Expression of Interest (December 2nd 2024 – January 5th 2025)

Teams will be required to fill out an expression of interest for attending Nationals.  All interested teams will be drawn to determine the teams who will be invited to register.

Teams may only submit one (1) expression of interest per age/gender category via SportLoMo.

14U teams will have the opportunity to list a 2nd event in their Expression of Interest should they be willing to attend an alternate event. Teams will be automatically invited to the alternate event should they be waitlisted for their preferred event.

A $500 deposit will be required with each expression of interest, this amount will be removed from the overall amount owing on the registration fee.

Once the tournament is at capacity, remaining teams will be placed on a waitlist based on the order of the draw. Selected teams will then receive an invitation to register via SportLoMo. 

In the event that a team does not submit an expression of interest in the allotted timeframe, they will be able to submit a late expression of interest and will be added to the waitlist. 

Expressions of Interest will be open from December 2nd – January 5th by midnight EST and will be completed on SportLoMo. Teams expressing interest after January 5th will be invited to register if there is space. If the event is full, teams will be added to the waitlist in the order that they express interest. 

Registration How-To 

All team registrations for Nationals are done on SportLoMo. For assistance with registering a team, please consult the Nationals Registration Guides (Coming Soon). 

The 2025 registration fee for Ottawa is $1210.

Registered Teams

The Registered and Waitlisted Teams lists will be available in 2025.

Waitlist

Once an age/gender category is full, teams will be placed on the waitlist based on the order of the draw and/or the date of submission of the late expression of interest. 
Volleyball Canada may invite a team(s) off of the waitlist: 

• If a team does not accept an invitation 
• If a team withdraws from the event 
• If there is sufficient space in the facility to expand the event 
• If there are enough teams on the waitlist (minimum of 4 to 8 teams required)
   

Please note that teams who have pending invites won’t be listed on the Registered Team List nor will they be on the Waitlist. Teams will be noted on the updated list once the registration is complete or the invitation expires.

Any teams playing up by 1 or more divisions from their declared age category must wait until January 23rd, 2025 to express their interest to register.  If space is available, teams will be invited to register. If the event is full, teams will be waitlisted in the order that they have expressed interest.  
  
This is to give all “of-age” teams a chance to register in their appropriate age group. Any team found in violation of this rule will be subject to removal from the tournament. If a team wishes to play up but the event fills before the play-up registration date, the team will be added onto the waitlist on January 23rd.

Example: a 14U girls team may express interest to compete in the Fredericton Nationals. If that team wishes to also play in the 15U Nationals in Edmonton they must wait until January 23rd to express interest for that event. If the 14U girls team plans to only compete in 15U Nationals, they must still wait to register until January 23rd.  

If you wish to withdraw from Nationals, please complete the Team Withdrawal Form (Coming Soon).

Teams who wish to withdraw from Nationals will be eligible for a refund as per the following timelines: 

** Registered teams who do not submit a withdrawal form and who do not attend Nationals are subject to the following penalties:  

• No refund for registration fees   
• A fine in the amount of $1500  
• A not in good standing status for the head coach and/or club should the penalties not be completed in the specified timeline.    

The registration closing date for the 2025 Nationals is April 25th, 2025. 

Volleyball Canada’s Stay to Play policy is in effect for the 2025 Nationals. All participating travelling teams must book their accommodations through the event’s Accommodation Management Provider (AMP) to be eligible to play in the tournament. 
 
Volleyball Canada is excited to continue working with HTG Sports Services, the official AMP for Ottawa 2025. Please refer to the chart below for the tournament accommodation opening date. 

Nationals Accommodations Contact Information 
For questions regarding the Stay to Play Policy and Exemption Requests, please contact: nationals@volleyball.ca  

Hotel Booking Link: Please note, Booking Links will be emailed directly to team accommodation managers from HTG. 

Hotel Preview Links: 
Preview links for Ottawa 2025 hotels will be posted on December 13th.

