Iowa Rockets Volleyball Club traditionally hosts several events each year. Below is a list of our upcoming events. We will provide more details and information how to sign up as the each date gets closer.
Iowa Rockets Jr HS 4s League for 2023
What: Iowa Rockets 4 vs 4 league. Players going into 6th or 7th or 8th grade.
When: Sun, Mon, Wed August 13, 14, 16, 2023. Rockets will provide 1 hour of practice and instruction on the 1st date, Sun August 13th, from 5:00 to 6:00; competition from 6:00-8:30pm. Mon, Wed competition will be from 6 to 9pm.
Where: Scanlon Gym (Mercer park) 2701 Bradford Drive, Iowa City.
Format: 4 vs 4. Playing format will be 1 set to 25pts; playing against 3 different opponents each night. 4 teams per pool. Teams can have up to 5 players on the roster. One player may sub per game. Team must have a minimum of 3 players to play.
Cost: $100 per team for 3 nights of competition. Prizes for first place team. Paid first referee will be provided.
- A responsible adult must be present at the gym. This adult is not a coach – they are a responsible adult affiliated with the team for supervision and assistance.
- If you don’t have a team or if you need an extra player we encourage you to sign up and indicate you are looking for more players – and we’ll help.
- First 2 dates will be pool play for seeding. Last date will be tournament format. Teams earn points on each date to determine final finish.
- Teams will have officiating assignments. Teams will provide 1 score flipper and 2 line judges.
- All game balls and warm-up balls will be provided.
- Warmup will be: Each team full court for 2 minutes followed by 1 minute shared serving.
- Uniforms are not needed.
- Each player must sign a participation waiver.
- Space is limited – sign up your team today. Your spot is guaranteed when your payment is received.
SEND EMAIL to Kyla with your team name, name of ALL players, and name of the team’s responsible adult.
Here’s what players to say about Rockets 4v4 League…
“We are having a great time. Lots of these teams are reallly good!”
“I like playing in the back row. I KNOW it’s made me better.”
And the parents say…
“I didn’t realize how competitive this would be. But the great part is they are having so much fun.”
“We are so glad we came. I love to see the girls do ALL the skills – this is certainly a learning experience for them.”
Rockets Blast 2023
We are looking forward to hosting the 2025 Iowa Rockets Blast tournaments on the following dates:
- Saturday, Feb 1, 2025
Divisions: 11 Gold, 12 Gold, 13 Qualifying, 14/15 Gold - Sunday, Feb 2, 2025
Divisions: 12 Qualifying, 14 Gold, 15/16 Gold - Sunday, Feb 9, 2025
Divisions: 13 Gold, 14 Qualifying, 15 Qualifying, 16 Qualifying, 17/18 Gold, 17/18 Qualifying
Apple Pie Fundraiser
Click here for details about ordering an Iowa Rockets Apple Pie!!!
Each year Iowa Rockets girls and families make FRESH apple pies. It’s a marathon apple pie extravaganza Lots of fun and team bonding, not to mention the yummy apples! The pies are absolutely delicious and we get requests all year round for these pies! We make the pies in late-November and December, just in time for Thanksgiving and your holiday parties. Contact ANY Iowa Rockets player to order your delicious, fresh, unbaked Rocket Pie.
Pie making dates:
- Sunday, Nov 24, 2025
- Saturday, Dec 7, 2025
December Activities
Iowa Rockets December activities include:
- Iowa Rockets Play Days
- Rockets Pre-season Scrimmage (tentative)
- Strength & Plyometric Training
- Pre-season team practices
Stay tuned for details. But expect to stay busy and HAVE FUN in December! Check back on the calendar page and clinics page when info is available in November.
Rockets Tweener Clinic
Iowa Rockets host their Tweener Clinic between Christmas and News Years (hence the name) each year. Dates for the this year’s 2025 Tweener Clinic
- Dec 27 2025 – Dec 30 2025
Each age group will have 2.5 to 3 hours each day of All Skills, while setters will have additional hours of clinic. Clinic hours can be anytime during the day or evening. The clinic includes All Skills and specific Setter Training, and some Hitter training as well, to get a jump on the upcoming club season. The Tweener Clinic is only open to Iowa Rockets players. Check back on the clinics page when info is available in December.
Rockets Pre-national Scrimmage
Hello and welcome to the info page on Iowa Rockets Pre-Nationals Scrimmage.
Check back in April for information on 2025 Iowa Rockets Pre-National Scrimmage held in June 2025.
Rockets Beach Volleyball 2025
Iowa Rockets Beach volleyball will resume in June 2025. Please contact us for information.