Season 17
Competitive League
Fall 2024
Cost
$100 per player
Financial aid may be available (see FAQ)
Location
Catholic University
Raymond A. DuFour Athletic Center
600 Taylor St. NE
Washington, DC 20017
Washington, DC 20017
Dates
D1, D2, D3
Thursday evenings
Starting Aug 29
Starting Aug 29
D4, D5, D6
Tuesday evenings
Starting Aug 27
Starting Aug 27
Season in progress
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Divisions
These divisions roughly correspond to NAGVA/USAV ratings, but an official rating is not required.
You must select at least 2 divisions when registering. The more divisions you select, the more likely that you will be drafted.
Division 1
AA, A, or high BB NAGVA/USAV rating
For very competitive and experienced players with superior volleyball skills and knowledge, including the ability to play various offenses and consistently run advanced plays.
Skill breakdown
Serving
Consistent serve capable of disrupting opponent’s offense.
Passing/defense
Consistent pass directly to the setter; frequent digs.
Blocking
Consistent 2-person block against advanced hit.
Setting
Consistent sets to middle, pins, and back sets, even when having to take multiple steps.
Attacking
Consistent high-level offense, frequently resulting in a kill; ability to adjust to any set.
Court position
In the proper position for defense/offense at all times; capable of running advanced plays.
Division 2
BB NAGVA/USAV rating
For competitive and experienced players with advanced volleyball skills and knowledge, including the ability to play standard offenses (5-1, 6-2, etc.) and run advanced plays.
Skill breakdown
Serving
Consistent serve resulting in occasionally disrupting opponent’s offense.
Passing/defense
Consistent pass for most serves; regular digs.
Blocking
Consistent 1- to 2-person block against most attacks.
Setting
Consistent sets to middle and pins, given a front zone pass.
Attacking
Consistent advanced offense, regularly resulting in a kill; ability to adjust to most sets.
Court position
In the proper position for defense/offense most or all of the time.
Division 3
B NAGVA/USAV rating
For moderately experienced players with basic volleyball skills and knowledge, including the ability to play standard offenses (5-1, 6-2, etc.).
Skill breakdown
Serving
Consistent serve.
Passing/defense
Consistent pass against some serves; occasional digs.
Blocking
Consistent 1-person block against most attacks.
Setting
Consistent sets to middle and outside, given a front zone pass.
Attacking
Consistent offense, occasionally resulting in a kill; ability to adjust to some sets.
Court position
In the proper position for defense/offense most of the time.
Division 4
C NAGVA/USAV rating
For moderately experienced players with basic volleyball skills and knowledge, including some experience playing standard offenses (5-1, 6-2, etc.).
Skill breakdown
Serving
Semi-consistent serve.
Passing/defense
Semi-consistent pass against most serves; occasional digs.
Blocking
Semi-consistent 1-person block against most hits.
Setting
Semi-consistent sets to middle and outside, given a front zone pass.
Attacking
Semi-consistent offense with a good set, occasionally resulting in a kill.
Court position
In the proper position for defense/offense some of the time.
Division 5
Does not correspond to NAGVA/USAV rating
For players with limited volleyball experience and knowledge, but with the desire to learn the game, including positions and standard offenses (5-1, 6-2, etc.)
Skill breakdown
Serving
Able to serve the ball over the net using an under- or overhand serve.
Passing/defense
Able to pass to a teammate some of the time; limited digs.
Blocking
Occasional 1-person block against an attack.
Setting
Able to semi-accurately set to a teammate with a good pass.
Attacking
Able to hit/tip, occasionally resulting in a kill.
Court position
Limited experience.
Division 6
Does not correspond to NAGVA/USAV rating
For players with little to no volleyball experience and knowledge, but with the desire to play the game in a friendly and social environment.