Smashball

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Smashball: 6-12 years  

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

What is Smashball? 

  • volleyball for children 6-12yrs
  • for schools, clubs and community centres
  • played with:
    • 3v3 on court at once
    • Badminton courts (or small court)
    • Badminton nets (or low net)
    • Light volleyballs
    • One bounce
    • 5 progressive levels

Why Smashball? 

  • Because:
    • It’s fun
    • It’s developmentally appropriate
    • It’s effective in teaching volleyball skills
    • Kids learn to smash/spike right away – the most fun!
    • It teaches inclusion and collaboration
    • It develops physical literacy

Get Started: 

  • Download the completely FREE Smashball App from Volleyball Canada:
    • Click HERE for IOS version ///  Click HERE for Android version)
  • Reach out to Volleyball Nova Scotia Technical Director, Megan Conroy at vnsmegan@sportnovascotia.ca for information on the VNS Welcome Offer to get equipment and other needs to get started (for FREE)!

Smashball for Elementary Teachers: Grades 1- 6    

The Community Coach Program provides the tools teachers and coaches need to make volleyball FUN for 6 to 12-year old’s (and really beyond).

Volleyball has traditionally been viewed as a difficult sport to introduce to young children. With the simple modifications that the Community Coach Program offers, teachers and coaches can provide their children with a fun and rewarding volleyball experience.  Best of all you don’t need to be a volleyball expert to get started!

The Community Coach Program is a National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) online course designed for Elementary School Teachers delivering physical education curriculum for grades 1-6 (6 units), as well as being beneficial for leaders in community centres and volleyball clubs. The course is $59. Click here to begin!

The Community Coach Volleyball eLearning module provides teachers and community leaders with:

•    2-3 hours of interactive exercises, video demonstrations, and quizzes to support teachers and coaches on how to deliver unit plans.

•    150-page Leader Guide with sample lesson plans and assessments, downloadable after the purchase of the e-module

•    Lesson plans are divided into 6 units, with material for 6 unique classes/sessions per unit (warm-up, grouping activities, games and cool-down)

•    5 Professional Development (PD) points for NCCP certified coaches

•    Teachers and coaches who complete the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) pathway will achieve the status of: “Trained” Community Coach

VNS “Welcome to Smashball” Start-Up Offer

  • Our welcome offer is available to any club/community group in the province, and includes the following for every 24 participants you have registered in your program:
    • 12 x Mikasa VS123W-SL Super Light Volleyballs to use for your program
    • 2 x NCCP Smashball Coach Workshop Registrations for 2 leaders in your program
  • To take advantage of this offer, all you need to do is:
    1. ​​Email TD Megan with your proposed start and end dates and program structure
    2. Agree to have all participants register with VNS as a Recreational Member (Athlete or Coach)  which is $17- if a coach already has a competitive membership that trumps a rec membership.
    3. Agree to have all coaches/leaders meet VNS Persons in Authority safe sport requirements
      • ​Police Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screen, Complete Safe Sport and Anti-Racism in Coaching e-Learning Modules + complete a Screening Disclosure Form (done through registering as a member).

Note: This offer is not available to programming happening within the PE curriculum, however the App content are still available and free.

VNS Boys Smashball Incentive Program

Clubs that have run a boys’ Smashball program can qualify for a 50% rebate on the registration fee for one team at a future 14U Boys Provincials.

This initiative is our way of showing appreciation the for efforts clubs make in promoting boys’ volleyball and fostering grassroots development in the sport.

How It Works:

  1. Clubs must have offered a Smashball program specifically targeting boys within the two years prior to the Provincials for which they are seeking the rebate.
  2. The rebate applies to one 14U Boys team registered for Provincials.
  3. The Smashball program must include at least 8 male players registered as VNS Recreational Members between the ages of 6 and 12.

To apply, simply provide VNS with documentation or details of your Smashball program when registering your 14U Boys team for Provincials.

A bit more about registering as a member with VNS

Volleyball Nova Scotia recommends that all new and existing youth programs register as VNS/Volleyball Canada Recreation Members. The fee is $17 for each coach and participant. Why? For more information on VNS/VC membership, please go to the Registration page of our website.

  • Ensures everyone involved in the program has accident and liability coverage
  • Allows VNS to see the number of athletes being introduced to and playing volleyball in the 6-12 age range
  • Allows VNS to communicate programming information to participants province wide

For more information on programming and clinic options, please contact VNS Technical Director Megan Conroy at vnsmegan@sportnovascotia.ca.