Water Volleyball.
 

I've heard there was/is/are water volleyball groups or clubs in The Villages; however, haven't been able to find any information on who to contact. I've done searches and only come up with "chair" volleyball clubs. Would appreciate any info anyone has on a pool/water volleyball. I've also posted this question in nextdoor in my neighborhood. Thank you (I'm new here in TV so still trying to figure out everything).

There is training for water volleyball ever Friday at the Colony rec center 3:00-5:00. There you can learn the basics, or if you are an experienced volleyball player, you can take a more advanced class.

You didn't say how experienced you are.

If you're new attend WVB 101 at Colony Rec Center Friday from 3 to 5. Call them first to confirm.

Now pick up a copy of the Rec News. Look in the Sports Pool Schedule section.

Seabreeze pool has outstanding Organized Basic events four times a week: Fri, Sat, Sun from 1 to 3, and Tuesday from 3 to 5. They also do a fun evening game Mon from 6 to 8.

The Single Baby Boomers play basic at Everglades from 1 to 3 on Sunday that is open to all.

If you're an Intermediate player just check the Rec News, too. You're looking for Organized Intermediate.

WVB here in TV is a blast! See ya in the pool!!!

THANKS!!!! I'll give them a call. I'm experienced on sand volleyball, but haven't played water which seems like a cooler version in this FL heat.

THANK YOU! Appreciated info. I'll probably want to start out basic or take a lesson. I'm a "sand" or indoor player vs water (have never played in the water so I'm sure there are different techniques, etc.).

Just show up at Colony at 3:00. You do not need to reserve a spot. The Advanced group plays 1:00-3:00 and members of Advanced teach the classes after they play. We will ask you questions about your experience in order to put you in the correct group.
There are differences between water, sand and court ball, and this is a good way to learn them.
Let me know if you have any questions.

I think you will be bored if you are used to sand and indoor. Not much movement or physical play. Just my 2 cents.

Have you actually played and at what level?

outside the sports pools are a list of activities/times for the pool . OR get a rec news and towards the back is a list of all sports pools and their activities and times. Your best bet is to join basic first and take the class at Colony. Sand VB is different than WVB. Also, sign up to the facebook page the villages watervollyball group

I go to the basic play at Everglades- Sunday, Monday and Friday 1 - 3. No need to call ahead - just show up. They will group the first timers together to gauge your play then put you out with the rest of the players. Tons of fun!

a written package should be given to every new resident - how to navigate, locations what they do, etc

Everglades sports pool in Marsh Bend has basic WVB on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday at 1-3pm, and Thursday 3-5pm.

Send me your contact info (name, email address) by private message to be added to the email list.

As mentioned in an earlier comment, it is basic, and newbies are grouped together to learn the basics. No teams, but effort is made each day to balance the players.

Definitely a lot of fun on a hot day.

Find a basic water volleyball group in the rec newsletter that you can pick up at the rec centers. Play with them for awhile and if you feel you want a more advanced play after playing there then move up to an intermediate level play. It’s a lot of fun 😊

I'm a new resident, and all I was given was a phone book and my log-in ID for tee times. So, if anyone in charge of recreation is reading this, a better "orientation" procedure is necessary!

La Hacienda has water volleyball every Sunday from 1 to 3. It is a basic group just having fun. There is no need to join…just show up.

If you subscribed to the newspaper (The Daily Sun) you would get the Recreation news every Thursday. Or, you could go to any Rec center and pick one up at any time. Hope that helps.

And, that club and recreation information is also available on
Http://www.districtgov.org

is the water volleyball all competitive or is there a low key recreational group?

Currently there are four levels of water volleyball. Basic, Intermediate and Advanced divisions 1 & 2. Basic is social volleyball, a good way to stay cool and have fun. Intermediate is 3 hit volleyball, where each team must use their three hits. It’s competitive play with spiking and blocking. Advanced is primarily made up of stronger players who have moved up from Intermediate. There is open play for both Basic & Intermediate, but you have to be evaluated to play at the Advanced level.

Easy, check with one of the staff at your closest Regional Recreation Center (possibly Evergreen), look on-line under Districtgov.org. Look for the Recreation Department tab. You should also attend the Newcomers on the First of the month at Rohan. Great information. I also suggest the VHA Newcomers Newcomers held once a month. Check the Daily Sun for the day and location.

Start reading at the beginning and all your questions will be answered.
:welcome::ho:

You probably got the rec newspaper when you bought or after.
I was given one and it had a gazillion activities in it..
:a040::coolsmiley:

If you are single, then I recommend you check out the Single Baby Boomers of The Villages. They have a water volley ball group that plays once, sometimes several times a week. Information about joining the group can be found on line. Good luck.

Put the villages app on your phone. Then go to calendar and on the search type WVB. There is water volleyball all day every day somewhere. It will give you times and places. Make sure you go to organized volleyball. That is where you show up and they assign you to a court with others. The other type of volleyball is group play. That is for those who already have a cohesive team and have reserved a court. Once you go to organized you meet people and you can always form your own group and then have your group meet at group play. The best thing about living in The Villages is there are many regional rec centers and a multitude of sports pools so you can do what you enjoy everyday and can meet new people. You will find your niche and your favorite pool with friends who enjoy the same activities. The app is great because the schedules are on your phone. You just need to know the abbreviations. Water volleyball is listed as WVB. Good luck. Congratulations on making the best move of your life.

I just watched water volleyball at the Rohan Rec Center sports pool this past Saturday. The pool was full of teams playing. 6-person teams, I think (maybe 8 lol, can't remember) It looked awesome. Good luck! I'm moving down in August.

I play about 6 to seven days a week and am in good shape no health issues.
But at monia days they sort of like to win and if you miss few times they are harse enough to tell you to go back to basic even though they miss and make mistakes. This venue has the kind of people that are great but they also have a few woman and men that like only to win even though its supposed to be for fun. Alot of jokes is great but telling you to back to basic is making the friendly est place to live is kind of a misleading statement. I have felt pretty bad after this woman(linda) told me to go back to basic. She missed her fair share and the taem in general also missed plenty of volleys. And who is she to tell anyone not to do what they want. So in closing some people have been playing for 10 years or more and are better then most of the players. If they want special play let them get on thier own team with only stars such as themselves. I think the volleyball commitee should make it a rule not to tell others what the can and cannot do.

great Players
 

Some playersare tall and spike very well and are very active in the water making them great at this sport but others me included wear contacts and i dont go under water at all, not as fast and dont move around so much and in general not as good as some men and woman they are great for this sport. Oh the linda that made the smart remark probably was probably one of the girls you see in high school movies that was in the in crowd chasing football players. She has that look like a prom queen.

WVB At Everglades
 

Please add me my husband to your email list.
Donna and David Ketterer
Djk031253@gmail.com
Thanks 😊

Is there a game of water volleyball where u can just show up and play for fun????????
 

Just looking for a fun game of WVB in the Spanish Springs area. Just show up and play, anyone welcome, just for fun. No formal classes , just a nice afternoon of fun in the pool. Is the one at La Hacienda on Sundays open for anyone?