Volleyball

General Info

GYS volleyball is a recreational program for youth enrolled in 3rd-6th grade for the 2025-2026 school year at Gilbert Schools in Gilbert, Iowa. Players who live in the Gilbert School district but attend an area private school or homeschool are also eligible to participate. All teams are coached by parent volunteers. Practices are held at Gilbert Intermediate School East and West Gyms. Teams are part of the Central Iowa Recreation League (CIRL). The league includes Colo-Nesco, Collins Maxwell, Nevada, Roland-Story and South Hamilton. Games will be held at Gilbert Intermediate School and in surrounding CIRL communities.

Email Annie Bjustrom, GYS Administrative Coordinator, with questions at gysiowa@gmail.com.

Event Registration Details
Registration June 27th-August 1st
Season Dates: August 18th - October 10th Grades: 3rd/4th - Games on Tuesdays; practice Thursdays 5th/6th - Games on Thursdays; practice Tuesdays Game times: 6:00pm or 7:00pm Practice Location: Gilbert Intermediate School Cost: $90 (includes a game shirt, not included black shorts and knee pads) REGISTER

Season Dates

August 18th - October 10th, 2025

Season Schedule:

Week of August 18th: Camp-style practices with evaluations to assess skill levels to create balanced teams.

Week of August 25th: team practices begin

Week of September 2nd-October 2nd:

3rd/4th - Games on Tuesdays (6:00 or 7:00 p.m.); practice on Thursdays

5th/6th - Practice on Tuesdays; games on Thursdays (6:00 or 7:00 p.m.)

Week of October 6th: end of season tournament

Additional Information:

Game shirts are 100% polyester Sport-Tek t-shirts that run big and will not shrink in the wash.