Youth Volleyball (Ages 9 – 17)

A fast-paced and exciting game, volleyball fosters strong team bonding on and off the court. These programs focus on sharpening skills and learning the rules all in a fun, in both a non-competitive and competitive environment. 

YMCA youth sports encourage and promote healthy kids, families and communities by placing a priority on family involvement, healthy competition rather than rivalry, the value of participation over winning, team-building as well as individual development, a positive self-image and a sense of fair play and mutual respect for others. Parents are encouraged to be more than mere spectators, by contributing their time as volunteer coaches—as well as being their kid’s greatest fan.

Recreational League

Calling all 9 to 11 year old’s to the net! In this recreational youth volleyball league, players learn the fundamentals of volleyball, sportsmanship, teamwork and healthy habits while sharpening skills like spiking, setting and serving, practicing drills and having fun. This league is open to all genders.

Teams practice once per week and play eight games per season against other teams. All teams are led by volunteer coaches. Parental involvement, whether as a team volunteer, cheerleader or a coach, is a key to success. Each player gets a YMCA uniform top to wear on and off the court.

Competitive League

Players in 9 to 17 years old celebrate the love of the game in this competitive volleyball league. Players focus on fine tuning the game, practicing teamwork and building on fundamental skills of spiking, setting, blocking and serving through technical drills. This league is open to all genders.

Teams practice once per week and play eight games per season, in addition to a season ending tournament. All teams are led by volunteer coaches. Parental involvement, whether as a team volunteer, cheerleader or coach, is a key to success. Each player gets a YMCA uniform top to wear on and off the court.

Ages

Volleyball is a Co-Ed league, open to children ages 9 – 17.

2021 Fall Divisions

Season Fee

Recreational League: Members*: $120.00; Non-Members: $170.00

Competitive League: Members*: $135.00; Non-Members: $185.00

*Must have a active family or single parent family YMCA membership to receive member pricing.

Fall Registration

The fall 2021 season registration will be open August 2 – September 10. If space is available a late fee of $25.00 will be charged for registrations after September 10.

Year-round Registration Dates

• Fall: Registration opens first Monday in August
• Winter: Registration opens the first Saturday in November
• Spring: Registration opens the first Monday in February
• Summer: Registration opens the 3^rd Monday in April

Downloadable Resources:

2021 Fall Registration Packet

Volunteer Coach Application

For questions or info, please contact:
Dane Leininger
Sports & Fitness Director Director
505-595-1515 extension 3117
dleininger@ymcacnm.org