Volleyball
Youth Sand

DATES: July 17-18, 2026

SITE: Spikes Beach Bar and Grille
**Specific times will be included on tournament schedules.

COMPETITION FORMAT: Will be determined by the number of entries.

SCHEDULES: Schedules will be out the day before competition. Check in will be at 7:30am with play starting at 8am. 

NOTE: Age determined as of July 17, 2026.

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.

Event Name                                                               

*Sand Doubles – 12 & Under
*Sand Doubles – 14 & Under
Sand Doubles – Boys and Girls 15 & Under
Sand Doubles – Boys and Girls 18 & Under

*Sand 4v4 – 12 & Under
*Sand 4v4 – 14 & Under
Sand 4v4 – Boys and Girls 15 & Under
Sand 4v4 – Boys and Girls 18 & Under

*12 & Under and 14 & Under: is open to any gender.

Sand 4v4: 12 & Under and 14 & Under is open to any gender; Girls 18 & Under and Girls 15 & Under is open to females only. Boys 18 & Under and Boys 15 & Under is open to males only

Disclaimer: If there are not enough teams, we will combine divisions. 

18 & Under
15 & Under
14 & Under
12 & Under

*Age determined as of July 17, 2026.

NOTE: USA Volleyball and 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 14.

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 for events being held on the second weekend must be clicked as ‘Accepted’ or submitted to the Cornhusker State Games office by TUESDAY, JULY 14 to be eligible for competition.

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!

PRICING DEADLINES:

2’s
$50 per team until February 18
$60 per team until April 22
$70 per team until June 17
$80 per team until FINAL DEADLINE on July 1

4’s
$120 per team until February 18
$130 per team until April 22
$140 per team until June 17
$150 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.

Sport Specific Questions: Contact Volleyball Director Jack MacLean at macleanjack13@gmail.com or Pimmi Philip at pimmiphilip96@gmail.com. 

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

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