Emerald City Juniors Outdoor Volleyball Opportunities

- We offer grass clinics/league starting in April.
- On June 7, 2025, we will host the fourth annual Emerald City Grass Bash Tournament (details below)
- All participants are encouraged to sign up for/participate in local/regional grass and sand tournaments. ECJ can facilitate forming teams and signing up.

Emerald City GRASS Bash tournament

 EMERALD CITY GRASS BASH
​Grass Volleyball Tournament in affiliation with USA Volleyball
YOU MUST REGISTER AND PAY (2 different links below) and YOU WILL NEED A USAV MEMBERSHIP. Your regular season club membership will work. If you did not play club ball this season, reach out to us at [email protected] to get a discounted USAV membership.
WHEN: Saturday, June 20, 2026 (check in 8:00-8:45, play starts at 9:00)
WHERE: Greenwood County Recreation Complex (formerly the Greenwood Civic Center)
250 Wilbanks Circle, Greenwood, SC 29649
​on the soccer field
DIVISIONS: 
REGISTRATION LINK 
Girls 12, 14, 16 and 18U TRIPLES - $95/team
Boys 12, 14, 16 and 18U DOUBLES - $65/team
GIRLS PAYMENT LINK
BOYS PAYMENT LINK

Weather policy:  As long as there is no thunder/lightning, we will (like pretty much every other tournament) continue to play in the rain. If there is thunder/lightning, we will seek shelter and make a decision from there. PLEASE don't leave if it starts raining. As you know, summer storms can blow over very quickly. We want you to get the full tournament experience if possible. ​

Juniors Clinics and Adult League

OUTDOOR LEAGUE (Juniors and Adult Options):
To Sign Up: JUNIORS LEAGUE
To Sign Up: ADULT LEAGUE

To Pay: JUNIORS LEAGUE
To Pay: ADULT LEAGUE
INFORMATION
DATES/DAYS:
Tuesdays and Thursdays APRIL 14-MAY 21, 2026

WHO:
Juniors Intermediate to Advanced players
ADULTS of all levels  

TIME:
All juniors outdoor sessions are from 5:30-7:30 (adults will start at 5:30 and go until all matches are finished)

WHERE:
Greenwood County Recreation Complex (formerly the Greenwood Civic Center)
250 Wilbanks Circle, Greenwood, SC 29649
​on the soccer field
​
WHAT:
Juniors - Clinic format:
For intermediate to advanced players: about 20 minutes of volleyball instruction followed by guided play 
              THE GAME WILL TEACH THE GAME!!
Adults - Blind draw format league:
We will divide you by level and each night you will do a blind draw for your partner. You will play and accumulate points based on how you play. Top point getters will receive a prize at the end of the 6 weeks.

COST:
Juniors - $120/player
Adults - $60/player
**All Players (adults/juniors) MUST have a USAV membership - can get for $10. We will send instructions once you register. If you have played or coached this season, you're good to go. You DO NOT have to be a member of Emerald City Juniors through USAV to participate - any club affiliation is allowed.
​To Sign Up: JUNIORS LEAGUE
To Sign Up: ADULT LEAGUE

To Pay: JUNIORS LEAGUE
To Pay: ADULT LEAGUE
​**scroll down for more information about Juniors Clinics​

MORE INFORMATION: JUNIORS CLINICS
Why Play?
Playing doubles and triples makes you a better player. You get more touches on the ball. You learn to cover the court better. You practice and improve upon all skills. You get to have fun!

Details: 
Each day begins with clinic-style instruction and ends with open play with limited "guided coaching." We will do doubles and triples - no set teams or positions, just learn to be a multi-dimensional team player. 

Requirements: 
- Open to boys and girls 18U and younger.
- Intermediate/Advanced players must have played volleyball for club and/or your school for at least a year
**If you are uncertain if you are intermediate/advanced or not, please contact Julie at 912-414-2071. This division of skills is being put into place for your safety and to help ensure the quality of play.
- Participants must help with the set up and break down of nets (try to arrive 15 minutes early).
- Participants must bring their own balls and beverages.
- While it is outdoor, proper dress is required. Shoes must be worn. Shirts and shorts (minimally) must be worn. Tank tops are okay. Sunglasses and/or hats may be helpful.

Regional outdoor tournaments

We encourage our players to participate in as many outdoor tournaments as they can. As schedules from around the region are posted, we will update the calendar here:

​HERE IS THE SCHEDULE FOR THE 2025 OUTDOOR SEASON!  CLICK HERE TO VIEW