Abstract The rational for this study was designed to examine the level of competitive trait anxiety that were experienced prior to a volleyball competition and to ascertain whether there were any differences between these two age groups. Anxiety was measured using the sport competition Anxiety Test (SCAT) (Martens, Vealey and Burton, 1990). The sample size consisted of two Intermediate School Volleyball players with the age ranging from 15 to 19 years and 20 college volleyball players of age ranging between 21-25 years Analysis of trait anxiety showed at significance difference of 0.05 as college volleyball players were found to be less anxious than school volleyball players. But both the age group players presuppose an average degree of suggestions for future research and practical consideration which are listed in the conclusion.