Matawan Aberdeen Recreation Volleyball League Information

Interested in playing indoor competitive volleyball? We sponsor two coed, community  leagues.

"B1" - Advanced (for BB/A/AA/College level players) and

"B2" - Intermediate (for B level players)

• Community Relations:
  • We have proudly served the community for over twenty five years!
  • The Matawan-Aberdeen Recreation Volleyball League is a non profit association.
  • The leagues are coordinated by a group of non paid volunteers.
  • We are a community coed league. Appropriately skilled youth and adult players are welcome.
• Location:
  • Our home gym is at the Matawan Ave. Middle School, Cliffwood, NJ, located in historic Monmouth County (see gym directions).
• Seasons:
  • The league is active from September through May. We divide our year into two seasons: fall-winter and winter-spring. The fall-winter season begins as soon as possible after the start of the school year for typically 10 weeks (not including tryouts or playoffs) culminating in playoffs just before the Christmas/New Years holiday. The winter-spring season begins as soon as possible after New Year's day for typically 10 weeks (not including tryouts or playoffs) culminating in playoffs sometime in April or May. Each season we hold a new registration for players and reorganize the teams. A notice of the new season and registration information typically appears on our web site several weeks before the new season, players should monitor the site regularly for information. There is a fee (dues) for each season, which are used to cover our expenses.
• League Times:
  • Advanced League (B1) play is on Tuesday evenings, 8:15-10:45 PM.
  • Intermediate League (B2) play is on Thursday evening 8:15-10:45 PM.
• Level of Play:
  • Advanced/"B1" Level = players who are highly experienced advanced power players in USAV BB/A/AA, or having college team experience
  • Intermediate/"B2" Level =  players who have experienced intermediate power play in USAV B events (or higher), or who have community club or school (high school JV/Varsity team, college club) experience playing a 4-2, 5-1, or 6-2
• League Format:
  • We intend this to be a six's league. We expect six players per team on court.
  • We follow the accepted rotation/substitution/playing rules of the USA Volleyball Indoor Domestic Competition Regulations; exceptions to the USA Volleyball Indoor Domestic Competition Regulations are noted in our "House Rules": (http://www.njvb.com/clubs/hovb/rules.html)
  • The USA Volleyball rules are the primary source of information and should be followed if an inappropriate conflict is found to exist between our "House Rules" and the USA Volleyball rule book.
  • We do not enforce the uniform regulations
• Attendance:
  • We expect players to commit to playing at least 70% of the season (7 of 10 weeks). Please do not sign up if you cannot commit to this.
• Insurance and Code of Conduct form:
  • All players must sign the USA Volleyball insurance and code of conduct forms which we provide at the start of the season (see link to forms on main page).
  • Youth players under the age of 18 who make the league must have parental permission (see link to insurance/code of conduct form on main page - print/fill out page 3).
  • We expect all players to understand the code of conduct and to behave accordingly. There is zero tolerance for violence and acts that endanger others.
• Capacity (number of players/teams):
  • We anticipate up to six "B1" teams and up to six "B2" teams with a minimum of six players (typically eight) per team.
  •  In general, the number of teams, the number of players per team, and hence the total number of players in each league is decided at the coordination meeting held after the league organizing/tryout evening and depends on the skill level of the players in the candidate pool. We adjust the number of teams/players to achieve the highest potential level of play and also to allow the greatest participation possible.
  • We reserve the right to review and modify teams during the season, so we can maintain attendance and the level of play
  • Although this is intended as a coed league, teams are not required to have a female player on the roster or on the court
• Individual Player Registration:
  • All candidates desiring to play in either "B1" or "B2", must register and participate in our organizing/tryout evening. We hold a separate organizing/tryout session for each league.
  • TRYOUTS are held at the Matawan Ave Middle School, space is limited, see the SCHEDULE for dates/times.
  • We do not "grandfather" players. Given that space is limited, former players must recognize that there are no guaranteed spots. At the volunteers discretion, we will allow certain players from previous seasons to choose whether or not to participate in the tryouts, since we know them; please contact a volunteer to discuss. We encourage all previous season players to come to the coordination session and if they are unable to attend, to please let us know. At the organizing/tryout evening, the volunteers may elect to send selected players away, especially if the number of candidates is large and the players are well known. Players should not misinterpret this as either a rejection or acceptance.
  • We do not consider or place players we do not know who register but, do not participate in the tryout.
  • Players are selected and placed on teams at a league meeting of the volunteers, held immediately after the organizing/tryout event. The selection method is by a consensus of the volunteer selection committee and is based upon a player's skill level and athleticism. The selection committee's goal is to achieve the highest level of play in each league and parity across the teams. A candidate's selection to the league is predominantly determined by his/her demonstrated skill level at the tryout and/or knowledge of the player from previous seasons.
  • Youth players under the age of 18 who make the league must have parental permission (see link to insurance/code of conduct form on main page - print/fill out page 3).
  • Couples are welcome to try out as individual entries. Please note that each partner is individually evaluated and selected based upon skill. We cannot guarantee that both partners will be selected and placed into the same league/team or any league/team for that matter.
  • Players who try out for "B1" and are not selected to it, are eligible to try out for "B2". The "B2" selection committee may be different from the "B1" committee and therefore players that choose this opportunity have to register and participate in the "B2" tryouts. We will try to accommodate special cases if attending the "B2" tryout is not possible, please speak with a volunteer.
  • All players on a team (including substitutes) must read, understand, sign and comply with the code of conduct.
  • We expect all players to read, understand, know and follow the house rules (http://www.njvb.com/clubs/hovb/rules.html).
• TEAM Registration:
  • We allow players to organize and submit teams for "B1" and "B2".
  •  TRYOUTS are held at the Matawan Ave Middle School, space is limited, see the SCHEDULE for dates/times.
  • We reserve the right to review and modify submitted teams, to determine (among other things):
    •  that the submitted team is consistent with the league level of play.
    •  to add players of appropriate skill to fill out rosters during the season so we can maintain attendance and the level of play
  • The team members must attend & participate in the coordination meeting at the start of each season.
  • Please feel free to contact a volunteer for further information on team submissions.
  • Please complete the team registration form and submit to the volunteers. The form can be found by clicking on the link: TEAM FORM.
  • Team forms should be submitted to the volunteers prior to tryouts
  • All individuals submitting as a team should also register using the registration link found on our main page.
  • Substitute players (players not on the active roster) are permitted
    • can only be used when the team has less then six active roster players available.
    • can only play a maximum of 3 times during one season.
    • substitute players can not participate in the play-offs unless a team member has been injured AND the team has less than 6 players.
  • All players on a team (including substitutes) must read, understand, sign and comply with the code of conduct.
  • We expect all players to read, understand, know and follow the house rules (http://www.njvb.com/clubs/hovb/rules.html).
• Membership Dues:
  • Individual entries are required to pay projected membership dues of  about ** $50/person ** to the team captain on the first night of play (cash or check accepted).
  • Teams are required to pay a team dues of  **$400/team** to the club treasurer or a volunteer on the first night of play (cash or check accepted) .
  • Dues are used to defray the cost of gym space, equipment, and insurance.
  • Players/teams may not be allowed to play if dues are not current. See a volunteer for issues.

** dues are subject to adjustments that result from unexpected additional costs and/or the fluctuation in the number of  participants.

For additional information or if you have a unique situation, please contact:

Michael Mills by Email at mmills79@hotmail.com