Ontario Volleyball Board of Directors

2025 Board of Directors Call for Nominations is OPEN

About the OVA

The Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) is the provincial governing body for volleyball in Ontario — a thriving and fast-growing organization representing athletes, coaches, referees, and clubs across the province. With membership numbers at record highs and growing, the OVA continues to expand its reach and impact in community sport, high-performance development, and national leadership.

Volleyball in Ontario is thriving — with participation rates among girls consistently high, increasing and with one of the lowest dropout rates of any sport in Canada. By joining the OVA Board, you will help ensure young athletes, both girls and boys, continue to benefit from safe, inclusive, and empowering sport experiences that build confidence, leadership, and lifelong skills. This work connects directly to community building and leadership development, creating pathways for the next generation of leaders while strengthening Ontario’s sport ecosystem.

The OVA continues to experience year over year growth, this past year alone was over 15%. Also the membership make up is over 75% girls, with less than 10% drop-off rate in the 16U-18U age categories, this is impressively lower than the industry average of 33%. As the sport grows, so too does the OVA’s commitment to excellence in governance, innovation, and inclusion. We are now seeking passionate, skilled leaders to join our Board of Directors and help shape the next phase of our sport’s evolution.

Learn more about the OVA's vision for the future with our Strategic Plan and Sport For Life's comprehensive review of OVA's Competitions Structure that was completed in October 2025.

Board Opportunities

At the upcoming 2025 Annual General Meeting, OVA members will elect:

• Treasurer
• Two (2) Directors at Large

We are especially interested in candidates who bring skills in:

• Finance and Audit / CPA designation (required for the Treasurer role)
• Legal / Governance
• Information Technology, Digital Transformation, and/or AI Strategy

Nomination Deadline: Nov. 24th, 2025 11:59 pm

Election will be held during the Annual General Meeting of Members on December 14th, 2025.

Please refer to the drop-down sections below for further information.

Any questions can be directed to the Nominations Chair at  nominations@ontariovolleyball.org.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We’re looking for individuals who:

• Have 10+ years of professional experience in a relevant discipline (finance, law, business leadership, or sport governance). 5+ years in AI strategy / implementation (technology, AI, digital transformation)
• Are strategic thinkers who value collaboration, innovation, and diversity in leadership.
• Are committed to advancing safe, inclusive, and sustainable sport across Ontario.
• Can attend 3–4 in-person meetings per year in the Greater Toronto Area, along with periodic virtual sessions.
• Bring both a professional lens and a personal passion for the positive impact of sport.
• Meet all OVA eligibility and good standing criteria for Board candidates.

What You Get

Serving on the OVA Board is a meaningful opportunity to contribute your expertise while advancing your own professional leadership journey.

As a Director, you will:

• Help shape the future of volleyball in Ontario — guiding a rapidly growing organization that impacts tens of thousands of athletes, coaches, referees, volunteers, families, and communities.
• Strengthen your governance experience, serving on a not-for-profit Board navigating growth, digital transformation, and long-term strategic planning.
• Expand your professional network among leaders in sport, business, and community development.
• Enhance your public profile through visible Board service in one of Ontario’s most dynamic and community-driven provincial sport organizations.
• Contribute to meaningful impact — supporting youth engagement, equity in sport, and the growth of a sport that connects people and communities across the province.
• Support leadership development through sport — Volleyball has one of the strongest youth retention rates in Canada, particularly among girls. Your guidance helps young athletes develop confidence, resilience, and teamwork skills, creating pathways for the next generation of leaders.

Time Commitment

This is a volunteer position with an estimated time commitment of:

• 3 year term
• 3–4 Board meetings per year (in-person in the OVA offices in Toronto, weekday evenings)
• Periodic virtual meetings and committee involvement
• Preparation and review of materials between meetings

The term begins following the OVA Annual General Meeting on December 14, 2025.

Eligibility

All candidates must meet the OVA’s official eligibility requirements for Board service.

Eligibility to be a Director of the Ontario Volleyball Association is governed by Articles 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.4, and 4.11 of the OVA by-laws, excerpted below.

4.3 Eligibility - General – Subject to Section 4.3.1 and 4.4, any individual is eligible for election or appointment as a Director if that individual:

1. is eighteen (18) years of age or older;
2. has not, under Ontario law, been found to be incapable of managing property;
3. has not been found to be incapable by a Canadian court;
4. is not a bankrupt;
5. is not disqualified in accordance with the Service Limits provision in Section 4.11; and

4.3.1 Eligibility – Additional Qualifications – Provided that the requirements of Section 4.3 are met,

1. a candidate who is a Member of the Association is eligible, unless the candidate is
   1. an employee of the Association;
   2. an employee of any volleyball club;
   3. an officer of any volleyball club; or
   4. a candidate for a position on, or a member or officer of, the governing body of a provincial or national sport organization
   5. not in good standing with the Association.
2. A candidate who is not a member of the Association is eligible, unless the candidate
   1. was suspended or expelled from membership; or
   2. is currently subject to any disciplinary investigation or action by the Association, or if subject to disciplinary action previously, has not fulfilled all terms and condition of such disciplinary action to the satisfaction of the Association.

4.4 Exceptions - Eligibility – Clauses 4.3(a)(iii)and 4.3.1(a)(iv) do not apply to any nominee for the positions of Athletes’ Representative or Director, Regional Engagement.

4.11 Service Limits

1. No director may serve on the Board for more than (9) years, subject to the limitation in (b).
2. No director may serve in the positions of either President or Vice-President Administration / Secretary for a combined period exceeding (6) years.
3. An individual will be disqualified from candidacy for an election in any of the following circumstances.
   1. The individual has reached the service limit in (a).
   2. The individual has served a combined total of four (4) or more years in the positions of either President or Vice-President Administration / Secretary, and is seeking election to either of those positions.
   3. The individual has served seven (7) or more years and seeks election to a position with a term length longer than two (2) years.
   4. Appointment of the individual to a vacancy declared in accordance with Section 4.15 would result in the individual exceeding the service limit of either (a) or (b), once the unexpired duration of the vacant position is added to the individual’s accumulated service time to date
4. For the purpose of determining an individual’s total service for (a)-(c), the sum of all terms served shall be rounded to the nearest complete year.

For the complete Ontario Volleyball By-Laws, see OVA By-Laws

Apply Here

Interested candidates should be prepared to submit:

• A brief expression of interest / cover letter outlining relevant skills, experience, and motivation to serve
• A current CV
• LinkedIn profile link (if available)
• 3 references and if available, letters
• Address the delegates at the AGM prior to voting (or have someone speak on their behalf)
• Background / Screening disclosure form

Upon election the Club Leader Eligibility Policy must be met prior to participation in Board activities.