CascadesGriffons de l'Outaouais

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Level

Discovery

Mini-Griffons

A fun first taste of volleyball (mini-volley and smash ball) for kids 7 to 12, in Gatineau, Aylmer and Buckingham.

Ages
Ages 7 to 12
Schedule
Saturday or Sunday depending on location. Ages 10–12: 8:30–10:00 a.m. or 10:15–11:45 a.m. Ages 7–9: 10:15–11:45 a.m.
Cost
$148 per block (subject to change without notice)

Discovery

March Break Camp

A week of volleyball in March, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for 11- to 14-year-olds who want to improve and grow their love of the game.

Ages
Ages 11 to 14
Schedule
In March, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost
$340 (subject to change without notice)
Details

A fun, rewarding March Break: dynamic skill sessions, games and social activities that build skills, team spirit and lasting memories.

  • When: March
  • Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Where: Centre multisport La Fonderie, or as gym availability allows
  • Spots: 24 participants

Check the calendar for upcoming registration periods.

Refunds: a 15% administration fee is withheld; the balance is refunded pro rata based on the sessions remaining. See the Refund Policy.

Relevé 24: this program is not eligible for the Relevé 24 (Quebec childcare expense slip).

Discovery

Summer Camps

Four weeks of camp from June to August, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., to learn and have fun playing volleyball.

Ages
Ages 11 to 14
Schedule
June to August, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (4 weeks)
Cost
$340 per week (subject to change without notice)
Details

For 11- to 14-year-olds who want to develop their skills and their love of volleyball in a fun learning environment. Every day mixes skill sessions, games and social activities.

  • 4 weeks of camp per year
  • When: June to August
  • Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Where: Collège Héritage, or as gym availability allows
  • Spots: 28 participants per week

Check the calendar for upcoming registration periods.

Refunds: a 15% administration fee is withheld; the balance is refunded pro rata based on the sessions remaining. See the Refund Policy.

Relevé 24: this program is not eligible for the Relevé 24 (Quebec childcare expense slip).

Recreational

House League

Blocks of 5 sessions (3 practices, 2 friendly games) for players 12 and up who want to take their game further.

Ages
Ages 12 and up
Schedule
Block 1 (October to November): coming soon
Cost
$140 per block (subject to change without notice)
Details

For players 12 and up who want to sharpen their skills: technique, game strategy and team cohesion, led by passionate coaches.

Each block stands on its own and has 5 sessions: 3 development practices and 2 friendly games (sessions 3 and 5).

  • 4 blocks per year, October to May
  • Spots: 24 participants per block
  • Where: Cégep – Campus Gabrielle-Roy, or as gym availability allows
  • Block 1 (October to November): coming soon

Session guidelines:

  • Gyms are for participants only: parents can't come in.
  • Indoor shoes required (no outdoor shoes).
  • Long hair tied back.
  • Labelled reusable water bottle.
  • Athletic wear: t-shirt, leggings or shorts, running shoes.
  • No jewellery.

Check the calendar for upcoming registration periods.

Refunds: a 15% administration fee is withheld; the balance is refunded pro rata based on the sessions remaining. See the Refund Policy.

Relevé 24: this program is not eligible for the Relevé 24 (Quebec childcare expense slip).

Competitive

Competitive Teams

Intensive training, professional coaching and provincial tournaments for athletes aged 13 to 18.

Ages
13U to 18U
Schedule
Friday evening, Saturday morning, Sunday morning or Sunday evening
Cost
From $1,300 (13U) to $2,405 plus tax (15U–17U), depending on age group
Competitive teams ↓
Details

Our competitive teams reflect our commitment to excellence and love of the game: professional coaching, an intensive training program and an experience that builds technical skills, team spirit and resilience.

Eligibility by date of birth:

  • 13U: September 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014 (Grade 6 students are also accepted)
  • 14U: September 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013
  • 15U: September 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012
  • 16U: September 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011
  • 17U: September 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010
  • 18U: September 1, 2008 to December 31, 2009

2025-26 teams: 10 girls' teams and 5 boys' teams, 13U to 17U.

Tryouts take place in September. Tournament details are shared with each team through the Rétroaction platform. Questions: info@volleyballcascades.com.

Excellence

Sport-études

Volleyball 5 days a week during the school day, with Nicolas-Gatineau and Mont-Bleu high schools.

Ages
Secondary 1 to 5
Schedule
Monday to Friday, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Cost
$3,377.82 per year (subject to change without notice)
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Details

Sport-études lets student-athletes, girls and boys, from Secondary 1 to 5 pursue athletic excellence while succeeding in school, thanks to an adapted timetable. Academic success remains a priority. The approach is holistic: technique, strength and conditioning, mental preparation, nutrition and video analysis, great preparation for the Centre Espoir program and the next levels (Team Quebec, Division 1 college volleyball, etc.).

