NEW:
The CYL is now the RYL! (Rocky Mountain Youth League)
We’re thrilled to announce that the Colorado Youth League (CYL) is now the Rocky Mountain Youth League (RYL)!
This change is designed to strengthen the volleyball community and inspire even more young athletes to fall in love with the game. While RYL will now be housed under RMR, all participating clubs will maintain the autonomy that has always been central to the program’s success. The RYL is a stepping stone between recreational volleyball and full club play.
● The RYL is designed for players (14 and under) seeking a higher level of competition and skill development, but “near home, and relaxed.”
● RYL mimics foundational aspects of club—such as rules, competition format, and the spirit of teamwork—while keeping things accessible and fun.
● The program provides valuable exposure to the club environment without the time, cost, and stringent requirements of traditional club volleyball. Key Program Details
● Autonomy: Each participating club continues to run its own program, preserving the independence and culture that make each club unique.
● Streamlined Cost Structure: Fixed Player Fee: Each club will charge $475 per participant.
● League Format:
○Each team is expected to play in all five events
○ All competitions will be held on Sundays, aligning with club volleyball schedules and freeing up more court space for practices & events
● League Dates:
○ RYL #1: October 12th
○ RYL #2: October 19th
○ RYL #3: October 26th
○ RYL #4: November 2nd
○ RYL Tournament: two-days, November 8th-9th
■ Athletes must have played in three RYLs to be eligible for Tourney!
● Membership (recognizing that 90% of you are already RMR members…)
○ All players and coaches must be USAV members
■ Most of you are already RMR members, so NO EXTRA FEE!
○ Players new to RMR pay only $20 for the RMR RYL membership!
● Format:
○ Four-team pools play “two sets to 25 points, no cap, no deciding set”
○ Three-team pools play “match play 25, 25, deciding set to 15, no caps.”
○ Tournament Format TBD (based on number of teams and courts)
● Age Definitions and Playing Rules are “same as USAV”
○ RYL offers 14s, 13, 12s and 11s. (we’ll combine divisions if necessary)
○ Boys 8-13 may play in RYL (12s with 12s, but B13s with girls 14s)
○ Your team CAN “play up an age division” (but for the entire season!)
○ We’ll keep using flip-score only… no paper scoresheets!
○ No referees on board yet, but we’ll try to do some ref-training here!
In Summary: The transition to RYL marks an exciting new chapter for youth volleyball in our region. The program continues to offer an accessible, competitive, and fun environment for developing players, while maintaining the independence and spirit of each participating club. Stay tuned for more updates! For questions or more information, please contact your club director!
CYL
(CLUB YOUTH LEAGUE)
The CYL was created to prepare young players for the Club experience, to elevate player skills, to strengthen the love of the game. The CYL program starts in September and runs till the last Saturday in October. To play in the CYL program, parents should contact the desired club and inquire about their tryouts for the CYL program.
COLORADO VOLLEYBALL YOUTH LEAGUE (CYL)
INFINITY VBC WILL BE RECRUITING TEAMS TO COMPETE IN THE CYL!
COMPETITIVE LEAGUE FOR AGES 11-14
(5TH-8TH GRADE)
In an effort to grow volleyball in Colorado, the Club Youth League (CYL) was founded by a consortium of local volleyball clubs to give recreational-age players a club-level option for training and competition in volleyball. While the clubs involved in the program are all USAV clubs, this program, and all of its events are unaffiliated with USA Volleyball.
- League runs at the same time as the high school volleyball season
- Season officially starts the week of September 1 (Practices begin)
- Tournaments begin the first weekend in October and run every Saturday until the end of Oct
- Clubs will be holding tryouts/team placements in June
- Season ends the last weekend in October, right before High School State Championships, and right before club practices typically begin
- Instruction from qualified club coaches in a club environment
- INVALUABLE prep for high school/club
- Participating clubs located throughout the Denver metro area (From Littleton, South Denver, Centennial, to North Thornton)
- Practice is 2 times a week for 1.5-2 hours each
CYL will be run by the consortium of clubs that participate. Your athlete's training and development will be overseen by a certified club coach with competitive coaching experience. Our teams will all have club resources dedicated to your athlete's development while still ensuring that they are having loads of fun!
All participating clubs are USAV affiliated, this year the CYL is also affiliated with the Rocky Mountain Region (RMR) as well.
- COMPETITIVE program for ages 11-14 (5th-8th graders)
- League runs parallel to the High School season (Sept. 1 - Oct. 3
The CYL program starts in September and runs till the last Saturday in October. To play in the CYL program, parents should contact the desired club and inquire about their tryouts for the CYL program. The program is for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, 5th graders may also try out but have to play on a 6th-8th grade team.
- Fee is $475 per player regardless of participating Club.
- Players receive a Jersey from the Club they joined.
- High School players are not eligible to participate.
- Boys that are in 5th, 6th and 7th grade can play and have to play one grade level up and max two boys per team.
WHAT IS THE COST & WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE?
- 4 hours of practice/conditioning each week
- 4 tournaments (1 Saturday in September & every Saturday in October)
- Jersey/ Practice T-Shirt
- Club coaching staff
WHEN DOES THIS SEASON BEGIN?
Practices will take place twice a week in September and October. (Mondays & Wednesdays)
Tournaments will be every Saturday morning starting the last Saturday of September and every Saturday in October.
WHAT IF I DO NOT MAKE AN INFINITY VBC TEAM?
We encourage you to go tryout at other CYL clubs that have availability on their teams if you do not make one of our teams.
YAY, YOU MADE THE TEAM!
We are holding a MANDATORY parent meeting following our first practice in CYL practice.
CYL ’25-'26 Information- UPDATED!!!!
- Player Registration - $475
Season Overview
- Our tryouts will run concurrently with our club team tryouts
- 2x Practice a week, starting September 22
- 5-6x Event Days:
○ RYL #1: October 12th
○ RYL #2: October 19th
○ RYL #3: October 26th
○ RYL #4: November 2nd
○ RYL Tournament: two-days, November 8th-9th
Changes/Updates from last season
- 2 day season-ending tournament - Provide true tournament style “Path to the Podium”
- Oversight by RMR and facilitated/operated by Clubs.