About Us

EST. 1982
The Steel City Volleyball League is classified as a 501(c)-7 Social Club Non-Profit Organization.

SCVL Mission Statement

The mission of the Steel City Volleyball League (SCVL) is to provide LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersexual, Asexual, other sexualities) people along with LGBTQIA+ allies an opportunity to learn, play, and grow in the organized sport of recreational and competitive volleyball. Our volleyball league is open to adults regardless of sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, livelihood, culture, race, religion, or ethnicity; and without regard for volleyball ability, skill, or experience. We are an inclusive league valuing the respect and dignity of others and expect the same from anyone who would like to join our league.

SCVL History

“More Than Volleyball” is a documentary that takes us to the roots of who we are as a league. This was filmed in 2008 about the history of the Steel City Volleyball League in Pittsburgh, PA.

Director, Keilan Rickard
Producer, Rebecca Brown & Keilan Rickard
Production Assistant, Wendy James
Director of Photography & Editing, Shawn Bronson
Photographer, Ken Riling
Graphic Designer, Kate Peterson
Publicist, Stephen Mrdjenovich & Ben de Jesus
Gaffer, Ed Letteri
Grip, Jonathan Way


The mission of the Steel City Volleyball League (SCVL) is to provide LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersexual, Asexual, other sexualities) people along with LGBTQIA+ allies an opportunity to learn, play, and grow in the organized sport of recreational and competitive volleyball. Our volleyball league is open to adults regardless of sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, livelihood, culture, race, religion, or ethnicity; and without regard for volleyball ability, skill, or experience. We are an inclusive league valuing the respect and dignity of others and, expect the same from anyone who would like to join our league.