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Elite Volleyball Program
Directed by Therese Boyle-Niego and Anne Eastman-Kuziela, and offering a wide variety of programs throughout the year for both boys and girls, take advantage of these great local opportunities to learn from 2 of the most respected and successful volleyball people in the entire Midwest!

Great Lakes Apparel, Inc.
Looking for volleyball uniforms, volleyballs, T-Shirts, shorts? Great Lakes Apparel is the official outfitter of Br. Rice Volleyball, the SSBVL, and many area volleyball clubs. Great deals and service!

Parents for Good Sports
A new initiative to assist parents, coaches, and student-athletes to keep sports in their proper perspective. A free E-newsletter is also available.

Brother Rice Crusader Volleyball Program
Home of the Spiking Crusaders! Schedules, rosters, and complete information on the program is included.

USA Volleyball- E-Newsletters Sign-Up Information
Go to this page to sign up for and receive free newsletters and E-mail alerts from USA Volleyball. NEW FOR JUNIOR BOYS PLAYERS AND COACHES! USA Volleyball has just announced a new juniors newsletter for boys. If you would like to receive this, please send an E-mail to B.J. Evans at this address: BJ.Evans@USAV.org

IHSA- Illinois High School Association
Illinois' official high school sports web site. Go to the Boys Volleyball home page for complete information on the 2007 IHSA State Boys Volleyball Tournament- played in late May and early June annually. Also, interested in becoming an IHSA Volleyball Official? Complete information on certification is contained at the site as well under "Officials."

NFHS- National Federation of State High Schools Association
The national governing body for high school sports in the United States. Ordering information for official high school rule and case books, new rules chages, and much more can be found here.

Volleyball for Charity
This is an annual, co-ed, adult volleyball tournament played at Br. Rice HS, Mother McAuley HS, and St. Xavier U. in Chicago and Frontier Park in Chicago Ridge to raise funds for Park Lawn School and Activity Center in Oak Lawn. The tournament is always played on the Saturday after Easter and has a number of divisions- from highly competitive to "Just for Fun." There is also an after-tournament party in the evening at Garden Chalet Banquets in Worth. This year, the deadline for registration is Friday, April 6th, 2007. Highly encouraged!

Lewis University Men's Volleyball Program
One of two NCAA Division I men's volleyball programs in the Chicago area- the only one in the Southland. See complete information on local athletes, schedules, and more!

Loyola University Men's Volleyball Program
Home of the Division I Loyola University Men's Volleyball Program. Information on local athletes, schedules, and more!

St. Ambrose University Men's Volleyball Program
SAU is located in Davenport, Iowa -home of the Fighting Bees. All but 1 of the players are from the Chicago area. Schedules, coach and player profiles, and more. The new head coach is Bill Gleeson of the Br. Rice Class of 2001- 4 year volleyball player and Br. Rice's first college head coach.

Quincy University Men's Volleyball Program
A Division I men's volleyball program in Quincy, Illinois. A number of Chicago-area players compete on the squad. Roster, player profiles, schedules, and more.

Lindenwood University Men's Volleyball Program
An NAIA national power in men's volleyball located outside of St. Louis, Missouri, a number of Chicago area players participate in this program.

Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association
Playing in 2 divisions- Division I and Division III- the official website for the NCAA Division I and III collegiate men's volleyball teams in the Midwest. Updated standings, players of the week, and more are included here.

Mid-America Men's Volleyball Intercollegiate Conference
Official website for men's volleyball programs in the Midwest that compete at the NAIA level. Comprehensive coverage of the conference is included.

NCAA- National Collegiate Athletic Association
The official website for all NCAA Division I, II, and III athletic programs in all sports. Grade school and high school players who wish to play at one of the NCAA levels are especially encouraged to review the section on the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse.

NAIA- National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
The official website of for all colleges and universities that compete in this association.

USA Volleyball
The official governing body for volleyball in the United States. Learn more about the game at all levels throughout the country. A variety of coach and player resources, information, and clubs are included.

Great Lakes Region - USA Volleyball
The regional web site for USA Volleyball in the Chicago area and central Illinois called the Great Lakes Region. Lots of information for coaches and players about club opportunities, club tournaments, and summer sand volleyball competitions. Click "Juniors Info" for a variety of information on local clubs, summer camp opportunities, and more! Also, interested in becoming a USA Volleyball official? Click the "Officials" tab for more information.

American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA)
The national organization for all levels of volleyball coaches. Any volleyball coach may apply for membership which includes receiving their publications. The site also tracks all levels of men's and women's volleyball at the professional, Olympic, collegiate, and club levels.

VBall Magazine
A free volleyball magazine for anyone interested- articles on the game and volleyball products from Spike Nashbar are included in each issue.

Volleyball Magazine
The only national volleyball publication covering all levels and aspects of the game- very informative as well as provides ideas for conditioning, drills, etc. This is a monthly publication yet quite reasonable- $25 for 1 year, $42 for 2 years.

beach volleyball magazine
Very professional magazine covering all aspects of the beach game, tons of links, and more!

Palos Courts
Palos Courts has a 6 volleyball court capacity and offers a variety of volleyball and conditioning programs throughout the year for grade and high school boys and girls.

AVP-Assoc. of Vball Professionals
The official site of the AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals)-the USA pro beach volleyball tour. Includes information about the annual tournament stop in Chicago in summer, 2007 at North Avenue Beach along Chicago's Lake Michigan.

eteamz
A great tool for volleyball programs, and free! Have a web site for your school and program- download pictures, schedules, and more. Fun and informative!

College Sports Television Network
Go to men's volleyball under sports to find updated polls and other information for NCAA and NAIA men's volleyball programs.

Middle Hitter.com
A site devoted to men's volleyball in all aspects- high school, club, college, USA, and professional.

South Side Catholic Conference
One of the conferences for grade school boys volleyball in the spring.

PAL- Parish Athletic League
A new league for a number of sports. Go to their site for further information- especially their boys volleyball tournaments this year.
Attack Volleyball Club
One of several club volleyball programs for boys in the Southland.

CVC- Chicago Volleyball Club
One of several boys volleyball club programs in the Southland.

Ultimate Volleyball Club
One of several club volleyball programs for boys in the Southland.

D1 Volleyball Club
The newest high school boys volloeyball club in the Chicago area.

Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid
Come on board and support Chicago's bid to become the host of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games! The website gives complete information on the bid as well as ways you can become personally involved in the effort.
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