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Volleyball

Spring registration CLOSES 2/20/24

 

NEW FOR SPRING 2024

Registration will open on January 20. The cost is $130, HOWEVER there will be a late fee of $25 if you register after February 10. 

REGISTER NOW!

Please note, you must first pay the Family Fee before registering for any sport. The family fee is good for Fall, Winter and Spring sports for the current school year.  

After you have paid the family fee click on the link here to register: https://www.gorc.org/2023-sport-registrations

SPRING 2024: We need Volleyball Coaches!

WE NEED COACHES TO RUN OUR PROGRAM!!

We need 10U, 12U, 14U and 17U

Please contact if you're interested: gorcvolleyball@gmail.com 

Coaching Requirements

You must complete an Anne Arundel County Background Check:

 https://www.aacounty.org/services-and-programs/volunteer-background-check

We are actively looking for coaches! We will hold a Coaches clinic to help you get started in early March. 

 Please email me if you are interested. 

Background Checks

The purpose of the Department of Recreation and Parks Background Check Program is to ensure that every individual who interacts with children undergoes a criminal history records check. The objective of the Background Check Program is to provide parents with peace of mind knowing their children are provided a safe and positive experience. 

Should you plan to coach or assist the head coach you must get a background check done.

New for Spring 2024

Boys can sign up and play on the 17U division.

10u, 12u & 14u will play regular co-ed, following the same rules we have used in the past.  When a boy is on the team in the 17U division, that team will follow the reverse co-ed rules.

Reverse Co-Ed Rules for 14-17 league – with a maximum of 3 boys on the court

  1. Maximum of 3 boys on the court, staggering the positions between boys and girls. 
  2. Boys can only attack from behind the attack line.
  3. Boys can attack from above the height of the net in the front row, and direct the ball to the opponent's court as long as the ball has an upward trajectory immediately after contact.
  4. No male player can participate in a block.
  5. Female back-row players may be forward of the attack line for the purpose of blocking. 
  6. The net height for reverse co-ed will be 7’4-1/8”.

USA Volleyball Age Chart

Age From To
10 and Under (10U) July 1, 2013 June 30, 2015
12 and Under (12U) July 1, 2011 June 30, 2013
14 and Under (14U) July 1, 2009 June 30, 2011
17 and Under (17U) July 1, 2006 June 30, 2009

Common Questions and Answers

  1. When are practices? Practices are usually twice a week. Please remember our coaches are volunteers, all our coaches have jobs and families, we work with our coaches and their availability-  meaning some coaches can only have a longer practice once a week. We also run into gym space, we do have seasons that we have an increase of players and can only have one practice a week. But normally twice a week.
  2. When are games? 
    1. During the Spring season games are on Saturdays. 
    2. During the Fall season games are on Sundays.  During the Fall season the County Commissioner develops the Game Schedule. 
  3. Can my athlete play another sport or do another activity AND volleyball? Yes. We work with those athletes who do other activities. We make adjustments the first week of the season. If we can not make it work, we do offer a refund. 
  4. My player is interested in playing BUT has never played before, can we sign our child up? YES! A lot of players are experiencing volleyball for the first time. They will learn the game very quickly. 
  5. When will the game schedule be released? Game schedules are released the first week of practice. . 
  6. When will the season begin and end?
    1. The Spring season usually begins late March/beginning of April until May/June.
    2. The Fall season usually begins the first week of school for  AACPS and ends in October.
    3. Please keep in mind we use permits for the schools and schools do host events/functions that interfere with our program- we might have to make adjustments as the season is running. 
  7. Why does volleyball cost $130? Players will receive a jersey/shirt. The cost of equipment (balls, carts, bags, pole pads), first aid kits, shipping costs, referees, school rentals, county permits, & administration fees (such as the registration & use of the website).
  8. I would love to volunteer and help the volleyball program, How do I do that? Please email me, gorcvolleyball@gmail.com! WE NEED THE HELP!

Volleyball Commissioner

Lili Wilhelm