SPRING 2025 LEAGUE STRUCTURE (divisions are hyperlinked during registration)

  • 4th/5th Grade Coed House
  • 6th Grade Coed House
  • 7/8 Grade Boys House
  • 7/8 Grade Girls House
  • 7/8 Grade Boys Select*
  • 7/8 Grade Girls Select*

*Tryouts are required for Select.

Coach Registration (volunteer)
Apply to Referee (paid)

ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY:
Reston Volleyball is open to any child who is 9 years or older on September 30. Requests for children younger than 9 years old as of September 30 must be submitted to the Division Coordinator/League commissioner and will be considered on a case-by-basis where level of coordination, ability, maturity of the athlete and availability of spots will factor in the decision. Athletes MUST register in their respective grade division* with the exception of Select. Please refer to Select for eligibility rules.

GENERAL TIMELINE:

  • Mid February: Select Tryout registration ends; Tryout dates communicated
  • Early March: Teams Formed, Pre-Season House Clinics / Open Gyms begin
  • Mid/End March: Practices and Matches for House & Select
  • House Playoffs are Saturday, May 31, 2025; NOTE: 7/8 Boys House, 7/8 Girls Select, & 7/8 Boys Select may have a different match schedule
  • Open Gyms & Select Tryout Dates communicated via TeamSnap email

*Families may request for their athletes to be assigned to an older House league, however, decisions to move athletes are at the sole discretion of the Volleyball Director. Occasionally, the Division Commissioners may recommend and request an athlete to be placed in a different age group and will do so upon the approval of the athlete’s family.

REGISTRATION

Registration is required for all participants, referees, and volunteers. Tryouts for Select are free, but House and Select registration is required prior to trying out. ALL 7/8 Girls & Boys interested in Select should register early for house to guarantee a spot in our league, this is the only way the player will be able to play in our league if the player is not offered a spot on a Select Team. There will be an additional cost of $50 to play in Select based on a greater amount of resources required. All registrations after March 1st, 2025, will incur a $25 late registration fee. We have limited team sizes. Once a division is full, the registrant will be placed on a waitlist and notified by email if a spot becomes available. No fees will be taken unless a player is accepted and confirmed into the program. Financial Aid can be provided based on eligibility requirements and can be requested during registration. To learn more about our scholarship process, click here.

NUMBER OF PLAYERS AND TEAMS

Our aim is to have teams of 10-12 players in both House and Select. However, numbers will vary based on multiple factors to include current athletes registered, volunteers and gym availability. For House, friends are encouraged to sign up together – our motto is “stay together, play together”. For Select, athletes will be drafted and offered spots – no friend requests are honored.

STRUCTURE FOR HOUSE 4TH/5TH, 6TH & 7TH/8TH GRADE LEAGUE

House is a developmental league. Teams practice 1x a week and have 1 hour allotted on Saturday* for a match. Match format is first team to 2 sets won/best out of 3 with the first two sets to 25 and the 3rd deciding set to 15 – and must win by 2 points. Rules will vary based on division to foster growth and development. Athletes must play in their grade division unless approved by the league commissioner. *Makeup matches may be held on other days.

STRUCTURE FOR GIRLS MS SELECT FOR SPRING 2025

This is beyond the “intro to volleyball” level and will provide a competitive volleyball experience for athletes wanting a more intense level of play. Tryouts are required. Note: Active Club players are NOT ELIGIBLE to play MS Select. This ensures as many players possible can have a competitive volleyball experience. HS Club players are welcome to coach a house team. Practices are up to 2 times a week and attendance is required. Saturday matches will be held against RVB and McLean Select volleyball teams and will be slotted for 1.5 hours – first to 3 sets out of 5, sets to 21 or win by 2 as time allows. *Makeup matches may be held on other days. Playing time is not guaranteed. Our goal is to keep the level competitive for those seeking a more challenging experience. The focus will and always will be on growth and development in a competitive setting.

STRUCTURE FOR BOYS MS SELECT FOR SPRING 2025

With boys volleyball becoming a sanctioned sport in FCPS, offering an MS Select league within the NOVA BOYS volleyball league will provide a competitive volleyball experience for athletes wanting a more intense level of play. This is beyond the “intro to volleyball” level. Tryouts are required. Note: Active Club players are NOT ELIGIBLE to play MS Select. This ensures as many players possible can have a competitive volleyball experience. HS Club players are welcome to coach a house team. Practices are up to 2 times a week and attendance is required. Saturday* matches will be held against other NOVA Boys Select volleyball teams throughout Fairfax County and will be slotted for 1.5 hours – first to 3 sets out of 5, sets to 21 or win by 2 as time allows. *Makeup matches may be held on other days. Playing time is not guaranteed. Our goal is to keep the level competitive for those seeking a more challenging experience. The focus will and always will be on growth and development in a competitive setting.

SKILLS EVALUATION/TRYOUTS
Tryouts will be conducted for Select, but not for ES House and MS House. Select tryouts will occur mid/end of February and dates will be emailed to those registered. Sixth graders who demonstrate maturity and the potential and ability to keep up with the learning trajectory of 7/8 grade Select athletes are welcome to try out.

SNAPSHOT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HOUSE VS SELECT

To guarantee playing in our league, any athlete not offered to play on a Select team will be placed on a House Team AS LONG AS the athlete is also registered for the HOUSE league.

REFUND POLICY

Requests for cancellation and refunds from RVB must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. Refund requests submitted prior February 15 will be refunded, less a $25 processing fee. Refund requests submitted between February 16 and February 28 will be refunded, less a $40 processing fee. NO refunds will be issued for requests after March 1. No refunds will be made for cancellations due to inclement weather, injuries or other circumstances beyond our control.