The YMCA offers volleyball for ages 7 - 14. Depending on age and location, teams may be led by volunteer coaches or YMCA staff, and practices and game schedules may vary.
YMCA youth sports provide opportunities for camaraderie, building skills and character development. We aim to keep kids moving and focus on their health and well-being.
Teams
Teams are formed based on age. See below for details and locations. Please refer to our age chart to determine your child's age group.
Players
Players must have and wear sneakers with non-marking soles to play. Each player receives a team jersey.
Practice and Games
Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA
Fall Season: Oct. 15 - Dec. 3
U10 - U11 practice and play games on Tuesdays
U12 - U14 practice and play games on Thursdays
Kerr Family YMCA
Fall Season: Oct. 21 - Dec. 14
U10 & U12 practice/scrimmage twice a week
Kraft Family YMCA
Fall Season: Aug. 1 - Sept. 28
U9 - U12 practice and play games on Saturdays
U12 - U14 practice on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays (and/or) and play games on Saturdays
Taylor Family YMCA
U11 and U14
During the registration process, you will be asked about your practice night preference. As YMCA teams are coached by volunteers, specific practice nights are determined after teams form depend on coach availability.
Coaches
Youth volleyball teams are led by volunteer coaches and/or YMCA staff. All volunteer coaches undergo a background check and training. Opportunities are available for coaches and assistant coaches at all locations.
Registration Dates
YMCA youth volleyball teams play in the spring, summer and fall.
Spring Season
Jan. 1: Member
Jan. 15: Participant
Summer Season
June 1: Member
June 15: Participant
Fall Season
Aug. 1: Member
Aug. 15: Participant
Sports Directors
Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA, Randy Smith, Katie Holmes
Kerr Family YMCA, Brooke Proctor
Kraft Family YMCA, Mark Simmons
Taylor Family YMCA, Eric Santilli