
CHATHAM BALLHAWKS VOLLEYBALL CLUB
Ballhawks on the Beach
May 17, 2022
Pierce Johnson was guest coach at Ballhawks on the Beach Tuesday. Good luck on the summer tour this year!!

Annual General Meeting
As per the club's bylaws, the 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the Chatham Ballhawks Volleyball Club was held Monday August 23RD, 2022 on-line. If you wish to participate please reply directly to chathamballhawks@gmail.com and meeting invite link will be sent.
If you wish to receive any previous year's AGM minutes and/or would like a copy of the Club's by-laws please
Thanks to our coaches for another fun house league this year after 2 years off!! We hope to see everyone out again next year!!!
BALLHAWKS ON THE BEACH
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Aug 6
Provincials - Toronto
- Gold 14UG
Johyna & Raleigh
Jul 22 - Leamington
- Johyna Vanderveen/Raleigh Provost - Gold 14UG
- Gisele McKaig/Josie Heslop - Silver 14UG


July 8 - London
- Johyna Vanderveen/Raleigh
Provost -Silver 14UG
May 28 - Windsor
- Gisele McKaig/Sydney Scaman
Silver 13UG Premier


Jun 25 - Ashbridges
- Gisele McKaig/Madi Potter
Silver 13UG

Ballhawks 2023-24 Tryout Dates
Tentative times and locations continue to be updated
EE - EbenEzer Christian; CKSS - Chatham-Kent Secondary School
U18 Girls (born 2006/5)
Wednesday Sep 13 - 8:00-9:30 pm EE
Wednesday Sep 20 - 6:30-8:00 pm EE
U17 Girls (born 2007)
Wednesday Sep 13 - 6:30-8:00 pm EE
Tuesday Sep 19 - 7:30-9:00 pm EE
Thursday Sep 21 - 7:30-9:00 pm EE
U16 Girls (born 2008)
Saturday Sep 16 - 12:00-1:30 pm EE
Tuesday Sep 19 - 6:00-7:30 pm EE
Thursday Sep 21 - 6:00-7:30 pm EE
U15 Girls (born 2009)
Saturday Sep 16 - 10:30-12:00 pm EE
Monday Sep 18 - 7:30-9:00 pm EE
Monday Sep 25 - 7:30-9:00 pm EE
U14 Girls (born 2010)
Saturday Sep 16 - 9:00-10:30 am EE
Monday Sep 18 - 6:00-7:30 pm EE
Monday Sep 25 - 6:00-7:30 pm EE
U18 Boys (born 2006/5)
Sunday Sep 17 - 3:00-4:30 pm CKSS
Sunday Sep 24 - 3:00-4:30 pm CKSS
U17 Boys (born 2007)
Sunday Sep 17 - 3:00-4:30 pm CKSS
Sunday Sep 24 - 3:00-4:30 pm CKSS
U16 Boys (born 2008)
Sunday Sep 17 - 1:30-3:00 pm CKSS
Sunday Sep 24 - 1:30-3:00 pm CKSS
U15 Boys (born 2009)
Tuesday, Oct 3 7:30-9:00 pm EE
Tuesday Oct 10 7:30-9:00 pm EE
Wednesday, Oct 11 7:30-9:00 pm EE
U14 Boys (born 2010/11)
Tuesday, Oct 3 7:30-9:00 pm EE
Tuesday Oct 10 7:30-9:00 pm EE
Wednesday, Oct 11 7:30-9:00 pm EE
U13 Girls (born 2011)
Tuesday Sep 26 - 6:00-7:30 pm EE
Wednesday Sep 27 - 6:00-7:30 pm EE
Tuesday Oct 3 - 6:00-7:30 pm EE
UNIVERSITY VOLLEYBALL!
Tuesday Oct 17TH
7PM St Clair Healthplex
come on out to see elite university volleyball match featuring the Western Mustangs vs. Windsor Lancers. Pre-match at 4pm includes are very own 16g Ballhawks in a match vs. South County. Thanks to our sponsor for hosting:

REGISTRATION
Mini Ballhawks
Spring Session
The Ballhawks are excited to announce that registration is now open for another session of Minis!!
5 sessions
Mondays 5-6pm starting Mar 7TH
$50
Register now!!
SESSION FULL!!
You may register to be put on the waiting list in case of cancellations. Hopefully you can revisit us for our Fall 2023 sessions.
Thanks PEAK ATHLETIC TRAINING!
Ballhawks Athletes took part in training sessions put on by Peak Performance Oct 21ST and 28TH.


