KINGSTON DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL COUNCIL
Who We Serve
Volleyball has grown from it's creation in 1895 by William G. Morgan in Massachusetts, as a less physical alternative to basketball for his businessmen class at the YMCA, to the major Olympic event that it is today. It is now a globally popular team sport with an estimated 800-900 million players worldwide playing at least once a week either either Indoor, Beach, Sitting or Snow.
To better understand the dynamics of who we serve as officials, it is important to also understand each of the governing bodies for our sport and the role they play in its administration. It is also extremely important, as Referee's that we understand the different playing regulations for each league.​​
DEVELOPMENT STREAM
The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) is the governing body for all forms of Volleyball. They work closely with their National Member Federations to develop the sport of Volleyball on a global level.
Volleyball Canada (VC) is Canada's National Federation member of the FIVB. VC works closely with it's Provincial and Territorial Associations (PTAs) to provide leadership and development opportunities for the sport of volleyball across Canada.
The Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA), the PTA member of volleyball Canada for Ontario. The OVA is an athlete-centered association whose mission is to provide leadership and expertise in the growth, development and delivery of volleyball in Ontario.
Kingston District Volleyball Council (KDVC) referees are members of OVA Region 6-Eastern Ontario, which extends from Deep River to Kingston and east to the Quebec border (Brockville, Cornwall, Ottawa). KDVC
NATIONAL (CANADA)
VOLLEYBALL CANADA
Youth National Championships
Volleyball Canada (VC) is Canada's National Federation member of the FIVB. VC works closely with it's Provincial and Territorial Associations (PTAs) to develop the sport of volleyball across Canada. ​​​
VC's Youth National Championships are the premier domestic, national event for the Canadian volleyball community. Volleyball athletes from across the country, from girls and boys age groups 14U to 18U hit the courts to battle for national glory.
FIVB
Olympic and International Events
The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) is the governing body responsible for all forms of Volleyball on a global level. As part of their mandate, the FIVB work closely with over 220 National Member Federations to develop the sport of Volleyball as a world media and entertainment sport around the world. ​The FIVB organizes major events like the World Championship, the Volleyball Nations League, and the World Cup, which are key for national team rankings and global prestige, culminating at the Olympic Games.​
U SPORTS
University National Championships
U Sports is the highest level of university athletics in Canada, with both men's and women's competitions divided into four main conferences - Canada West, Ontario University Athletics (OUA), Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ), and Atlantic University Sports (AUS).​
Over 50 University teams will compete in their respective conference seasons for the chance to advance to the eight-team National Championship tournaments, with the national champions crowned in March.​​​
CCAA
College National Championships
The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) provides the highest-level of Collegiate athletic programs for student-athletes at colleges and institutes across Canada. Member institutions include colleges, universities, technical institutes and CÉGEPs divided into six conferences - Pacific Western Athletic Association (PAKWEST), Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC), Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference (MCAC), Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA), Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) and the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA). Up to 98 colleges will compete in their respective conferences, all vying for the chance to advance to the eight-team CCAA National Championship tournament, with the winners crowned in March.
PROVINCIAL (ONTARIO)
OVA
Youth Provincials Championships
The Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA), the PTA member of volleyball Canada for Ontario, is an athlete-centered association whose mission is to provide leadership and expertise in the growth, development and delivery of volleyball in Ontario. ​The OVA itself, operates via six (6) Regions - ​Northwestern Ontario, Northeastern Ontario, Southwestern Ontario, Central East Ontario, Central West Ontario and Eastern Ontario, with competitions scheduled across the province. The OVA Provincial Championships are the largest youth amateur volleyball event in Ontario, held annually for both indoor and beach volleyball. The indoor championships (11U-18U) feature over 1,300 teams while the beach championships (12U-18U) take place over two weekends in August.
OUA
Ontario University Championships
Ontario University Athletics (OUA), the U Sports Conference Association for the province of Ontario, provides leadership, stewardship, and policy direction for university sport and governs sanctioned interuniversity sport competition in Ontario on behalf of its 20 member institutions. ​​The OUA organizes both the men's and women's Volleyball leagues, with the top 8 teams from regular season play moving through the quarter-finals and semi-finals to the Forsyth Cup (Men) and Quigley Cup (Women) Championships. The OUA champion earns a spot in the U SPORTS National Championship.
