Youth League
Girls & Boys
NEW this 2022-2023 Season!!
2022-23 NCVA Full Junior Membership ($75.00: NCVA $50 and USAV $25) to participate.
(Prior seasons required a $120 membership)
NCVA Youth Fall Competition League
Youth/Fall Competition League (YFCL) tournaments will be offered in the following age groups to introduce younger athletes to the sport of volleyball: 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, 7th/8th and 9th Grades.
Teams may sign up for the League online in TM2Sign (TM2). Registration deadline is Thursday, October 6, 2022.
Teams will be accepted after the deadline, based on space available.
Please contact [email protected] with your request, if after the deadline.
There is NO Team Registration Fee for YFCL and Rosters will be open for editing before each league day, so you can add new players at any point as long as they have the appropriate membership to participate.
Fall 2022 Schedule
October 29th just added to the calendar 10/21!
Join us for a Spook-tacular day of volleyball.
Halloween Costumes are encouraged!
San Mateo Event Center
| 3rd/4th Grades | 5th/6th Grades | 7th/8th Grades | 9th Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League #1 | October 8 | October 8 | October 8 | October 8 |
| League #2 | October 9 | October 9 | October 9 | October 9 |
| League #3 | October 22 | October 22 | October 22 | October 22 |
| League #4 | October 29 | October 29 | October 29 | October 29 |
NCVA Youth Spring League
Youth Spring League tournaments will be offered in the following age groups to introduce younger athletes to the sport of volleyball: 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, 7th/8th and 9th Grades.
- Team Registration Deadline: Monday, January 9, 2023.
- Team Entry Fee: $180.00 per day.
- Teams will be accepted after the deadline, based on space available.
- Register in TM2sign.com for each date your team wishes to participate.
Please contact [email protected] with your request, if after the deadline.
Spring 2023 Schedule
Capital Sports Center (CSC) / Sacramento Area
| 3rd/4th Grades | 5th/6th Grades | 7th/8th Grades | 9th Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League #1 | February 5 | February 5 | February 5 | February 5 |
| League #2 | March 12 *cancelled* |
March 12 *cancelled* |
March 12 *cancelled* |
March 12 *cancelled* |
| League #3 | April 1 | April 1 | April 1 | April 1 |
San Mateo Event Center and Skylane Facility in Santa Rosa
| 3rd/4th Grades | 5th/6th Grades | 7th/8th Grades | 9th Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League #1 | February 5 @ San Mateo Event Ctr. |
February 5 @ San Mateo Event Ctr. |
February 5 @ San Mateo Event Ctr. |
February 5 @ San Mateo Event Ctr. |
| League #2 | March 11 @ San Mateo Event Ctr. |
March 11 @ San Mateo Event Ctr. |
March 11 @ San Mateo Event Ctr. |
March 11 @ San Mateo Event Ctr. |
| League #3 | April 1 Team List |
April 1 Team List |
April 1 Team List |
April 1 No Teams |
How does Youth League Work?
Tournaments will consist of pool play only. If 3-team pools are used, cross over matches will follow pool play. All YFCL days are scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM and end by 3:00 PM.
If play cannot be completed by 3:00 PM, and the Facility is requiring participants to leave the site by 3:00 PM, the Tournament Director may change the scoring method to one set to 25 points, which then teams will switch sides when one of the teams scores their 13th point.
If there is no time restraint from the Facility, the teams are welcome to complete their scheduled play past 3:00 PM.
Tournament formats may change from league day to league day due to the number of entries received. Points will not be given for YFCL.
YFCL will have the following rule differences:
- Serving:
- For the first serve of the match, player must start behind the end line
- If the player is unable to make their serve over the net on the first attempt:
- Player may re-serve and
- Player is allowed to take a step into the court
- If a player can jump serve, they may not step in or re-serve
- If a player serves over the net and it goes out, they may not step in or re-serve
- If the served ball becomes in play, regardless of the result, no re-serve is allowed
- 3rd/4th and 5th/6th grade players:
- This division uses times matches
- 35 minutes each match, switching sides after 15 minutes
- Officiating team should start score over at 15-minute switch
- Team with the most points at switch and/or end wins the set
- The result is recorded by sets, not matches
- All final pool results are done by set percentage
- Warm-up time is not included in the 35-minute match
- A limit of three (3) serves in a row, then side-out, without awarding a point
- 7th/8th and 9th grade players:
- This division has a two (2) set cap
- The result is recorded by sets, not matches
- All results are done by set percentage
- A limit of six (6) serves in a row, then side-out, without awarding a point
- At each event there is a 20-minute break between the second and third matches of the tournament, however, the teams may decide to go ahead and play if they use a four (4) team pool as breaks are built into the format.
- All sets will use rally scoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many tournaments are included in the league fee?
- Teams may sign up to play any and all YL tournaments. For example, you can play just three at one site, or all six at both sites.
- Where are the tournament locations?
- Tournaments are held within 90 minutes of the teams competing in that area’s league.
- What are the uniform requirements?
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- Players need to be in matching outfits (as far as color). Numbers on one side (front or back) are required – recommend both front and back
- Does not have to be expensive jerseys – teams may use simple white shirts with numbers drawn on the white shirts.
- Shorts/Shirts do not have to be the exact same – players may wear black shorts that are all different brands.
- Are the tournaments setup like league tournaments where teams and coaches will have to ref, keep score, and do lines?
- Yes, teams are responsible for officiating duties.
- How are the age group defined?
- Divisions are broken up by school grades rather than standard USAV Age Definitions.
- Still have questions?
- Please contact the NCVA office - [email protected]
