Volleyball
Adult Indoor

DATES:
Men/Women – July 11, 2026
COED – July 12, 2026

Specific dates per event listed below.

SITE: Lincoln Northwest High School and Lincoln North Star

SCHEDULES: Tournament brackets and schedules will be posted and emailed to participants the week of competition.

COMPETITION FORMAT:
Indoor – Round robin pools of 4 to 6 teams, followed by single elimination playoffs between the top teams in each pool.
UNIFORMS: Matching uniforms are encouraged, but not required.

AWARDS: Custom Cornhusker State Games gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three teams in each event.

MEDAL PICKUP: Medals not picked up on site during competition may still be claimed after the Games through the following process:

1. Medal Pickup in Lincoln: Participants who wish to pick up their medal(s) in person must email us at info@nebraskasportscouncil.com to notify our staff of their intent to pick up. After verification of eligibility, the medal(s) will be packaged and available for pickup at the Nebraska Sports Council office.

2. Medal Shipping: If participants are unable to pick up their medal(s) in Lincoln, we offer a shipping option for a $6 fee. To request shipping:

Email info@nebraskasportscouncil.com, and a staff member will follow up with verification and payment instructions OR call 402-471-2544 to verify and process your order and payment over the phone.

Date | Event Name

July 11                                                               
Women – AA
Women – A
Women – BB
Women – B
Women – C
Women – D
Women Rec – Least Competitive
Women 35 & Over – A
Women 35 & Over – BB
Women 35 & Over – B
Women 35 & Over – C
Women 35 & Over – D

Men – A
Men – BB
Men – B
Men – C
Men – D
Men Rec – Least Competitive

July 12
Coed – AA
Coed – A
Coed – BB
Coed – B
Coed – C
Coed – D
Coed Rec – Least Competitive
Coed 35 & Over – A
Coed 35 & Over –BB
Coed 35 & Over – B
Coed 35 & Over – C
Coed 35 & Over – D

WOMEN AND COED 35 & OVER: These teams may have one male (co-ed only) and one female under 35 years of age. All remaining players must be 35 or older on or before July 11, 2026. Teams should enter in their appropriate division. If there are not sufficient teams entered in the 35 & Over events, they will be scheduled to compete in the normal Women and Coed events.

NOTE: Top recreation league teams should enter the power division in their appropriate class. The director may reclassify some teams as needed, and may combine or cancel events depending on the number of entries. The actual day each event is scheduled to play is tentative depending on the number of entries. Competition in each event should be completed in one day. Teams will be notified of dates, starting times and game sites at least one week before they are scheduled to play.

ROSTER UPDATES:

Teams can make roster updates online.

The deadline to make roster updates is 5 p.m. on TUESDAY, JULY 7.
Rosters are considered FINAL after these dates.

Teams that register online are able to login and make roster substitutions free of charge. Teams that register via the paper entry form will be charged a $10 processing fee to substitute players. Teams are strongly encouraged to register online to eliminate any roster change fees.

NOTES:
Rosters WILL be checked during tournament. Please make sure your roster is current prior to the roster change deadlines.
If registering online, the minimum roster size (based on division) must be entered to advance to check-out.

TEAM WAIVER:

The team waiver form must be signed by each team member, or by parent/guardian if the participant is 18 years or younger. If the team is registered online, and the online waiver for each player is clicked as ‘Accepted’, no printed/signed waiver is needed.

All team waivers must be clicked as ‘Accepted’ or submitted to the Cornhusker State Games office by TUESDAY, JULY 7 to be eligible for competition.

PRICING DEADLINES:
$180 per team until February 18
$190 per team until April 22
$200 per team until June 17
$210 per team until FINAL DEADLINE on July 1

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:  Competition and Summer Fun Freebies (coming soon) courtesy of our sponsors.

PAPER ENTRY FORMS: Paper entry forms will be accepted with a $5 processing fee. Registering online saves time, money and trees.

Exclusive Online Apparel Store!

• Purchase official gear for the 2026 Cornhusker State Games via the online apparel shop HERE.
• All apparel will be shipped directly to you, so you can rock your official gear in style!
• No packet pickup required – competition info and items will be available onsite or online with details sent straight to your inbox.

Get ready to gear up and represent the 2026 Cornhusker State Games!

Sport Specific Questions: Contact Volleyball Director Daryl Korinek at 402-310-3079.

Online Registration/Website Questions: Contact the Cornhusker State Games office at 402-471-2544 or info@nebraskasportscouncil.com.

2025 Men & Women Medal Winners | COED Medal Winners

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