Rising Star Sessions

Rising Stars (Grades 3–6, Beginners)

For younger athletes new to volleyball.

Focus: Learning movement patterns and basic coordination to prepare for the next level.

Refund policy - https://sites.google.com/view/elitesite/academy-refund-policy

A refund will not be issued if the session's start date is within 7 days of the cancellation.

Each player must bring a volleyball to attend the session; the academy will not supply volleyballs.

Rising Star Sessions (Grades 3–6 – New Level)

The Rising Star program is designed specifically for younger athletes who are beginning their volleyball journey. These sessions focus on developing the fundamental movement and coordination skills needed before learning the seven core volleyball skills. Each session will have a theme or focus, announced by the coaches, to match the needs of the group.

Athletes in Rising Star will work on the essential athletic building blocks:

Moving with balance and agility
Catching and throwing with control
Jumping and landing safely
Running with coordination
Developing hand-eye and body awareness

These one-hour sessions are held in the multipurpose rooms with lower ceilings. No net will be used in these sessions, allowing athletes to focus on ball control, movement, and coordination. For athletes ready to progress, opportunities are available in the 90-minute gym sessions, where a full net is introduced.

Rising Star is the first step in the Canadian Elite Academy pathway and prepares athletes for the next stage, NexGen Sessions (Grades 6–8).

NexGen sessions are one hour in length and take place in the multipurpose rooms with lower ceilings. No net is used during these sessions, as the focus is on movement, coordination, and ball control. For ready athletes, progression opportunities are available in the gym-based 90-minute sessions, where a full net is introduced.