INFORMATION

2026 Queer Quads Grass Volleyball League

(June 2 - June 30, 2026)

RUSH Volleyball will be offering a Recreational (B Level) and Intermediate (BB Level) quads grass volleyball league. This is a 5-week league with the last week being playoffs (mini tournament). All teams will make the playoffs. This league is geared for members of the LGBTQ community and allies. The league will take place rain or shine. Two hours of play every week. Courts are set up by RUSH staff. Your team shows up and will play 2 different teams every week. League schedule and scores are posted on Volleyballlife.com. Prizes will be given to the winning teams.

Format: 4 players vs 4 players. Any gender. Players can hit from anywhere, regardless of gender. No minimum amount of players of a specific gender. Teams may have their extra players sub in at any time. Net height: 7'8". Rally scoring.

Your team is guaranteed 2 matches agains 2 different teams each week. Each match will consist of 3 sets to 21 points capped at 21. You will play 6 sets total or approximately 2 hours of play each week. Rules will be posted on rushvolley.com

Location: Jimi Hendrix Park (2400 S Massachusetts, Seattle, WA, 98144). A new light rail stop (Judkins Park) is now open. You can now take light rail and be dropped off right next to Jimi Hendrix park.

Dates: 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 (playoffs)

Times: Games start at 6:30 PM and they end by 8:30 PM

Cost: $415 per team (up to 8 players in a team's roster).

The last day for a refund is May 24, 2026. You will receive a 100% refund if you request it by May 24. No refunds after this date.

REGISTRATION:

Register directly through Volleyballlife

You can reserve a team spot by paying and may add your teammates later

WANT TO JOIN BUT DON'T HAVE A TEAM? Visit www.rushvolley.com and pay for the free agent option. You will be partnered with 3 other paid free agents. If RUSH is unable to pair you up, you will receive a 100% refund. Free agent option will open up on April 15.

Levels:

B Level: Players with no volleyball experience or some experience are encouraged to join. This level is recommended for team looking for recreational play.

BB Level: Intermediate. Players with more experience.

Cancellation: Seattle weather can be unpredictable. This league will take place rain or shine. In case of extreme severe weather such as expected hail or lightning, play that day may be canceled for the safety of the players. The director will make a final call the day of. Because Seattle Parks and Recreation does not reimburse for cancellations of the field, there may not be an additional week added. RUSH would work with Seattle Parks & Recreation to find an additional day to make up for missed games due to a cancellation, but making up for cancelled games is not guaranteed. If an additional day is added to make up for missed games, that day may be any day of the week.

2026 Coed Quads Grass Volleyball League

(June 3 - July 1, 2026)

RUSH Volleyball will be offering a Coed Intermediate level quads grass volleyball league. This is a 5-week league with the last week being playoffs (mini tournament). All teams make playoffs. Teams must have 2 women playing at all times. The league will take place rain or shine. Two hours of play every week. Courts are set up by RUSH staff. Your team shows up and will play 2 different teams every week. League schedule and scores are posted on Volleyballlife.com. Prizes will be given to the winning teams.

Format: 4 players vs 4 players (2 Women and 2 Men per team). Net height will be at coed height (7'8"). Players can hit from anywhere, regardless of gender. Anyone can block anyone regardless of gender. Teams may have their extra players sub in at any time as long as 2 women remain in the court. Rally scoring.

Your team is guaranteed 2 matches agains 2 different teams each week. Each match will consist of 3 sets to 21 points capped at 21. You will play 6 sets total or approximately 2 hours of play each week.

Location: Jimi Hendrix Park (2400 S Massachusetts, Seattle, WA, 98144). A new light rail stop (Judkins Park) is now open. You can now take light rail and be dropped off right next to Jimi Hendrix park. There is also plenty of free parking next to the park.

Dates: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1 (playoffs)

Times: Games start at 6:30 PM and they end by 8:30 PM

Cost: $415 per team (up to 6 players in a team's roster).

The last day for a refund is May 24, 2026. You will receive a 100% refund if you request it by May 24. No refunds after this date.

REGISTRATION:

Register directly through Volleyballlife

You can reserve a team spot by paying and may add your teammates later

WANT TO JOIN BUT DON'T HAVE A TEAM? Visit www.rushvolley.com and pay for the free agent option. You will be partnered with 3 other paid free agents. If RUSH is unable to pair you up, you will receive a 100% refund. Free agent option will open up on April 15.

Levels:

BB Level: Intermediate. Players with experience playing volleyball.

