VOLLEYBALL

Baltimore Area Recreational Volleyball

Presented by Paul E. Schoen

Winter Schedule (Mid-September through mid-May)

Most programs are provided by Baltimore, Carroll, or Harford County Recreation and Parks, in conjunction with local recreation councils.

Programs are generally COED, and open to all adults ages 18 and over.

These are NOT leagues, and teams are chosen at random ("drop-in" or "pick-up"). Registration may close if there are large numbers of players.

Some venues use old rules (15 point games, net serve=sideout). New rules are rally scoring to 25 points, net serves good. Special house rules may also apply in some cases.

Fees vary, but are typically $1.00 per night or $10-$15 per season.

LEVEL:

• A: Advanced level of play. Many USAV and league players. All rules strictly enforced.
• BB: Intermediate. Most rules enforced. Basic game knowledge and skills expected.
• B: Recreational - Beginners welcome. Advanced players expected to offer guidance and refrain from hard spikes and other intimidating activities.
• C: Just for fun.

INFORMATION ON FACILITIES (not all are currently operating):

Belmont Park: Located on Walther Boulevard, just south of Joppa Road east of Harford Rd. You may also take White Marsh Blvd, Rt 43 (exit 31C on 695) to first light, turn left on Walther, about ½ mile on right. One sand court, available from about 10 AM to dark every day.

Chapel Hill Elementary School: Located on Joppa Road just east of Cowenton Avenue in White Marsh/Perry Hall. Two small adjacent courts, tile floors. May have moved to new Honeygo Recreation Center.

Dumbarton Middle School: Take York Road south past Stevenson Lane, and turn right on Dumbarton Rd just before the light at Regester Ave. Go just past the first school on the right, and turn right into the entrance. Follow it to a parking area behind the school, where there are two grass courts.

Fox Meadows Park: From I695, take exit 27 (Dulaney Valley Road) North about 5 miles, and cross Loch Raven bridge. Stay to left, on Jarrettsville Pike Rt 146. Go about 10 miles, just past Ladew Gardens, and turn right on Rt 152 (Mountain Road). Park is almost immediately on the left. Play starts about 6:30 PM, and goes until dark. One sand court.

Gospel Tabernacle of Baltimore: 8855 Belair Road (near Joppa Rd) Perry Hall in Baltimore County, MD (please enter by the Gym doors from the lower parking lot).

Honeygo Park: From I695, take Exit 31 Belair Road north to Joppa Road and turn right. Go through a stop sign, and in about 1/2 mile turn left on Snyders Lane. Park is about 1/2 mile on right. One sand court.

Jarrettsville Elementary School: From I695, take Exit 27 (Dulaney Valley Road) North about 5 miles, and cross Loch Raven bridge. Stay to left, on Jarrettsville Pike Rt 146. Go about 12 miles, and turn right on Rt 23. Go about 2 miles, and school is on right just before Schuster Road. 8:00-10:00 PM. One oversize court, tile floors. Fees are $10 per season.

Mariner Point Park: Located in Joppatowne. Take Beltway I695 Rt 40 exit towards Joppatowne, turn towards K-mart, make right turn at the Farm Store, Follow to end of road. (this has been moved outdoors from the Boys and Girls Club in Edgewood)

Mercy High School: Take Loch Raven Blvd exit 29 South from Beltway I695. Go about 4 miles, to Northern Parkway. Turn right, and an immediate right into the school entrance. First parking lot on left faces entrance to Gym.

Owings Mills Senior High School: Take Beltway I695 exit 19 onto I795 NW about 3 miles to first exit Owings Mills Blvd. Go NE to Reisterstown Rd and turn left. Go about 1 mile and turn left on Tollgate Road. School is about 1 mile on right.

Parkville Middle School: Located at corner of Avondale and Hiss, near Harford Road and Putty Hill Ave. Two separate full size courts, wooden floors.

Riderwood Elementary School: Located on Landrake Rd. near Thornton Rd. Take York Rd north about 1/2 mile to Seminary Ave. Turn left, and go about two miles to a light at Thornton Rd. Turn left on Thornton and go about 1/2 mile to Landrake, and turn right. School is on left, gym is in back. Two small adjacent courts, tile floors.