OCAA
Ontario Collegiate Championships
The Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA), the CCAA member institution for Ontario, is the governing body for intercollegiate sports, in the province of Ontario, whose mission is to promote athletic excellence, academic success, personal development, and a vibrant student life for its 26 member institutions. The OCAA organizes both the men's and women's Volleyball leagues, with the top 8 teams from regular season in the East and West Divisions crossing over in a round of 16, with winners moving on through the quarter-finals and semi-finals to the OCAA Championships. The OCAA champion earns a spot in the CCCA National Championship.
OFSAA
Ontario High School Championships
The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) is a federation of 18 regional school athletic associations spread across the province whose members, including student-athletes, teacher-coaches, principals, and sport administrators, are all committed to the philosophy of education through school sport. ​​​​​OFSAA provides Provincial championships and festivals across 21 sports for Ontario’s student-athletes between September and June. Volleyball features 3 Senior Boys' and 3 Senior Girls' Championships, one in each of the following school classifications: A (1-500 students), AA (501-950 students), AAA (951+ students)​​
The Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association (EOSSAA) is a member association of OFSAA comprised of all eligible secondary schools in Eastern Ontario.
REGION 6
OVA REGION 6 & KDVC
Youth National Championships
Volleyball Canada (VC) is Canada's National Federation member of the FIVB. VC works closely with it's Provincial and Territorial Associations (PTAs) to develop the sport of volleyball across Canada. ​​​
VC's Youth National Championships are the premier domestic, national event for the Canadian volleyball community. Volleyball athletes from across the country, from girls and boys age groups 14U to 18U hit the courts to battle for national glory.
U SPORTS
University National Championships
U Sports is the highest level of university athletics in Canada, with both men's and women's competitions divided into four main conferences - Canada West, Ontario University Athletics (OUA), Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ), and Atlantic University Sports (AUS).​
Over 50 University teams will compete in their respective conference seasons for the chance to advance to the eight-team National Championship tournaments, with the national champions crowned in March.​​​
CCAA
College National Championships
The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) provides the highest-level of Collegiate athletic programs for student-athletes at colleges and institutes across Canada. Member institutions include colleges, universities, technical institutes and CÉGEPs divided into six conferences - Pacific Western Athletic Association (PAKWEST), Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC), Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference (MCAC), Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA), Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) and the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA). Up to 98 colleges will compete in their respective conferences, all vying for the chance to advance to the eight-team CCAA National Championship tournament, with the winners crowned in March.
KDVC (KINGSTON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA)
OVA REGION 6 & KDVC
Youth National Championships
Volleyball Canada (VC) is Canada's National Federation member of the FIVB. VC works closely with it's Provincial and Territorial Associations (PTAs) to develop the sport of volleyball across Canada. ​​​
VC's Youth National Championships are the premier domestic, national event for the Canadian volleyball community. Volleyball athletes from across the country, from girls and boys age groups 14U to 18U hit the courts to battle for national glory.
U SPORTS
University National Championships
U Sports is the highest level of university athletics in Canada, with both men's and women's competitions divided into four main conferences - Canada West, Ontario University Athletics (OUA), Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ), and Atlantic University Sports (AUS).​
Over 50 University teams will compete in their respective conference seasons for the chance to advance to the eight-team National Championship tournaments, with the national champions crowned in March.​​​
CCAA
College National Championships
The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) provides the highest-level of Collegiate athletic programs for student-athletes at colleges and institutes across Canada. Member institutions include colleges, universities, technical institutes and CÉGEPs divided into six conferences - Pacific Western Athletic Association (PAKWEST), Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC), Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference (MCAC), Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA), Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) and the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA). Up to 98 colleges will compete in their respective conferences, all vying for the chance to advance to the eight-team CCAA National Championship tournament, with the winners crowned in March.
VOLLEYBALL IN OUR LOCAL AREA
Queen's University
Go Gaels Go!​
USports & OUA Member
Royal Military College
Go Paladins Go!​
USports & OUA Member
Kingston Area Secondary Schools Athletic Association
​OFSAA & EOSSAA Member
Leeds & Grenville Secondary Schools Athletic Association
​OFSAA & EOSSAA Member