Leagues
SPIKE IT Winter League – AAU Sanctioned & Built for Competitive Growth
Looking for a cost-effective alternative to club or travel volleyball?
The SPIKE IT Winter League is your chance to compete, connect, and elevate your game without the high price tag. This AAU-sanctioned league was created to give motivated athletes a platform to sharpen their skills and face off against local and regional talent in a structured, high-energy environment.
Why Join SPIKE IT?
- Affordable competitive play without the travel costs
- AAU-sanctioned structure ensures quality and credibility
- Free agent registration available—get matched with a team if you're not already rostered
- Local and regional matchups that build experience and confidence
Now Recruiting Teams for:
- 18U, 17U, 16U, 15U, 14U, 13U divisions
- AAU Membership is required for all participants
- Team capacity: Maximum 16 teams, 12 players per team
Mark Your Calendar – Summer League Returns!
High school athletes, get ready: our SPIKE IT Summer League opens registration on May 1.
It’s the perfect warm-up before fall tryouts, offering structured competition and team-building opportunities.
Let’s Play. Let’s Grow. Let’s SPIKE IT.
Whether you're a seasoned player or just stepping into competitive volleyball, SPIKE IT is your league.
Register now, rally your teammates or sign-up solo and get placed and prepare to bring the heat this winter.
Age and Costs
Winter League:
- $800
- Uniforms, spirit gear, practice, and games
Summer League:
- Cost $125 for one-time fee.
Jersey provided as part of the registration fee.
When
Winter League
Operates from December to March. Open house occurs the week after the official volleyball tryouts. Registration remains open for participants until November 30th.
Summer League
Operates from the first Tuesday or Thursday after the 4th of July til the 1st day of tryouts in August with games held on Tuesdays and Thursdays based on the size of the league.
Where
Practices and games are held local recreation centers (tbd) and Athletic Republic, located at 6417 Marlboro Pike, District Heights, MD.
Practices and Games
Weekly 1 day/week: day TBD
Time:
Weekday - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Weekend - 1:00 pm - 2:30 PM
Games Played:
Tuesdays and/or Thursdays - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (TBD based on # of teams participating)
Summer League
Space is limited to 16 teams. The deadline for registration is June 30.
Open to all rising 8th graders, new and returning high school players. Participants may register as free agents and be placed on a team (paired by school, skill level, and/or position) or as a full team.
Included in costs - a game jerseys and a coach for your free agent team.
Spike It Winter League 25-26
SPIKE IT Winter League is AAU sanctioned league created to provide a cost-effective option to club/travel volleyball.
The League will allow athletes who desire to compete may have an opportunity to participate in competitions among local/regional teams.
AAU MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION:
Seeking to field teams in the
18u, 17u, 16u, 15u, 14u, 13u
Tryouts not required, however player evaluations are utilized to balance and level the teams.
Open House on Nov 23, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Skills clinics, rec league or school play (middle or high school) experience recommended.
All players are considered free agents and be placed on a team (paired skill level, and/or position).
Format:
2 games to 25, starting at 4 points, pool play. A minimum of 4 players must be present to begin the match.
10-minute grace period after which a forfeit will be declared 25-0. The official will provide an additional 10 minutes for the team to produce sufficient players for the next set.
If the team has a minimum of players present prior to the expiration time, play will begin immediately. If after the time expires and the team does not have the minimum number of players to play, the second set shall be declared a forfeit as well 25-0.
The home team will provide line judges only.
Register