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 Tuesdays or Thursdays from 5:30-7:00 pm or 7:00-8:30 pm. In House games will be played on Friday evenings provided there are no scheduling conflicts. All dates are subject to change due to gym availability.
Cost
Cost for the season is $250 and includes a practice shirt, a game shirt and all necessary equipment. You do not need to bring your own volleyball. Knee pads and gym shoes are required.
LOCATION
All practices and games will be held at the Romeoville Athletic Center located at 55 Phelps Ave. unless noted otherwise.
Important Dates
Evaluation Day: January 9, 2026
First Day of Practices: January 23, 2026
First Game: January 30, 2026
Last Day of Practices: March 19, 2026
Last Game: March 20, 2026
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 Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 pm or 7:30-9:00 pm. In House games will be played on Friday evenings. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change due to gym availability.
Cost
Cost for the season is $250 and includes a practice shirt, a game shirt and all necessary equipment. You do not need to bring your own volleyball. Knee pads and gym shoes are required.
LOCATION
All practices and games will be held at Yorkville Christian School on 2001 Whitekirk Ln, Yorkville, IL unless noted otherwise.
Important Dates
Evaluation Day: January 30, 2026
First Day of Practices: February 13, 2026
First Game: February 20, 2026
Last Day of Practices: April 8, 2026
Last Game: April 10, 2026
Evaluation Times
2nd - 4th Grade
Check In: 6:30pm / Evaluation: 7:00pm
5th - 6th Grade
Check In: 7:15pm / Evaluation: 7:30pm
7th Grade
Check In: 7:45pm / Evaluation: 8:00pm
8th - 12th Grade
Check In: 8:15pm / Evaluation: 8:30pm
LEAGUE DIRECTOR: Dean Baxendale - dean@empowervolleyball.com
ROMEOVILLE LEAGUE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Shaun Ebner - shaune@empowervolleyball.com
