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EVBC 17U's David Wieczorek featured in Chicago Sun-Times full story

New College Commitments!
Colleen Kilgallon, Sofia Lyskanowski, Danielle Sisco, Nicole Stasierowski, and Sladana Nikezic... full story

EVBC's 1st 2013 Division 1 Athlete!!
Andrea Lopez signs with Mississippi Valley State University!... full story

Energy Player makes Sun Times Top 50
Energy Player David Wieczorek made Phil Brozynski's List of Chicago's Top 50 Highschool VB athletes!

Energy to Host WPVL Adult Tournament
Chicago PVL Women's Event will be held at the Energy Volleyball Complex in Niles, IL, on May 18.

EVBC Club Director Nationally Recognized
Linda Snyder has been named the Great Lakes Region Nominee for Outstanding Club Director in USA Volleyball!

Congrats ENE Boys!
Congratulations to the ENE Boys for a very successful appearance at the Molten VB Fesitval...

New College Commitments
Congrats to EVBC players Caroline Duke, Maggie Carragher, Savannah Hubly, and Christine Hood...


GOT NEWS?
If you have volleyball news about Energy athletes, past or present, email your news and links to: news@energyvbc.com


Weekend Results

Congratulations to the Boy's 17U Nike Team! They competed in the Great Lakes Center Pre-National Tournament this past weekend, went undefeated in pool play, and finished in 2nd Place, their only loss coming in the finals to Ultimate Blue.

Good luck to the Boy's 17U and 16U Nike Teams. Both Energy Boy's teams will be competing at the 2013 Boy's Junior National Championships from June 30-July 4 in Reno, Nevada. This is the final tournament of the 2012-2013 Season.

Go Energy!!

Summer/Fall Programs Sign-up!

EVBC Summer Programs

sign-upGeneral Skills Camps and Specialty Camps
Session 1: Monday - Thursday (7/15 - 7/18)
Session 2: Monday - Thursday (7/22 - 7/25)


Beach Volleyball

Learn from the EVP Coach Ross Balling! His years of playing and coaching exclusively beach volleyball, will take your game to the next level. You will compete this summer in (6) EVP Spike n Splash events!


Youth Programs: Lil' Spikers Fall Session

Dates: 8 week session: September 16th - November 7th
Days: Monday and Thursday
Times: 4-5pm and 5-6pm
Cost: $175 per day (*$25 discount when signing up for both days)


EVBC Athletes and Coaches make Headlines!!

EVBC Coach Schipper and Iowa Ice Champions!

At the 2013 USA Volleyball Open Championships, Energy coach Megan Schipper and her team, the Iowa Ice, were crowned Nationals Champions and honored to the All-tournament team for the Premier Volleyball League Championships!

Congrats Coach Megan!

Go Energy!!



EVBC Players Featured in Chicago Sun-Times

EVBC 17U's David Wieczorek featured in Chicago Sun-Times - Congrats David! read full story


VOLLEYBALL SUPERSTAR DESTINEE HOOKER IS COMING TO ENERGY VBC THIS SUMMER!!!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!!

The 2012 Olympic Silver Medalist has selected Energy VBC to hold her 2013 E.S.T (Explosive, Skills, Technique) Camp. *Destinee will also provide autograph sessions for the kids! This camp will be FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE and bound to fill QUICKLY. There is limited space, so REGISTER IMMEDIATELY to ensure your spot in the Camp!

Camp Details:

  • Dates: 7/31 – 8/2
  • Ages: 11 and up
  • Times: 12pm – 4pm
  • Cost: $195

To Register: Go to http://www.destineehookervbcamp.com/ilregister.html

ENERGY VBC IS NOW NIKE ELITE!

nike_swoosh_whiteNike has chosen Energy to join with approx. 20 other clubs in the Nation as part of the NIKE ELITE TEAM for Volleyball. We are the only club in the region to be chosen and it is an honor to be recognized amongst the best in the country. All Energy players & staff will represent Nike head to toe going forward. This partnership will be bringing a more enhanced level of collegiate attention to our program, giving our players many more opportunities for future play.

We do want to thank our players, parents and staff. You all made this happen and should be very proud to be recognized by a leader in the sports industry. We are looking forward to all great things to come, so lets do this !!

Linda Snyder, Club Director




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Great Lakes Registration Instructions

USAV registration for the 2012–2013 season begins September 1, 2012. All registrations must be done via the USAV on-line registration system called Webpoint, which also contains the required Medical Release Form. Detailed information on USAV registration for every situation and links to online registration are provided on the USAV Great Lakes Region website.


Go to USAV website

*All athletes must register with USAV Great Lakes Region prior to Tryouts and must bring a printout of their USAV Membership Card and Insurance Certificate to the first day of Tryouts for them to be allowed to participate.


Once accepted into the program, the athlete must immediately purchase the USAV Junior Full Membership AND select "ENERGY VBC" as his club within USAV’s Webpoint online registration system.

*The Great Lakes Region will no longer allow athletes to change teams (i.e., join a team going to Nationals, if his/her team is not). If you intend to go to the National Championships, the club you choose is critical.


Previously Registered Athletes, Coaches, and Chaperones:

Junior athletes, coaches, chaperones, as well as adult players who were previously registered with ANY Great Lakes Region Volleyball Club/Team will need their membership card, or copy of, for the current season (expires 10/31/12).


New Junior Players:

To attend tryouts for ANY Club, prospective athletes must be registered with the Great Lakes Region. Select the $5 limited tryout membership (you will have to upgrade to a full membership when you make a club). Specific step-by-step instructions for registration are posted on the Great Lakes Region website.

Lost your card? Go to the following link: https://webpoint.usavolleyball.org. Sign in, check your personal information for accuracy, and reprint your registration card. If the system does NOT find your record, please contact Donna Smith at 773-767-8579 or Smithglrvb@gmail.com.



2012-2013 USAV Age Definitions


  • 18 and Under Division: Players born on or after 9/1/94 (or after 9/1/93 and in or below the 12th grade)
  • 17 and Under Division: Players born on or after 9/1/95
  • 16 and Under Division: Players born on or after 9/1/96
  • 15 and Under Division: Players born on or after 9/1/97
  • 14 and Under Division: Players born on or after 9/1/98*
  • 13 and Under Division: Players born on or after 9/1/99
  • 12 and Under Division: Players born on or after 9/1/2000

* Boys 14 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 1998 or Players who were born on or after September 1, 1997 (15 years or younger) who shall neither have completed nor are in a grade higher than the eighth grade (8th) grade during the current academic year. (This exception is based on the net height difference of 7’4 1/8” to 7’ 11 5/8” between the 14 and Under Division to the 15 and Under Division.)