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Rockwood Thunder Volleyball Club
At a glance
| Sport | Volleyball |
|---|---|
| Ages / grades | U9–U18 girls; U11–U12 boys |
| Gender | Girls and boys |
| Eligibility | Not published |
| Levels / teams | West and South girls teams U9–U18 at multiple levels; boys U11–U12; U9/U10 developmental program. |
| County (our grouping) | St. Louis County |
| Area (our grouping) | West County and South County |
Tryouts & registration
| Tryout required | Yes (except U9/U10 program) |
|---|---|
| Registration | 2026–27 tryouts: girls U9–U14 (West and South), U15–U18 (West and South), boys U11–U12. Online registration closes at noon the Friday before each tryout weekend. Community Ed lists tryout months: boys Sept., girls U10–U14 Oct., girls U15–U18 July. |
| How to register | Online tryout registration plus Gateway Region tryout waiver; club fees paid through Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed. |
- Tryout / registration dates: Not published
Costs
| Cost | Club registration fee: girls U11–U18 $920; U10 $820; U9 $435; boys $820 on club page ($800 on the Community Ed payment page). Average total cost per player $1,500–$4,500. |
|---|---|
| Uniform | Not published |
| Extra costs | Not in registration fee: tournament entry fees avg. $450–$800; coaches travel avg. $450–$900; coaches stipend avg. $800; $75 per player; uniforms through BSN ~$250–$350 returning, $400–$600 new; Gateway membership; travel incidentals. |
| Payment plans | Registration: $500 deposit, balance due Oct. 1 (HS) or Dec. 1 (grade school). Additional fees billed from Jan. 1, in full or five monthly installments. |
| Financial aid / discounts | Fee assistance available through Parkway-Rockwood Community Education (per Community Ed). |
| Refund policy | Partial refund of unincurred expenses if the season is cancelled before Jan. 1, 2027; no refunds after Jan. 1, 2027. |
Season, practices & places
| Season | 2026–27 USAV club season. U9/U10 sessions Nov. 2026–Feb. 28, 2027 ($275; Parkway West MS, Crestview MS, Oakville MS). |
|---|---|
| Practices | At least 1–2 times a week at Parkway or Rockwood School District sites; South teams at Center STL. |
| Location(s) | Tryouts at LaSalle Springs Middle School (Wildwood) and Marquette High School (Chesterfield). |
| League / plays in | Not published |
| Travel | Not published |
| Tournaments | 2–3 tournaments per month, plus qualifiers and possible out-of-town events. |
| Camps & clinics | Spring and summer youth camps and clinics. |
| Private training | Not published |
Coaching & governing body
| Coaching (as published) | Not published |
|---|---|
| Governing body / affiliation | USA Volleyball Gateway Region |
Facts as published by the program, checked Nov 1, 2026. "Not published" means the official page we checked didn't say.
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