WHICH division/league SHOULD I SIGN UP FOR?
NVC offers numerous leagues for all skill levels! See below to figure out which league would be the best fit for you!
rEVERSE cOED gUIDELINES
| NVC League Division | Yankee Rating Range | Player Skill Profile | Play Expectation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | C- and below | Developing fundamental mechanics, platform control, and basic court movement. | Focuses on keeping the ball in play, consistent overhand/underhand serving, learning 3-contact play, and rotation basics. |
| Intermediate | C- to C+ | Reliable pass-to-set mechanics, consistent serving and setting, attacks generally in play. | Executes a standard pass-set-spike flow, consistent target passing, and comfortable running structured rotation patterns. |
| Upper | C to C+ | Strong directional hitting, active blocking, and defense. | Consistent target passing off of tough serves, attacks more strategic and consistent, all around play is increased in pace. |
| Advanced | C+ and above | Top local tier. High-velocity hitting, fast-tempo setting, aggressive serves, and disciplined blocking. | Fast-paced, high-intensity play, low unforced error rates. |
GENDERED gUIDELINES
| NVC League Division | Yankee Rating Range | Player Skill Profile | Play Expectation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Mixed | All Ratings | Level of skill will vary based on experience. Focus on learning 3-contact play with eventual pass-set-spike flow, understanding rotation patterns, and consistent target passing to encourage offense. | The goal is to have competitive play while fostering an atmosphere for players to learn and get better. Advanced/Upper players are encouraged to help beginner/intermediate players. |
| Men's Intermediate | C+ and below | Level of skill will vary based on experience. Focus on learning 3-contact play with eventual pass-set-spike flow, understanding rotation patterns, and consistent target passing to encourage offense. | The goal is to have competitive play while fostering an atmosphere for players to learn and get better. Advanced/Upper players are encouraged to help beginner/intermediate players. |
| Men's Upper | C+/B- and above | Top local tier. High-velocity hitting, fast-tempo setting, aggressive serves, and disciplined blocking. | Fast-paced, high-intensity play, low unforced error rates. |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a Yankee Rating?
The Yankee rating is a skill evaluation system used in adult volleyball, managed by the Yankee Volleyball Association.
Levels: Ratings range from D up to A+ (D, C-, C, C+, B-, B, B+, A-, A, A+).
How is a Yankee rating determined?
A committee reviews individual skills like passing, setting, hitting, serving, blocking, and defense while at a Yankee Volleyball-sanctioned event.
Your rating determines which tournament levels you can enter, letting you play up to three levels below your rating and any level above it.
How do I get a Yankee Rating?
To get a Yankee volleyball player rating, you need to participate in a Yankee-sanctioned event or scramble tournament and have your skills evaluated by the rating committee
You can find tournaments to participate in here: https://yankee.org/tournaments
Several NVC members participate in these tournaments regularly. You can reach out to other members to join a team, or list yourself as an available player here: https://yankee.org/players/available-players