Cancellation: Seattle weather can be unpredictable. This league will take place rain or shine. In case of extreme severe weather such as expected hail or lightning, play that day may be canceled for the safety of the players. The director will make a final call the day of. Because Seattle Parks and Recreation does not reimburse for cancellations of the field, there may not be an additional week added. RUSH would work with Seattle Parks & Recreation to find an additional day to make up for missed games due to a cancellation, but making up for cancelled games is not guaranteed. If an additional day is added to make up for missed games, that day may be any day of the week.

RULES:

Block does not count as a touch

Directional Blocking is Legal

Non-hard-driven balls - you can use open hands but it must be CLEAN. You can open hand receive serves if it is CLEAN.

Hard-driven balls can be doubled if received with open hands.

No open hand tips allowed.

Replay any controversial points.

Let serves (when the ball touches the net) are legal.

If sending a ball over with hands, you must be squared to where the ball is sent.

Sets can't be doubled.

A net is a net. You lose the point if you touch the net even after the ball lands.

If your team is late by more than 10 minutes to your game, your team forfeits the set, late by more than 20 minutes means your team forfeits the match.

You are responsible for inputting your scores into Volleyballlife.com. Staff will help you understand how to input your scores.

If the third set is not finished by the allotted time, the team with the most points by end of the time allotted wins the set.

Directors reserve the right to make any changes to the format or rules as necessary.

For any questions, please email Will Suarez, RUSH Director, at director@rushvolley.com

2026 Men's Triples Grass Volleyball League

(June 3 - July 1, 2026)

Grab your friends to form your triples team for RUSH's Grass Volleyball League. This is a 5-week league with the last week being playoffs (Mini-tournament). All teams will make the playoffs. The league will take place rain or shine. Your team plays for approximately 2 hours and a total of 6 sets every week. Prizes will be given out to winning teams. The courts are set up by RUSH staff. Your team just has to show up at the designated time and will play against 2 different team every week. Volleyballlife.com is used to post schedules and keep scores throughout the league.

Location: Jimi Hendrix Park (2400 S Massachusetts, Seattle, WA, 98144). A new light rail stop (Judkins Park) is now open. You can now take light rail and be dropped off right next to Jimi Hendrix park.

Dates: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1 (playoffs)

Times: Games start at 6:30 PM and end by 8:30 PM

Cost: $315 per team (up to 5 players per team)

The last day for a refund is May 24, 2026. You will receive a 100% refund if you request it by May 24. No refunds after this date.

REGISTRATION:

Register directly through volleyballlife

You can reserve your team spot now by paying, and you may add your teammates later

WANT TO JOIN BUT DON'T HAVE A TEAM? Visit www.rushvolley.com and pay for the free agent option. You will be partnered with 2 other paid free agents. If RUSH is unable to pair you up, you will receive a 100% refund. The free agent option will open up on April 15.

Levels:

Advanced: for teams seeking the highest competitive level of play

Intermediate: for teams with volleyball experience (BB level)

Format: 3 players vs 3 players. Teams may have their extra players sub in at any time. Net height: 7'11". Games will be to 25 points, win by 2, no caps. Rally scoring.

Your team is guaranteed 4 Sets to 25 points per week. You will play against 2 teams (2 matches) each week.

Rules:

Block does not count as a touch

Directional blocking is legal

Players may double contact any first ball over (including serves) provided the ball is not held. Players may NOT double contact the second or third hits.

No open hand tips allowed.

Replay any controversial points.

Let Serves are NOT legal. You lose the point if it the ball touches the net during your serve.

If sending a ball over with hands, you must be squared to where the ball is sent.

Sets can't be doubled.

A net is a net. You lose the point if you touch the net even after the ball lands.

There are no referees so you keep track of your own scores and honor code applies

You are responsible for entering your own scores on Volleyballlife

Setting Over: When the ball is set into the opponents court, the setters shoulders must be squared up (forwards or backwards) to the line of flight of the ball.

If the other team doesn't start its game within the first 10 minutes, the team loses the set.

If the third set is not finished by the allotted time, the team with the most points by end of the time allotted wins the set.

Single hand sets are allowed as long as the ball doesn't go over to the other side.

Directors reserve the right to make any changes to the format or rules as necessary.

Cancellation: Seattle weather can be unpredictable. This league will take place rain or shine. In case of extreme severe weather such as expected hail or lightning, play that day may be canceled for the safety of the players. The director will make a final call the day of. Because Seattle Parks and Recreation does not reimburse for cancellations of the field, there may not be an additional week added. RUSH would work with Seattle Parks and Recreation to find an additional day to make up for missed games due to a cancellation, but making up for cancelled games is not guaranteed. If an additional day is added to make up for missed games, that day may be any day of the week.