City of Las Cruces, NM

04/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/30/2024 09:46

Youth Volleyball League Registration

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer individual registrations for a fundamental Youth Volleyball League.
There will be three age divisions for all genders between the ages of 9 and 14. Those entering high school in fall 2024 will not be eligible.

The fees to participate are $50 per individual and includes a jersey, or $40 for returning players without jersey.
A current Parks & Recreation activity ID card or birth certificate, and grade verification for 14-Under is required to register.League play begins the week of July 8, 2024.
Space is limited, and registration is first-come, first-served.
Online registration:

  • Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 16, or until division capacity is filled. Complete registration under Youth and Adult Sports linked here.
  • A current Parks & Recreation activity ID card is required to be on file at the time of registration.
  • Any sibling team-placement requests must be pre-approved by Meerscheidt staff. Review "Team Placement" for details and restrictions.

In-person registration:

  • Open from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18, or until division capacity is filled.
  • In-person registration will be at Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Ave.
  • A current Parks & Recreation activity ID card or birth certificate, and grade verification for 14U is required to register.

To obtaining a Parks and Recreation activity ID card:

  • A parent or guardian, with the participant, must appear in person at Meersheidt Recreation Center to sign permission forms, show proof of age, and have the participant's photo taken.
  • ID cards can be obtained from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. ID cards cannot be issued on registration dates.

Team placement:

  • Formation of teams is the discretion of Meerscheidt staff, and participants will be required to play in their respective age division.
  • Requesting placement onto specific teams, or switching teams is not allowed.
  • Siblings in the same household may be placed on the same team, but only if they qualify for the same age division, and the request was documented by Meerscheidt staff during the registration process. Please call (575) 541-2563 to ensure the sibling-team request was documented.

Coaches needed:

  • If interested in coaching, please reach out to Meerscheidt Recreation Center with one of the contacts listed below.

For information, please call Meerscheidt Recreation Center at (575) 541-2563 or email [email protected].