SYA House Volleyball is open to boys and girls in elementary and middle school, providing a fun, supportive environment for beginners and intermediate players, with a focus on skill development and teamwork. No tryouts are required, making it a great way for youth to learn and enjoy volleyball!
Fall: Early September
Spring: Mid-March
Fall: November
Spring: June before school ends.
Fall: Early September
Spring: Mid-March
Typically 1x/week. Practice days vary based on coach availability but typically they are Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday | 6 PM-7:30 PM or 7:30 PM – 9 PM. Some teams may practice Thursday or Friday.
Fall: Specific schedules will be provided by coaches.
Matches are held between 5:45 PM and 9:00 PM at designated venues. Locations vary based on the gym space confirmed for the season.
There are no tryouts for elementary school players, but middle school players must attend a player assessment. Girls will have tryouts before the season begins. Boys will have tryouts during their first practice.
*Registering for MS Travel tryouts does not mean you will automatically be added to the MS House registration pool. You must register separately for both leagues and if your player makes that MS travel team, we will transfer your MS House funds to MS Travel*
Yes, all registered players will make the team. However, player assessments are required to balance skill levels for the middle school league.
TBD
| Season | Registration opens with $15 discount | Regular Registration Fee | Registration Late Fee $25 | Registration Wait List | Season Registration Closes |
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| FALL | May | June | July | Aug 1-14 | Aug 15 |
| WINTER | September | October | November | Dec 1-14 | Dec 15 |
| SPRING | November | December/January | February | Mar 1-14 | Mar 15 |
| SUMMER | March | April | May | June 1-14 | June 15 |
*Last date to submit refund requests for the Fall season is 9/6/2026
A few days before the start of the season.
| League | Regular Registration | Fairfax County Recreation Fee | Out-of-county Fee |
| House Volleyball MS (Spring & Fall) | $155 ($15 discount for siblings) | $12 | $75 |
| House Volleyball ES (Spring & Fall) | $140 ($15 discount for siblings) | $12 | $75 |
The system accepts Visa or MasterCard & online checks (your registration is not FINAL until your check payment is received). You may pay your registration fees, and make donations during online registration. You may register multiple players online as well and receive a multiple player discount.
SYA offers scholarships to all SYA participants of all recreational sports who qualify under the Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services program. Learn more about SYA scholarships.
Players should wear athletic clothing, and no jewelry is allowed during games.
No, players are expected to bring their own athletic attire and follow required guidelines.
Yes.
Should you have specific questions regarding house volleyball, please refer to the appropriate person below.
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SYA Volleyball Commissioner
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Elementary School House League Director
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Middle School House (Girls) League Director
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HS Select League Director
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Dave Lacey MS Travel League Director
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Summer & Winter Clinic Director
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SYA Volleyball CLUB
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Meet Gill & Keo Kelly |
For other questions: [email protected]
Inclement weather line: 703.324.5264
Refund Policy
Attendance Policy
All players are expected to attend practices and games. A minimum of 5 players is required to start a match.
SYA Football encourages parents and high school players to volunteer as referees or team staff. Contact the [email protected] for details on how to get involved.
Community and business sponsors help support field maintenance, equipment upgrades, and overall league operations.
Please check on FIELD or GYM status if it has rained or snowed in the last 48 hours by using one or all of the following methods
Decisions on FIELD and GYM status are generally made by 3:30pm each day Monday-Friday and by 7am on Saturday and Sunday
Ultimately, you should be notified by your coach about decisions. If you have not been notified by your coach, you should assume that play is on
Field/Gym Status info can be obtained by:
Consider signing up for Fairfax Alerts!
This Fairfax County free public service will alert coaches and parents to school closings due to weather or other emergency situations via e-mail or cell phone.
There is an out-of-county fee, if applicable, of $50.
Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.
Fairfax County issues permits to SYA to use facilities in the Centreville/Clifton area. Typically a team will practice at the same facility each week with varying locations for weekend games.
Notification of schedules/locations/times will be sent out 1-2 weeks prior to start of season (as determined by when we receive permits).
Mobile app, email, etc.
SYA offers scholarships to all SYA participants of all recreational sports who qualify under the Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services program. Learn more about SYA scholarships.
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