VOLLEYBALL

A Sport for You?

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Volleyball HistoryRecent Volleyball HistoryWho’s Playing VolleyballWhere can you play?More Information

Volleyball History

Originated in the U.S. in 1895 Created by William G. Morgan, a YMCA

instructor in Holyoke, MA A “volleyball” was designed in 1900 United States Volleyball Association

(USVBA) was formed in 1928 First World Championships held in 1949

Recent Volleyball History

Volleyball became an Olympic sport in 1964

NCAA added volleyball to their program in 1969

Association of Volleyball Professionals was formed in 1983

The World League was created in 1990

2-person beach volleyball was added to the Olympics in 1996

Who’s Playing Volleyball

A 1999 study showed: 19,052,000 Americans played volleyball at

least once per year 3,932,999 played frequently (25+ times per

year) 75% of players are under age 35 The Midwest has the largest regional share of

players More women than men are playing

Where can you play?

The local Recreation Commission sponsors leagues for men, women, and co-rec of varying skill levels and ages

The YMCA sponsors a league

Schools offer intramural leagues

Many local businesses sponsor sand-leagues

More Information

www.volleyball.org/history www.voleyball.org/playing www.tqjunior.thinkquest.org/5093