COMMUNITY
Nunavik Volleyball’s humble beginnings started in the community gym and it remains the primary driver of our activities. We create a fun learning environment to get Nunavimmiut of all ages into the gym, doing something they love. Explore how our community programs work to fill a unique space in Inuit sport, recreation, and physical activity :
Community Camps
GOALS
ACTIVITIES
GOALS
- Introduce individuals and communities
to the sport of volleyball - Develop a relationship with communities over time
- Support the ongoing development of
local programs - Train and offer guidance to local
coaches
ACTIVITIES
- Open gyms and schools sessions for all
ages and skill levels - Technical training sessions for local
teams - Organize community volleyball nights
- High caliber coaching (varsity/
professional/ national team athletes and
coaches) - Send same coaches to same communities year after year to build a stronger connection with athletes.
Develop Local Programs and Teams
GOALS
ACTIVITIES
GOALS
- Create a consistently available safe and inclusive space for Nunavik youth
- Increase opportunities for athletes to hone their skills and maintain an active lifestyle
- Prepare community teams for Coastal and Regional tournaments
- Build a supportive volleyball community
ACTIVITIES
- Provide insights, resources, and funding support (directly or networking) in setting up new programs
- Provide equipment – nets, balls, shoes, etc.
- Mobilize local partners – community coordinators, schools, government
- Recruit community members to coach and facilitate programs year round
Local Coah Development
GOALS
ACTIVITIES
GOALS
- Offer Nunavik athletes an event to train for
- Increase opportunities for athletes to compete against the best in the region
- Connect communities through the sport
ACTIVITIES
- Two Coastal Championship tournaments – Hudson Bay and Ungava Bay
- Peak event – NVP Regional Championship
- Championships played in different villages to expose more Inuit to the sport and the excitement of hosting such an event
Regional Tournaments
GOALS
ACTIVITIES
GOALS
- Offer Nunavik athletes an event to train for
- Increase opportunities for athletes to compete against the best in the region
- Connect communities through the sport
ACTIVITIES
- Two Coastal Championship tournaments – Hudson Bay and Ungava Bay
- Peak event – NVP Regional Championship
- Championships played in different villages to expose more Inuit to the sport and the excitement of hosting such an event
Indigenous Long-Term Participant Development Pathway
Canadian Sport Policy (2012)
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