We invite you to play in the tournament (limited number of spots) or be a bystander (watch volleyball and enter the drawing).
Cash payouts to the winning teams; the remaining proceeds will be donated to As Good As Gold rescue (Izzy’s rescue organization).

*Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
*Time: 10am-7pm (end time is approximate)
-Games start at 10:30am.
-Registration begins at 9am. All teams must be registered by 10am.
*Location: Jesse Oaks Food & Drink, 18490 W Old Gages Lake Rd, Gages Lake, IL 60030

VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT INFO
*Two divisions:
-4s, competitive/intermediate – must have at least 2 females and max of 2 males
-6s, recreational/intermediate (Rec A/RecB, not competitive) – must have at least 3 females and max of 3 males
-please make sure you sign up for the appropriate level (i.e. no sandbagging ). If a 6s team is too competitive, the organizer reserves the right to state that certain players cannot play.
-players must be at least 18 years of age
*Teams:
-8-10 teams in each division
*Games:
-3-5 games in pool play, then playoffs (number of games depends on number of teams)
*Rules:
-basic coed rules
-Setting serve is allowed
-No girl-touch rule
-Shoulders must be square, if setting it over
-No open hand tipping (4s only)
Once the number of teams is finalized, more information will be provided about the games and schedule.

VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION
*Registration:
-Each captain should register your team on the form: https://forms.gle/d5yB9SRmiyZB3AHG7(opens in new tab)
-Complete the form, then send payment. Confirmation will be sent to you that your spot is reserved. Your spot is not reserved until payment is sent.
-If one of your players changes before the date of the tournament, please contact Katy Hisrich.
*Fees:
-Early registration fees, prior to September 16: $140 for 4s, $210 for 6s (fees are per team, no matter the number of players)
-Fees submitted after September 16: $160 for 4s, $220 for 6s
*Payment:
-All teams must pay the fee upon registration to hold their spot. They will lose their spot to the next team on the waiting list if not paid.
-One member of each team must pay the entire fee (no payments are accepted from individual players)
-Pay to: Katy Hisrich (Venmo: @Katy-Hisrich, Zelle: katyhisrich@gmail.com)

INCENTIVES
-payout to winning teams
-T-shirt for all players
-Drawing with prizes
-Fun, competitive volleyball games
-Supporting a dog rescue organization
-Love from friendly dogs
-Helping honor Izzy

DONATIONS
-If you or anyone you know can donate items for the drawing (spa visits, equipment, sports memorabilia, gift certificates, food, alcohol, or a basket of items you put together, etc.), please contact me katyhisrich@gmail.com.
-Monetary donations are also accepted (Venmo: @Katy-Hisrich)
-Proceeds from the drawing go to As Good As Gold.
Your help and support of a dog rescue organization is greatly appreciated.

NOTES:
-Members and volunteers from As Good As Gold will be in attendance with foster dogs.
-Only friendly and leashed dogs are welcome.

If you have questions or need information, please message Katy Hisrich.