Team Room Cap = 12 Rooms: 
*The Room Cap is the maximum number of rooms that may be reserved (per team) during the initial booking period. 
 
Each team can reserve a maximum of 12 rooms during the initial booking period to ensure all traveling teams have fair access to accommodations. This cap applies to the initial request made through HTG.   
 
Please book only the confirmed or necessary number of rooms during this period. Historically, significant room cancellations occurred after bookings, which limited availability for other teams. 
 
If additional rooms are needed, they may be requested after your initial block has been filled, based on availability.

Please refer to the below guides for an overview of the hotel booking process for HTG. Volleyball Canada strongly recommends teams review this prior to the booking portal opening.

HTG Booking Guide (Coming Soon)

Please note: Details will be released in November.

Please note: Details will be available in November.

Early Bird Tournament passes will be available for purchase on Thursday, February 13th at 12:00pm EST. Tournament passes will increase to full price on Thursday, April 17th at 12:00pm EST. 

Online Tournament pass sales will be deactivated on Monday April 28th at 12:00pm EST. 

NOTE: All event pass options will be available for purchase on-site. 

Cash payments will NOT be accepted on-site. 

Refunds: 

Refunds will only be provided for event passes which have not been secured or worn by the spectator. To request a refund, please contact nationals@volleyball.ca.

Please note that athletes and team staff are not required to purchase an event pass as accreditation will be provided at Coach Check-in.  

For information and questions regarding event passes, please contact nationals@volleyball.ca or 613-748-5681 x231. 

Volleyball Canada is not responsible for any lost or stolen passes. 

Ottawa Event Pass Purchase Link: Coming Soon  

Tournament passes purchased online will be available for pick up at Will Call; which can be found at the ticketing area on-site.

Make sure to have a piece of photo I.D. as well your confirmation email with you when picking up your pass.

Please note, details on event pass pricing will be available shortly.

Ottawa Event Pass Purchase Link: Coming Soon

Nationals are played over three (3) days:

• Day 1: Pool Play
• Day 2: Power Pools
• Day 3: Playoffs

Day 1 and Day 2 Waves

• AM Wave: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• PM Wave: 2:45 PM – 9:45 PM

On Day 3, all teams start in the morning for single-elimination playoffs. The final matches on Day 3 are scheduled for 4:45 PM.

During the first two days, teams play all other teams within their pool. After Day 1, teams are re-pooled for Day 2 based on performance, to ensure teams of similar calibre are grouped together.

Important Note on Tier-Based Schedules: Some teams, known as 'bubble teams,' may switch waves from Day 1 to Day 2 based on performance.

Schedule Availability

Schedules will be available on AES 1 week before the competition.
Final schedules will be posted once all teams have checked in. Always refer to the Final Schedules on AES for the most accurate and up-to-date match times and court assignments.

Please note, details regarding team seeding will not be available on AES until all provincial/territorial championships have been completed for each age/gender category. Please review the seeding schedule for anticipated timelines.

Book a Timeslot

Teams may sign up for a practice time at no charge. Teams are permitted a 45 or 60-minute practice slot and are asked to promptly exit the court space at the end of the reserved time. Practice times will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Practice times are not guaranteed for all teams due to space and time available in each venue.

Practice time bookings will be available Thursday, March 13th at 12:00pm EST. 

The first draft practice schedule will be posted Friday, March 28th and will be updated every Friday by 5:00pm EST.

For information and questions regarding practice time bookings, please contact: nationals@volleyball.ca.

Practice time bookings will be at Carleton University at: 1125 Colonel By Dr. Ottawa, On. K1S 5B6 

Seeding will be shared with coaches once all provincial championships have been completed for the specific age/gender category. Final seeding will be updated in AES as soon as possible.

Anticipated timelines for releasing seeding will be posted in March 2025

Situated on unceded Algonquin territory beside the historic Rideau Canal, an official UNESCO World Heritage Site, Carleton University was founded by the community in 1942 to meet the needs of veterans returning from the Second World War. 

