Mini/Atomic Programs

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Volleyball Nova Scotia Program

Current Programs:

North River Elementary School - Tuesday, April 30 until June 18th, 2013

$45 per participant (includes t-shirt) - maximum of 20 participants per group.

Instructor - Riley Tanner ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

How to register:

  • open the NRS website:  https://nrs.volleyball.ca
  • click “new user, sign up here” and follow the instructions to create your account - you will need to enter your name and a valid email address.
  • You will receive an email once you complete this initial page.
  • Follow the steps from the email to create your account.
  • Once you input all of the relevant information, you will be prompted to select your membership category
  • For membership category, select from Indoor section - “General member– This category is to be selected if you are registering for a VNS Atomic/Mini Program.
  • You will be prompted to pay $3 here for this membership
  • Once you go through the payment process for the $3 and confirm your payment, you will then select from the top menu - "EVENT CALENDAR".
  • Change the month to April, find the Atomic Clinic at North River Elementary -  April 30th box - select event
  • Click "Register" at bottom of page
  • Follow the process to pay fee of $42 for the clinic - total amount paid will be $45 per athlete

 

The base program is 8 weeks, 1 session per week, 1.5 hours of skill and play time per session.  The target group is boys and girls 8-12 years of age.  The game format is modified to accommodate the age and skill level of participants along with the number of participants in attendance.  Programs are most often held afterschool in elementary school gyms.

Program includes:

  • Introduction to the great sport of volleyball
  • Development and emphasis on the basic skills in volleyball with a qualified instructor
  • Afterschool exercise and supervision
  • Program T-shirt for all participants
  • End of program competition
  • Liability and sport accident insurance for athletes and instructors
  • Special youth/lightweight volleyballs provided

Cost is $45 per athlete

Areas where programs are available will be dependent on the number of interested participants, and the availability of host clubs.  It is important that all interested parties contact us so that programs can be arranged accordingly.

 

Volleyball Canada Program Overview

The Mini-Volley program is a new initiative developed by Volleyball Canada to aid elementary school teachers and club coaches in introducing volleyball to young players.  Volleyball has traditionally been viewed as a difficult sport to introduce to young children, but it doesn't have to be.  With the simple modifications that Mini-Volley offers, teachers and coaches can easily provide their players with a fun and rewarding volleyball experience.  Best of all you don't need to be a volleyball expert to get started!

What is Mini-Volley?  Mini-Volley is an approach for initiating people to the game of volleyball.  The traditional game is adapted to the specific needs and abilities of the participants.  These adaptations include varying the number of players, altering the court size, adjusting the height of the net, and using bigger and lighter balls.  Different game formats such as 1 vs. 1, 2 vs. 2, 3 vs. 3 and 4 vs. 4 are used.  Various rules are also adapted to encourage longer rallies and decrease the difficulty of skill execution.  The objective of these adaptations is to encourage learning, promote success, and increase the enjoyment for the participants.  When the game is properly adapted for the age and abilities of the participants, they experience more success, enjoy the activity, and want to play more often!

The Mini-Volley program is fully endorsed by Physical & Health Education Canada.

The progression of Mini-Volley is the Atomic Volleyball program which focuses on volleyball skill development and game play. The Atomic Volleyball program is a great tool for teaching children the basics of the sport and getting them ready for the more complex 6 on 6 game when they are older. As a companion program to Volleyball Canada’s successful Mini-Volley program, Atomic Volleyball continues to build on the Mini-Volley concepts. This program focuses on fair play, skill development, teamwork and most of all a rewarding game-play experience. Its larger goal is to develop a passion for the sport in the younger players of the game! Atomic Volleyball can be incorporated into any physical education class, volleyball club or community program. It incorporates principles established in the Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) athlete development model for Learning to Train Stage athletes.

For Volleyball Nova Scotia’, the 12 & Under Volleyball program is an introductory program that teaches participants the basics of the game in a fun and active environment. 12 & Under Volleyball is an adaptation of traditional volleyball, created to make the game of volleyball fun and enjoyable for children. Adaptations, like Mini-Volley include a smaller court and lower net, fewer people on the court to increase number of contacts with the ball, a special ball that is easier on the arms, and modified rules to increase participants success rate. The focus of 12 & Under Volleyball is FUN and learning through participation.

Each program follows an 8-10 week plan that introduces a ‘skill of the week’ during each session. The skill is introduced then applied to game situations so that participants are not bored with traditional drills. This format allows for less instructional time and maximum activity time. All sessions encourage high levels of activity and interaction with many different children.

Resources

For Mini or Atomic volleyball resources or products please visit the Volleyball Canada Website.