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Y 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.
Families are encouraged to be more than mere spectators, by contributing their time as volunteer coaches—as well as being their kid’s greatest fan.
Youth Volleyball Leagues & Programs
Setters 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 to 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.
Spring Locations: Bellevue Family, Coal Creek Family, Dale Turner Family, Kent, Meredith Mathews East Madison, and Northshore Ys
Summer Locations: There are no programs planned for summer 2023
Fall Locations: Auburn Valley, Bellevue Family, Coal Creek Family, Kent, Matt Griffin, and Meredith Mathews East Madison Ys
Led By: Volunteer coach
Spikers League
Celebrate the love of the game in this youth volleyball league. Spikers focus on fine-tuning the game, practicing teamwork, and building on fundamental spiking skills, setting, blocking, and serving through fun drills.
Grades: 6 to 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.
Spring Locations: Bellevue Family, Coal Creek Family, Dale Turner Family, Kent, Meredith Mathews East Madison, and Northshore Ys
Summer Locations: There are no programs planned for summer 2023
Fall Locations: Auburn Valley, Bellevue Family, Coal Creek Family, Kent, Matt Griffin, and Meredith Mathews East Madison Ys
Led By: Volunteer coach
Clinics, Academies & Intros
Get ready for the next season of volleyball by fine-tuning skills in our clinics or academies, or learn the basics in an intro series! Players focus on sharpening techniques for spiking, setting and serving, practice drills and have fun.
Ages: 6 to 15, co-ed
Schedule: Varies by program. Offered throughout the year.
Led by: Y staff
Key Information & Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
How do I register?
You can register online via the links above, over the phone 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.
Spring One: For programs that start between February 27–April 30, 2023 registration opens at 6:00 am on:
- January 15 for Y members
- January 22 for Community members
Spring Two: For programs that start between May 1–June 25, 2023 registration opens at 6:00 am on:
- February 15 for Y members
- February 22 for Community members
Summer: For programs that start between July 3–August 27, 2023 registration opens at 6:00 am on:
- April 15 for Y members
- April 22 for Community members
Fall One: For programs that start between September 5–October 29, 2023, registration opens at 6:00 am:
- June 15 for Y members
- June 22 for Community members
Fall Two: For programs that start between October 30–December 24, 2023 registration opens at 6:00 am on:
- August 15 for Y members
- August 22 for Community members
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 youth sports prevents a challenge for your family, financial assistance is available.
For Y members, your program scholarship is already attached to your Y account and available upon registration. For community members, please drop by your local Y or call us at (206) 382-5022 to learn more.
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 are your current policies and procedures related to Covid-19?
You and your child(ren)'s safety is our highest priority. We understand Covid-19 safety protocols change frequently, and it can cause confusion. As new guidance emerges and the science develops, we continuously seek ways to minimize risk to the community. We appreciate our staff and members’ flexibility and willingness to shift as we seek an end to the pandemic.
Our mask and vaccine policy is based on local, state, and federal regulations plus best practices for similar industries across the country.
Our staff are trained to follow all safety protocols and cleaning procedures, including thoroughly sanitizing touchpoints between groups or programs.
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 internet registration is closed, can I still sign up for this program?
There may still be space available even if internet registration is closed. Please call (206) 382-5022 or visit your local Y to inquire.
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 - kpayne@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 2023
- Registration opens January 15 for Y members
- Registration opens January 22 for Community members
- League season begins with practices the week of March 27
- Games begin weekend of April 15-16.
- There are no games on April 29 due to Healthy Kids Day.
- Season ends the weekend of June 10-11.
- Make-up games on the weekend of June 17-18.
When will my child practice?
For the spring season, you will be informed of your practice time during the week of March 13.
What if I don't get information about practice times by the indicated date?
For the spring season, you will be informed of your practice time during the week of March 13. If by March 20 you have not been contacted, please reach out to your local Y.
How often will my child practice?
Teams will practice once per week for one hour.
Where are games and practices?
Practices will be held at your local Y facility. Games will be held at your local Y facility and other Ys in the region.
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 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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