2026 BEACH Rep TEAm NOW ACCEPTING tryout APPLICATIONS!

Please carefully read through the program overview, dates and details below before proceeding to the application instructions. If anything is unclear don’t hesitate to reach out to me, Becky, and we can hop on a phone call so I can answer any questions you have about this Rep Level program! (647-466-3689)

TRYOUT APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 22ND

This RiseUp Rep Beach Team is our flagship program and our top level of high performance training that we offer.

Individual athletes OR established 2’s teams can apply to try out and compete for a spot in this program. Athletes with all levels of experience in Beach Volleyball are encouraged to tryout!

We will train 2x/week + 1 additional day/week dedicated strictly to game competition. One training session will be as a FULL Beach Team (Juniors + Seniors together) on Mondays and another day in smaller groups of athletes (assigned by the coaches by age/skill level) on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays . This elite training program is geared towards those who strive for podium finishes and want to explore their full potential on the sand.

PROGRAM GOALS & DETAILS:

To develop and enhance the following skills and team/player abilities: develop a strong established player and team offensive & defensive strategies, comfortable in high pressure competition, advanced positional and technical skills training as blockers and/or defenders, strong effective team communication skills (on and off the court), advanced offensive shot variety, solid execution of skills and decision-making abilities, reliable court vision, good emotional awareness, good understanding of personal coping skills in stressful situations, good ability to rebound from errors/lost rallies, confident to create point scoring opportunities, tournament management skills, develop debrief/reflection skills on your team’s outcome and mental performances, and most importantly to enhance your overall understanding and love for playing beach volleyball!

2026 TRAINING SCHEDULE DATES, TIMES + DETAILS

10 WEEK FULL-TIME PROGRAM

3 training sessions/week (60 hours of training) NEW —> adding an additional club competition session / week with teams inside + outside RiseUp!

May 25th - July 29/31 * Additional Training Opportunities in August depending on your participation in Ontario Beach Tour Provincials + Nationals Championships

*Full Beach Team (JRs + SRs) train together on Monday nights all season

*Small group of 8 athletes (grouped based on age + skill level) train 2nd time together later in the week

* NEW ADDITIONAL Competition training session added to this seasons schedule for 3rd practice / week.

• 3 sessions/week (60 hours of training)

• 1st training on Mondays EVENINGS @ Hamilton District Christian High School from 7:00 - 9:00 PM

  • ALL SUMMER MONDAYS STAY IN THE EVENINGS from 7-9PM

  • Monday dates: May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28

• 2nd training in MAY + JUNE = EVENINGS - Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays for 2 hours (4:30-6:30PM or 6:30-8:30PM)

• 2nd training in JULY = DAYTIME - Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursday for 2 hours (between 9AM-3PM)

  • First Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday is May 26/27/28, Last Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday is July 29/29/30

• Includes weekly off-court exercises: mental strengthening, goal setting, reflections as well as video analysis performance training.

• Includes branded team apparel package ( $200 value) 

• Includes Tournament Management Skills (Pre-game planning, match breakdown, performance under pressure, team/player scouting, when + how to conduct effective time-outs, etc)

• Court Locations: Hamilton District Christian School in Ancaster + Becky’s Farm Court at 1487 Middletown Rd, Millgrove + an additional Private court in Dundas

• Program Price: $995 +hst ($200 apparel package included + complimentary team + individual player photoshoot)

• Beach Team Players specific training schedule to be set once the full team has been selected in MID APRIL!

If you try out and don’t make the beach team this season but you still want to play in a beach league or another program we have - you are guaranteed a spot in whichever league/program you’re interested in playing in!

BEACH TEAM TRYOUT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please send an email with the following information to riseupbeachvolleyball@gmail.com with the subject line: BEACH TEAM Tryout Application - Your Name

1. Athlete’s Name:

2. Age + DOB:

3. Phone number:

4. City you live in:

5. Years of Beach Volleyball experience + positions played (blocked, defender, split, unspecialized):

6. Have you competed in organized Beach Volleyball Tournaments or the OVA Beach Tour before?

7. Indoor Club Came + Team age/name:

8. Indoor position/s:

9. Personal statement of your beach volleyball goals, indoor volleyball goals, academic goals, short term life goals and WHY you want to be a part of this Beach Rep Team (150 words max)

10. Beach Volleyball + Indoor Volleyball Resumes

11. Specify if you are applying as an INDIVIDUAL PLAYER or an established TEAM + include your teammate’s name and DOB

12. Please attach a photo of yourself. This can be a head shot or just a quick pic taken with your phone.

13. OPTIONAL: Video Footage under 2 mins - NOT required but would be helpful to include if you have some.

If you would like to discuss this program further before applying please reach out via email or call and I can answer any questions or concerns you may have about this program. Thanks, Becky

riseupbeachvolleyball@gmail.com OR 647-466-3689