Ocean State Volleyball
(formerly Ocean State Spikers Volleyball) Ocean State Volleyball is a premier volleyball program located in West Warwick (West Bay) and the East Bay section of Rhode Island Our Mission We decided that 2009 was the year to expand our program! We are now offering three separate YOUTH Programs in order to provide all children from Rhode Island (and neighboring states) the opportunity to Learn, Train, Compete, and Excel at the game of volleyball....on and off the court. We have added a 12 Unders Program, Adult Leagues, Private Lessons, Beach Volleyball (Summer) and Coaches Certification Clinics We strive to provide each player with a forum to Train, Compete, and Excel....on and off the court. "Quality over Quantity" has been and will continue to be our goal to providing solid instructional and advanced programs. History Ocean State Spikers Volleyball began in the late 1990's with one team--a group of girls from Prout High School. There were certain strict rules imposed by the Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL), (the governing body of Rhode Island Secondary Athletics) which limited this team's participation in club volleyball at THAT time. Over time, the team grew into teams, and the RIIL Rules changed. Players were permitted to participate in BOTH high school AND club sports at the same time (Ruling: If a high school sport tournament fell on the same day as a club sport event, the player was encouraged to attend their participate in the high school tournament. Ocean State (Spikers) Volleyball supported and STILL supports the RIIL rulings. Ten Years Later......... Club Volleyball has grown.. Most Rhode Island High School Volleyball Players are extending their seasons by participating in club volleyball (winter), summer leagues--indoor and/or beach volleyball and pursuing positions on college volleyball teams, officiating, and even coaching. Most Recent Change--2009 The RIIL "50 percent Rule" has been lifted. Club Teams can NOW consist of players from the same school with no player to team ratio restrictions. HOWEVER, the High School Coach is not permitted to serve as "CLUB COACH" for their high school players. Ocean State Volleyball abides by and supports this RIIL rule. The OSV Coaching Staff consists of dedicated, academically, and athletically accomplished USAV Certified, Rhode Island Certified, CPR/AED and First Aid Certified Coaches who enjoy sharing their passion for the sport to Rhode Island's (& neighboring states) athletes. Teamwork, Commitment, Hardwork, Character, and Integrity comprise the Coaching Foundation that OSV is built upon..... |