Grassroots is Pleasure Island Storm's Volleyball Introduction program for girls & boys ages 6 - 10 years old. Most sports are introduce to children early on, with kids playing basketball, tennis, soccer and swimming often before they can walk or run. With the growing popularity of the game of volleyball, more and more parents are beginning to search for lessons for their youngsters sooner, to teach them the fundamentals of volleyball.
*We do offer 12u developmental with enough interest.
Age and ability appropriate groups will be taught the fundamentals of volleyball. Young ones will learn to enjoy the game of volleyball through the introduction of drills and games, utilizing a much lighter ball and a lower net. Volleyball is the ultimate team sport, so these small athletes will also learn the benefits of teamwork as they learn to play the game.
Teams practice once a week (1.0 - 1.5 hrs). The season starts Dec 1st and ends March 10th. The teams will compete in 5 to 6 Grassroots tournaments. Typically the tournaments last 4 to 5 hours.