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Youth Volleyball - Fall

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Youth Volleyball Grades 4-9  Fall 2026
Join a Youth Volleyball team!

This program is a great way for both boys & girls to have fun and develop their social, mental and physical strength and character through teamwork and active participation while learning the fun game of volleyball. Every child plays -- no tryouts or cuts. Most youth players are NEW to the sport of volleyball, and all are welcome!

Volleyball is open to anyone entering in grades 4-9* in fall

 For questions or more information, contact Theda Joffe at joffet@a2schools.org

Each team will practice one weekday evening per week, 6 pm or later, (there are no "after-school" practices) at one of the district elementary schools. Practices begin the week of October 19, 2026. Each team plays 6 matches. Matches are on Saturdays only (no Sunday games) from October 31, 2026, through mid-December. 
Participants who do not reside within the Ann Arbor Public School District are considered non-residents and must pay the respective non-resident fee.
 
*******For AAPS Employees if you wish to register your child and you live out of district you can qualify for the resident fee. You will need to call in to our office at 734-994-2300 ext 0 or stop by the office 1515 S. 7th Street (Back of Pioneer HS). The online option will charge you the non-resident fee so please call or stop in.*******
 
Registration (register by September 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM) 
Resident $155 (After September 21st the fee is $165 for late registration)
Non-resident $165 (After September 21st the feel is $175 for late registration)

After September 21, 2026, players can only be assigned to teams with an unfilled roster.
 
Payment
Registration is online. We accept VISA, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards (no Discover cards).
 
Scholarships
For information click here or contact the Rec & Ed office at 734-994-2300.
 
Refund Policy
For complete information on the Rec & Ed refund policy please click here. 

You can complete registration online here until the end of the registration period.  If you do not have a Rec & Ed account, you will be guided to create your account as part of your registration procedure. 

Every attempt will be made to place players on teams whose registration form is received after the deadline; however, players are not guaranteed team placement or to play on any particular team.

Players will be notified of their team assignment via email from the head coach.  Players who have not heard from a coach by October 6, 2026, should contact Theda at the Rec & Ed office at joffet@a2schools.org. A volunteer coach may be needed.

Participants are assigned to school teams based on their public school attendance areas. 10–12 players are assigned to each team, although occasionally a team’s coach may request more players for their team. If two teams are formed for the same grade from the same school, coaches and Rec & Ed staff will assign players to teams in accordance with department guidelines to ensure equally-balanced teams.

Consult Youth Player Placement for detailed information.

Combo Teams
If not enough players from the same grade and school register, players may be assigned to teams with participants from several different schools. It is not unusual for "combo teams" (teams with players from two or more different schools) to be formed. If your child’s school has filled its primary team roster, a combo team will be formed. Players whose registrations are received during the regular registration period are placed on the primary school team first.  

Charter, Parochial, Private, and Out-of-District Public Schools  
Charter, parochial, private, and out-of-district teams can be formed if all grade requirements are satisfied and registration deadlines are met. Registration must be open for all students that attend these schools.  We require a minimum of eight players to be registered by the Early Bird Deadline for such a team to be formed.  
Coaches
Teams are coached and assisted by volunteers, many of whom are parents. Coaches and team parents are always needed!  If you would like to volunteer, please fill out the volunteer question when registering online or in the Adult Volunteer section of the registration form. 
Uniforms

Each participant receives a team T-shirt. Coaches will be notified when they can come to the Rec office to pick up their team's T-shirts.

During games and practices, all jewelry, such as rings, watches, bracelets (including friendship), earrings ("starter" earrings may be taped or bandaged), chains or necklaces are illegal. Any player who fails to remove his or her jewelry may not participate until it is removed.