How to Join a Volleyball League

You can bridge the gap between recreational and competition volleyball if you join a league. Leagues for children and adults tend to be locally based and community organized. Before joining a league, you should review the scoring methods and other rules of volleyball. Read on to learn how to join a volleyball league.

Instructions

  1. Familiarize Yourself With Volleyball Scoring

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      Watch a volleyball game on television or in person to understand scoring. Points are scored in volleyball when the opposing team causes the ball to hit the floor within the court boundaries.

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      Keep an eye out for errors. Errors can happen in many ways such as allowing the ball to bounce, hitting the ball outside the boundary lines or when a player with the ball touches the net. The non-erring team then wins a point.

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      Notice that even when one team scores enough points to win the game (25), play does not always end. To win a volleyball game, one team must score 25 points and be ahead of the opposing team by at least two points.

    Research Volleyball Associations

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      Visit the website for USA Volleyball. See the Resources section below for a link. USA Volleyball is the United States Olympic recognized governing organization for the sport of volleyball in America.

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      Click on the "Wanna' Play" link on the left of the USA Volleyball home page to begin your search for a league.

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      Find your local volleyball region. Follow the "Regional Volleyball Associations" link on the Wanna' Play page. A map of the United States will appear. Just click on the region you live in.

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      Write down the name, address, phone number and website address for the regional volleyball commissioner in your region.

    Register to Join a Volleyball League

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      Determine what type of volleyball league you fit into. Most leagues offer at least boys, girls and adult leagues.

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      Log onto the website of the league you are interested in.

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      Fill out and turn in the registration form. Typically, people over the age of 18 may register online. Younger players will be required to print a paper application and have their parents sign it.

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      Attend try-outs. Busy leagues may only have room for a limited number of people, so each applicant will be required to try out for the team.