SPRING League
Program Overview
Empower’s In-House League is a beginner to intermediate program open to boys in grades 2–8 and girls in grades 2–12. Each season includes one 90-minute practice and one weekly match. The fee includes a practice shirt, a game shirt, and all necessary equipment. NO CUTS are made!
ROMEOVILLE RECREATIONAL LEAGUE
Practice Days
Practice days will be Tuesday or Thursday from 5:30-7:00 pm or 7:00-8:30 pm. In house games will be played on Friday evenings.
Cost
$250 for the season
The cost includes a practice shirt, a game shirt and all necessary equipment. You do not need to bring your own volleyball. Knee pads, water bottle, and gym shoes are required.
LOCATION
Practices and games are held at the Romeoville Athletic and Events Center located at 55 Phelps Ave. Romeoville IL
Important Dates
Evaluation Day: Thursday, April 2, 2026
First Day of Practices: April 17, 2026
First Game: Saturday, April 25, 2026 (Romeoville Recreation Center)
Last Day of Practices: June 11, 2026
Last Game: June 12, 2026 (Romeoville Recreation Center)
*All dates and locations are tentative and subject to change due to various scheduling conflicts.
EVALUATION TIMES
2nd - 5th Grade
Check In: 5:30 pm / Evaluation: 6:00 pm
6th Grade
Check In: 6:30 pm / Evaluation: 6:45 pm
7th - 8th Grade
Check In: 7:15 pm / Evaluation: 7:45 pm
9th - 12th Grade
Check In: 8:30 pm / Evaluation: 8:45 pm
YORKVILLE RECREATIONAL LEAGUE
Practice Days
Practice days will be Tuesday or Wednesday from 6:00-7:30 pm or 7:30-9:00 pm. In house games will be played on Friday evenings.
Cost
$250 for the season
The cost includes a practice shirt, a game shirt and all necessary equipment. You do not need to bring your own volleyball. Knee pads, water bottle, and gym shoes are required.
LOCATION
Practices and games are held at Yorkville Christian High School located at 2001 Whitekirk Ln, Yorkville, IL
Important Dates
Evaluation Day: April 24, 2026
First Day of Practices: May 1, 2026
First Game: May 8, 2026
Last Day of Practices: June 24, 2026
Last Game: June 26, 2026
*All dates and locations are tentative and subject to change due to various scheduling conflicts.
EVALUATION TIMES
2nd - 5th Grade
Check In:
6th Grade
Check In:
7th Grade
Check In:
8th -12th Grade
Check In:
LEAGUE DIRECTOR: Dean Baxendale - dean@empowervolleyball.com
ROMEOVILLE LEAGUE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Shaun Ebner - shaune@empowervolleyball.com