DYS Volleyball
Recreation League
House Volleyball

DYS Volleyball provides local athletes with opportunities to learn, play, and grow in an environment that is both fun and challenging. Our Recreation League offers a welcoming place for players of different experience levels to develop their skills, compete, and enjoy the game.

About the Program
The House Recreation League is the most popular program in DYS Volleyball. It is open to athletes in grades 3–8 and is designed to provide an enjoyable, developmental Volleyball experience for players at a wide range of skill levels.

Everyone Has a Place to Play
No Volleyball experience is required.
Our coaches provide instruction and training throughout the season, making the Recreation League a great place for new players to learn the game and returning players to continue developing.

Spring Program Only
DYS Recreation Volleyball is offered during the spring season.
We do not currently offer a fall Recreation Volleyball League.
Registration for the 2027 Spring Recreation League is expected to open around Thanksgiving.

Grades
3rd–8th Grade
Players compete within age-appropriate grade divisions.

Experience
All Skill Levels
No previous Volleyball experience is required to participate.

Program Focus
Development & Enjoyment
Players learn skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, confidence, and how to compete in a positive environment.

Recreation League
Age Divisions
Division
3rd–4th Grade

Division
5th–6th Grade

Division
7th–8th Grade

Season Format
Season
Mid-March to Early June

Assessments
Late February
Assessments help DYS create balanced and competitive teams.

Practice
Once Per Week
Practices are approximately 90 minutes.

Games
Saturdays
Teams usually play two matches each Saturday, with each match lasting approximately one hour.

Postseason
Playoff Tournament
A playoff tournament is held at the end of the season for all teams.

Weekly Commitment
Practice Information
Practice Times
6:00 PM or 7:30 PM
Start time depends on the athlete's age group and assigned coach.

Typical Locations
J. Michael Lunsford Middle School
Brambleton Middle School
Final locations depend on PRCS facility allocations.

Example Weekly Schedule
Monday
Off

Tuesday
Off

Wednesday
Practice

Thursday
Off

Friday
Off

Saturday
Games

Sunday
Off

Schedule shown is an example. Practice days vary by team. HEAT participants also have additional HEAT practices and matches.

Join the Recreation League
Registration

2027 Spring Season
Registration is expected to open around Thanksgiving.
The Recreation League is a spring program and runs from mid-March through early June.

Registration Fee
Fee is due at the time of registration.

Included
Each player receives a DYS Volleyball T-shirt.

Coaching Opportunities
We welcome new coaches — no previous coaching experience is required. DYS provides training and clinics, particularly before player assessments, and significant registration discounts are available for Head Coaches.
Our Coaching Goals
Improve technical Volleyball skills
Learn teamwork and sportsmanship
Gain confidence in a safe, supportive setting
Build a growth mindset
Develop a lifelong love for Volleyball

How We Measure Success
Success is measured not simply by wins and losses, but by player growth, team development, and enjoyment.
Winning is a byproduct of creating the right environment and helping players continue to improve.