About us
Do you want to socialize with other amazing young professionals like yourself? Do you want to be part of an incredible social circle? Smiley Social is the solution. We come together to partake in all sorts of activities such as Volleyball, Frisbee, Picnic, Yoga, Pickleball, Hiking, Soccer, Movies, Tennis, Ping pong, Badminton, Running, Fitness, Travel, Volunteering, Live music, Dancing, Kickball, Karaoke, Partying, and much more.
Smiley Social is a volunteer-run, nonprofit group that seeks to increase the overall happiness level of our community through offering a range of high-quality social events.
Smiley Social rules:
Smiley Social Rules Link
By becoming a member of Smiley Social Meetup group or taking part in any activities hosted by the group on any platform, You accept the terms and conditions stated in the link below:
Smiley Social Liability Document Link
Happiness is contagious! Please join the group and come to our events with a big smile.
Upcoming events
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MP(SAT)-Grass Volleyball: BB (Stevenson Park)
Stevenson Park, 300 Stulz Rd, Alexandria, VA, US## Details - Please read all below before you sign up
Cost: Free
Court Type: Outdoor Grass
Level: BB
Transportation: Parking will be by the Baseball field.
What to bring: at least 3 bottles of water and a ball/net if you have one.
8 persons per net maxHost's Philosophy on this event:
The purpose of this meetup is to create a fun and supportive environment, enjoy competitive games, and connect socially. While we aim to play seriously and challenge ourselves, the focus is more on growth and enjoyment than simply winning at all costs. That’s why the title doesn’t include “competitive” or “social”—we want a mix of both. We do expect a mindset geared toward learning and getting better over time. That said, this event isn’t intended for total beginners; an understanding of the game is required so that everyone can contribute to meaningful and engaging matches. The host holds the right to remove you from the game if they believe that you are at a C level(absolute beginner).
Skill Level:- See the link for your level: Smiley Social Volleyball Levels
Game Recordings/YouTube:
The games may be recorded and uploaded to our channel here:
Let the host know if you have an issue with this. YoutubeATTENDANCE:
Player Selection: Regulars > Your Vibe > Skills > *Flaky-ratio (your attendance ratio) > New Members > New Members with a +1
*Anyone with a Flaky-ratio -.50 or lower.
If you have a recent no-shows, you may not be invited.
The host takes attendance very seriously. Please remove yourself from the event (if you can't make it) as early as possible to allow others to join. You will be marked as a no-show if you don't show up to the event or if you drop an hour before the event start time.
Smiley Social RulesQ&A
*-*Bringing your dog or cat is welcome and encouraged.
-Can I come if I don't know how to play? No
-Can I be late or leave early? The host expects you to be there on time and leave on time. If you need to come late or leave early, please let the host know ahead of time.
-Can I come even if I am not on the going list? No
-How can I improve my Flaky-ration? You can attend other Smiley events.
-Why are new members accepted last? Because they are the most flaky.
-NO SMOKING (anything)Smiley Social Important Links:
7 attendees
Volleyball 101- Absolute Beginners Lessons - Session 1
Bluemont Park, 329 N. Manchester Street, Arlington, VA, USIf you've never played volleyball but want to learn, start playing, and add a fun new hobby to your list, this event is the perfect place to begin!
What to expect:
We will warm up and then host will demonstrate the skill of the day and run drills to practice the skill. Afterwards we will play and host will be assisting the attendees to correctly implement the techniques they just learned.Level: Beginners
Cost: Free
Field Type: Outdoor grassNotes:
- If you can, please bring a volleyball ball and write your name on it. We usually play with WILSON AVP OPTX ball, but other cheaper balls are acceptable.
- This event is exclusively intended for beginners.
- Our goal in this event is to help participants develop their skills to reach the Advanced Beginner level. Here's a description of what an advanced beginner player looks like:
Smiley Social Volleyball Skills
We host this 4 session training annually over 4 wednesdays where attendees can learn the following skills:
- Basics: How to warm up and volleyball pepper, How to play safe and Rotation
- Passing: Bump pass, Over hand pass and Setting
- Serving: Under hand serve, Overhand float serve and Overhand Topspin serve
- Spiking: Arm swing and Footwork
- Blocking: Blocking and Defense techniques
Dinner after the game:
We will go to dinner after the game if more than 5 people like to join.Smiley Social documents:
48 attendees
Doubles Volleyball - Competitive BB/A
Bluemont Park Disc Golf Course, 5732 N Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, VA, USLet's get together to play some competitive coed doubles volleyball.
COST: FREE
Court Type: Outdoor grass
Minimum Skill Requirements: Solid BB (click here for details)Attention:
- This event is not always on a first come, first served basis. Good doubles partner and those who can bring a net and ball, may get priority over others on the waitlist.
- Since skill levels are self-reported, some attendees may not meet the expected level in reality, so we encourage you to choose a partner you can enjoy the game with, and since this is a competitive event, it is okay if you make a strong team and win all the games.
- Each person must help set up and take down one net, leaving some nets unset for latecomers.
Smiley Social documents:
20 attendees
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