NL Youth League 2026

This page is for teams that wish to participate in the NL Youth League.

Players that wish to participate in this league as part of a team representing the Northern Lights Winter I, Winter II and Spring Youth Clinics, should reference those clinic pages from the main menu of the website (under “Programs”).

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General Information:

This event is for girls 10U-12U in grades 4 – 6.  This league is only for beginners in the sport of volleyball.  Competitive 12U teams should not register for this league and instead register for the 12’s Division of the Power League.

The NL Youth League will be held at the Midwest Volleyball Warehouse.

Play will be held on Saturdays and Sundays at the same time the NL Power League 12U division competes.  We expect to run several waves over the course of the day.  We may opt to change these start times depending on the number of teams who participate as well as the final format of the games.  When you register for this League, please be sure your team is available for any morning or afternoon play.

Weekly Schedules:

Weekly team competition schedules will be available on VBSchedule.com approximately 3-4 days before the playdate.  Usually the schedule may be published with another event that is occurring on the same weekend as the NL Youth League date (usually the NL Power League or 12’s Cup or AAU Super Regional).  There will be a division inside of the event that says “Youth League” or “Youth Division”.

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Dates & Cost:

There are 8 competition dates included in the actual NL Youth League.  Teams who enter this league do not need to be affiliated (JVA, USAV, AAU, etc.).

League Dates:   January 10, February 1, February 21, March 1, March 21, April 25, May 2, May 9

Cost:  $95 each date

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Registration: 

All registration is done online at VBSchedule.com.  Please register early to ensure acceptance.  You must register for each date separately.

The registration deadline for each single playdate is approximately 2 weeks ahead of each playdate unless we run out of space.

Registration opens September 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM CT.

Cancellation / Refunds: 

All refund requests must be emailed to [email protected]

Refunds will only be given to teams that request withdrawal / cancellation at least 4 weeks prior to each play date.

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Building Entry:

Please be aware that coaches must either have a physical pass to enter the building on play-days or have their name listed on our pass list.  

An email is sent to the club director/registrar approximately 4-5 days before each play-day asking for their coaches’ names for the list.  Please be sure to check your email.

Uniforms:

Uniforms are not required to play.

Admission

$8 for adults

$5 for seniors (ages 65+) and students (ages 6-18)

Kids 5 & under are free

Players are admitted for free.

Coaches will be given a pass to enter for free at the beginning of each year.  Coaches must show their pass or have their name added to a pass list kept at the front door.  Failure to do so will result in the coach having to pay to enter the event.

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Additional Information:

Concessions are available on most dates.  Coaches and club directors will be informed via an email the week before if for any reason this not the case.

A trainer is available.

No recording video or streaming is allowed at the Midwest Volleyball Warehouse.  Pay-per-view streaming is provided.  Please click here for more information.