Tryouts for 2027-28 (starting Secondary 1 in fall 2027):

  • Date: October 17, 2026, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
  • Where: La Fonderie, 211 Montcalm Street, Gatineau
  • Fee: $70 (non-taxable)

Tryouts for students already in Secondary 1 to 4 in 2026-27 will take place in March 2027.

Admission: 1) register your child and attend the tryout; 2) if selected, the Club sends you an acceptance letter to submit when registering on the school's website (Nicolas-Gatineau or Mont-Bleu); 3) the school checks that the report card meets the academic criteria; 4) admission depends on available spots by grade level. See the school's website for deadlines.

Included:

  • Training 5 days a week
  • Apparel (shorts/spandex, t-shirts and socks) and a backpack for new student-athletes
  • 15% off registration for the Club's competitive teams
  • Interest-free payments spread over 8 months (September to March) through Amilia
  • Free admission to Griffons du Cégep de l'Outaouais D1 college games (wearing the official program jersey)

Not included: Volleyball Québec membership (mandatory); transportation to training sites (most students use STO transit). A $75 rebate is offered by Quebec's Ministry of Education.

Training: Monday to Friday, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m., at La Fonderie (211 Montcalm Street). Strength and conditioning at Optimum Performance Athlétique (OPA), 1055 Boulevard de la Carrière.

Program goals (based on Volleyball Québec's reference framework):

  • Well-rounded development of each student-athlete (technical/tactical, physical, psychological and social)
  • Commitment to a pursuit of excellence
  • Joy and enthusiasm for indoor and beach volleyball
  • Consolidate fundamental motor skills and learn new ones
  • Make better decisions in game situations
  • Understand and apply team systems
  • Self-confidence, competitiveness and drive to succeed
  • Fitness: core strength, coordination and speed
  • Academic success

Coaching staff:

  • Head coach: Gregory Antoine-Pilorge. Coaching since 2009 and in his fifth year leading the program. Head coach of the Griffons de l'Outaouais Division 1 college team since 2018 and involved with Team Quebec programs since 2013 (assistant coach at the Canada Games in Niagara Falls). Previously coached at Collège Français, McGill University and École secondaire De Mortagne.
  • Assistant coach: Rémi Cadoret (bio coming soon)
  • Assistants: Griffons du Cégep de l'Outaouais D1 college athletes, women and men, who work directly with students in sessions.

Questions: Gregory Antoine-Pilorge, head coach (gpilorge1@gmail.com) or Frédérique Gagnon, operations coordinator (info@volleyballcascades.com).

Excellence

Centre Espoir

The Outaouais' high-performance regional centre for young athletes aiming for provincial and national levels.

Details

Centre Espoir pour l'Outaouais is a development program for passionate young players who want to push their limits and aim for excellence. It's for motivated athletes ready to commit and proudly represent the Outaouais.

Goal: give Outaouais players a structured environment to progress toward provincial and national competitive levels.

What the program offers:

  • Advanced training with certified coaches
  • Individual follow-up for every athlete
  • Workshops on nutrition, sport psychology and performance management
  • Competition opportunities outside the region

Espoir 2026: the season has officially wrapped up. Thank you to every athlete and coach who proudly represented the Outaouais!

  • 16U girls: Karine Legris and Marc Osborne
  • 15U girls: Rhéal Junior St-Pierre, Caro-Lann Matte and Tzu Yen Chuang
  • 16U boys: Myriam Cloutier, Kelly'Ann Côté-Dorion, Frédérick Paquette and Patrick Scott

Competitive

Competitive teams

13U

The first step into competitive volleyball: invitational tournaments and an interprovincial festival, for girls and boys.

Practices
Friday evening, Saturday morning, Sunday morning or Sunday evening

Eligibility: born September 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014. Grade 6 students are also accepted.

2026-27 tryouts: Sundays, September 13 and 20, 2026 at La Fonderie. Fee: $79 ($90 after September 1, 2026). Official registration: end of September.

Fees: $1,300, payable in instalments (subject to change without notice).

Included:

  • Weekly volleyball practices
  • Coaching at practices and competitions
  • Apparel (shorts/spandex, t-shirts)
  • Tournament entries: 3 invitationals and the interprovincial festival
  • Travel and accommodation for the interprovincial festival
  • Rétroaction platform (calendar, attendance, tournaments, team communication)

Not included:

  • Volleyball Québec membership ($90.28, subject to change)
  • Travel and accommodation for the invitational tournament
  • Meals at tournaments

2025-26 teams: 13U Girls Bleus, 13U Girls Blancs, 13U Boys D1.

Commitment and refunds: registering on Spordle confirms that the athlete and parents accept the Commitment Contract and the Code of Ethics and Conduct. See the club's policies for refund terms.

2025-26 teams

Griffons U13F bleus 2025-2026
Griffons U13F bleus
Griffons U13F blancs 2025-2026
Griffons U13F blancs
Griffons U13M 2025-2026
Griffons U13M