1. Contact Oklahoma Boys Volleyball Association 

• Contact OKBVA expressing interest in starting a boys volleyball team at your school. 

• OKBVA will provide you with resources to get your team off the ground & answer any initial questions you may have. 

2. Recruit Boys to Play 

• Open for 7th–12th graders. 

• If a school has 16+ players, we suggest running a JV and Varsity team.

3. Find a Coach/Team Lead 

• This can be the same person…parent, teacher, etc. 

• Responsibilities include, but not limited to: being the contact person for OKBVA directors to schedule games, collecting player dues/paying team dues, and scheduling practice times. 

• Resources for finding a coach can be found here! 

4. Talk to Your Athletic Director 

• Create a school-recognized, boys high school volleyball club or intramural team through the Athletic/Activities Department. 

• Ask about using gym space for practices and games (Jan-May). 

• Ask about using volleyball equipment – net system & volleyballs (girls volleyball program or physical education department). 

• Ask if you can market the boys volleyball team throughout the school. 

• Ask if there are any funding opportunities through the school. 

• A list of courts that are available to rent can be found here! 

5. Obtain Jerseys & Equipment 

• Jerseys – using old jerseys from other sports or create new jerseys.

• Volleyballs – If unable to purchase boys volleyballs, utilize volleyballs from girls volleyball program or physical education department. 

6. Funding 

• Establish what player dues will be. 

• OKBVA has a budget template available if needed. 

• If you have a specific financial need, you can apply for grant funding here! 

7. Sign up to be in the OKBVA League 

• Submit season league registration and $300 league fee per team. 

8. Season Dates

• The Spring league will run from early March to mid mid-May. There will be an end-of-season tournament to determine the State Champion. 

Every effort should be made to start a team at your school. If a student still needs a team, then they can submit an appeal to join a nearby team here!

What the league fee covers…

1. Insurance

   • Insurance coverage provided by Oklahoma Boys Volleyball Association (OKBVA).

2. Scheduling

   • OKBVA will create match & tournament schedule in coordination with Team Leads/Coaches.

3. Officiating

   • OKBVA will handle the hiring, scheduling, & paying of officials.

For a printable PDF of this information, click here! 

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