Fall Recreation League
2022 Fall Season
The BAVA Fall volleyball program is designed for 8-14 year old girls and boys who are interested in learning and playing volleyball. No prior experience is necessary. Practices will begin the first week in September and run through the last week in October. All practices and games will be held at the API facility (740 MD Route 3 South, Gambrills, MD 21054.)
Players will be divided up in the following age groups and placed on teams. Age group is based on players age on 9/1/2022.
- 10 and under (players ages 7-10)
- 12 and under (players ages 11 and 12)
- 14 and under (players ages 13 and 14).
The league will be coached by local high school and club volleyball coaches. Cost for the league will be $200 per player (plus the $7 credit card transaction fee) and will include a team jersey.
Questions?
Please read this page in its entirety. Then, if you still have questions, reach out to:
Lauren Boyd Leventry
BAVA Commissioner
Phone: 4104436677 (call or text)
practice information
Practices will be held on Tuesdays or Wednesdays 6-7:30pm or 7:30-9pm. The first practices will be September 6/7 and the last practices will be October 26/27.
The first practice will be an evaluation practice. Then, we will form teams based on teammate and other requests received during the registration process.
We will know the practice night and time for each age group in early August.
game information
Games will be held Thursday evenings between 6-9pm. Games will last about an hour. Some teams may have a double-header, which would last about two hours.
Plan to have games every Thursday, September 15 through October 27, although there could be bye weeks built into the schedule.
We will make the game schedule and post it on the website after we have made teams after our first week of practice.
Parents - drop off, watching practice, pick up
Unfortunately, we do not have space near the court or in the facility for you to watch practices based on API court structure.
After the first night, please drop your player off no earlier than 10 minutes before the start of practice. You may drop them off or bring them into the building, and then leave. You may wait outside, in the lobby (if there is space), watch from the party room (if it is available), or you can just come back at the end of practice.
What to bring to your first practice:
* wear athletic gear and shoes
* a full water bottle (there is a water fountain for refills)
* hair pulled back in a pony tail or headband
* no jewelry
* volleyball knee pads are not required or needed (but you can wear them if you want!)
* a mask if you choose, they are not required. families can make their own decision here.
* your own hand sanitizer/wipes if you want
* a bag to store your personal items
What to expect at first practice
We will do registration/check in the API lobby.
Parents, please come with your player to make sure everything is good with their registration.
Once check in is complete, we will take the players into the gym.
Please make sure your player has a bag to keep her personal items stored during practices.
team information
Team pages will be posted in early September.
14U teams
12U teams
10U teams
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League Refund Policy
We understand changes happen; however BAVA has a refund policy in place to protect our organization. We plan our resources based on the number of participants in our programs. Please read below prior to registering so you know our policy. This policy applies to any type of withdrawal, including withdrawals related to COVID.
* If you tell BAVA (via email bayvolleyball@gmail.com) 14 or more days (August 17 or before) prior to the start of the league that you are unable to participate, all but $50 of your registration fee will be refunded.
* If you tell BAVA (via email bayvolleyball@gmail.com) 0-14 days (August 18 or after) prior to the start of the league that you are unable to participate, league fees are non-refundable.
* If you tell BAVA (via email bayvolleyball@gmail.com) after practices begin, that you are unable to participate, league fees are non-refundable.
*prorated fees are not available
I really like volleyball, how/where can I continue to play after the fall league?
Club volleyball is an opportunity for players to continue to play volleyball all year. The season runs from December through May. There are many clubs in our area, all governed by the Chesapeake Region Volleyball Association (CHRVA). BAVA is a member of CHRVA and offers teams for girls ages 8-18 at many different levels. You can find out more information about the BAVA club season by clicking the CLUB SEASON link on the top menu bar. Are you curious about the differences between the Fall Rec League and the BAVA Club Season? You can find more info here! You can also ask questions about club volleyball to your fall league coaches or email BAVA, bayvolleyball@gmail.com
Summer camps are also a great way to continue playing volleyball. Almost all colleges (locally and nationally) offer camps during the summer. BAVA also offers camps each summer, you can find information by clicking the CAMPS link on the top menu bar. Generally speaking, organizations make their summer camp available in February.
Clinics are offered throughout the year through various organizations. Sometimes, colleges will run one or two day clinics with their teams after a match. It's a great opportunity to watch a college match, then participate with their coaches and players. BAVA runs clinics throughout the year, you can find information by clicking the CLINICS link on the top menu bar.
