This year, the International Volleyball Hall of Fame is marking World Volleyball Day with a full day of events right here in the city where it all started - capped by a historic exhibition match unlike anything you've seen before.

Open to youth players (Entering Grades 7-12) of all skill levels, this free clinic brings the energy of World Volleyball Day directly to the next generation of athletes in Holyoke. The clinic is open to up to 90 participants and pre-registration is required, with coaching support from the New England Region of USA Volleyball (NERVA).

Join us as we welcome special clinician: Chris Seilkop, 4x Paralympian from the U.S. Men's Sitting National Team, USA Volleyball Board of Directors member and CEO of the Volusia-Flagler Family YMCA in Florida - a fitting presence for a day that bridges the sport's YMCA roots with its exciting future.

Following the clinic, stick around for snacks and refreshments before heading into the evening's main event.

This is the centerpiece of our World Volleyball Day celebration - and there's never been anything quite like it anywhere else in the world.

Two teams will face off ia full five-set exhibition match that plays through the many evolutions of the sport in a fun and engaging way. Join us to watch each set played under the authentic rules of a different era in volleyball's history. From the game's 1895 debut to the modern sport you know today, every set tells a different chapter of the story - and the players and referees will bring each era to life in real time.

Pro teams will feature players from Enigma Volleyball Club. Sets are timed at 15-20 minutes keep, keeping the full match to approximately 90 minutes.

Located in Volleyball City - Holyoke, Massachusetts - the city where volleyball was created, the IVHF is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to honoring the legends, recognizing the greats, and preserving the history of volleyball worldwide. The IVHF museum is home to over 180 inductees from 26 different countries and over 5,000 square feet of volleyball history. Thousands of people visit the IVHF museum each year to learn about the game and experience the exhibits. Best known for its annual marquee Induction Celebration honoring the game’s elite, the Hall of Fame also operates youth, collegiate, and recreational programs annually in New England.

World Volleyball Day Youth Clinic