Beach Smashball: 7-12 years  

Smashball provides a modified version of volleyball better suited to children based on their abilities. Modifications are tailored to meet each child’s development age, which optimizes future development and enjoyment playing volleyball. The game also focuses on the sport’s most exciting skill – the spike!

Our 8 week Smashball program will run once per week out of our Pemamkiaq Beach Volleyball Courts located on 261 Commodore Drive, Burnside Industrial Park, Dartmouth.

The Program will begin the Week of June 10, 2024 and runs for 8 weeks!

For more information contact Jason Trepanier

Registration is will open on April 11th at noon. CLICK HERE to register

Mondays 4-4:45 (7-9yrs) Smashball
Mondays 5-5:45 (10-12 yrs) Smashball                    

Wednesdays 4-4:45 (7-9 yrs) Smashball
Wednesdays 5-5:45 (10-12 yrs) Smashball

Thursdays 4-4:45 (7-9 yrs) Smashball
Thursdays 5-5:45 (10-12 yrs) Smashball  

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Smashball can be used as a game play format within the Elementary or Community Programs. See this instructional video from the Ontario Volleyball Association.

·      5 unique levels of Smashball progress participants from only using the serve and spike with one contact, up to using a variety of volleyball skills and three contacts.

·      Smashball teaches children the basic motor elements necessary in various physical activities and then applies them to volleyball

·      Smashball allows children to develop a positive attitude toward volleyball through a positive sport experience

·      Smashball has fewer rules, less equipment, making it easier for children to play anywhere, even at home!

·      Smashball uses fewer players on smaller courts, which allows for increased number of ball touches – making a more efficient and fun learning environment.

·      Smashball immerses children in the other side of a team-based sport – life skills development: emphasizing clear communication, being supportive of teammates, and good sportsmanship

·      Smashball is played with lighter, softer volleyballs and lower nets – leading to more success on the court

·      Smashball promotes volleyball as an activity for the physical education curriculum and as an inter-school sport.

·      Smashball can be structured by skill/technique. You can structure games/drills by introducing techniques step by step.

If you have any questions or require more information please contact our Summer Beach Program Coordinator Luke Rideout