FAQs
Get quick answers to the most common questions about joining Gotham, participating in our programs, and understanding how our club operates.
I just want to play volleyball now. What do you have available?
- To get on the court and play, check out our Tournaments & Open Play programs.
- If you’re looking to brush up on your volleyball skills, check out Power Clinics and Power Drills through our Training program.
Our season-long programs only accept players around August-September and January-February and can be found on our Upcoming Season page.
Can you explain all the activities available?
The best place to start learning is on the Play With Us page. From there you can navigate into detailed pages for all of our programs to learn more.
I’m ready to register but I’m not sure about the levels. Can you help me choose?
If you’ve never played Gotham or NAGVA, it can be hard to place you in a level by exchanging emails. Read the Division Play and Individual Power pages to learn what numbers and letters mean in Gotham. After that, register for the level that seems right. Our onsite volunteer(s) will help you determine the best level going forward.
I don’t understand how tryouts work. Can you help?
We use tryouts to form teams in Division Play and classes in Individual Power and Team Power. If the process seems daunting, don’t worry! Focus on filling out your registration accurately and showing up on time. Our very helpful volunteers will walk you through the rest. More info
I’ve never played before. Where should I start?
Our best offer for brand new players is Power Play since it combines formal training with the fun of being on your first volleyball team. Registration is open twice a year, around September and February, and no tryouts are required. Spots sell out fast!
You should also consider Open Plays. Register for any event that has Power Play (‘PP’ for short) as an included group. Let your teammates know that you’re new and they can give you tips.
When does the next season start?
We work with our partner schools to set tryout dates and season start dates, so they tend to vary quite a bit. The best way to hear the dates firsthand is by registering for our newsletter. We also post what we know in our Upcoming Season page.
If you have more questions, email info@gothamvolleyball.org. We’re volunteers and sometimes email volume is high so please read all the info on the website before emailing!