Former Ballhawks in the News
OCAA All-stars Abby Sluys, Mattea DeLeary
Feb 27, 2020
Congratulations Abby Sluys (Redeemer) and Mattea Deleary (Fanshawe) [both Ballhawks 2013-16) for being named to the 2ND Team all stars for the 2019-20 OCAA season. Best of luck in the playoffs!
Former Ballhawks aluminus in the news:
Congrats to
Pierce Johnson (Ballhawks 2011-2015) for being named to Team Canada for 2019 Summer Universiade to be in held in Naples, Italy starting July 3RD!
Mattea Deleary (Ballhawks 2013-2016) for helping the Fanshawe Falcons to a bronze medal at the CCAA Women's National volleyball championships.
The 2019 session of the Ballhawks Youth League finished up - Thanks Coach Cobb for another fun & successful program!!
Hope to see all future v-ballers out at camp next summer and next year!!
Ballhawks in the news:
Congratulations Kaden Reid (16U Boys) for making Ontario Team Red - best of luck training this summer Kaden!!
Congratulations to Rylee Goodburn (14U Girls) who recently won gold at the 2020 Ontario Native Volleyball Invitational.

Former Ballhawks in the news:
Congratulations to former Ballhawks Mattea DeLeary, and Abby Sluys for selection to the OCAA 2ND Team Allstar team. Both in their 3RD year, Mattea is MB with Fanshawe and Abby is LS with Redeemer.


Covid-19 Protocols Update
November 9, 2020
The latest revision of the Ballhawks Covid-19 Operating Protocols is released. Of note, as per OVA's Nov 6 release, masks are now required by all participants at all times ....

Ballhawks in the News
Team Ontario Coach - Mel Smyth
Good Luck Coach Mel as she embarks with coaching Ontario Team Red this summer! An excellent opportunity and we wish her well!

Ballhawks in the News
Laurin Ainsworth commits to Brock
Mar 23, 2020
Congratulations Laurin on signing commitment for the Brock Badgers for next year. Best of luck!
Tryouts Pre-Registration:
You must pre-register to tryout. This will help the club assess the need for additional teams, coaches, and
practice facilities for the various age levels.
Registration will close the night before tryouts of your age group.
Exact times and locations are still to be determined but below is the tryouts schedule.
You will be notified through your contact information from your registration a day or 2 before tryouts begin.
As well, the webpage will be continually updated so please re-visit to confirm the tryouts you are to attend.
OVA MRS Registration:
All athletes must be registered in Ontario Volleyball Association's MRS system prior to attending any tryouts.
Please select $0 Tryout Option.
All athletes must be verified the night before tryouts for them to attend.
What to Expect at Tryouts
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Please ensure to arrive 15 min early to your first tryout to confirm pre-registration, contact information.
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Please note - no parents will be allowed into the facility
If you have questions on Ballhawks competitive teams, please do not hesitate to

