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The creation of the ball
In 1900 the first ball made for playing volleyball was invented. -
the set and spike was invented
In 1916, in the Philippines, an offensive style of passing the ball in a high trajectory to be struck by another player (the set and spike) were introduced. -
the points were changed
In 1917, the game was changed from 21 to 15 points. -
hits per side and backrow attack rules were introduced
In 1920, three hits per side and back row attack rules were instituted. -
The first ever YMCA championships
In 1922, the first YMCA national championships were held in Brooklyn, NY. 27 teams from 11 states were represented. -
Professional USA volleyball was formed
In 1928, it became clear that tournaments and rules were needed, the United States Volleyball Association (USVBA, now USA Volleyball) was formed. The first U.S. Open was staged, as the field was open to non-YMCA squads. -
The first beach volleyball
In 1930, the first two-man beach game was played. -
Refs were introduced to volleyball
In 1934, the approval and recognition of national volleyball referees. -
Volleyball was recognized as an official national govering body in U.S
In 1937, at the AAU convention in Boston, action was taken to recognize the U.S. Volleyball Association as the official national governing body in the U.S. -
FIVB was founded
In 1947, the Federation Internationale De Volley-Ball (FIVB) was founded. -
The first beach volleyball tournament was held
In 1948, the first two-man beach tournament was held. -
The initial world championships were held
In 1949, the initial World Championships were held in Prague, Czechoslovakia. -
Volleyball was introduced to the Olympics
In 1964, Volleyball was introduced to the Olympic Games in Tokyo. -
CBVA was formed
In 1965, the California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) was formed. -
US women's team began a year round training program
In 1975, the US National Women’s team began a year-round training regime in Pasadena, Texas -
US men's team began a year round training program
In 1977, the US National Men’s team began a year-round training regime in Dayton, Ohio -
AVP was formed
In 1983, the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) was formed. -
The first Olympic medals for US volleyball
In 1984, the US won their first medals at the Olympics in Los Angeles. The Men won the Gold, and the Women the Silver. -
WPVA was formed
In 1986, the Women’s Professional Volleyball Association (WPVA) was formed. -
US Men's team won gold again in the Olympics
In 1988, the US Men repeated the Gold in the Olympics in Korea. -
World league was created
In 1990, the World League was created. -
100 years old
In 1995, the sport of Volleyball was 100 years old! -
Beach volleyball was introduced to the Olympics
In 1996, 2-person beach volleyball will be an Olympic Sport.
