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General Information: Volleyball 2026Registration for Fall Coed Volleyball will open until July 15th.
If you miss the date, there may be room for you on the waiting list. Scroll down for more information on our volleyball program. |
In 2023, St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church brought volleyball back after a near 30-year absence. This ministry is going strong. Largest season with four teams that represented St. Mary Magdalene in the Spring 2026 season.
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Eligibility & Placement
1) Volleyball is for both men and women. All players must be in high school (Grade 9-12) or an adult. There are no age requirements for adults.
2) Once an age group is full, players are placed on a waiting list until a new team is formed or space on an existing team becomes available.
3) In order to form a team, the team must meet a minimum roster requirement of eight players and have a Virtus-certified team manager.
4) There is no guarantee that an adult or a high schooler will be placed on a particular team or practice time.
5) Non-parishioners are welcome to play for St. Mary Magdalene, but may be required to be actively involved in St. Mary Magdalene and its programs, including fundraisers. All participants in our volleyball program are encouraged to participate in functions of the church. Non-parishioners that belong to another church should not have a volleyball program, or if they do, they are advised (not required) to get permission from their church.
7) Applications will not be fully processed without receipt of correct payment and the completion of all forms (Registration Form, Parental/Guardian Consent Form and Liability Waiver), which can be found in online registration.
8) While participation is coed, the league has specific rules regarding play, such as "Three (3) women must be on floor at all times" and "If more than 2 hits occur on a side, a woman must contact the ball." Pursuant to S.C. Bill - H4608, participation is based on the gender noted on the athlete's original certificate of birth.
2) Once an age group is full, players are placed on a waiting list until a new team is formed or space on an existing team becomes available.
3) In order to form a team, the team must meet a minimum roster requirement of eight players and have a Virtus-certified team manager.
4) There is no guarantee that an adult or a high schooler will be placed on a particular team or practice time.
5) Non-parishioners are welcome to play for St. Mary Magdalene, but may be required to be actively involved in St. Mary Magdalene and its programs, including fundraisers. All participants in our volleyball program are encouraged to participate in functions of the church. Non-parishioners that belong to another church should not have a volleyball program, or if they do, they are advised (not required) to get permission from their church.
7) Applications will not be fully processed without receipt of correct payment and the completion of all forms (Registration Form, Parental/Guardian Consent Form and Liability Waiver), which can be found in online registration.
8) While participation is coed, the league has specific rules regarding play, such as "Three (3) women must be on floor at all times" and "If more than 2 hits occur on a side, a woman must contact the ball." Pursuant to S.C. Bill - H4608, participation is based on the gender noted on the athlete's original certificate of birth.
Practice
1) Practices may begin as early as the last week of July or the first week of August.
2) St. Mary Magdalene ensures each team has a one-hour practice per week.
3) Practices are scheduled at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church on Wednesdays.
4) Practices may be scheduled as early as 6 p.m. and as late as 8:30 p.m.
5) Times, days and locations are subject to change.
6) Team managers may opt to practice more if he/she can secure additional gym time on their own outside of St. Mary Magdalene's gym.
7) St. Mary Magdalene cannot honor all practice requests.
2) St. Mary Magdalene ensures each team has a one-hour practice per week.
3) Practices are scheduled at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church on Wednesdays.
4) Practices may be scheduled as early as 6 p.m. and as late as 8:30 p.m.
5) Times, days and locations are subject to change.
6) Team managers may opt to practice more if he/she can secure additional gym time on their own outside of St. Mary Magdalene's gym.
7) St. Mary Magdalene cannot honor all practice requests.
Regular Season
1) All teams play 7-8 regular season games, beginning around early August.
2) All volleyball games are played on Thursday evenings.
3) All games are primarily played in Greenville County. See Directions to Gyms for a list of locations.
2) All volleyball games are played on Thursday evenings.
3) All games are primarily played in Greenville County. See Directions to Gyms for a list of locations.
Playoffs
1) All teams, regardless of regular season record, qualify for a single elimination playoff.
2) Playoffs may begin as early as one week following the conclusion of the regular season, and may take place on nights other than Thursday.
2) Playoffs may begin as early as one week following the conclusion of the regular season, and may take place on nights other than Thursday.
Uniforms
1) St. Mary Magdalene supplies each player with a jersey that is to be returned at the end of the season.
2) Players supply their own shorts (black).
3) For player that choose to wear an undershirt, it must be solid white, according to league rules.
4) The use of arm sleeves are permitted for medical purposes only, according to league rules.
5) Failure to return a particpant's jersey to the church by October 31, 2026 will result in a $40 replacement fee.
2) Players supply their own shorts (black).
3) For player that choose to wear an undershirt, it must be solid white, according to league rules.
4) The use of arm sleeves are permitted for medical purposes only, according to league rules.
5) Failure to return a particpant's jersey to the church by October 31, 2026 will result in a $40 replacement fee.
Team Managers
1) Without a team manager, there is no team. Please consider volunteering as a head or assistant team manager.
2) The responsibility of the team manager is to coordinate communication with the team, and to ensure everyone has fair, safe, fun play at practices and games.
3) All team managers are required by the Diocese of Charleston to participate in Virtus training. Please use the link below to SIGN IN and/or LOG IN into Virtus Online. https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_2.cfm?theme=0&org=37845. Below is a step-by-step instructions for the required training(s) and documentation. Please read the instructions carefully. You will communicated with Linda Manccus in completing your training: [email protected]
4) All team managers are required by the Diocese of Charleston to complete a Background Screening.
2) The responsibility of the team manager is to coordinate communication with the team, and to ensure everyone has fair, safe, fun play at practices and games.
3) All team managers are required by the Diocese of Charleston to participate in Virtus training. Please use the link below to SIGN IN and/or LOG IN into Virtus Online. https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_2.cfm?theme=0&org=37845. Below is a step-by-step instructions for the required training(s) and documentation. Please read the instructions carefully. You will communicated with Linda Manccus in completing your training: [email protected]
4) All team managers are required by the Diocese of Charleston to complete a Background Screening.