Since those days, it has grown to become a leading university recognized for its leadership in teaching, research, community engagement and interdisciplinary study. 

COURT MAP 

Address 

1125 Colonel By Dr. Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6 

Campus Map

Getting to the Venue  

Getting to Carleton University campus by bus (or O-Train) is a convenient option for many students faculty. The transitway is a big part of the OC Transpo public transit system. It provides rapid transit across the entire city on bus-only roadways and intersects with the O-Train.  

You can even combine cycling with you ride on public transit - the Rack & Roll program allows cycle their bicycles with them. Racks are installed on over 200 buses, including all articulated buses on Ottawa transit routes. 

Select games of the 2025 Nationals will be live-streamed on Volleyball Canada’s YouTube page. Make sure to follow the account and check in on this page before the event kicks off where the links will be posted once available.

View all National events' past results here.

Nationals will be using AES for reporting all results. Final scores will be updated upon completion of the match and made available via AES.

More details to come. 

Medals

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place: Awarded to teams in the Championship Tier and each division’s Championship Tier.
• 1st and 2nd Place: Awarded to teams in all other tiers.

National Champions Awards

All National Champions will receive:

• Medals
• Banner
• Hats
• Sponsor prizes (if available)

Championship Tier Awards Ceremony

Teams in the Championship Tier (formerly Div 1, Tier 1) will receive their medals, prizes, and any additional awards during a formal awards ceremony held on the final day of competition, following the completion of their last match. Additional details will be provided closer to the event date.

Medal Distribution for Other Tiers

Teams outside the Championship Tier will collect their medals from a designated pick-up area. There will be no formal ceremony for these teams.

Fair Play Award

The Fair Play Award will be presented to one (1) male and one (1) female 14U team at youth indoor nationals. This award recognizes teams that embody Volleyball Canada’s Fair Play Rule, demonstrating support and consideration for both teammates and other participants. Fair Play awards will be presented on-court on Day 3 of the competition.

All coaches participating in Volleyball Canada’s National Championships are required to meet a minimum level of training and certification to ensure that every athlete is provided with a safe, inclusive, and responsible sport experience. 

Guiding Principles 

All athletes have the right to an NCCP Certified coach. 

All coaches have the responsibility to: 

• Have the required training to provide an environment that is physically, mentally, emotionally and socially safe for all athletes and participants. 
• Have the required training to be able to provide a responsible learning environment that incorporates Volleyball Canada’s teaching methodologies, technical guidelines and long-term athlete development principles. 
• Ensure that all training is current and updated as required, to be able to provide a safe and responsible sport experience for all. 

A full breakdown of the Coach Eligibility Requirements, including deadlines, can be found here. 

If you have questions regarding the Coach Eligibility Requirements for Nationals, please contact your respective Provincial/Territorial Association or email coaching@volleyball.ca. 

Ottawa: May 1, 2025

Late Check-In 

If coaches will not be able to make the listed coach check-in time they may request late check-in. Late check-in requests will be charged $50.

Late Check-In form (Coming Soon)

Ottawa is Canada’s capital, a dynamic city of more than one million people located in Ontario at the border of Quebec. An urban centre on the edge of nature, Ottawa offers a bustling city life right beside vast outdoor beauty. 

During your trip to Ottawa, explore the distinctive local neighbourhoods such as the historic ByWard Market, lively Glebe, or trendy Westboro Village. Bring your appetite and discover a deliciously diverse culinary community, with restaurants and food festivals inspired by a beautiful variety of cultures. Find your favourite stores and local treasures in this busy, yet relaxed, capital city. Travel by foot, bike, bus or car (and even paddle boats in the summer on the Rideau Canal) to get around. 

Whatever your interests, there’s plenty to discover, see and do in Ottawa. Check out ottawatourism.ca for more information, recommendations and things to do during your visit! For the “tried and true” see the suggested Top 10 Things to Do in Ottawa. For updated information visit the Ottawa Insider blog or What’s Happening in the Ottawa Area page that’s updated weekly.