Volleyball

Volleyball Information                                                                  (forms click here)

Availability for 1^st Session: At this time everything is OK. Traditionally Doubles and 7:30 time slots are the first to fill.

   Definitions: "getting tight" means get it in the mail, "tight" means turn it in now and have a second choice, "very tight" means you might get in and "full" means try another time or second session.

The Sands Volleyball Club is a place for active people to have fun.  In 1987 we opened with four volleyball courts and fifty-six teams.  We now have twenty lighted sand volleyball courts and over five hundred teams.  With twenty courts the Sands is able to offer volleyball leagues for all skill levels... beginners to high power.  You can play sixes, fours or doubles.  Teams are Men’s, Women’s or Co-Ed (Mixed).  At the Sands, Recreational Co-Ed Sixes is the most popular league.  You do not have to be good, just fun.  You can select Beginners or Intermediate Levels. For more serious players we offer power sixes, fours and doubles.

For all of our volleyball leagues scheduling is easy.  At the Sands you always play on the same day at the same time.  You even get to pick the day and time. You get to play when it is convenient for you. No need to have schedules tacked to the side of your refrigerator. 

 In addition to our volleyball courts and softball fields we have an air-conditioned club house, sunny patios, covered patio with fans and heat, shade arbors plus a Cabana with mini-bar (we like patios). The atmosphere is friendly and very casual.

Schedule of 2012 Events

April    18        Wednesday                 DEADLINE FOR FIRST SESSION REGISTRATION

            29          Sunday                      TWENTY FOURTH SEASON OPENER open at 2:00 free beer at 5:00

  30          Monday                     Member’s practice/pick-up 6:00 to 9:00.  Cabana only

  2          Wednesday                  Member’s practice/pick-up 6:00 to 9:00

            3          Thursday                      Member’s practice/pick-up 6:00 to 9:00

            6        Sunday                          Sunday Volleyball and Softball Leagues start

  7         Monday                         Monday Volleyball and Softball Leagues start

            8        Tuesday                        Tuesday Volleyball and Softball Leagues start

            9        Wednesday                   Wednesday Volleyball and Softball Leagues start

 10        Thursday                    Thursday Volleyball and Softball Leagues start

           13        Sunday                         Closed for Mother's Day

 27        Sunday                         Closed for Memorial Day Holiday

           28         Monday                        Closed for Memorial Day Holiday

June    8         Friday                           Fours into the Night Tournament – 6:00pm check-in

 17        Sunday                         Closed for Father’s Day

July      4          Wednesday                  Closed for Independence Day  

August   4        Saturday                       Dig & Dye XXIV Co-Ed Sixes Tournament

    25         Saturday                       Maddy’s Classic Charity Tournament

Sept.      2        Sunday                         Closed for Labor Day Holiday

               3        Monday                        Closed for Labor Day Holiday

 Additional information on tournaments, events and sign up sheets are on the right side of the schedule wall and on our web site (www.DesMoinesFun.com).

 Volleyball League Descriptions 

RECREATIONAL SIXES LEAGUE: Men and Women (Co-Ed), Non-Power Rules.  Three women and three men play at a time.  Teams can preference Beginning or Intermediate levels.  This is our most popular league.  Sundays at 6:30; for an additional $65 you can play 6s at 6:30 and 4s at 7:40 (12 weeks), Mondays at 7:30 (12-weeks). Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays possible times are 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 (7 or 14 weeks).

 RECREATIONAL FOURS - CO-ED LEAGUE:  Recreational, B and A are available Tuesdays at 8:30. Levels A and B levels are available Sundays at 7:40. Sunday double headers are available with 6s at 6:30 and 4s at 7:40. Open hand dinks are not allowed in this league.

 POWER SIXES LEAGUE (formerly Low-Power):  Men and Women (Co-Ed). Six play at a time (3+3).  USA Volleyball Sand Rules.  Players in this league should have good skill levels and have a through knowledge of the rules.  Teams should be able to run plays and switch out setters.  Please indicate your level: A or B (A being the highest).  Available: Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays possible times are 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30.

 WOMEN’S FOURS LEAGUE:  Two levels of play (A is highest).  A plays Mondays at 8:30.  B plays Monday at 8:30 or Tuesdays at 6:30.  Monday is one twelve week session.  Open hand dinks are not allowed in this league.

 MEN’S FOURS LEAGUE:  Two levels of play (A is highest).  Both A and B leagues play Mondays at 8:30 or possibly 7:30.    Monday is one twelve week session.  Open hand dinks are not allowed in this league.

 CO-ED FOURS LEAGUE:  Four play at a time (2+2).  No Co-Ed hitting rule.  Three levels of play.  Levels A and B play Sundays at 7:40 (12-week session).  Sunday double headers are available with 6s at 6:30 and 4s at 7:40. Recreational, B and A are available Tuesdays at 8:30- (7 or 14 weeks).   Open hand dinks are not allowed in this league.

 WOMEN’S DOUBLES LEAGUE:  Association of Volleyball Professional Rules (AVP).  League is available Mondays for 12 weeks.  Doubles will not conflict with Fours.  Pool play first six weeks; level play second six weeks.  Be sure to circle your wins.

 MEN’S DOUBLES LEAGUE:  Divisions A and B.  AVP Rules are used. League is available Mondays for 12 weeks.  Doubles should not conflict with Fours. Be sure to circle your wins.

 All Members must be 21 years of age.  No exceptions.  Teams with an illegal member will forfeit all fees.

 Volleyball League Fees 

 *If you are playing on more than one team {softball or volleyball} in the same session, you pay the membership fee only once.  Be sure to check the box by your name, on the registration you pay with, to get credit for paying your membership fee.

**Available Tuesdays only.

***Play Co-Ed Sixes at 6:30 and Fours at 7:40

 REGISTRATIONS ARE DUE Wednesday, APRIL 18^th.

Don’t wait for the deadline… get your spot early!

 All money is due with your registration form.  MAIL EARLY OR DROP OFF.  Teams are scheduled in the order they are received.  Every year teams show up on the last day “needing” a 7:30 time slot.  If you need a specific day or time, please turn in your registration early.  Avoid having to tell your team mates that the day or time you wanted filled last week.