Atomic Volleyball
There is a great need for youth recreational programming in the sport of volleyball. The ATOMIC volleyball program can help fill this need; it is a comprehensive 8-week program with adapted rules (smaller court, lower net, fewer players per side, softer volleyballs).
Atomic Volleyball stresses FUN, FAIRPLAY, and PARTICIPATION by increasing the number of ball contacts per player, creating longer and more successful rallies, and by developing proper skill delivery.
The Atomic Volleyball program was developed in conjunction with the Canadian Sport for Life Manual (Long Term Athlete Development) and provides programming for the LEARNING TO TRAIN STAGE which targets boys’ ages 9 to 12, and girls’ ages 8-11.
ATOMIC participants will learn the basics of volleyball: forearm and overhead passing, hitting, serving, basic team movement, and sportsmanship. Each session is 1.5 hours; every session begins with a 45-minute section focused on skills followed by 45 minutes of modified game play. Atomic Volleyball Program Dates are found on the Main Under 12 Indoor Page.
Who Can Run An Atomic Program?
Alberta Volleyball Clubs, schools, or community associations can run their own ATOMIC program. The ATOMIC volleyball manual provides the instructor (who may or may not have previous knowledge of the sport) all of the tools and information necessary to run a successful program.
The ATOMIC program can be used as a fundraiser for your team, as a feeder-system into your sport programming, and as an opportunity to develop coaches by offering older athletes a coaching experience.
What Do You Need To Run An Atomic Program?
- ATOMIC manual (only $19.95 plus tax).
- Facility: a gymnasium or other suitable structure with a minimum height of 7 m (please note: the ATOMIC program may be run outdoors)
- Equipment (minimum of 1 Volleylite volleyball for every two participants)
- Head instructor (with completed Criminal Record Check and First Aid Certification)
- Assistant instructors (ideally parents or older club-players)
- Insurance (AVA clubs will already have the appropriate insurance).
Are the Lesson Plans Provided?
The ATOMIC manual contains session plans for an eight-week program. Each session offers three levels of drills to accommodate the varying level of players; your instructor will simply have to choose which of the provided drills to use each day. The basic set-up is as follows:
Session 1- Setting Skills: Overhead Passing and Back Setting
Session 2- Passing Skills: Forearm Pass
Session 3- Serving Skills: Underhand Serving and Overhand Serving
Session 4- Attacking Skills: Spiking and Tipping
Session 5- Defensive Skill: Blocking
Session 6- Defensive Skill: Stride and Slide
Session 7- Team Play
Session 8- Tournament Play
How Can the Atomic Program be Used as a Fundraiser?
In order to understand how the ATOMIC program can be used as a fundraiser, one needs to examine a sample budget. Please note that the fee structure, gym fees, instructor fees, and equipment costs are variable and need to be adapted to your program. Although Alberta Volleyball will gladly provide advice for your program, it is your club/school/association that is responsible for collecting all the registration information and money.
OPTION #1 (provides coaches with salaries)
Revenue:
32 athletes @ $100 each........................................................ $3200
Expenses:
Facility – 1 single-gym (2 badminton courts) @$35/hour............... ($700)
1 Head Coach @ $25/hour....................................................... ($400)
4 Assistant Coaches’ @$15/hour............................................... ($960)
(you want about a 1:8 ratio of instructors to athletes)
32 t-shirts @ $10 each............................................................ ($320)
Prizes/giveaways.................................................................... ($150)
5 Coaches shirts.................................................................... ($125)
Name tags and supplies......................................................... ($30)
16 Volleylites @ $30 per ball (SPORT FACTOR).......................... ($480)
(At least 1 ball for every two athletes; 1 ball per athlete is ideal)
SURPLUS------------------------------------------------------------------ $35
OPTION #2 (fundraiser for your club)
Revenue:
32 athletes @ $100 each........................................................ $3200
Expenses:
Facility – 1 single-gym (2 badminton courts) @$35/hour............... ($700)
1 Head Coach (donated time).................................................. ($0)
4 Assistant Coaches’ (donated time).......................................... ($0)
(you want about a 1:8 ratio of instructors to athletes)
32 t-shirts @ $10 each............................................................ ($320)
Prizes/giveaways.................................................................... ($150)
5 Coaches shirts.................................................................... ($125)
Name tags and supplies......................................................... ($30)
16 Volleylites @ $30 per ball (SPORT FACTOR)........................... ($480)
(A minimum of 1 ball for every two athletes; 1 ball per athlete is ideal)
SURPLUS------------------------------------------------------------------ $1395
How Can You Find Interested Participants?
To supplement the advertising you will do at your local schools and community associations, Alberta Volleyball will help to advertise your ATOMIC program. We will post your program’s information on our website and in our monthly newsletter.
How Can You Evaluate Your Atomic Program?
Alberta Volleyball has created a sample Participant Feedback Form that we encourage you to adapt for your ATOMIC program.
Who Do I Contact For More Information?
For more information, or to start your own ATOMIC volleyball program, please contact Diane Clarke at dclarke@albertavolleyball.com or 403-210-8467.
FREE ATOMIC VOLLEYBALL STARTER KITS!
As a bonus, if your Alberta Volleyball club/team runs an ATOMIC volleyball program the AVA will provide you with a FREE Atomic Volleyball Starter kit ($250 value) which includes:
- 6 Tachikara Volleylite Volleyballs
- 3 Atomic Volleyball Instructor’s Manuals
How can you take advantage of this offer?
Simply complete the ATOMIC Volleyball Starter Kit Request Form and return it to Diane Clarke at dclarke@albertavolleyball.com
