Four beach volleyball courts are now open in Crystal City as part of Club Volo National Landing, a new temporary recreational site at 223 23rd Street S.
The site is the result of an partnership between developer JBG Smith and Baltimore-based social sports company Volo Sports. The developer is set to construct high rise apartment buildings at the address, but has delayed construction until costs and interest rates settle.
Sign-ups for league play, daily pickup play and tournaments at the volleyball courts are now available online. All skill levels are welcome, and most events are marked as coed.
Those interested in league play can choose between several options depending on the desired day of the week, time of play and number of players. Leagues require an eight-week commitment, including six weeks of regular play and two weeks of playoffs.
League costs vary depending on registration time and membership status, but regular registration for an individual player costs between $67 and $77. Teams may also register together at costs ranging from $529 to $799, depending on the league.
Daily pickup play costs $10 for the general public, but comes at no cost to Club Volo members. Tournaments are scheduled for Saturday, July 13, Aug. 17 and Aug. 31. Registration is open for all three, and pricing varies.
The sports club is also preparing to offer court rentals, youth play and corporate activities, according to a press release. And more is on the way — namely, pickleball.
“The site is expected to be further transformed to include temporary community pickleball courts next spring,” noted the press release.
Club Volo will host a launch party at the new location from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, including free drinks and open-play volleyball.
These are not the first sand volleyball courts to come to Crystal City. Some long-existing courts are still open near 2451 Crystal Drive, though that property is part of a proposed redevelopment. JBG Smith’s development plans — which are still in the site plan approval process — include preservation of over 35,000 square feet of open space, including the courts.
