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. Plus, playing in the sand challenges athletes to master passing, setting, and hitting, building well-rounded skills that translate to both beach and indoor volleyball. The unique environment also enhances decision-making and fosters resilience, creating smarter and stronger players.

Join Sky High Volleyball and take your game to new heights — in the sand!

If your athlete did not participate in a team setting with a USAV member club, then you will likely need to obtain a USAV membership.**Volleykids athletes do not need a USAV Membership

If you are a new athlete, follow these steps to get started:

1. Create a SportsEngine Account
2. If you don’t have one already, you’ll need to create a SportsEngine account. This is required to purchase your membership.
3. Create your SportsEngine Account
4. https://memberships.sportsengine.com/org/24067/who
5. Purchase Your "SUMMER" USAV Membership
6. Athletes who will turn 18 by August 1st
7. MUST complete this membership along with SafeSport Course
8. https://memberships.sportsengine.com/buy/11ef3c20-072c-4db4-9e43-b65ca2e3fe13
9. Athletes under 17 will complete this membership
10. https://memberships.sportsengine.com/buy/11ef3c1f-bcc2-929c-a42c-72fc688368d3
11. After setting up your SportsEngine account, follow this link to obtain your "SUMMER" membership:

Note: You will need an active membership to complete the program registration process.

VolleyKids Program (Grades 1–4)

Perfect for beginners new to volleyball! Our VolleyKids program introduces young athletes in 1st through 4th grade to the basics of the game. We offer both outdoor and indoor options for this program. **No USAV Membership is needed for this program

Full & Short Season Programs (Grades 5–12)

New to sand volleyball and ready to learn? Our full and short season programs are ideal for athletes in 5th through 12th grade who want to build their sand volleyball skills.

Competitive Training Program (Grades 9–12)

Ready to take your beach volleyball skills to the next level? If you have at least 1–2 seasons of sand volleyball experience or 2+ years of high-level club team experience, this program is for you. Designed for dedicated athletes in 9th through 12th grade.

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.

Sky High Beach Bash 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.

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.

Key Highlights:

• Advanced-level training environment
• Focus on competitive play and skill refinement
• Train with high-level athletes and coaches

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.

• Large reusable water bottle
• Sand socks (Optional)
• Beach towel
• Bag to put all beach equipment in
• Sunscreen (When needed)

Beach Bash Tournament Schedule and Registration (Coming Soon)

• Large reusable water bottle
• Sand socks (Optional)
• Beach towel
• Bag to put all beach equipment in
• Sunscreen (When needed)

Dates: 6/9/-8/4

Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Grades: 1st-4th (boys and girls)

Days: Mondays

Times: 4:00pm-5:00pm

• Large reusable water bottle
• Sand socks (Optional)
• Beach towel
• Bag to put all beach equipment in
• Sunscreen (When needed)

SIDEOUTS

4018 W Roberts Rd

Island Lake, IL