A BRIEF HISTORY OF VOLLEYBALL IS A POPULAR COURT

BALL GAME. HERE'S A QUICK LOOK OF

THE GAME'S HISTORY.
VOLLEYBALL
1895
William Morgan, a YMCA physical
instructor, nvented the game
Mintonette. Later on, Alfred Halstead
suggested the term "Volleyball"

1897
The first official volleyball rules
were published by the Athletic
League of the YMCA of North
America.
1905
Volleyball was played in Cuba
1908
Volleyball was played in Japan

1910
Volleyball was played in Philippines

1912
The rules were altered as the
players grew younger and more
energetic. 1913
The international volleyball
competition has begun. Manila
hosted the first Far East Games.
1916
The National Collegiate Athletic
Association joined with YMCA
1920
Volleyball was a college sport, not a
professional sport.

1922
The first nation wide Tournament
started by YMCA Iin New York City 1928
United States Volleyball
Association (USVBA) was formed
1922 Annual volleyball for Men's
1934 
Women's Division started. In later Senior division age 35 and older
1977 Senior Division age 30 and older championships was held except
was added. in year 1944-1945

1955
Volleyball was played at international
level in America for the first time
1964
Volleyball was played at the Pan
American Games and Olympics
1960S
A new version of volleyball
was recognized known as
Beach Volleyball