2026 Summer Programs
Training is scheduled for every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evening from 4pm to 6pm. We begin our program after all Volleyball Canada Indoor National Competitions are complete. This year we will be starting June 2, 2026 and train until the NS Championship weekend August 8-9.
Ideally participants will register with a partner. However players actively looking for partners are welcome and will be paired with other individual players.
The club trains at the Volleyball Nova Scotia beach park, 261 Commodore Drive, Burnside, NS.
Program Purpose
The ScotiaBeach Program introduces athletes to the discipline of beach volleyball and serves as a bridge to the Learning to Compete stage of Volleyball Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development model. This program is designed to provide a structured environment where athletes can develop technical, tactical, physical, and mental skills while gaining exposure to competitive play.
Program Structure
Duration: Full beach season (June 2, 2026 - August 6, 2026. NS Championship is scheduled for August 9 &10)
Format: Athletes train and compete with a designated partner under the guidance of an experienced coaches
Components:
On-court technical and tactical skill development
Tournament and match preparation
Mental performance strategies
Program Objectives
Skill Development:
Enhance technical proficiency in beach-specific skills (serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, and defensive systems).
Introduce tactical concepts for two-player team play.
Physical Literacy & Conditioning:
Build strength, agility, and endurance tailored to beach volleyball demands.
Educate athletes on recovery and injury prevention strategies.
Competition Readiness:
Prepare athletes for tournament environments through match simulation and strategic planning.
Develop routines for warm-up, cool-down, and mental preparation.
Holistic Athlete Development:
Foster independence in season planning and travel logistics.
Introduce nutrition and hydration strategies for performance.
Pathway Exploration:
Provide opportunities to compete at a national level.
Help athletes assess readiness for the high-performance pathway and future stages of development.
Expected Outcomes
By the end of the program, athletes will:
Demonstrate improved technical and tactical beach volleyball skills.
Exhibit confidence in planning and preparing for competitive events.
Develop resilience, teamwork, and decision-making skills essential for success in the sport.
Costs - Club Fees and Deposits
2026 Fees - $850 - Club fees cover clothing, coaching salaries, court rentals and all other associated costs.
Deposit - a non-refundable deposit of $200 is required to hold an athletes spot for the season. The remainder is due first week of training with no refunds after the start of the program.
* Tournament registration is not included
** ScotiaBeach will support athletes attending Nationals with preparation and coaching support. This cost is an additional fee and dependant oin how many athletes travel to Nationals.
Refund Policy
There are no refunds for club deposits or club fees paid to ScotiaBeach once the program has started. By committing to one of our services and completing the first week of training, we assume that you intend to see your commitment through to the end of the season.
Likewise, you can expect that ScotiaBeach and its staff will honor their commitment to you throughout the entire duration of the season. ScotiaBeach incurs costs based on registered players that are non-refundable. In most cases, our investments and purchases on behalf of our athletes cannot be reversed, so it should be expected that your fees and dues paid to us are also non-refundable.
Important Consideration:
Like most sports, volleyball requires a significant commitment of both time and financial resources. Please carefully consider all aspects of this commitment before signing up and/or making your initial payment.
