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2024 Summer Beach Academy Information

501 Beach Volley is the longest standing junior beach program in Central Arkansas. We were the FIRST to provide training and competition opportunities in the Delta Region, and we continue to provide innovative beach programming. 

We are excited to announce information for our 10th season of beach volleyball!

ALL 2024 Beach Practices will be @ the 501 Volley Facility (4107 Richards Road, North Litlte Rock, AR 72117). We are the only program in Arkansas to have 3 of our  own private, lighted beach volleyball courts. 

 Players WILL be assigned to practice courts within their age group practice time based on skill level, and not limited to age groups. Players will not be assigned partners, and are encouraged to sign up whether they have a "beach partner" or not. 

Please note that this is not "teams" nor are players required to have partners for practices. signing up/playing in tournaments is up to each individual player, they will find a partner and register on their own. 

Summer Beach Academy 
Ages: 11 and under-18 and under
previous volleyball playing experience required for participation

Dates: Practices will begin Tuesday, April 16th 
and end Thursday, June 20th
(10 weeks total)

Session 1: April 16th through  May 16th (5 Weeks- 10 practices)
Session 2: May 21st through June 20th (5 weeks- 10 practices)


Tuesday AND Thursday 
5:30-7:00 12U 
7:00-8:30 14U, 16U and 18U

*Make-up practice day for weather related cancellations will be Sunday*


Price: $225 per session ($400 for both sessions- discount applied at check-out)

Price Includes: Coaching fees, facility fees,  equipment fees. 

Beach volleyballs , Vincere Sand Socks, and 501 Volley apparell are available for purchase, but not required.

Registration: Please use the below purple link to register.  Payment is due at the time of registration.  You will have the option to pay in two automatic installments  or pay in full at the time of registration.

*NOTE: Players do NOT need to bring their own ball to practice.  

Recommended Equipment: Molten USAV Beach Volleyball ($50, available for purchase), Sand Socks (available to purchase for $25), sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, towel, and plenty of water!

*Participants must have a current USAV membership through the Delta Volleyball Region. A membership can be purchased, if you do not have a current membership from the indoor season.  You can join the USAV Delta Region and purchase membership here: 

https://www.deltavolleyball.net/page/show/5906410-how-to-purchase-2023-24-volleyball-membership-br-in-the-delta-region

 


Summer Camp Series

Plans are being made! Mark your calendars to attend!

Registration Links Below. 

Camp Fee: $150

Southern D1 Coaches Camp: Monday, June 3rd
9am-12pm, lunch 12-1 pm, 1pm-4pm
Kansas State University, Louisiana Tech University, Missouri State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, University of Houston, University of Southern Mississippi

Arkansas D1 Coaches Camp: Monday, June 10th 
9am-12pm, lunch 12-1 pm, 1pm-4pm

Arkansas State University, Univeristy of Arkansas,  Univeristy of Arkansas at Little Rock, University of Central Arkansas

Arkanasas D2 Coaches Camp: Sunday, July 14th
9am-12pm, lunch 12-1 pm, 1pm-4pm

Camp Schedule:
8:30 AM Registration Begings
9:00AM-12:00PM Session 1
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch
lunch not provided, players may leave or stay
1:00-4:00PM Session 2 
*a recruiting info and Q&A session will take place about 3:30PM*


High School Team Camps

High School Team Camps
Varsity: July 15-16th
Junior Varsity: July 17-18th
9th Grade: July 19th
(8th grade teams welcome to participate in 9th Grade Camp)

To register: send completed form to info@501volley.com

Payment: due at the time of camp. 

Registration form provided through below document link. 


3rd-6th Grade League Information

Round 1 Schedule (mid July-mid August)

  • Wednesday Evening Practices: 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7

    • Practice times: 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, or 7:00 

    • Teams will be able to note practice time preference

  • Friday Evening League Games: 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9

  • Game times: 5:00, 5:45, 6:30, 7:15  

    • Teams will play 1-2 matches per league play date

  • Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 10th

Round 2 Schedule (September)

  • Wednesday Evening Practices: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25

    • Practice times: 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, or 7:00 

    • Teams will be able to note practice time preference

  • Sunday Afternoon League Games: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29

  • Game times: 2:00, 2:45, 3:30, 4:15

    • Teams will play 1-2 matches per league play date

  • Registration Deadline: Wednesday,  August 28th


Indoor & Beach Practice Location

501 Volley Facility
4107 Richards Road
North Little Rock, AR 72117



Congrats to our College Commits!

2024 Class
Alexis Mahan- Hendrix College (D3)
Aubrey Judd- University of Southern Mississippi (D1)
Ella Ward- University of Southern Mississippi (D1)
Faith Jones- Hendrix College (D3)
Kat Mizell- Cowley College (JUCO)
Kate Scroggins- Central Baptist College (NAIA)
Lauren Foreman- University of Arkansas at Little Rock (D1)
LaSheena Gooseberry- Henderson State University (D2)
Mattie Sewall- Southwest Baptist University (D2)
McKinzee Haas-  University of Central Arkansas (D1)
Melia Smith- Henderson State University (D2)

2025 Class 
Addie Fielder- Southeastern Louisiana University (D1)
Emerson Traylor- Louisiana Tech University (D1)
Gracie Brown- Missouri State University (D1)
Journey Peppers- University of Arkansas (D1)
Lauren Latham-  Kansas State University (D1)
Madison Crum- Missouri State University (D1)
Parker Stearns- Arkansas State University (D1)
Rachel Jackson- Arkansas State University (D1)
Tammara Gooseberry- Henderson State University (D2)

To see a full list of our past college commitments, visit the Alumni page under the Information Tab!