Youth Volleyball

Youth Volleyball

Fall 2026 – Edwardsville YMCA Junior Cougars Youth Volleyball League

Recreational (2nd – 8th Grade Coed)

  • Entering its third season as part of the Junior Cougars partnership with SIUE Athletics, this is an instructional league with an emphasis on fundamentals and equal playing time is required. There will be 7 weeks of practices and 6 weeks of games.
  • Practices will take place Monday through Thursday at the volunteer coach’s discretion based on space and scheduling availability, while games will be played on Saturday mornings and afternoons.

Trophy (6th – 8th Grade – Specific Coed Rules)

  • Entering its third season as part of the Junior Cougars partnership with SIUE Athletics, this is an enhanced competitive league for our 6th-8th graders who have prior volleyball experience. The league includes 7 weeks of practices, 5 weeks of regular season games, and a single elimination tournament in the 6th week to crown the champions. The champions will receive T-shirts and a trophy!!!
  • There will also be a Trophy League All-Star Game where players will vote for two players from their own team to represent them in the game. The All-Star Game will take place during Week 5 or Week 6 of the season (TBD).
  • Gameplay and rules will differ from the Recreational League, providing a more competitive experience to prepare players for their next steps in the sport. Equal playing time is NOT required in this league.
  • Practices will take place Monday through Thursday at the volunteer coach’s discretion based on space and scheduling availability, while games will be played on Saturday mornings and afternoons.

The Edwardsville YMCA depends on parents and volunteers to make our sports leagues possible. Please consider coaching your child’s team!

Registration opens July 6th and closes October 11th – NO late registrations will be accepted, so don’t miss out on securing a spot for your child!!!

Questions? Contact Nick, Director of Sports & Recreation at [email protected] or call 618-655-1460 ext. 2231.


2nd-3rd Grade

Meyer
10/26/26 - 12/19/26
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Recreational (2nd/3rd Grade Coed)

This division is perfect for 2nd and 3rd graders who are looking to learn and grow in the game of volleyball! With an emphasis on fundamentals, skill development, teamwork, and fun, players will continue building their volleyball knowledge in a positive and team-oriented environment. Equal playing time is required in this league to ensure all participants have the opportunity to learn and develop.

Volunteer Coaches are essential to making this program possible. If coaches are still needed after registration closes, all families will be contacted until a volunteer steps up.

Games will be played on Saturday mornings and afternoons, while each team will have one practice per week scheduled at the volunteer coach’s discretion.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Early Bird Registration 7/6/26 9/6/26 Online / Front Desk $ 70.00$ 90.00
Open Registration 9/7/26 10/11/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 110.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/26/26 - 12/19/26
2nd/3rd Grade
Register  
Closes
10/12/2026

4th-5th Grade

Meyer
10/26/26 - 12/19/26
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Recreational (4th/5th Grade Coed)

This division is perfect for 4th and 5th graders who are ready to continue developing their volleyball skills and understanding of the game! With an emphasis on fundamentals, teamwork, game play, and fun, players will build on their previous experience while continuing to grow in a positive and team-oriented environment. Equal playing time is required in this league to ensure all participants have the opportunity to learn and develop.

Volunteer Coaches are essential to making this program possible. If coaches are still needed after registration closes, all families will be contacted until a volunteer steps up.

Games will be played on Saturday mornings and afternoons, while each team will have one practice per week scheduled at the volunteer coach’s discretion.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Early Bird Registration 7/6/26 9/6/26 Online / Front Desk $ 70.00$ 90.00
Open Registration 9/7/26 10/11/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 110.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/26/26 - 12/19/26
4th/5th Grade
Register  
Closes
10/30/2026

6th-8th Grade Recreational

Meyer
10/26/26 - 12/19/26
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Recreational (6th-8th Grade Recreational Coed)

This division is perfect for middle school players who are ready to take the next step in their volleyball development while still enjoying a fun and recreational environment! With an emphasis on skill refinement, game strategy, teamwork, and continued development, players will strengthen their understanding of the game and continue growing as volleyball players in a positive, team-oriented setting. Equal playing time is required in this league to ensure all participants have the opportunity to learn and develop.

Volunteer Coaches are essential to making this program possible. If coaches are still needed after registration closes, all families will be contacted until a volunteer steps up.

Games will be played on Saturday mornings and afternoons, while each team will have one practice per week scheduled at the volunteer coach’s discretion.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Early Bird Registration 7/6/26 9/6/26 Online / Front Desk $ 70.00$ 90.00
Open Registration 9/7/26 10/11/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 110.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/26/26 - 12/19/26
6th-8th Grade Recreational
Register  
Closes
10/11/2026

6th-8th Grade Trophy League

Meyer
10/26/26 - 12/19/26
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Trophy (6th-8th Grade – Specific Coed Rules)

This is our more competitive league for middle school players who have prior volleyball experience and are looking to take the next step in their development. The league includes 7 weeks of practices, 5 weeks of regular season games, and a single elimination tournament in the 6th week to crown the champions. The champions will receive T-shirts and a trophy!!!

Gameplay and rules will differ from the Recreational League, providing a more competitive experience that helps prepare players for school volleyball and future opportunities in the sport. Games will be played on Saturday mornings, while practice times are chosen by the team’s coach.

In this league, equal playing time is NOT required and is ultimately up to the coach. The level of play is more competitive, and it is strongly encouraged that teams have a coach in place prior to registration.

Volunteer Coaches are essential to making this program possible. If coaches are still needed after registration closes, all families will be contacted until a volunteer steps up.

Games will be played on Saturday mornings and afternoons, while each team will have one practice per week scheduled at the volunteer coach’s discretion.

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Early Bird Registration 7/6/26 9/6/26 Online / Front Desk $ 70.00$ 90.00
Open Registration 9/7/26 10/11/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 110.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/26/26 - 12/19/26
6th-8th Grade Trophy
Register  
Closes
10/11/2026