Gilbert Public Schools

GYA is committed to expanding opportunities for our student athletes to continue participating in youth sports. We are excited to announce that we will be offering a 5th-8th grade volleyball league. Join us for the spring season of GYA Volleyball on Saturdays. GYA Volleyball will focus on key team building skills and sportsmanship while strengthening your student's volleyball skills. 5th/6th and 7th/8th grade students will participate in weekly one-hour practices, 7 games and a tournament. All practices will begin the week of March 25th.

*NEW* Full Team Registration Option

• SCORING
  • Three sets will be played to 25; win by 2; no cap (1 hour max)
  • Third set will be played even if opposing teams wins first two set.
  • Coaches call lines
  • Need a parent volunteer to run score board
• SERVING
  • Players may serve underhand
  • Each player can only serve up to 5 continuous serves
  • Serves made from 20 ft line or 5^th/6^th all serves are underhand or overhand
  • Serves 30 ft line for 7^th/8^th (20 ft line for first 3 games if needed) all serves overhand
  • Top team on schedule serves first, bottom team second set, top team third set
• PLAY/SUBSTITION/ROTATION
  • A team needs 5 players to avoid a forfeit (may borrow to play)
  • If ball hits ceiling, it’s out
  • If ball hits basketball hoop, replay point
  • Net height is 7’4”
  • Warm up is 3 x 3 x 3 minutes prior to start of game
• GOAL
  • Receiving, Passing and Setting
  • Goal is 3 touches before hitting over net