 605: Admission of Students to Schools
Location/Schedule
The Volleyball Academy is located atMountainside Secondary School.*
The schedule for the 2022-23 school year is as follows:
Stream 1 (Academy): 6:30 am to 8 am on alternating days
Stream 2 (Competitive): 6:30 am to 8 am on alternating days
Stream 3 (Competitive): TBD
* Transportation to and from the Academy site is the sole responsibility of the student and/or parent/guardian.
Fees
The total cost* for the Volleyball Academy is $2,050.00 for the 2023-24 school year.
Deposit: To confirm a student's registration and secure placement in the Academy for the 2023-24 school year, a non-refundable deposit of $205.00 is required by the deadline stated in acceptance letters.
Please Note: Non-payment by the deadline will result in automatic withdrawal from the Academy.
Remaining Fee: Parents/Guardians may pay the remaining balance in full or set-up instalments through School Cash Online. Please Note: Failure to pay the balance in full or set up instalments by the deadline will result in automatic withdrawal from the Academy.
A limited number of bursaries are available for this Academy.
*An additional Programming Fee of approximately $935 may apply to out-of-district students.
Ready to Apply?
Limited spaces for the 2023-2024 school year are still avaliable, to apply please email academies@sd44.ca.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our Volleyball Academy, please contact academies@sd44.ca.
We look forward to hearing from you!
