When do I drop off my child?
Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your first session for each program in order to complete registration. For subsequent session you may arrive from 0-5 minutes early.
What should my child wear?
Non-marking athletic shoes, shorts or sweatpants, and athletic top (kneepads optional). Younger children newer to volleyball might benefit from long sleeves so that there is no pain with forearm passing. For outdoor programs bring sunglasses, and athletic layers if cold or windy.
Should my child bring anything else?
Yes please bring a water bottle and any medication that your child might need. For outdoor programs – snack, sunglasses, sunscreen, sand socks if sand is hot or cold.
Who are the coaches?
We take pride in our coaching. We only hire the best available coaches in the city. Among our coaches are national team players, university coaches, former olympians and university athletes! All coaches have ethical training and background checks.
Please confirm if by submitting the form that my child is automatically accepted into the program?
Yes, if registration is available online we still have room in the program.
What is your refund/cancellation policy?
In case of injury or illness, we will give a full refund for unused sessions. If the program is not the right skill level just let us know and we will find another time that is more suited to your child’s needs. If you have a scheduling conflict after registering with Smash, let us know at least one week before the first session and you will receive a credit for a future program.
How do I review my child’s registration to see program date/time/location/payment history?
Go to https://help.sportsengine.
What are your locations?
Fall/Winter/Spring locaitons:
Osborne UBC: Unit 1, Osborne Centre, 6108 Thunderbird Blvd, UBC campus. The volleyball gym is on the right hand side of the building as you enter from the parking lot that is between Osborne Centre and Doug Mitchell Sports Centre.
Shaughnessy Heights
Vancouver Christian
Ecole Anne-Hebert Elementary: 7051 Killarney St. Vancouver Enter through the main front entrance. If you are late, walk or drive to the back of the school. The gym door is closest to the basketball hoop. Knock on the door loudly and the coach will let you in.
Magee Secondary School: 6360 Maple St Vancouver. Gym doors are on the east side of the school. Use Laburnum St and West 47th Ave as a drop off/pickup location.
Queen Alexandra Elementary School: 1300 East Broadway. Vancouver
Gladstone Secondary School: 4105 Gladstone St. Vancouver
Sir Charles Tupper: 419 East 24th Ave (gym entrance off St George and 24th)
York House: 4176 Alexandra St. Entrance to the gym is from the school’s south parking lot on the east side of the school.
Summer camp locations:
Brewers Park: 4175 Victoria Drive Vancouver
Spanish Banks West: (Google search: Spanish Banks West Concession) Our nets are white with no logos.
Empire Field Beach Courts: 2901 E. Hastings St, Vancouver. Located in Hastings Park.
How am I notified of cancellations due to weather?
If an session is cancelled due to weather, an email will be sent to parents the night before (for Summer camps) or by noon (for all afternoon/evening programs). It will also be posted on program page Fall Weekly, Winter Weekly, Spring Weekly, Summer Camps . Click here to see the Extreme Heat Policy and Poor Air Quality Policy.
Gym Rules?
Please respect gym rules by not propping open exterior doors and not going into the school lobby/classrooms (due to safety/security concerns). Also be sure to wear clean shoes in the gym.
Will the players be regrouped within their age group based on ability?
Yes, kids will be moved so that they are playing games mostly with their skill peers but stay on the same court as their friends. Also, if your child is advanced, feel free to register them in an older grade than their current grade
Are parents able to watch practices?
Yes! Please come and say hi to your coaches! We want to get to know all of you.