Summer Outdoor Programs Overview

Our Summer Outdoor Programs are great if:

• You are going to High School or College in the fall and want to prepare for club volleyball and/or your school team

• You are going to Middle or Elementary School and looking to learn advanced skills for club volleyball and/or your school team

• You are NEW to the sport and want to learn volleyball fundamentals

Whether you are a new player or returning player all are welcome to join our outdoor programs. Due to our fixed permit space at Marconi Plaza, we will have to limit amount of player registrations that we accept.

2025 DATES

Late-May through Mid-August

Marconi Plaza
Broad & Oregon Streets - NW corner of the park
Philadelphia, PA 19148

OUTDOOR ADVANCED PROGRAM - Returning PBV Club Players ONLY, and Select Players Determined by Staff

• 6:00-8:00pm, Mondays & Wednesdays

• June 16 through August 13

• Cost: $150 - Includes coaching instruction and program apparel, $120 discounted rate for PSV club team members

OUTDOOR PROGRAM - High School and Advanced Middle School Players; Experienced Players ONLY

• 6:00-8:00pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays

• June 17 through August 7, No Practice June 19

• Cost: $150 - Includes coaching instruction and program apparel, $120 discounted rate for PSV club team members

• Must be able to serve from the end line

YOUTH INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM - Beginner and Intermediate Middle and Elementary School Players

• 6:00-7:30pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays

• Session 1: May 27 through June 24, No Practice June 19

• Session 2: July 15 through through August 7

• Cost: $125 per session - Includes coaching instruction

College, High School and Advanced Middle School Players

Join our summer outdoor grass program to maximize your summer training! Players are exposed to the doubles, triples and quads game formats to maximize touches and develop all-around skills. Focal points include out-of-system hitting, increasing defensive range and expanding offensive repertoire.

The goal of the Outdoor Program and Outdoor Advanced Program is to create a pathway for players who have the fundamentals of volleyball to advance to a higher level of competition such as high school and/or club volleyball.

*Must be able to serve from the end line.

Middle and Elementary School Players

Join our summer outdoor grass Youth Instructional Program to learn volleyball fundamentals and meet new friends! Our coaches will teach you the basics of passing, setting, serving and hitting. Our outdoor program philosophy is built around maximizing player reps and increasing court movement.

PROGRAM FEES

Full program fee payments are due at the first practice. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS. No players will be turned away because of inability to pay. However, every participant is expected to fund raise to help offset the costs incurred in our program. Cash, or checks payable to the “Philadelphia Starlings VBC” are acceptable forms of payment.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Practice attendance is expected. If a player will be missing a practice, that player must contact the lead coach before the scheduled event by EMAIL or TEXT.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

All Philly Starlings Outdoor participants must fulfill a community service requirement that involves a Philadelphia Parks and Recreation event. If a player does not fulfill this requirement, they may become ineligible for any of our future teams and/or programs. Make up community service opportunities are available upon request.

CANCELLATION POLICY

• We will do everything we can to avoid cancellations due to weather. However, some are unavoidable.

• Cancellations will be posted by 5:00pm on the Philly Starlings Google calendar and sent via email. Please check for cancellations prior to leaving for practice.

• We will NOT reschedule cancelled sessions.

• We reserves the right to cancel, postpone or reschedule any programs because of low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In the unfortunate case a program is canceled, we will issue a full refund of the fees paid. We cannot be held responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses.