Sophomore and new club president Jack Kane prepares spikeball club for a new year of inclusivity and energy, taking the torch from last year’s club president and alumnus Barrett Scharfe.
“Anybody who wants to be active or try something new should come out and join us after school,” Jack said.
The club meets every other Wednesday from 2-3:30 p.m. Members meet after school in Room 160 and enjoy games of spikeball indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather.
“It’s a great activity if you are looking for something to do, and everybody just has a great time,” Jack said.
Spikeball requires coordination and attentiveness, like many other sports. Participants form teams of two and players start the game with a serve off the center net to the opposing team, with the goal of the game to keep the ball off the ground.
Sometimes comparable to volleyball, spikeball includes a 360-degree net that acts as the primary target. Teams can hit the ball up to two times before they must return the ball to the opponents off the net.
“It’s pretty easy to learn, especially if you are experienced with volleyball and try your best, but it’s definitely not the easiest sport,” psychology teacher and club adviser Mark Moore said.
The club also participates in community service and held a tournament that raised proceeds for Beach Bags, according to Moore.
Over the years, spikeball club has turned into more of a community, which allows the club to get involved with schoolwide activities.
“Even though I have played spikeball in the past, the people within the club is very welcoming,” senior Minh Ngo said. “I really enjoyed my time with everyone there.”
Updates regarding club meetings and activities can be found on the club’s Instagram account @olhsspikeball.
