We are excited to invite you to the West Florida Waves Grassroots Volleyball Clinic for 2026! The West Florida Waves have designed the grassroots volleyball program to teach proper fundamentals and skill development in a fun, energetic, and competitive setting for younger athletes. Players will learn correct technique for serving, passing/digging, setting, and hitting through game-like drills. No Experience Required. Come learn how fun volleyball can be.
Practice Location: St. Paul’s Catholic School (3121 Hyde Park Road, Pensacola, FL 32503– Gym Entrance on Conway Drive side of school). Additional facilities may be added if available and necessary.
Costs: Program Fee $400 (+ Transaction Fee) payable through League Apps during Registration (Step 3)
*If you would like to make arrangements to pay via cash, check or Venmo, please contact Coach Kelly at kkvolleygirl@yahoo.com. Note that your registration is PENDING until payment is received.
**Additional Fee for USAV Membership is also required. See Registration steps 1 & 2.
All players will receive a West Florida Waves t-shirt jersey and a volleyball from the Gulf Coast Region.
2026 GRASSROOTS SCHEDULE
| Date | Day | Event | Location | Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 4 | Sunday | Practice | St. Pauls | 12:30 - 3:30 |
| January 11 | Sunday | Practice | St. Pauls | 12:30 - 3:30 |
| January 18 | Sunday | Practice | St. Pauls | 12:30 - 3:30 |
| January 25 | Sunday | In House Scrimmage | East Hill Christian | 12:30 Start |
| January 30 | Friday | TOURNAMENT | Foley | 6:00 PM Start |
| February 1 | Sunday | Practice | St. Pauls | 12:30 - 3:30 |
| February 8 | Sunday | Practice | St. Pauls | 12:30 - 3:30 |
| February 11 | Wednesday | Practice | St. Pauls | 5:00 - 8:00 |
| February 13 | Friday | TOURNAMENT | Foley | 5:30 PM Start |
| February 15 | Sunday | Practice | St. Pauls | 12:30 - 3:30 |
| February 18 | Wednesday | Practice | St. Pauls | 5:00 - 8:00 |
| February 22 | Sunday | Practice | St. Pauls | 12:30 - 3:30 |
| February 25 | Wednesday | Practice | St. Pauls | 5:00 - 8:00 |
| February 27 | Sunday | Practice | St. Pauls | 12:30 - 3:30 |
| March 4 | Wednesday | Practice | St. Pauls | 5:00 - 8:00 |
| March 8 | Sunday | TOURNAMENT | UWF | 8:00 AM Start |
| March 11 | Wednesday | Practice | St. Pauls | 5:00 - 8:00 |
| March 15 | Sunday | Practice | St. Pauls | 12:30 - 3:30 |
| March 18 | Wednesday | Practice | St. Pauls | 5:00 - 8:00 |
| March 22 | Sunday | Practice | St. Pauls | 12:30 - 3:30 |
| March 25 | Wednesday | Practice | 5:00 - 8:00 |
**Tournaments will start in waves – some age groups may start later than others.
*** These are anticipated times and may shift slightly to accommodate final registration numbers. Weeknight practices will not go beyond 8:00pm. Sunday practices should not start before noon. Additional facilities may be added.
Registration Info for the 2026 Grassroots Clinic
*Must have Sports Engine Account to be able to complete the USAV registration.
Step 1: Setup SportsEngine Family Account
Skip this step if you already have one from last year.
Step 2: Register as a USAV Member
- Register child as a Gulf Coast Region USAV Member: CLICK HERE - USAV
- Click Player
- Click Season
- Scroll past the 25-26 Gulf Coach Junior Player to find the Developmental, 10 & Under, or 8 & Under Memberships that are available.
Step 3: Register in LeagueApps
Sign Up & Pay for a spot in our Grassroots Program -- CLICK HERE
Step 4: Turn in NOTARIZED MEDICAL RELEASE FORM at check in
Download, print and complete with NOTARIZED signature the medical release form at this link: 2026 Medical Release Form - Click Here. You may bring the hard copy to the first practice or email notarized form to kkvolleygirl@yahoo.com.
**Note: The first membership option available: 25-26 Gulf Coast Junior 17 & Under Player, is a $90 registration fee is NOT REQUIRED – Do not select this option.
The grassroots program is a special classification that does not require the full $90 membership level. Please choose the 8 & Under, 10 & Under Youth or Development Player option that will show up for your player's respective age.
Gulf Coast Region – Grassroots Limited Membership Levels
| Membership Type | Valid Range | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Age 8 and Under | Oct 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026 | Free |
| Ages 10 and Under | Oct 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026 | $30 |
| Ages 12 and Under | Oct 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026 | $60 |