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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Volleyball 101- Absolute Beginners Lessons - Session 2
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 level @Bluemont Park
Bluemont Park, 601 N Manchester ave, Arlington, VA, USDoubles Volleyball - Competitive BB/A level @Bluemont Park
Let's get together to play some fun A level Doubles games at Bluemont.
Format: Doubles
COST: FREE
Court Type: Outdoor grassMinimum Skill Requirements: A level (click here for details)
Attention:
- This event is not always on a first come, first served basis. 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.
- Since people arrive at different times, each group of
- Players will set up and claim a net as they arrive, and may continue playing without rotating until all nets are set.
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Smiley Social documents:
Group Rules
Liability Waiver
Volleyball Levels18 attendees
Doubles Volleyball, BB+ Level @ Bluemont
Bluemont, 325 N Manchester St, Arlington, VA, USLet's get together to play some fun BB level Quads games at Bluemont.
Format: Doubles
COST: FREE
Court Type: Outdoor grass
Minimum Skill Requirements: Intermediate-BB (click here for details)------------------------------------
Smiley Social documents:18 attendees
BB+ Quads - Competitive Grass Volleyball @Quincy Park
Quincy Park in Arlington, 1021 N. Quincy St., Arlington, VA, US**Let's get together to play some competitive volleyball. RSVPs are ***NOT* on a first-come basis. You'll be placed on the waitlist first and then moved to "Going" by the host/s based on a combination of skill, attendance at prior events, and their ability to bring a ball/net, so please answer the RSVP questions fully.
The event will be capped after enough BB+ players are "going" with available nets. If not enough players are going, organizer/s will post a message whether games are on with fewer players or cancel the event. If you are a no-show, you took someone else’s spot. If host flags you as no-show you will be removed from group per Smiley Social Rules and if not flagged, you wont get priority next time in this event.
COST: FREE
Court Type: Outdoor grass
Skill Requirements: You must be in Smiley Social Competitive Level (BB+ level) or higher
Smiley Social documents:
5 attendees
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