We prepare our players for high school team tryouts, competing in the Dave Lacey Travel League against fellow youth volleyball programs in Fairfax County.
Fall: Practices start in September, with matches beginning mid-to-late September.
Spring: Practices start in March, with matches beginning in April.
The Fall season ends with single elimination playoffs in November.
Fall: September
Spring: March
Practices 2x Weekly | Matches on Wednesdays
Fall: Games begin mid-to-late September.
Spring: Games begin in April.
Home Court: Liberty Middle School in Clifton.
Competitors Hail From: McLean, Chantilly, Vienna, Springfield, Manassas, Fort Hunt, Haymarket, and Braddock Road.
Yes, tryouts are held for middle school and high school teams
Spring:
Fall:
MS Travel Tryouts:
HS Select Tryouts:
No, participants are selected based on demonstrated volleyball skills, teamwork, athleticism, and coachability.
TBD
| Season | Registration opens with $15 discount | Regular Registration Fee | Registration Late Fee $25 | Registration Wait List | Season Registration Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | May | June | July | Aug 1-14 | Aug 15 |
| WINTER | August | September/October | November | Dec 1-14 | Dec 15 |
| SPRING | December | January | February | Mar 1-14 | Mar 15 |
| SUMMER | March | April | May | June 1-14 | June 15 |
Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.
Age Range: Grades 7-12
| League | Early Bird | Regular Registration | Late Fee (One month after registration opens) |
| Travel Volleyball | N/A (Sport Not in Season) |
$160 | N/A (Sport Not in Season) |
* A separate non-refundable $25.00 tryout fee is assessed during tryout registration.
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. To learn more about SYA scholarships, click here.
No.
SYA recommends Amazon or Dick’s Sporting Goods
SYA provides a jersey.
Should you have specific questions regarding tackle football, please refer to the appropriate person below.
| Position | Name |
| Commissioner | Meet Gill |
For other questions: [email protected]
SYA Travel Volleyball follows the Dave Lacey Travel League Rules which can be found here.
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 status if it has rained in the last 48 hours.
Decisions on field status are generally made by 3:30pm each day Monday-Friday and by 7am on Saturday and Sunday.
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 the start of the season (as determined by when we receive permits).
Mobile app, email, etc.
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