NORTHERN INDIANA VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION

NIVA High School Rec

Keep Playing. Keep Improving. Keep Competing.

Designed for 9th-12th grade players who want to continue playing volleyball in a fun, local, developmental league without joining a travel team.
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High School Rec

A Place for Every Player

Not playing travel volleyball?

High School Rec is the perfect way to keep developing your game, compete with friends, and stay connected to volleyball throughout the season.

9th-12th Grade

High School Rec

A local recreational league for high school athletes who want to continue playing and improving.

Development Focus

Train, Compete & Improve

Players practice, compete and build confidence in a positive, low-pressure environment.

Everyone Has a Place to Play

Beginners Through Varsity Athletes

Players range from brand-new beginners to varsity athletes. Teams are formed by ability so each player can develop at an appropriate level with teammates.

2026-27 High School Rec

2026-27 Season Timeline

Registration

October 1-January 10

Standard Registration: October 1-November 22 - $65Late Registration: November 23-January 10 - $90A spot on a team cannot be guaranteed for late registrations.

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Parent Information Meeting

October 5 - 7:30 PM

Mishawaka Fieldhouse Upstairs Classroom. Facebook Live is also available.

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Tryouts / Evaluations

November 22 & 24

Position-specific evaluations on Sunday and an all-player evaluation on Tuesday. Check-in begins 30 minutes before each tryout.

Teams Emailed

Wednesday, November 25

Team assignments and next steps will be emailed to registered families.

Uniform Pickup & Team Picture Day

Sunday, January 3

Teams will sign up for picture and uniform pickup time slots in December.

Required Before Participation

JVA Membership

Every NIVA player must complete the FREE JVA Player & Coach Membership before participating in practices or competitions.

How to Begin

  • Choose NIVA from the Club dropdown.
  • Director: Adria Anderson
  • Questions? nivajrs@gmail.com

Important Before You Begin

Read this before starting your membership.

NO CHARGE

Your NIVA registration fee covers the JVA membership. NIVA is billed directly.

DO NOT PAY

If you reach a payment page, back out and restart using the FREE Player & Coach Membership option.

No refunds will be issued if someone pays JVA directly.
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Tryout Schedule

Positional Evaluations

Players should attend BOTH Sunday and Tuesday tryout days. Players may try out for multiple positions. We recommend trying your top two choices, but players may attend up to all four positional evaluations to find the right fit. Check-in begins 30 minutes before each scheduled evaluation.

Sunday, November 22

Setters

2:00-3:30 PM
Sunday, November 22

DS

3:30-5:00 PM
Sunday, November 22

OH

5:00-6:30 PM
Sunday, November 22

MH / RS

6:30-8:00 PM
All Players / All Positions

Tuesday, November 24

6:00-9:00 PM - all players attend the full session. Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

Club-Wide Power League

2027 Power League Schedule

Teams play one day on each listed weekend, except for the two-day finale.

January 9 or 10One-day event
January 23 or 24One-day event
February 6 or 7One-day event
February 13 or 14One-day event
February 27 or 28One-day event
2-Day FinaleMarch 6-7Medals - Championship Play - T-Shirts
High School Rec

Practice Schedule

All Sunday practices are scheduled for 7:00-9:00 PM unless noted otherwise.

Sunday, November 29
Practice7:00-9:00 PM
Thursday, December 3
Open Gym7:00-9:00 PM
Sunday, December 6
Practice7:00-9:00 PM
Friday, December 11
Open Gym5:00-7:00 PM
Sunday, December 13
Practice7:00-9:00 PM
Sunday, December 20
Practice7:00-9:00 PM
Sunday, December 27
Practice7:00-9:00 PM
Sunday, January 3
Practice7:00-9:00 PM
Sunday, January 17
Practice7:00-9:00 PM
Week of January 25-February 5
Coach OptionNo January 29-31 availability
Friday, February 12
Practice5:00-7:00 PM
Sunday, February 21
Practice7:00-9:00 PM
Season Costs

High School Rec Fees

Registration Fee $65

Paid when registering for the season

Pay in Full $375

Pay the season fee in full by December 18 to save $25

Payment Plan $400
December 18$200
January 18$200
Questions Families Ask

High School Rec FAQ

What is included in fees?
Fees include player and coach insurance, practices, tournaments, equipment, coach pay, two uniform tops, and 12 free spectator entries for each player across the power league season. Families receive two entries per weekend, but the 12 entries may be used however they choose.
What is not included in fees?
Spectator admission beyond the included entries is not covered. Additional spectator admission is $5 per person at Power League tournaments.
What is the Power League?
The Power League is NIVA's internal tournament series for NIVA rec teams and participating outside teams. Results and points are tracked throughout the season, and the series concludes with a two-day finale where teams compete for a championship in each division.
Where are club-wide play dates held?
All rec teams play their power league dates at Mishawaka Fieldhouse, 6155 Veterans Parkway, Mishawaka, Indiana.