At a glance
| Program | Type | Seasonality | Tryouts | Registration |
| Division Play | League | Fall, Spring, Summer | Yes | Individual |
| Individual Power | Training | Fall, Spring | Yes | Individual |
| Team Power | Training | Fall, Spring | Yes | Team |
| PowerPlay | Training + League | Fall, Spring | No | Individual |
| Clinics | Training | Year-round | No | Individual |
| Open Play | Pick-up | Year-round | No | Individual |
| Tournaments | Tournament | Year-round | No | Team |
Our seasons don’t have fixed start dates but are typically as follows:
- Fall season: Aug-Dec
- Spring season: Jan-May
- Summer season: Jun-Jul
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Division Play
Division Play is our organized league play program.
During our 10-week Fall and Spring we offer all levels, Division 1 through Division 11. Each Division plays on a consistent weekly schedule. The season typically concludes with a one-day End of Season Tournament and a Gotham-wide End of Season Party.
| Divisions | Schedule |
| Divisions 1, 2 | Thursdays 7-11PM |
| Divisions 3, 4 | Wednesdays 7-11PM |
| Divisions 5, 6, 9 | Saturdays 1-5PM |
| Divisions 7, 8, 10 | Saturdays 5-9PM |
| Division 11 | Saturday 10AM-1PM |
Each Division has 6-8 teams, each with 8-10 players. All players register individually and teams are formed with a tryout and draft system. That means that captains are elected among previous season players; captains, in turn, select their teams for the upcoming season by watching players at a tryout session.
During the Summer, Gotham offers a shorter season with fewer Divisions, aimed at those who played Divisions 7-11 in the Spring.
Training
Gotham has a rich Training offering at all levels, where you can improve your volleyball skills as an individual or bring a team!
| Power Class | Registration | Schedule | Net height |
| Power A | Individual | Saturday mornings | Men’s |
| Power B | Individual | NEW for Spring 2023: Sunday evenings | Men’s |
| Power C, D, E | Individual | Sunday evenings | Men’s |
| Power W | Individual | Tuesday evenings | Women’s |
| PowerPlay | Individual | Sunday afternoons | Men’s |
| Team Power | Team | Monday evenings | Men’s |
| Clinics | Individual | Varies | Both |
Individual Power features weekly, coached 3-hour sessions. Each session covers warm-up, stretching, and drills of increasing complexity that culminate in volleyball scrimmage. Over the 10-week season, classes progress by including more skills as players solidify the basics.
Team Power is a similar offering, with the fundamental difference that you register and practice with your own team for the season. It is aimed at teams who participate in competitions, e.g., NAGVA tournaments.
PowerPlay is our special program for those new to the sport. It combines the coaching style of Individual Power with the experience of being in a league. The first 2-3 weeks are an introduction to the fundamentals of volleyball, after which players are divided into teams. Each subsequent class starts with coaching and drills before moving on to league matches.
Clinics are one-off training sessions, usually targeted at specific volleyball positions. They are offered year-round.
Open Play
Open Play events are the easiest way to experience Gotham: you register, pay, and come play. They are also a great way to start playing with us if you found us mid-season.
Tournaments
Gotham offers various tournament formats throughout the year.
Friendship Tournaments are half-day events you can register for a team you’ve made in advance. They consist of round robin play, with no brackets or elimination. It’s just for fun!
| Tournament Level | NAGVA Rating | Gotham Division | Gotham Training |
| Advanced | BB, A, AA | Divisions 1-2 | Power A |
| High Intermediate | Divisions 3-6 | Power B | |
| Intermediate | Divisions 7-9 | Power C, D | |
| Novice | Divisions 10-11 | Power E, PowerPlay |
For those looking for more competition, Gotham runs up to 5 yearly tournaments.
| Tournament | Description | Timing |
| Big Apple | NAGVA sanctioned | Fall |
| Golden Apple | NAGVA sanctioned masters | Spring |
| Green Apple | For beginners | Fall |
| Spring Fling | For beginners | Spring |
| Fire Island | Beach | Summer |
