Competitive fun

Times Reporter   

 

Numbers have slightly decreased for adult competitive drop-in volleyball this year, a tradition that has been going on for over ten years.

“Maybe it’s been the cold weather. Typically we have a regular 10 that drop in,” said Lavern Lein, coordinator of the drop-in league. “At times we’ve had up to 16 or more.”

When he’s had that many, Lein says, players would be divided into three teams and rotate in, rather than subbing on a smaller court.

“We’re always looking for new bodies,” he said. “It’s always good to come out and try it.”

The league takes place every Wednesday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Crowther Memorial Junior High School, and runs from September until the end of April.

“Once the slo-pitch starts up, then it tends to take some of the players, so we finish up at that point,” Lein said.

The league is co-ed, and has most players in their 20’s and 30’s – however Lein still competes into his 50’s.

“The ones that do show up are usually returnees,” Lein said. “It’s that level of competitiveness that they’ve played in the past, and they want to get back to it again.”

With no practice required like league play, and no commitment, the league hopes to attract new talented players.

“The level, if I were to give it a rating out of 10, I’d give it at least a seven. It’s a fairly good level of ball. It isn’t somewhere where you just want to come out and learn to play. You should have skill,” Lein said. “Come stop in and see if it fits your need!”

For any questions, contact Lavern Lein at 403-934-7527.