Illini Elite VBC

Congratulations to 14 Black on their 1st place finish at the IE/Karuzis Insurance Central Year-End Event! 🏆

A great final weekend of local competition for our 14s teams! 🥳

Good luck to our 12U extended season teams, 13s national teams, and 14s national teams as they compete at the Land of Lincoln Festival this weekend in Aurora, IL!

One last weekend at home for our 14s 🏐❤️

Excited to see these teams back in the IE gym this weekend for the 14U Central Year-End Event!

Rounding out our tournament recaps for the weekend are our 13s, who competed at the 13U Central Year-End Event this past weekend! 🏐

Congratulations to 13 Cardinal, 13 Black, 13 Zambi, 13 Maroon, and 12 Cardinal for earning top three finishes in their respective divisions!

13 Girls Division 1:
🥇13 Cardinal – 1st place (6–0)
🥉13 Black – 3rd place (4–1)
🥉13 Zambi – 3rd place (2–3)

13 Girls Division 2:
🥈13 Maroon – 2nd place (4–2)
🥉12 Cardinal – 3rd place (4–1)

Proud of all of our 13s for the way they competed this season and the progress they made from start to finish! 🥳

Congratulations to 17 Black for placing first in the 17/18 Elite division at the 2026 Indy Cup in Indianapolis! 🏆🙌

Full Results:
17 Cardinal - 5th in 17 Open (2-3)
🥇17 Black - 1st in 17/18 Elite (6-1)
16 Cardinal - 12th in 16 Open (1-4)
16 Black - 9th in 16 Elite (1-4)
15 Cardinal - 19th in 15 Open (0-5)
15 Black - 13th in 15 Elite (2-3)

Congratulations to 17 White and 15 White for each going 6-0 this weekend to win their respective divisions at the Eastside AAU Smackdown Super Regional! 🥳🏆

Full Results:
🥇17 White - 1st (6-0) in 16U/17U
16 White - 9th (2-5) in 16U/17U
🥇15 White - 1st (6-0) in 15U
15 Zambi - 6th (2-4) in 15U

NEW 🚨COLLEGE EXPOSURE CAMP🚨

For the first time ever at IE, athletes can train, compete, and learn directly from college coaches at our College Exposure Camp!

This camp is designed for athletes going into grades 8–12 who are interested in playing volleyball at the collegiate level. It provides a unique opportunity to experience training sessions led by college coaches from a variety of collegiate levels.

This camp is open to any athlete entering grades 8-12, regardless of club affiliation. Everyone is welcome!

Athletes will:
▪️ Develop all fundamental skills through college-led training
▪️ Compete in game-like drills and gameplay
▪️ Receive feedback and instruction from college coaches
▪️ Gain insight into the recruiting process and what coaches look for in potential recruits

Whether you’re just starting your recruiting journey or preparing to play at the next level, this camp is designed to help athletes grow, compete, and gain valuable exposure.

Featuring coaches from:
▪️ University of Illinois Athletics
▪️ Eastern Illinois University Athletics
▪️ Missouri Baptist University Athletics
▪️ North Central College Athletics
▪️ Heartland Community College Athletics

📍 July 7
📍 Grades 8–12
⏰ 9AM–2PM

Register now on our website or through the link in our bio! 🏐

Final tournament for our local 12U teams at the 11U–12U Central Year-End Event! ❤️🏐

Congratulations to 12 Joe for their 2nd place finish after going 5–1 on the weekend! 🥈

We are so proud of these young athletes and all of the growth they’ve shown throughout the season. From skill development to teamwork, confidence, and competitiveness, this entire group has come so far, and we can’t wait to see how they continue to grow both as players and teammates in the years ahead! 🥳

Summer registration opens TODAY at 12PM ☀️🏐

Before registration opens, we want families to know:
Our summer camp spots are NOT expected to fill immediately, so there is no need to stress or rush to register right at noon. We want everyone to have time to look through the options, make plans, and sign up when it works best for your family.

More information on each program is already available on our website under "Summer Camps", and registration will be linked in our bio once it goes live at 12PM!

We can’t wait for another great summer in the gym ❤️🖤

Happy Mother’s Day! ❤️

Thank you for everything you do to support our athletes throughout the season.

We are incredibly grateful for you and hope you’ve had a wonderful day celebrating! 🌷🏐

☀️ Get ready for summer at Illini Elite! ☀️

We’re excited to offer a wide variety of summer programming opportunities for athletes of all ages, skill levels, and positions this year, including camps, clinics, Youth Academy programming, and NEW offerings for 2026!

Whether your athlete is just getting started or preparing for their next season of competition, there’s something for everyone at IE this summer. 🏐

Additional details and the summer camp schedule can be found on our website or through the link in our bio. Registration details will be released in the coming weeks! ❤️🖤