There are many options and organizations for your child to play club volleyball, and the challenge can be sorting through all those options. Playing club volleyball in the Keystone Region offers many advantages that other organizations cannot. Below is a list of some of the top reasons for playing club volleyball in the Keystone Region.

  • Highest Level of Safety Measures: Keystone Region, being a part of USA Volleyball, mandates rigorous background screenings for all personnel involved, ensuring the safety of players.
  • Secondary Accident Insurance: Players are covered by secondary accident insurance during KRVA/USAV practices or events, offering additional protection in case of injuries.
  • Convenient Tournament Formats and Locations: Tournaments organized by Keystone Region span from 1 to 3 days and are held across various locations within the region, allowing clubs to choose between local or larger KRVA-sponsored events.
  • Financial Support and Scholarships: The Keystone Region provides financial support with college scholarships, gifts, and other services, giving back to its members annually.
  • National Qualifying Tournaments: The Keystone Region conducts national qualifying tournaments, offering top teams a chance to compete at the USAV National Championships.
  • High Standards of Professionalism: The Keystone Region upholds high standards of professionalism, ensuring that coaches, clubs, referees, and staff adhere to a strict code of conduct, particularly in their interactions with young athletes.

Where are the tournaments located? KRVA-sanctioned tournaments are located across the state of Pennsylvania. Some are located in local facilities (high schools, sports plexes), and many tournaments are held at larger venues (convention centers, etc.)

At what age can a child start playing club volleyball? Many KRVA clubs have 10u and 11u teams, but it is always a great time to start playing club volleyball.

How do I know which age group my child should play in? Use the USA Volleyball Junior Age Definition Chart to determine which age group is right for your child.

How do I find clubs near me? Check out the Find a Club page.

How do I find out the information about each tournament, like the address and what time the games start? Each KRVA-sanctioned tournament can be found on the events tab. If an event is not listed on the tournament link, it is not an KRVA-run event. Tournament-specific emails are sent to those who sign up for each tournament mailing list.

What does a typical tournament look like / how long are the days? The KRVA sanctions one and two-day tournaments with a variety of playing schedules. Most times, you can expect tournaments to start at 8 am (check the tournament page and verify with your coach)

Are there admission fees to get into tournaments? Many tournaments issue a spectator fee and sometimes credit card fees can be added to the admission cost.

Can a boy play on a girls’ club team? The KRVA supports younger athletes having the opportunity to play volleyball, especially in communities where boys volleyball might not be as popular (see Boys on Girls Team policy approved by KRVA BOD)

Does my child get to help officiate matches? A unique experience of Junior’s volleyball is the ability to help officiate other matches during the tournament. It is customary for teams to provide “work teams,” composed of second referee, line judges, scorer, and libero trackers during their assigned work matches. This is a vital component of tournament functionality and a great experience for juniors to grow personal and professional skills within the sport.

Questions about tryouts? Check out the Find a Tryout page to see when clubs are having tryouts, or the parent tryout page for more information.

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