Ballhawks 2021-22 Tryout Dates (subject to change).
Tryout locations to be confirmed at a later date
U18 Girls (born 2004 & 2003)
Thu Sep 16
Mon Sep 20
U18 Boys (born 2004 & 2003)
Wed Sep 15
Wed Sep 22
U17 Girls (born 2005)
Wed Sep 15
Tue Sep 21
U17 Boys (born 2005)
Thu, Sep 16
Wed Sep 22
Wed Sep 29
U16 Girls (born 2006)
Wed Sep 15
Mon Sep 20
Thu Sep 23
Mon Sep 27 (to be confirmed)
U16 Boys (born 2006)
Thu Sep 16
Wed Sep 22
remainder to be determined
U15 Girls (born 2007)
Tuesday, Oct 13, 5:45-7:15 pm
U14 Girls (born 2008)
Tue Sep 21, 6:00-7:30 pm
U13 Girls (born 2009/10)
Mon Sep 27, 6:00-7:30 pm
U15 Boys (born 2007)
Wed Sep 22
remainder to be determined
U14 Boys (born 2008)
to be determined
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NEW!! COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Chatham-Kent PHU Announcement
October 27, 2021
As mentioned in our last post October 25TH, we will continue to implement all provincially and regionally mandated COVID-19 guidelines and any rules set out by each facility.
On October 26TH the local Public Health Unit advised that effective Oct 31ST, all athletes 12 years of age or older whom are presently eligible for the vaccine must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID or proof of medical exemption as recognized by the Public Health Agency of Canada or our Local Health Authority, where applicable by November 1ST, 2021 and subsequently, must provide proof of full vaccination as of November 30TH, 2021 in order to be able to enter any indoor sports and recreational fitness facility in Chatham-Kent.
If you have any questions regarding or wish to discuss these measures in further detail, please contact chathamballhawks@gmail.com
Tryouts Pre-Registration:
You must pre-register to tryout. This will help the club assess the need for additional teams, coaches, and
practice facilities for the various age levels.
Registration will close the night before tryouts.
Times, dates and locations are still to be determined but below is the tentative schedule, subject to change.
You will be notified through your contact information from your registration a day or 2 before tryouts begin.
MRS Registration:
All athletes must be registered in Ontario Volleyball Association's MRS system prior to attending any tryouts.
This will need to be completed post Sep 1ST in order to be for the 2021-22 season.
Please select $0 Tryout Option.
All athletes must be verified the night before tryouts for them to attend.
As the health and safety of our coaches, athletes and families is our top priority during the COVID-19 pandemic, tryouts will look different whether your a brand new player interested in the club or a returning player. There are many rules/protocols that the club and all participants must adhere to. For any questions please don't hesitate to review our Covid Protocols page or please
What to Expect at Tryouts
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Controlled one-way entries and exits with Hand Sanitization stations at entrance and exit to the building. Check-in booth/table at entry to facility.
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Athletes are to arrive no sooner than 15 minutes prior to their provided start time. While waiting outside, physical distancing must be followed.
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Please note - no parents will be allowed into the facility.
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Contact Tracing Sign-in - Each athlete will be required to complete an on-line screening questionnaire before they enter the building. Completion will be confirmed verbally and the confirmation will allow the club to document tracking for each session. Please note that if the answer to any of the questions is ‘yes’, the athlete cannot be allowed into the facility. (please do not attend if showing signs of any Covid-19 symptoms).
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Athletes must come ready – water bottle, court shoes, gym clothing (no change rooms are provided) – and make every attempt to minimize the amount of personal items. Athletes should consider bringing enough water in the case that taps/water filling stations are not available. Each athlete should have hand wipes and hand sanitizer with them in addition to mask(s).
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We will hand sanitize every 30 minutes and sanitize the volleyballs minimum each hour and after each training session.
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All participants (athletes, coaches, club staff) will need to wear a mask. Athletes will be informed when a mask is not required (during game activity).
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Physical distancing must be followed unless in a game activity.
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Please visit our Covid Protocols page and the club's procedures and documentation for further info.
DIGGING FOR MEDALS ON THE BEACH
Jul 28 - Port Stanley
- Ela Bos/Marcy Shawn
Silver 14UG Premier
Jul 27 - Port Stanley
- Lauryn Lahey/Elliot Cowan
Silver 15UG Premier
Jul 27 - Port Stanley
- Clarke Denomy/Kaden Reid
Silver 15UB Premier
Jul 20 - Ashbridges
- Kenzie Lahey/Teya Meredith
Gold 13UG Championship
Jul 14 - Windsor
- Lauryn Lahey/Eliot Cowan
Gold 16UG Premier
Jul 6 - London
- Turner Lessard/Carter Pittuck
Silver 14UB Premier
Jun 16 - Windsor
- Turner Lessard/Carter Pittuck
Gold 14UB Premier
- Liam Cobb, Bryson Davis
Silver 14UB Premier
Jun 15 - Windsor
- Kenzie Lahey/Teya Meredith
Silver 13UG Premier
Jun 8 - Ashbridges
- Laurin Ainsworth/Kirby MacKinnon
Silver 18UG Premier
Jun 2 - Port Stanley
- Turner Lessard/Carter Pittuck
Gold 14UB Premier
Jun 1 - Port Stanley
- Kenzie Lahey/Teya Meredith
Gold 13UG Premier





