We are pleased to announce the initiation of a new Winter Co-Ed Youth League, a program specifically designed for young participants aged 9 to 17. This program will last eight weeks and conclude with an end-of-season tournament, providing an excellent opportunity for participants to demonstrate their skills and teamwork.

Each Saturday, the schedule will include a 1-hour practice session and a competitive game. This structure allows athletes to apply their skills in real-game scenarios while learning the values of sportsmanship and collaboration.

League Enrollment (1 practice, 1 game per week for 8 weeks) = $159

Practices and matches will be held on Saturdays at our Vortex Volleyball Center in Ringgold. **Club coaches and college players will coach practices and games.**

The fee covers the cost of a Vortex shirt, awards, club coaches, and officials. Players must provide their own shorts, shoes, and kneepads.
 

EVALUATION DATE & TIMES

Saturday, January 18, 2025
9/10s  – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM  (First practice following evaluations.)
11/12s  – 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM (First practice following evaluations.)
13/14s  – 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM (First practice following evaluations.)
15-17s  – 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM (First practice following evaluations.)

Location: 
Vortex Volleyball Center
100 Business Depot Drive, Ringgold, GA 30736

 Evaluations:

- Evaluations will consist of multiple volleyball skills, including serving, passing, and setting.
- Evaluation scores will determine which team a player will be assigned and are vital to creating fair and balanced teams.
- Only registered players will be evaluated.
- Parents should stay during the evaluation process.
- Players should wear kneepads and tennis shoes to evaluations.
- The athletes' age determines the age group at evaluation.
- Athletes who turn 18 during any portion of the season are not permitted in the league.

Saturday Practice/Match Days are as follows:

- January 18th
- January 25th
- February 1st
- February 8th
- February 15th
- February 22nd
- March 1st
- End-of-Season Tournament: March 8th

 Each team is guaranteed a 1-hour practice and one match each Saturday.

 Schedules for Saturday's practices and matches will be posted by Wednesday. 

 All practices and games will be played at the Ringgold Vortex Volleyball Center.

**Club coaches and college players will lead practices.**
**Parent volunteers may coach games.

Team Formation:

Team formation is the process of the coaches and the Vortex Staff placing all the players on teams.

Evaluation scores are used to rank players and ensure teams are formed fairly and evenly.

Team formations will take place on the day of evaluations. If you need your athlete to be with a specific coach/team, please email sherry@vortexvolleyball.com.

No changes can be made after the teams have been formed.
 

If you have any questions, please call 706-419-8566 or e-mail at sherry@vortexvolleyball.com.