Grassroots Volleyball Programming for Ages 6-12:
Elementary Program, Community (Atomic) Program & Smashball
 
WHY Grassroots Programming?

• Introduce FUNdamental movement and physical literacy skills to youth in grades 1-6 in your area
• Introduce volleyball skills in a fun, game-like environment
• Activities are adapted to a smaller court, lower net, fewer players per side, and softer volleyballs
• Increase the profile of volleyball as a youth option, increase the number of youth interested in club programming (14U-18U)
• Community clubs/groups can use this program as a feeder-system into their sport programming, as a fundraiser, and as an opportunity to develop coaches by offering older athletes a coaching experience

 
WHO can start and run a youth program?

• Volleyball clubs
• Community groups/Recreation Departments
• Schools (lunch or after school programming)

TYPES OF PROGRAMMING

LOOKING TO JOIN A PROGRAM?

STARTING A PROGRAM?

GRASSROOTS RESOURCES



For more information on programming and clinic options, please contact VNS Technical Director Megan Conroy:

• vnsmegan@sportnovascotia.ca
• 902-425-5450 x