General Information
CBVA is a pick up league. So, the teams change every Sunday. The indoor season runs from September through the end of May, when CBVA switches to outdoor play. All games are played at the regular height for men, co-ed mixed, and outdoor: 7 feet, 11-5/8 inches.
Location
- Amigos School, 100 Putnam Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Membership and Insurance Fees
- $10 / membership fee (includes 1st session)
- $10 / insurance fee (for non-NAGVA members only)
Weekly Costs
- $7 / session
- $3 / second session
Visitor Fees
- $10 / visitor fee
Skills Sessions
- $7 / skills session
Divisions
There are three sessions to meet different levels of skill. The divisions are Advanced, Intermediate and Recreational:
Advanced
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
cut-off: 12:45 pm or 54 players
Intermediate
3:45 pm - 6:15 pm
cut-off: 3:30 pm or 54 players
Recreational
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
cut-off: 6:15 pm or 63 players
Advanced
The advanced session is highly competitive and focuses on running varied offenses, such as 1s and shoots. The teams play a 5-1 or a 6-2 formation. In order to play at this level, players must consistently pass hard-driven balls, as well as effectively block and hit. Beginning in October, the Advanced division will offer Team Play. All USAV rules are strictly observed.
Intermediate
The intermediate session is also competitive, although not as much as the advanced session. Players at this level, generally hit well, but may have some difficulty with passing. In order to play at this level, players need to have a basic knowledge of 6-2, and moderate passing and hitting ability. USAV rules are typically observed with some flexibility.
Recreational
The recreational session is for folks who have never played or are just beginning. There are no requirements in order to play at this level. Line and net faults are enforced, as well as any other safety-related rules. Carries and doubles are ignored.
Advanced and Intermediate Tryouts
The advanced and intermediate sessions require new players to either try out or be observed during play. Criteria for play in Intermediate and Advanced leagues can be found here. This is usually done the first day that players are at volleyball. If interested in either one of these sessions, just show up at the time listed above and speak with the person in charge of sign-in.
Skills Clinics
CBVA also offers clinics every month for the three divisions. Clinics are generally offered the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of each month and take place on a separate court that does not interfere with pick-up play. Specific information on the various clinics will be available shortly on the events page of this site. The cost of attending clinics is $7.
Insurance
CBVA requires all members to buy insurance through the league ($10) or join NAGVA, which covers the players and the league for insurance purposes ($35). Anyone interested in purchasing insurance through NAGVA must register online PRIOR to their first day of indoor play. Please remember to print out your NAGVA e-mail confirmation and bring that as evidence of your successful registration. You will not be permitted to play without evidence of insurance (i.e., NAGVA or CBVA).
Membership Fee
There is an annual $10 CBVA membership fee, which goes towards sponsoring social events and equipment costs for the league. Each session costs $7 per person. The second session on the same day is $3. If players attend a clinic and play in their regular pick-up play session the same day, that session is only $3.
