THE Cincinnati Volleyball ConNEXTion

We can get into the gym at 6pm to warm up and put the net up, and we'll start to play around 6:20. We have to take down the net at 8:50 and be completely out by 9pm.

HELPFUL INFO FOR NEW ATTENDEES: We don't honor Meetup Priority as far as jumping others on the waitlist to get onto the going list, so there's no need to pay for Priority. People on the waitlist get on in the order they signed up in. If you're new to our Cincy Volleyball ConNEXTion group and are doing the 2 week free trial but are having difficulty getting onto our "going list", please send a private message to the host via Meetup messages. Sometimes you have to turn on your messages in order to be able to send one. Lastly, on either the last or second to last Monday of each month around 6pm, I post all Thursday Meetup events for the next month. I write a public comment on our events in the middle and towards the end of the month indicating which Monday. Just makes it easier for signups.

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL (C+/B to BB) is further explained. This is not for beginners. This level means at the very least you can do the following:

- pass pretty well (at least 6/10 of your passes go to the intended target)

- understand how to play a 5-1 rotation and where to be on the court both offensively and defensively (or are eager to learn and study rotations/positions on your own)

- can serve and hit with good success (don't have to be a power server/hitter)

- stay out of the setter's way unless they call for help

- call yourself on doubles, lifts, touching the net, etc., and know the basic rules of the game

- aren't a danger to your fellow players (esp with net play, not going under the net or having foot cross the line)

We try to run a 5-1 rotation, but we've been short on setters lately, so we'll play setter is the middle front row player (everyone gets a chance to set). If you aren't sure what level you are, the host can help you figure that out. If you're a good player but maybe not quite at this level, you can still sign up 48 hours before this event (starting Tuesday at 5:30pm). You'll likely be on the waitlist, but you'll probably get on.

This event is limited to 13 players. If you RSVP'd but can't make it, please move yourself to the "not going" list as soon as you know. Life happens, so if you no-show once without moving yourself to the "not going" list, we'll understand. If you no-show twice, you won't be able to sign up again for this event. Tap "edit RSVP" to change your status. If you're on the waitlist: We've had people drop the day before and the day of, so please know that you might make the going list even if you're far down on the waitlist. Meetup should alert you, but definitely check back often.

Quick reminder: All participants must have a current CRC membership pass to play. You can join at any CRC front desk at any time for $25 (annual pass).

🏐 Women’s Intermediate Volleyball: Skills, Systems & Scrimmage
This court is designed specifically for intermediate female players who want a competitive, structured game and are looking to sharpen their skills.

Format & Schedule:

• First 30 Minutes: Warm-ups and dedicated hitting/setting lines to get loose and dial in our timing.
• The rest of the time: System play and scrimmaging!

Skill & System Expectations:

• The Offense: We will be running structured 5-1 or 6-2 offensive systems with specialized positions (Setter, Middle, Outside, Opposite).
• The Level: This court is for players who already know how to run these offenses. If you are a bit rusty or haven't played in a system for a while, this is the perfect space to get a quick refresher! However, if you prefer casual recreation play where everyone plays every position and middle-front sets, our Open Level courts will be a better fit.

⚠️ Important Group Responsibilities & Logistics:

• Net Setup/Teardown: We are a community group, which means we have to put up and take down the nets together.
• Firm Exit Time: The facility closes strictly on schedule. We must be entirely packed up, out of the building, and completely out of the parking lot by 7:55 PM.

🪪 Facility Entry Requirement:

All participants must have a current Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) membership card to access Meetup events inside CRC facilities. If you don't have one yet, you can purchase an annual pass at the front desk for $25.

Unsure if this court matches your current skill level? Please reach out to the host before hitting RSVP!

Please read : Co-Ed indoor volleyball open to HIGH INTERMEDIATE levels of play. HIGH INTERMEDIATE level means that you play volleyball where you are not only not a liability on the court in your given position, but that you have a sense of what you bring to the table and can work to optimize that and cover for your deficiencies.

• Passing: a fundamental element of volleyball. You must pass at least pretty well (about 7/10 of your passes go to the intended target)
• Serving: almost all of your serves go in OR you have a strong serve that you miss more often but can control the other team’s passing
• Net Play: you must be a safe opponent to play against as a hitter/blocker. Almost never crashing into or under the net. Have an understanding of where to be and how to take an approach. You do not have to be a power hitter (especially women having to hit on a men’s height net), but it should look like you understand how to hit/block, or where to bail. Obviously, if you are a setter or an opposite, these rules are relaxed significantly.
• Positioning: understand how to play a 5-1/6-2 rotation and where to be on the court (or have the other listed abilities and can learn quickly). You must stay out of the setter's way unless they call for help, or if you cannot get out of the way (this can happen occasionally), you early and loudly call the ball.

If you are not sure what level you are, one of our hosts can assist. Reach out to us or if you think you are close, come play and we will provide feedback at the end of the night. If you are a low / middle intermediate player, you may sign up for the event 48 hours before it starts, likely joining the wait list.
Start time says 5:45pm, but folks can get into the gym at 5:30pm to set up the net and begin warming up. We'll plan to be warmed up and ready to play by 6:00pm, and we have to be completely out by 8pm.
No-show policy: Please do your best to move yourself from the "going" to the "not going" list as soon as you know you can't make it. Drops after 12pm the day of are discouraged (we need to allow the next person time to get there). If you no-show once and don't remove your name from the "going" list, we'll understand (life happens). The next time you sign up for this event, you may get bumped to the back of the waitlist. If you no-show/don't remove your name a second time, you may not be able to sign up for this event again. If you're on the waitlist but know you won't be able to make it if you get bumped to the "going list", please remove yourself so the next person has a chance to join. Thank you!
Quick reminder: All participants must have a current CRC membership card to gain access to Meetup events inside CRC facilities. You can get a pass at any CRC front desk at any time. $25 for an annual pass.

🏐 Women’s Intermediate Volleyball: Skills, Systems & Scrimmage
This court is designed specifically for intermediate female players who want a competitive, structured game and are looking to sharpen their skills.

Format & Schedule:

• First 30 Minutes: Warm-ups and dedicated hitting/setting lines to get loose and dial in our timing.
• The rest of the time: System play and scrimmaging!

Skill & System Expectations:

• The Offense: We will be running structured 5-1 or 6-2 offensive systems with specialized positions (Setter, Middle, Outside, Opposite).
• The Level: This court is for players who already know how to run these offenses. If you are a bit rusty or haven't played in a system for a while, this is the perfect space to get a quick refresher! However, if you prefer casual recreation play where everyone plays every position and middle-front sets, our Open Level courts will be a better fit.

⚠️ Important Group Responsibilities & Logistics:

• Net Setup/Teardown: We are a community group, which means we have to put up and take down the nets together.
• Firm Exit Time: The facility closes strictly on schedule. We must be entirely packed up, out of the building, and completely out of the parking lot by 7:55 PM.

🪪 Facility Entry Requirement:

All participants must have a current Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) membership card to access Meetup events inside CRC facilities. If you don't have one yet, you can purchase an annual pass at the front desk for $25.

Unsure if this court matches your current skill level? Please reach out to the host before hitting RSVP!