Beach Volleyball
Train. Compete. Elevate.
Discover the excitement of beach volleyball at Sky High Volleyball! Our programs are designed for athletes of all ages and skill levels. Whether your athlete is just starting out or aiming to compete at a high level, we have a program tailored for them. Read on to explore your options!
Why Train in the Sand?
The Sky High Advantage
Beach volleyball isn’t just exciting — it’s incredibly beneficial for your athlete’s overall development! Training in the sand improves jumping ability, speed, agility, and endurance. The unstable surface strengthens stabilizing muscles and builds explosive power that carries over to indoor play.
Because beach is played 2v2, athletes touch the ball far more often than in traditional 6v6. More touches mean more reps in passing, setting, attacking, and serving — accelerating skill development and confidence.
Playing in the sand also challenges athletes to master ball control and all-around skills, building well-rounded players who can compete in both beach and indoor volleyball. The unique environment enhances decision-making, communication, and resilience, creating smarter, stronger, and more adaptable athletes.
Join Sky High Volleyball and take your game to new heights — in the sand!
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Choosing the Right Program
Full & Short Season Programs
(Grades 5–12)
Choose between Full Season or Short Season programs. Develop technical skills, game strategy, and overall athleticism with passing, setting, hitting, and movement in the sand. Includes opportunities for local and regional competition.
Key Highlights:
- Full and Short Season options
- Develop advanced techniques and game understanding
- Improve speed, agility, and endurance in the sand
Our Beginner/Intermediate program focuses on teaching fundamentals and skills for athletes new to sand and/or indoor volleyball. Advanced/Competitive training gears toward a higher level of team beach training. Age does not matter but groups are limited to ~8 athletes per court/coach and focus on advanced skills and strategy for tournaments and competitions.
We recommend at least 1–2 years of prior sand training or 2+ years of elite/high school indoor experience (JO or Varsity). Athletes can be invited or request to move up or down in training levels based on progress
USAV Membership: Required
Experience: None
Competitive Training Program
(Grades 9–12)
For advanced high school athletes. Practice alongside high-level players and experienced coaches to refine advanced techniques, elevate your performance, and prepare for high-level tournaments and competition.
USAV Membership: Required
Experience: 1–2 seasons of sand volleyball experience or 2+ years of high-level
**Having a Partner is Recommended not required
Beach Leagues
(Grades 6–12)
Our Beach Leagues are the perfect fit! We offer divisions for both 6th–8th grade and 9th–12th grade athletes. Each team consists of two players and competes in two matches per league night.
USAV Membership: Required
Experience: 1–2 seasons of sand volleyball experience or 2+ years of high-level
Beach Bash Events
Sky High Events at Sideouts
Sky High hosts its own Beach Bash events at Sideouts, featuring competitive divisions for 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U teams. Please note that these events are completely separate from all other Sky High beach programming.
- Team Registration: Each team must register as a pair.
- Finding a Partner: If you do not currently have a partner, we recommend waiting until you have one before registering.
- Age Division Policy: If partners are in different age groups, the team will—except in rare or extraordinary cases—compete in the division of the older player.
USAV Membership: Required
Experience: None
Required Membership
USA Volleyball Membership Required
▸ CLICK HERE — Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: Create a SportsEngine Account CLICK HERE — Create Your SportsEngine Account
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Step 2: Purchase Your “SUMMER” USAV Membership
Athletes turning 18 by August 1 must also complete SafeSport.CLICK HERE — Turning 18 by Aug 1 CLICK HERE — Under 17 Membership
- Step 3: Return and Complete Registration
Equipment & FAQ
- Large reusable water bottle
- Sand socks (Optional)
- Beach towel
- Bag to put all beach equipment in
- Sunscreen (When needed)
Training Programs
Full Season
Dues: $395 per athlete
Dates: 6/2-8/6
Grades: 5th-12th
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Days: Tuesdays and Thursday
Times: 8:15am-10:00am
Each athlete must register
Short Season
Dues: $275 per athlete
Dates: 7/7-8/6
Grades: 5th-12th
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Days: Tuesdays and Thursday
Times: 8:15am-10:00am
Each athlete must register
Competitive Training
Dues: $495 per athlete
Dates: 6/2 - 8/6
Grades: 9th-12th
Level: Advanced
Days: Tuesdays and Thursday
Times: 10:00am-12:00pm
Each athlete must register
Beach Leagues
Middle School League
Dues: $185 per team
Dates: 6/1 - 8/3
Grades: 6th-8th
Days: Mondays
Times: 5:00pm-7:00pm
(1 Team Member registers both team members)
High School League
Dues: $185 per team
Dates: 6/1 - 8/3
Grades: 9th-12th
Days: Mondays
Times: 7:00pm-9:00pm
(1 Team Member registers both team members)
Beach Bash Events
Registration Opens: May 14th
Registration Fee: $70 per team (1 Team Member registers both team members)
Check-in Time: 8:30am
Start Time: 9:00am
Middle School Dates (12u & 14u Divisions):
- Sunday, June 14th
- Sunday, July 19th
- Sunday, August 2nd
High School Dates (16u & 18u Divisions):
- Saturday, June 13th
- Saturday, July 18th
- Saturday, August 1st
Disclaimer: Divisions with low enrollment may be combined with another age group. However, each age group will still have its own division winner based on that group’s final standings.
Note: All Beach Bash Registrations must be received before 12:00 PM CDT on the Friday preceding the Tournament. At 2:00 PM CDT, we will stop taking registrations for that weekend.
Each team should register as a pair. If you do not currently have a partner, we recommend you wait until you obtain a partner before registering. When two partners are of different ages, the team will—except in extraordinary circumstances—play up to the higher grade level.
Refunds
Refunds will not be issued for teams withdrawing from an event within 7 calendar days of the event. There is a $5 transaction fee on all refunds. So, please be sure you will participate in the event before registering.
A full refund will be issued for events that are canceled.
Questions and Site
SIDEOUTS
4018 W Roberts Rd
Island Lake, IL
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