Recreation Volleyball

Our recreational volleyball program is for girls and boys in grades 2-10. It offers a great place for kids to explore their interest in a new sport. Whether they are true beginners or have played with us but prefer to play for fun with friends we have a spot for them.

The program will consist of 7-8 practices with at least 8 games, and finish with an end of season tournament. Spring season runs end of March to the end of May. Fall season will run from August to end of October.

When registering, all players for our recreation divisions should register for the division that best fits their grade level during the season of play.

Passers
2nd-3rd Graders

Passers division provides a firm foundation for new players interested in the game of volleyball. They will learn proper techniques of the game, have fun and build friendships with kids from other schools.

Your child belongs here if:

  • Currently in 2nd-3rd grade
  • New to volleyball, with no or very little knowledge of the game
  • Can't serve over the net or serve consistently
  • Passes to target less than 50% of the time
  • May have played volleyball before, but needs more work on basics

Home Location: Lakota Schools/Gametime Training Complex

Practices: Monday or Tuesday varying 5-8pm

Games: Wednesday and Thursday varying 5-8pm

Fee includes: Jersey

You will need: Black shorts for games and knees pads required for practices/games

Volley-Lite Volleyball is optional

Setters
4th-5th Graders

In the Setters division, our 4-5th graders will be exposed to more foundational skills that build on court awareness and proper techniques of the game. Still the goal in this division is to offer new players and those returning a chance to play with friends, have fun and learn good sportsmanship.

Your child belongs here if:

  • Currently in 4th-5th grade
  • New to volleyball but may have played on another organized sports team
  • Has limited knowledge of the game
  • Can't serve underhand or overhand serves over the net consistently (50% of the time)
  • Passes to target less than 50% of the time
  • May have played volleyball before, but needs more work on basics

Home Location: Lakota Schools/Gametime Training Complex

Practices: Monday or Tuesday varying 5-8pm

Games: Wednesday and Thursday varying 5-8pm

Fee includes: Jersey

You will need: Black shorts for games and knees pads required for practices/games

Volley-Lite Volleyball is optional

Aces
6th-10th Graders

In the Aces division, our 6-10th graders will be exposed to ball movement, court awareness, and game strategy. Still the goal in this division is to offer new players and those returning a chance to play with friends, have fun and learn good sportsmanship.

Your child belongs here if:

  • Currently in 6th-10th grade
  • New to volleyball but may have played on another organized sports team
  • May or may not have knowledge of game
  • May have played volleyball before, but needs more work on basics
  • Wants to play more with friends than be more competitive

Home Location: Lakota Schools/Gametime Training Complex

Practices: Monday or Tuesday varying 5-8pm

Games: Wednesday and Thursday varying 5-8pm

Fee includes: Jersey

You will need: Black shorts for games and knees pads required for practices/games

Regular USA official ball will be used for play