6th Grade Thunder Volleyball

6th Grade – 12U Thunder Volleyball

Players in 6th grade will participate in an 8-week league held at Southeast Polk Jr. High on Sundays beginning in January. This league is a great introduction to the sport of volleyball! The focus of this level is skill development and technique along with introductory team concepts. Players also learn introductory officiating and line judging.

6th grade teams are balanced teams. All participants are put on a team which will be determined once practice has begun. The number of teams will depend on available coaches and practice space.

Practice requirements: One 1.5-hour practice per week
COST: $350 with an additional cost of $50 for a jersey if needed (new style in 2024)

12U League Director, Shonelle Sutton

6th Grade Tournament Team

There is also a 6th grade (12U) tournament-only team. This team will target 5-7 weekend tournaments and will not play in the SE Polk league. Players will need to complete USAV training for officiating, line judging, and scorekeeping. Tryouts will be held for this 8-9 member team. If you do not receive a bid, you will still have the option to play in the SE Polk league.

Participant Age*: 6th grade students, 12U tournament team born July 2013 – June 2014
*Older players may be waived to play with their grade

Practice requirements: Two 1.5-hour practices per week
COST: $450 with an additional cost of $50 for a jersey if needed (new style in 2024)

12U/13U/14U Tournament Director: Shelby Vanderwilt.