2025 REP BEACH TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT

This upcoming 2025 beach season we are introducing a

JUNIOR (13U-15U) Rep Team and SENIOR (16U-18U) Rep Team!

Accepting Tryout Applications for our 2025 Rep Teams starting February 1.

See Rep Tryout Application instructions below

Tryout Application deadline is March 31

Rep Team roseters will be announced April 15

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

For the first time we will be offering up to 16 spots on our Junior Roster + up to 16 spots on our Senior roster!

Individual athletes OR established 2’s teams can apply to try out and compete for a spot in this program. We will train 2x/week. One training session as a full team on Mondays and once in smaller groups of athletes (assigned by the coaches) on 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.

2024 rep BEACH Team

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!

2025 TRAINING SCHEDULE DATES, TIMES + DETAILS

10 WEEK FULL-TIME PROGRAM

2 sessions/week (40 hours of training)

May 26th - July 30/31

*Full Beach Team trains together on Monday nights all summer

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

2 sessions/week (40 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 JUNE = EVENINGS - Wednesdays/Thursdays for 2 hours (4:30-6:30PM or 6:30-8:30PM)
2nd training in JULY + AUGUST = DAYTIME - Wednesdays/Thursday for 2 hours (between 9AM-3PM)
- First Wednesday/Thursday is May 28/29, Last Wednesday/Thursday is July 30/31

Includes weekly off-court exercises: mental strengthening, goal setting, reflections as well as weekly video analysis performance training.
Includes branded team apparel package (tank top, t-shirt, shorts, visor/hat $180 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 + Private court Dundas/Flamborough
Program Price: $995 +hst ($180 apparel package included)

REP TEAM TRYOUT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please send an email with the following information to riseupbeachvolleyball@gmail.com

with the subject line: Rep Team Tryout Application - Your Name

Name:
Age + DOB:
Phone number:
City you live in:
Indoor club name + team name:
Indoor position/s:
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)
Beach Volleyball + Indoor Volleyball Resumes
Specify if you are applying as an INDIVIDUAL PLAYER or an established TEAM + include your teammate’s name and DOB
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 and I can answer any questions or concerns you may have about this program. Thanks, Becky