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Open to girls and boys in and around the Lakota area.

This year, we are excited to expand our program from 1st through 12th graders, offering multiple levels of play!

Registration runs now through February 1st, 2025. Coach requests and ”play with” requests will be considered if registered by February 1st, 2025 (every effort will be made but requests are not guaranteed).

Registrations after February 1st, 2025 are not guaranteed and will be subject to a late fee. 

The spring volleyball season for both Rec and LAVA Athletic begins March 3rd, 2025 and will run until May 18th. Tryouts for LAVA Athletic will be in Feb. 

LSO Rec practices and plays games during the week, while LAVA Athletic practices during the week with games on the weekend with travel around Cincinnati area. Possible of 7-10 games with 1-2 practices a week.

How do I register for LSO Rec and LAVA Athletic for the spring season?

All athletes, whether they plan to play rec or be evaluated for LAVA, should register on www.lakotasports.org for LSO Rec Volleyball. From there, they will be asked whether or not they are interested in being evaluated for LAVA. ***While ALL players will be offered a chance to be evaluated for more competitive play, evaluations are NOT required for athletes only interested in playing rec.***

All players registering will be placed in Passers, Setters and Aces based on their grade (see details below) and given the opportunity to be evaluated for LAVA Athletic (competitive play). In order to be considered for LAVA Athletic, players will need to attend the evaluation.

EVALUATIONS DATES:

LAVA Athletic 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade evaluations for LAVA will be on or around Feb. 20th, 2025. An email will be sent closer to the evaluation date with details on date, time and location.

LAVA Athletic 7-8th girls, 9-12th girls, 5-6th boys and 7-8th boys evaluations for LAVA will be on or around Feb. 20th, 2025. An email will be sent closer to the evaluation date with details on date, time and location.

RECREATIONAL (coed):

Training Teams (1-2nd grade) The goal of Training Teams is to introduce beginner 1st and 2nd graders to the game of volleyball in a fun and positive environment.

Passers (2-4th grade) For new and experienced 3rd and 4th graders (or experienced 2nd graders), the goal of passers is to implement a firm foundation of volleyball skills, to learn proper technique, to gain experience in team play and have fun.

Setters (5-6th grade) Setters is for 5th and 6th grade players entering into the sport, or making the choice to stay in rec ball. The goal of Setters is to learn the proper techniques of the game while having fun and learning good sportsmanship. 

Aces (7-12th grade) For our older players interested in trying out the game of volleyball or looking for an opportunity to continue playing at a rec level.

ADVANCED (girls):

LAVA Athletic (3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade): For experienced players, to grow and develop in our program and to provide a firm foundation of volleyball knowledge while increasing their volleyball skills and providing a healthy competitive atmosphere. Playing LAVA will prepare elementary school players to eventually play club or tryout for their school teams in Junior High.

LAVA Athletic (7-8th grade): For experienced to advanced players, to grow and develop in our program and to provide a firm foundation of volleyball knowledge while increasing their volleyball skills and providing a healthy competitive atmosphere. Playing LAVA will help Junior High aged players to further their skills in preparation for tryout out for club or for their school teams.

LAVA Athletic (9th-12th grade) For experienced to advanced players, to provide the opportunity for players to continue playing the sport in a more competitive environment. 

ADVANCED (boys):

LAVA Athletic BOYS (5-6th grade): For experienced players, to grow and develop in our program and to provide a firm foundation of volleyball knowledge while increasing their volleyball skills and providing a healthy competitive atmosphere. Playing LAVA will prepare elementary school players to eventually play club or tryout for future school teams.

LAVA Athletic BOYS (7-8th grade): For experienced to advanced players, to grow and develop in our program and to provide a firm foundation of volleyball knowledge while increasing their volleyball skills and providing a healthy competitive atmosphere. Playing LAVA will help Junior High aged players to further their skills in preparation for tryout out for club or future school teams

NOTE: Men’s Volleyball is a spring sport at the varsity level, so the CPYVL does not offer a 9-12th division in the spring.

Skills and Drills is now open for grades 2-12 (girls and boys) 

Register Now There are still spots left for Session 2.

Guarnteed placement deadline: Dec 23 (late fee applies Dec 26)

Session 1: 11/7, 14, 21, 12/5, 12, 19 (6 trainings)

Session 2: 1/9, 16, 23, 30, 2/6, 13  (6 trainings)

Location will be determined by skill level:  Lakota Family YMCA and Freedom Elm

If you are interested in coaching or being a trainer, please contact lsorecvb@lakotasports.org