The philosophy of Chatham Ballhawks sees volleyball as a median for aiding in the development of a positive self-image for each club member within a team and club situation. We emphasize hard work, responsibility, dedication, self-discipline, good organizational skills, excellent physical fitness and sound basic volleyball techniques and tactics.

Our Goals are:

a) To establish a continuum of teams for 14 and under to Adult that reflects common goals for both male and female players.
b) To establish Chatham Ballhawks as one fo the premier volleyball clubs in the nation.
c) To promote, foster and teach the sport of competitive volleyball and encourage training for competition, self-development, leadership and sportsmanship.
d) To promote competitive volleyball for the enjoyment of each individual who participates in the program both from a training viewpoint and in competition as well.
e) To promote volleyball as a lifetime activity that will enhance the physical fitness of the participants.
f) To attempt to provide an opportunity for each member of the organization to train and compete at the highest level of competition for which he/she is capable.
g) To reinforce the positive ideals of what it takes to participate at the competitive level in a team sport.
h) To encourage and promote our athletes to train and perform to the best of their ability.
i) To assist in the running an annual Volleyball Camp that aids in the development of young athletes.

Organizational Structure

The Ballhawks organization has been run by a dedicated group of coaches and parents since its inception. They have been active in securing capable coaches for the Club, responsible for the smooth operations of the Club, establishing the fee structure and committed to developing the well being of our athletes. The executive is as follows:

Club President: Dale Lahey, 519-354-7430, dlahey3@cogeco.ca
Vice President: Ingrid Lahey, 519-354-7430, dlahey3@cogeco.ca 
Treasurer: Peter Jones, 519-676-8419, peterj92003@yahoo.ca
Equipment Manager: Jim Smyth, 519-354-6757, teamvarsity@teksavvy.com  
Volleyball Kent Camp Directors: Randy Bartlett, rmbart@sympatico.ca, Mort Giles gmortski@rogers.com, and Mary Jane Bartlett.
Coaching Development: Randy Bartlett
Web Design: Guy Williams, guywillams@sympatico.ca
Club Contact to the OVA: Peter Jones