See below for Tryouts timings for 2020-21 Competitive Teams
UPDATES
As the health and safety of our coaches, athletes and families is our top priority during the COVID-19 pandemic, tryouts will look different whether your a brand new player interested in the club or a returning player. There are many rules/protocols that the club and all participants must adhere to. In addition, pre-registration is new this year. For any questions please don't hesitate to
Registration:
1. All individuals must have registered online with the Ballhawks for the tryouts prior to participating in any club tryout or training. To register, go to our
tryout registration form Please note - registration is now closed
2. All individuals must complete the OVA Covid-19 Waiver and email to chathamballhawks@gmail.com prior to participating in any club tryout or
training. Please click here for
3. For new players to the Ballhawks and the OVA, you must also complete the following Individual Registration Form prior to participation. This form is
needed as the OVA has extended the 2019-20 membership for all returning athletes until the new MRS system from OVA is released. Please note there
is no cost in sending in this form to the club. This form needs to be sent, along with the
OVA Covid-19 Waiver to chathamballhawks@gmail.com
4. Athletes will receive a confirmation email from the club for tryout attendance once the club registration, OVA waiver, and OVA registration form (if
applicable) are confirmed as completed 24 hours prior to first tryout start time.
No athlete will be allowed to show up ‘on the day’ without confirmed on-line registration.
What to Expect at Tryouts
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Controlled one-way entries and exits with Hand Sanitization stations at entrance and exit to the building. Check-in booth/table at entry to facility.
-
Athletes are to arrive no sooner than 15 minutes prior to their provided start time. While waiting outside, physical distancing must be followed.
-
Please note - no parents will be allowed into the facility.
-
Contact Tracing Sign-in - Each athlete will be subject to a COVID-19 health questionnaire before they enter the building. This will be administered verbally and documented on a tracking sheet. Please note that if the answer to any of the questions is ‘yes’, the athlete cannot be allowed into the facility. (please do not attend if showing signs of any Covid-19 symptoms). For a copy of the questionnaire, please click here.
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Athletes must come ready – water bottle, court shoes, gym clothing (no change rooms are provided) – and make every attempt to minimize the amount of personal items. Athletes should consider bringing enough water in the case that taps/water filling stations are not available. Each athlete should have hand wipes and hand sanitizer with them in addition to mask(s).
-
We will hand sanitize every 30 minutes and sanitize the volleyballs minimum each hour and after each training session.
-
All participants (athletes, coaches, club staff) will need to wear a mask. Athletes will be informed when a mask is not required (during game activity).
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Physical distancing must be followed unless in a game activity.
Provincial Medals!!
Apr 22, 2023
18U Boys win Silver - D2 T1
The Chatham 18U Ballhawks captured silver at the Ontario Volleyball's Provincial Championships in Toronto ...

15U Girls grab Silver - D2 T2
The Chatham 15U Ballhawks captured silver at the Ontario Volleyball's Provincial Championships in Toronto ...

18U Girls win silver - D3 T1
The Chatham 18U Ballhawks captured silver at the Ontario Volleyball's Provincial Championships in Toronto ...
Summer Training Sessions
Aug 6, 2023
** UPDATE ** 13UG [2011] Sessions Added!!
We've now added 2 dates to the open sessions registration for 13U Girls [born 2011] for Tues Aug 22 and Wed Aug 30TH! Please submit thru the sign up link for which of the date(s) you'd like to do!
July 23, 2023
The Ballhawks are excited to again offer open indoor training volleyball opportunities this August! This will be a chance to advance your skills as well as get primed up for the fall! This is open to registered 2022-23 Ballhawks but if you are new and interested or know a friend or someone interested, we can definitely set up registration by contacting the club directly at chathamballhawks@gmail.com.