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Learn the basics of the game, fine-tune your skills, plus practice teamwork and leadership while making new friends!
YMCA youth sports encourage and promote healthy kids, families, and communities by prioritizing 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.
Families are encouraged to be more than mere spectators by volunteering as coaches and being their kids' greatest fans.
Youth Volleyball Leagues and Programs
Grades 3-5 League
Learn the fundamentals of volleyball, sportsmanship, teamwork, and healthy habits while sharpening skills like spiking, setting and serving, practicing drills, and having fun.
Grades: 3–5, co-ed
Schedule: We practice once per week and play games on the weekend, including home games and games against other Ys in the region. The days and times of the program vary by location.
Summer Locations: There are no programs planned for summer.
Fall Locations: Auburn, Bellevue, Coal Creek, Dale Turner, Matt Griffin, Meredith Mathews, Northshore, Sammamish, and West Seattle Ys
Led By: Volunteer coach
Score: Tracked
Grades 6-8 League
Celebrate the love of the game in this youth volleyball league. Focus on fine-tuning the game, practicing teamwork, and building on fundamental spiking skills like setting, blocking, and serving through fun drills.
Grades: 6–8, co-ed
Schedule: We practice once per week and play games on the weekend, including home games and games against other Ys in the region. The days and times of the program vary by location.
Summer Locations: There are no programs planned for summer.
Fall Locations: Auburn, Bellevue, Coal Creek, Dale Turner, Matt Griffin, Meredith Mathews, Northshore, Sammamish, and West Seattle Ys
Led By: Volunteer coach
Score: Tracked
Skills Clinics, Introduction Classes
Prepare for the next volleyball season by fine-tuning skills in our clinics or academies, or learn the basics in an introduction series! Players focus on sharpening techniques for spiking, setting, and serving, practice drills, and have fun.
Grades: K to 8, co-ed
Schedule: Varies by program. Offered throughout the year.
Led by: YMCA staff
Key Information and Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
How do I register?
You can register online via the links above, by calling (206) 382-5022, or at your local Y.
When does registration open?
Registration opens seasonally. To learn more about registration, including answers to frequently asked questions, please visit our program registration website.
I cannot afford the full cost of the program. Is financial assistance available?
Yes! The Y is committed to ensuring all families have access to quality and enriching youth programs. If the fee for this program presents a challenge for your family, financial assistance is available.
For Y members, your program scholarship is already attached to your YMCA account and available upon registration. For community members, please fill out this form and choose 'program subsidy only' under membership type.
Do Y members receive a discount on youth sports programs or leagues?
Yes! To see your Y member discount, please click the register button for your chosen program or league and click the activity to see pricing for both Y members and community.
What should my child wear and bring for volleyball?
Your child should wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes (preferably athletic shoes) and bring a non-glass water bottle. Knee pads are recommended but not required.
What is your refund policy?
Please review our cancellation and refund policies here.
If online registration is closed, can I still sign up for this program?
Even if online registration is closed, there may still be space available. Please call (206) 382-5022 or visit your local Y to inquire.
Can I make a suggestion for a sport to offer?
Yes, please fill out this form to help us plan future sports programming.
Who do I contact with questions?
Please contact your local Y via the email below.
- Auburn Valley Y – auburnsports@seattleymca.org
- Bellevue Family Y – bellevuesports@seattleymca.org
- Coal Creek Family Y – ccfysports@seattleymca.org
- Dale Turner Family Y – dtfysports@seattleymca.org
- Kent Y – kentsports@seattleymca.org
- Matt Griffin Y – youthsportsmg@seattleymca.org
- Meredith Mathews East Madison Y – mmemsports@seattleymca.org
- Northshore Y – northshoresports@seattleymca.org
- Sammamish Community Y - sammsports@seattleymca.org
- Snoqualmie Valley Y - jhopkins@seattleymca.org
- West Seattle Family Y - wssports@seattleymca.org
Key Information for Leagues
What are the key season dates?
Spring Season 2025
- Registration opens on January 15 for Y members
- Registration opens on January 22 for Community members
- Registration closes on March 17
- League season begins with practices the week of March 31
- Games begin the week of April 19
- The season ends the week of June 9
- Make-up games the week of June 16
Fall Season 2025
- Registration opens on June 15 for Y members
- Registration opens on June 22 for Community members
- Registration closes on August 27
- League season begins with practices the week of September 15
- Games begin the weekend of October 4
- The season ends the week of November 3
- Make-up games the week of November 10
When will my child practice?
For the spring 2025 season, you will be informed of your practice day and time during the week of March 24.
What if I don't get information about practice times by the indicated date?
- For the spring 2025 season, you will be informed of your practice day and time during the week of March 24. If you have not been contacted by March 27, please contact your local Y.
- For the fall 2025 season, you will be informed of your practice day and time during the week of September 1. If you have not been contacted by September 8, please contact your local Y.
Where are games and practices?
- Practices will be held at your local YMCA facility or a nearby field.
- Games will be held at your local YMCA facility, a nearby field, or other Ys in the region.
How often will my child practice?
Teams will practice once per week for one hour.
When will we receive a game schedule?
Game schedules will be released during the first week of practices.
Who will be the coach?
Our teams are led by volunteer coaches.
How do we apply to be a volunteer coach?
We are looking for volunteer coaches to lead our teams. Please visit this link to sign up or contact your local Y.
Can I request to be on a team with a buddy?
Yes, we will do our best to honor requests, but we can not guarantee them. During the registration process, you will have the opportunity to request ONE buddy. Your buddy must also request you on their registration.
How are teams formed?
Teams are formed based on grade, school and buddy requests.
What will my child need?
We recommend players have knee-pads but not required.
When will we receive a uniform?
Uniforms will be distributed before the first game.
What happens when games are postponed or canceled due to bad weather and/or power outages?
If a game has been played more than 50%, that game is considered final. If an entire game is canceled, we try to reschedule for a future weekend or weeknight. Because the weather is out of our control, sometimes games cannot be rescheduled, but we will do our best.
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