..is our Middle School program that serves incoming 7th and 8th graders.  When sports were dropped from the Middle School, FLAAA -> Lakes Volleyball partnered with the Middle School to pick up the program and continue to offer volleyball at those age levels, utilizing the Middle School gyms.

Registration is closed for this program that runs from Monday, 8/19 through Wednesday, 10/16.  Individual dates will vary based on team placement.

What to expect for Pre-Eval Practices, Evaluation and Team Schedules

• 7th Graders:
  • Pre-Evaluation Practices - Mon. & Wed.  August 19, 21, 26 - 5:00-7:00pm
  • Evaluations - Wed. August 28th - 5:00-7:00pm
  • Location:  Forest Lake Area Middle School
• 8th Graders:
  • Pre-Evaluation Practices - Tues. & Thurs. August 20, 22, 27 - 5:00-7:00pm
  • Evaluations - Thurs. August 29th - 5:00-7:00pm
  • Location:  20th and 22nd - Forest Lake Area Middle School, 27th - Forest Lake High School (due to MS open house)

After Evaluations, your player will be placed on an In-house/Local team or Advanced/Traveling team.  The Advanced/Traveling team includes an additional $75 charge for 3 Saturday playdates/tournaments in the metro area.  You will have the option to opt in or out of this ahead of team placement in the next screens of Registration.  Teams can be made up of a mix of 7th and 8th graders, according to assessed skill level on Evaluation day. 

Team Schedules

• Advanced/Traveling Players:
  • Practices:  Tues. & Thurs. Sep 5th - Oct 15th - 2:30-4:15pm
  • Playdates:  2 dates TBD on any of Sep. 14, 21, 28 or Oct 5
  • Final Tournament: Sat, Oct. 12th  
• Inhouse/Local Players:
  • Practices:  Mon. & Wed. Sep 9th - Oct 16th - 2:30-4:15pm
  • Scrimmages/Games:  Wednesdays at 4:00pm, beginning 2nd week of season
  • Final Playdate:  Wed. Oct 16th

More information can be found here - Junior Rangers as well as in our FAQs.

...serves 6th - 12th grade (we do have some 5th grade participation as well) on a more competitive level, with tryouts.

12s & 13s teams participate in 8 competition dates, hold 3 practices every two weeks, and integrates skill training days into their schedule.
14s - 18s teams participate in 10 competition dates and hold 2 practices each week during the season.

The Club season will go from December - March.  Registration for this program opens in late September and practices kick off during the first full week of December.

More information can be found here - Lakes Volleyball Club as well as in our FAQs.