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SYA Travel Volleyball

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Aces on the road.


Season League Info/Program Overview

We prepare our players for high school team tryouts, competing in the Dave Lacey Travel League against fellow youth volleyball programs in Fairfax County.

When does the season start?

Fall: Practices start in September, with matches beginning mid-to-late September.
Spring: Practices start in March, with matches beginning in April.

When does the season end?

The Fall season ends with single elimination playoffs in November.

When do practices start?

Fall: September
Spring: March

How many times per week are practices?

Practices 2x Weekly | Matches on Wednesdays

When do games start?

Fall: Games begin mid-to-late September.
Spring: Games begin in March.

Where will the games be?

Home Court: Liberty Middle School in Clifton.
Competitors Hail From: McLean, Chantilly, Vienna, Springfield, Manassas, Fort Hunt, Haymarket, and Braddock Road.

Are there evaluations/tryouts? When?

Yes, tryouts are held for middle school and high school teams. Fall: August. Spring: February/March.

Will all participants make the team?

No, participants are selected based on demonstrated volleyball skills, teamwork, athleticism, and coachability.

Is there a picture day?

TBD

What are the registration dates for all SYA sports?

SeasonRegistration opens with $15 discountRegular Registration FeeRegistration Late Fee $25Registration Wait ListSeason Registration Closes
FALLMayJuneJulyAugust 1-14August 15
WINTERSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember 1-14December 15
SPRINGDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch 1-14March 15
SUMMERMarchAprilMayJune 1-14June 15

Schedule/Calendar

When do I get my child’s schedule?

Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.


Age Limits & Groupings

Age Range: Grades 7-12

  • Middle school (grades 7-8)
  • High school (grades 9-12)

Fees

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.


Acceptable Payments Options

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.



Scholarship / financial aid information

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.


Equipment Requirements

  • Volleyball shoes
  • Knee pads
  • Water bottle
  • Non-pocketed athletic shorts

Are there equipment rentals?

No.

Where do I get equipment?

SYA recommends Amazon or Dick’s Sporting Goods

Are uniforms/jerseys provided?

SYA provides a jersey.


Contact/Communications

Should you have specific questions regarding tackle football, please refer to the appropriate person below.

Position Name Email
Commissioner Meet Gill [email protected]

For other questions: [email protected]


Rules and Policies

SYA Travel Volleyball follows the Dave Lacey Travel League Rules which can be found here.


SYA Travel Volleyball players huddled with coach

Volunteer Opportunities​

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.

Become a Volunteer

Sponsors

Community and business sponsors help support field maintenance, equipment upgrades, and overall league operations.

Washington Spirit Team Shield
Kwik goal logo
adidas logo
Dominion Towing logo
Thoman J. Fannon and sons logo
XLR8 sports performance logo
Bankers Life logo
Arman Taghizadeh MD sponsor
Crest Advance Dry Cleaners Logo
Mighty Clean Carpet Care Logo
JKEnterprise Landscape Logo
South Riding Inn Logo
Lorton Stone LLC logo
Global Systems Engineering Logo
OWL Cyber Defense Logo
Washington Nationals logo
INOVA team up uniform logo
Sheetz logo
Pat Herrity logo
Kathy Smith logo
Home works painting logo
Giant grocery logo
G & C tire and auto service logo
Dick's sporting goods logo
Business benefits group logo
alpine ski shop logo
USA lacrosse logo
USA lacrosse potomac logo
northern virginia youth lacrosse league logo
Vets logo
USA football logo
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trinity wiring solutions LLC logo
TD synnex public sector logo
St. Michael's logo
Riddell logo
olson photography logo
LSI logo
glory days grill logo
Snyder Baseball logo
Red Rocks cafe and tequila bar logo
Jersey Mikes subs logo
Jennifer Young Homes logo
foster's grille logo
Dan Kain trophies Inc logo
cheers sports logo
BMW of fairfax logo
design pro remodeling logo
town and country animal hospital logo
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john marshall bancorp Inc logo
A.J. Dwoskin and associates Inc logo
elizabeth ann healy foundation logo
the dog stop logo
Kumon logo
kona ice logo
ortho Virginia logo
cheron orthodontics logo


Weather Policy

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:

  • Contacting your coach first and foremost
    [Coaches, check your email the night before game days, to determine whether the school fields and gyms have been closed because of inclement weather, etc. and to alert the members of your team.]
  • FCPS emergency website (for school fields/gyms)
  • Fairfax County Park Authority field status (for county fields only) or via phone: 703-324-5264
  • Contacting your Sports Commissioner


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.

 


Boundaries

There is an out-of-county fee, if applicable​, of $30.


FAQs

When do schedules come out?

Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.

Where are the games/practices held?

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.

When do I get notified about my child’s coach/practices/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).

How will I be notified?

Mobile app, email, etc.

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