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Spring 2027 In-House Volleyball League - Registration will open in Jan 2027
The Spring 2027 In-House League provides players from Kdg. through 12th grade a safe and fun environment to learn the necessary skills associated with volleyball as well as prepare for the expectations of competitive volleyball. Grades 3/4 through 7/9 have one 90 minute practice per week and one match on Saturdays. Kdg-2nd Grade (Little SpEichers) meets on Saturdays only for 45 minutes. Girls 10/12 grade Academy meets for 90-120 minutes depending on enrollment and will utilize both drills and game play during their meetings.
All levels will get a team shirt included in their registration fee. All should wear comfortable clothing to play in and athletic shoes. They should bring a leak-proof waterbottle for water breaks. Starting at the 3/4 grade age group they will also need a pair of kneepads for play.
DIVISIONS:
- Little SpEichers (Grades K-2) Volleyball skills and drills using oversized, lighter balls.
- 3/4 Grade - modified rules and net height. 1 practice and one game per week
- 5/6 Grade - modified rules and net height. 1 practice and one game per week
- Advanced League (7th–9th Grade Girls): For more experienced players ready for positional play, rotations, and more structured play (note: playing time may not be perfectly equal).
- Recreational League (7th–9th Grade Girls): Balanced playtime with positional exposure, ideal for newer players or those working on fundamentals.
- Girls 10-12 Grade Academy - Saturday program! Girls grades 10-12 don’t miss out on our New Saturday program just for you! Players will have a practice session followed by a scrimmage game each week *. Players should wear athletic clothing and shoes and bring water. Program will meet for 1.5- 2 hours each week.* *If we do not meet a minimum number of players the weekly time may be shortened to allow that a game may not be feasible. If that is the case players can expect more small group drills and personal attention to offset the time adjustment. Players will receive a team shirt.
- Note: For athletes just finishing 6th grade, it’s recommended to play a season in the Recreational League before moving up to Advanced.
For 7th–9th Grade Girls, two listed options:
- Advanced League — For experienced players seeking deeper positional play, rotations, and competitive structure. Playing time may vary.
- Recreational League — For players newer to the game or wanting balanced playing time while learning multiple positions.
- Note: These may combine into a single division only if registration numbers are too low — you will be notified ahead of time in that scenario.
Location
Eich’s Sports Complex — 24316 W 143rd St, Plainfield, IL 60544
Planned Season Schedule
Registration opens - Late January
Deadline for regular-price registration - March 13
Late Registration (additional $20) March 14 until full
Teams Posted - March 18
First Practices - Week of April 5
First Matches - Saturday, April 17
Final Matches - Saturday, May 29
Practice Times
- Tuesdays: 5:30-7pm
- Thursdays: 4:30–6:00 pm & 6:00–7:30 pm
- Fridays: 4:30–6:00 pm & 6:00–7:30 pm
- Actual day/time depends on team placement; scheduling requests (due to other activities) may be considered before roster creation
Match Schedules
- All matches held on Saturdays
- Matches start in the morning
- Each match is capped at 45 minutes with a 20-minute gap between matches
- Example schedule times: 8:00 am, 9:05 am, 10:10 am, 11:15 am, 12:20 pm, 1:25 pm, etc.
- Full team schedules will be released prior to season start
Cost
- Little SpEichers $109 (7 week program)
3/4 Grade Coed League $234 (8 week program)
5/6 Grade Coed League $234 (8 week program)
7/9 Grade Girls Leagues $234 (8 week programs)
10/12 Grade Girls Academy $200 (7 week program)
*All prices increase by $20 after the registration deadline (December 18)