Smiley Social

1. 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.
2. This event is exclusively intended for beginners.
3. 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:

1. Basics: How to warm up and volleyball pepper, How to play safe and Rotation
2. Passing: Bump pass, Over hand pass and Setting
3. Serving: Under hand serve, Overhand float serve and Overhand Topspin serve
4. Spiking: Arm swing and Footwork
5. 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:

1. Group Rules
2. Liability Waiver
3. Volleyball Levels

1. Group Rules
2. Liability Waiver

COST: FREE
Court Type: Outdoor grass
Minimum Skill Requirements: Solid BB (click here for details)

Attention:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Each person must help set up and take down one net, leaving some nets unset for latecomers.

Smiley Social documents:

1. Group Rules
2. Smiley Social Volleyball Levels
3. Good doubles partner
4. Liability Waiver

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner (click here for details).

Reminders

1. Attendance: We’ve noticed that the waitlist is growing, so please make sure your name is on the Going list if you plan to play. Our number of nets is limited so this helps avoid too many rotations. If your name is on the list but you don’t show up, it will count as an absence according to Smiley Social rules. Please update your RSVP at least 12 hours in advance if your plans change.
2. Waitlist: The waitlist is not first come first serve. We prioritize regular attendees, and will fill empty spots with new faces closer to the event date.
3. Injuries: Play safely and be mindful of others on the court. Respect positions and avoid risky moves that could lead to injury. If you’re not sure the ball is yours, call it before going for it to avoid collisions.
4. Game Rules: Let’s follow the basic volleyball rules, especially the three-touch rule so we can play properly and improve as a team!

Smiley Social documents:

1. Group Rules
2. Liability Waiver
3. Volleyball Levels