Youth Volleyball

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Purpose

Our purpose is to introduce youth to the sport of volleyball in a fun and challenging environment where they can experience the self-confidence found in learning a new skill and overcoming adversities.

What we do

Bel Air rec youth volleyball offers a Spring Clinic each year between mid-April and early June. The program offers a Spring co-ed clinic each year for girls in grades 5th to 8th, and for boys in grades 5th to 12th. Over 200 players are participating each year. We would like to have more parents and volunteers join our team to help us provide more programs in the future.

A link to our 2026 Spring Registration is below!

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Fall 6-8th INDOOR Volleyball (Aug 31 - Oct 29)
Exciting News! New Format for 2026!!!
We are excited to announce that Fallston Rec Volleyball and Bel Air Rec Volleyball have partnered to have the county's first inter-rec council volleyball league! Both Rec Councils will have 12 teams with an equal mix of beginner and advanced teams. The exact split will depend on the number of players who are deemed to be beginner's vs advanced based on answers in the registration form. Teams will be coed. Only sign up for one rec council program based on schedule and location.
    • Fallston Rec teams will practice twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays between 5:45 and 8:45 PM for one hour at the Chenowith Center.
    • Bel Air Rec teams will practice twice a week Mondays and Thursdays or Tuesdays and Fridays between 6:00 and 9:00 PM for one hour at Homestead Wakefield Elementary School.
    • All matches will be at the Chenowith Center in Fallston on Saturdays between 9 AM and 4 PM.
    • Cost: $110/player, includes volleyball shirt
    • Register for Bel Air Rec's Volleyball program here: *TO BE POSTED 6/1/2026* If you have questions or would like to get an email reminder fill out this simple form today: https://forms.gle/FCWsQGLtCXxnTaMYA
    • Coaches will get their player(s) registration fee refunded after completing the season.
How do I know if my player should play at the advanced level?
If your player is able to serve a regulation volleyball (not the light ball used in 12U and under club volleyball) from behind the end line (no step in line) and over a women's height net (not the junior height used in 12U and under club volleyball) 8 of 10 times, your player may be ready for the advanced level.
Players who cannot serve as described above will be a detriment to their team in the advanced division and may be moved to the beginner division. Club experience and rec experience will also be considered when forming teams. Up to two requests to be on a team with a specific coach or player can be requested but are not guaranteed. Siblings at the same level will be on the same team unless requested otherwise. We will absolutely not keep club teams together.

2026 Spring Rec Volleyball Clinics * SOLD OUT 

Location:  Bel Air High School, Bel Air, Maryland  (with 3 full-sized and spacious courts)

Cost:  $60 per participant (includes 5 weeks & a T-shirt at the end of the program)

2026 Spring Session 1:
ELITE / ADVANCED * 7th-8th grade GIRLS

MONDAYS  4/20 to 6/1
6:00 pm to 7:25 pm
*For Advanced School or Club Players looking for the next big challenge
*Players should be strong enough to serve consistently over the net AND willing to be coached and change!
*SESSION CAPPED at 54

2026 Spring Session 2:
BOYS DEVELOPMENT * 7th-9th grade

MONDAYS  4/20 to 6/1
7:30 pm to 8:55 pm
*SESSION CAPPED at 30
2026 Spring Session 3:
HS BOYS COMPETITIVE PLAY * 10th-12th grade

MONDAYS  4/20 to 6/1
7:30 pm to 8:55 pm
*SESSION CAPPED at 30
2026 Spring Session 4:
BEGINNER / INTRO * 5th-6th grade GIRLS (or BOYS)

WEDNESDAYS  4/22 to 6/3
6:00 pm to 7:25 pm
*A great learning opportunity for newer athletes
*SESSION CAPPED at 54
2026 Spring Session 5:
DEVELOPMENT / BUILDING SKILLS * 7th-8th grade GIRLS

WEDNESDAYS  4/22 to 6/3
7:30 pm to 8:55 pm
*A great growing opportunity for beginning or rec & club players looking to establish and grow even stronger fundamentals
*An excellent fit for anyone looking to start or strengthen their fundamentals
*SESSION CAPPED at 54

*These are “clinics” which means there is no season, no games, no league and no designated coach or teams.  Each week is dedicated to the fundamentals and will include competitive competitions.  The lead clinician is Coach Dave Simon who has coached boys and girls in Harford County since 1999 and with the help of great coaches has had the privilege to help coach some of the best players in the area.

*Occasionally a date may need to be postponed due to unforeseen conflicts in the high school gym.  If this occurs the "make-up" date would be used.

*The registration system platform is TeamSnap.  This will prompt you to create a new account if you don't already have an account.

*Players should wear athletic attire (shorts, shirt and gym shoes) and are strongly encouraged to remove all watches, wristbands or bracelets.  Players should bring their own water container.  Knee pads are NOT required but some may choose to wear.

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Who we are

We are a small band of local high school, club and rec coaches that love the sport and want to help grow the sport in our Bel Air community. We are always looking for more volunteers that share our same passion. In the future, our vision is to see future volunteers help us run additional programs.

Youth volleyball chairperson

Coach Simon is just one of some local volleyball fanatics that have helped grow the sport in the area in recent years. Coach Simon has coached for 8 seasons with the Girls Varsity Volleyball program at Bel Air High School in Harford County, Maryland. His arrival sparked a turnaround in the program and since then the team has a 124-21 record, and has won 6 conference titles and 7 straight regional titles.

Coach Simon (Dave)
Chairperson
dsimon@belairrec.org

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Contact Info

Bel Air Recreation Committee
525 W. MacPhail Rd.
Bel Air Md. 21014

410.638.3528

president@belairrec.org