INFORMATION
For more information or questions, please contact Makenna Ewoldt at 605-336-3660 or mewoldt@embe.org.
EmBe Volleyball provides kids an opportunity to learn the skills of the game in a recreational, non-competitive environment.
Winter 2027 Player Registration Opens Monday, October 26th 9am.
EmBe offers a winter and fall volleyball season that runs from January – March and September – November. Each team is built with ten youth and two volunteer coaches each. Open to both boys and girls. Teams are divided into two divisions; 3rd-4th grades and 5th-6th grades.
Cost: $150.00 + Sales Tax
Payment plan option at the end of registration – Pay 50% now and 50% next month.
Scholarships are available as well.
This includes 10 weeks of play – 1 scheduled practice per week, 2 back-to-back games about every other Saturday (4 game days will be scheduled), final weekend single elimination tournament, EmBe Volleyball team t-shirt and season-end participation medal.
Registration & Team Information:
All skill levels are invited to participate in our recreational league. Our league is made up of two divisions: 3rd – 4th grades and 5th – 6th grades; boys and girls. EmBe reserves the right to mix players from different schools to form teams. League organizers do their best to accommodate special requests and preferred practice days, but preferred placement is not guaranteed. Each team will be led by two volunteer coaches and meet one day each week for a one hour practice.
Registration Closes November 29th! Limited spots available in each division!
Practice Information:
Practices will start the week of January 4th. Practices are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays at EmBe Downtown (300 W 11th St), EmBe South (3510 W Ralph Rogers Rd), or a local Sioux Falls school between 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm. Clinics are held on either Mondays or Wednesdays at EmBe downtown or EmBe South between 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm. The first two weeks of the season are a practice weeks, then we will start rotating clinic and practice week every other week until the end of the season. First clinic week will be held on January 18th. Clinics may not be held at the same location, time and day of the week as your team’s practice. Clinics are led by USF Volleyball Players. Coaches must be present, as the following week they will be leading practice using what the team learned at clinic. Practice is led by two volunteer coaches. If your team does not have the two required coaches, your team cannot move forward with a season.
We are excited to announce that we are partnering with University of Sioux Falls (USF) volleyball team again to lead three volleyball clinics this season. During clinic weeks, players will build on their volleyball skills with tips and tricks from USF’s volleyball experts to help the players become more confident in their skills. Coaches will use what experts have taught the players during their practice weeks. Our goal is that all participants gain new volleyball skills, work as a team and foster a love for the game.
Clinic Schedule:
January 18 or 20
February 1 or 3
February 15 or 17
When it is a clinic week, we do not have practice that week.
Your team will be scheduled for a clinic on Mondays or Wednesdays.
Game Schedule & Information:
Games will be held at the Avera Human Performance Center (6800 S Louise Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108) from 8am to 5pm.
January 23
February 6
February 20
March 6
March 13 (Tournament)
We will hold four game days and one tournament. Teams will play two back-to-back games per game day. The tournament will be single elimination. Recreational play is emphasized while regular volleyball rules are followed. All players are required to wear non-marking tennis shoes. Kneepads are strongly encouraged. Each participant will receive a team t-shirt for game days and a season end medal.
Scholarships Available
EmBe will not turn anyone away based on inability to pay. If you need of financial assistance, please fill out our Scholarship Application before filling out the registration. PLEASE NOTE that scholarships are granted on a first-come, first-served basis, and may be limited by the resources available at the time of application. Payment plan options will work for scholarship recipients as well.
EmBe’s summer program runs for four weeks. Teams are divided into two divisions: incoming 3rd-4th graders and incoming 5th-6th graders for the 2026-2027 school year. Open to both boys and girls. Each team consists of 10 youth and 2 volunteer coaches. The 3rd & 4th grade division will start in June. The 5th & 6th grade division will start in July.
Registration & Team Information:
Registration cost: $106.50 – includes applicable sales tax. Limited spots available in each division!
- 3rd & 4th grade division’s registration will close on TBA
- 5th & 6th grade division’s registration will close on TBA
All skill levels are invited to participate in our recreational league. Our league is made up of two divisions: incoming 3rd – 4th grades and 5th – 6th grades in the 2027-2028 school year, boys and girls. EmBe reserves the right to mix players from different schools to form teams. League organizers do their best to accommodate special requests and preferred practice days, but preferred placement is not guaranteed. Each team will be led by two volunteer coaches and meet one day each week for a one-hour practice.
Practice Schedule:
Practices are held on either Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays at EmBe downtown (300 W. 11th Street) or EmBe South (3510 W Ralph Rogers Rd) between 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm for FOUR WEEKS. Practices are led by two volunteer coaches. If your team does not have the required coaches on your team, your team will not be able to proceed to participate in a summer volleyball season.
- 3rd & 4th grade division practice starts the week of TBA
- 5th & 6th grade division practice starts the week of TBA
Game Schedule & Information:
Games will be held at the EmBe South (3510 W Ralph Rogers Rd) on Sundays. Games will be played on the following dates:
- 3rd & 4th grade division: TBA
- 5th & 6th grade division: TBA
- Games are held from 1:30pm to 6:00pm. Game schedules will be emailed with team placement.
Teams will play two back-to-back games per game day. Recreational play is emphasized while regular volleyball rules are followed. All players are required to wear non-marking tennis shoes. Kneepads are required. Each participant will receive a team t-shirt for game days.
Volunteers make this program successful!
No volleyball experience necessary to coach a team. We ask that volunteers have a passion for mentoring young athletes and helping them be their very best! Two coaches (male or female, 18 years & above) are required for every team, creating flexibility in scheduling! If a team does not have two coaches, they cannot continue with the season.
Volunteer coaches are provided training materials and practice plans for the entire season. Coaches give 1 hour of their time each week to their team. Game days will be two hours on a Saturday. We will have a total of 4 game days and one tournament. We do understand schedule conflicts arise, we ask that all coaches be present at majority of practices and games.
If you are interested in coaching, please complete the volunteer application below. A background check will also be required but will be sent to you once the application is received and your coaching spot is confirmed.
APPLY TO COACH
Sponsoring our volleyball league, a division or a team is a great way to advertise your business! Please contact Ravan Ackerman to learn more – rackerman@embe.org.
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