Stoneleigh Elementary School: Located on Pemberton Rd. near Stevenson Lane and York Rd. Take York Road south past Towson University and just past Stevenson Lane. Take second left at Stoneleigh sign, onto Stoneleigh Rd. Continue (road changes to Kenleigh and Greenleigh), turn left at T intersection to Pemberton. School on right. Two small adjacent courts, tile floors.

Volleyball House in Columbia: FROM I95: Exit on I195 East. Exit South on Hwy 1. Turn left at the first stoplight (Levering). Levering will dead end into Main - turn left (North). Go one block on Main and turn right onto Furnace Avenue. Go about 100 yards - Volleyball House sign is on your left at 5635 Furnace Ave. Check website http://www.vbhouse.com/

Westminster High School: Take 795 to Westminster Pike (Rt 140), to intersection of Rt 97. Turn left on Rt 97 and go about 1-2 miles to Hook Rd, and turn right. Make a left at the next major intersection (Washington Rd), and the school is on the left. The outdoor volleyball courts are behind the school near the track.

White Marsh YMCA: Take exit 31C White Marsh Blvd (Rt 43) to first light at Walther Ave, and turn right. Make a left turn on Rossville Blvd, and follow it across Belair Rd. At next light, on Lillian Holt Drive, turn right, and make an immediate left up driveway into YMCA (under the power lines). The two sand courts are behind the administration building enroute to the pool.

OTHER PROGRAMS, TOURNAMENTS and LEAGUES:

There are many tournaments, leagues, and open programs throughout the late year. For information on these, contact:

• Baltimore Beach Volleyball League: www.BaltimoreBeach.com or email jlramsay22@hotmail.com
• Carroll County Indoor Volleyball League: http://www.carr.org/ccsc www.carr.org/ccsc or email sinescrockett@aol.com
• Columbia Doubles Volleyball (with player referral/partner search): http://www.volleyballdc.com/
• Harford County Rec: http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/parks_rec/Programs.cfm?idactivity=41
• Mid-Atlantic Volleyball: http://www.mavolleyball.org.
• Milkshakes Madness Volleyball Tournaments: http://www.mindspring.com/~milkshakes
• Volleyball Around DC: http://www.io.com/~attitude/vb_place.htm
• Volleyball House (VB, Soccer, etc - Columbia): http://www.vbhouse.com/
• Volleyball WorldWide: http://www.volleyball.org/index.html

NOTE: Information is supplied for guidance only. Times and fees are subject to change. Facilities may be unavailable at certain times. Registration may be limited. All programs are COED (COREC) unless otherwise specified.

For more information, directions to schools, or to add a program:

email Paul at paul at bsn1 dot org.

Summer Schedule (Late May through early September)

Status of places marked NOT VERIFIED is unknown for 2005. Those marked "OK" are currently in operation, but may sometimes be canceled due to weather or other factors.

Summer Outdoor Volleyball

Mondays and Wednesdays: We may have outdoor volleyball at Fox Meadows Park. Take Dulaney Valley Road north, continue on Jarrettsville Pike, and go just past Ladew Gardens. Turn right on Mountain Road, and left into park. $5.00 fee for entire summer.

Wednesdays: There MAY be fun outdoor volleyball at Oregon Ridge near the pavilion parking lot. Probably Baltimore Ski Club.

Thursdays: Friends Of Mercy outdoor volleyball at White Marsh American Legion Hall. 6:00 PM until dark. Take Honeygo Blvd North from White Marsh Blvd. Turn right on Silver Spring Road. Look for sign to turn left to American Legion hall. $2/night.

Anytime: There is a nice sand court at Belmont Park, and it is usually unoccupied. It is best to bring your own net and line ropes, but these may be available from the caretaker. There may be a group playing there on Sunday afternoons and evenings.

Anytime: There are two sand courts at the White Marsh YMCA, that are not currently in regular use. There may be a beach volleyball league playing there, but you may try it.

Anytime: There are sand courts at Beaver Dam Swim Club. You must be a member or pay admission. Level of play is traditionally very high.

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