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Another Rockets Weekend

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  • In sitting volleyball, a 7 meter-long, 0.8 meter-wide net is set at 1.15 meters high for men and 1.05 meters high for women. The court is 10 x 6 meters with a 2-meter attack line.
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  • Vegas Line: A kill resulting from a powerful hard-line spike that penetrates or beats the opponents' line block. Named after Sean Rosenthal, a member of the AVP who delivered such a memorable kill in Las Vegas in 2005. Waffle: See spatch/waffle above. Also used to describe a pancake (see above) but done with a foot instead of a hand.

The service line is the line a player cannot touch or step over while in the act of serving the ball over the net. (See the area in red in the diagram.) If the player touches the line while serving this is considered a fault, and the referee will blow their whistle and then award the opposing team the ball if such an action occurs.

  • 11 Black: 3rd at QC Volleyball Factory
  • 12 Black: 1st at TBK 13’s
  • 12 Gold: Tied 3rd at TBK
  • 12 Silver: 2nd at TBK
  • 13 Black: 1st at Heartland Sports 14’s
  • 13-1: 2nd at QC Volleyball Factory
  • 13 Gold: Tied 5th at Heartland Sports 14’s
  • 14R: Finished 1-2 at Adrenaline Tourney
  • 14R: 2nd at Heartland Sports 15’s
  • 14 Black: 1st at Corridor Courts 15’s
  • 14 Gold: Tied 3rd at Heartland Sports 15’s
  • 15R: 5-1 at Adrenaline Tourney
  • 15 Black: 2nd at Corridor Court’s 15’s
  • 16R: 5-1 at Adrenaline Tourney
  • 16-1: Tied 5th at TBK 17/18’s
  • 16 Black: 1st at Corridor Courts
  • 17R: 1st in Silver at Nebraska Elite Power League (Open)
  • 17-1: 5-1 at Adrenaline Tourney
  • 17 Black: 1st at Beyond the Baseline Tourney
  • 17 Black: Tied 3rd at Clinton Tourney
  • 18R: 1-2 at Adrenaline Tourney
  • 18-1: Tied 3rd at TBK

17 Black 1st place Beyond the Baseline Tourney

Iowa Rockets 12s sweep Rockets blast. 12 Black 1st, 12 Gold 2nd, 12 Silver 3rd.

12 Gold finishing 2nd Place at Rockets Blast I

13 Black Champions at Rockets Blast

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15Black Champions Rockets Blast

12 Black Champions Rockets Blast

14 Black Champions Heartland 16s Tournament14R Champions TBK 15s Tourney

Rockets Blast Schedules are Posted

Schedules for Rockets Blast tournament weekend #1 (Jan 23 & 24) have been posted. Click here to go to the Events page to see all of the schedules.
We are in 3 facilities this year. Each has their own unique restrictions and amenities. Please read the info sheet carefully for information about your specific facility. New this year! We are at the Xtream Arena / GreenState Family Fieldhouse in Coralville. Parking and entrance to the GreenState Fieldhouse are a little different, so please see the Directions and Map on the Rockets Blast events page.
Lastly, check back the day before your tournament for any last minute changes. And, Thank You in advance for taking the time to understand and support the safety protocols.

Another Rockets weekend

Congratulations to Rockets teams for their performance this past weekend. Here’s a recap:

  • 12 Silver- 1st Place – Beyond the Baseline Tourney
  • 13 Black – 1st Place – Heartland 14s Tourney
  • 13 Gold – 1st Place – Corridor Courts Tourney
  • 15-1 – 1st Place – Corridor Courts Tourney
  • 15 Black – 1st Place consolation – Six Pack Tourney
  • 16R – 5-0 record at PrepDig Quad City Clash
  • 16-1 – 2nd Place – Frostbite Festival
  • 16Black – Tied 3rd Place – Six Pack Tourney
  • 17R – 5-0 record at PrepDig Quad City Clash
  • 17-1 – 5-0 record at PrepDig Quad City Clash
  • 18R – 5-0 record at PrepDig Quad City Clash
  • 18-1 – 1st Place – Frostbite Festival

16-1 Finishing in 2nd Place at Frostbite Festival

17-1 Prep Dig Quad City Clash 5-0 on the weekend

16R Prep Dig Quad City Clash 15-0 sets on the weekend

15-1 Champions at Corridor Courts Tourney

13 Gold Champions at Corridor Courts Tourney

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18-1 Champions at Frostbite Tournament, Rochester, MN

Rockets Champs at Soph Tourney

Iowa Rockets players had a great time at the Iowa Select Soph Tourney on Oct 18th. The team was composed of Rockets players and friends for this one-day event. The event featured school and club teams from Iowa and Illinois. Congratulation to these 14s players for a nice tournament. Players below – sporting retro-Rockets gear (Top Left: Joslynn, Kate, Asta, Emee, Bottom Row: Reese, Dakota, Jaden and Sophie. Not pictured coaches Taylor and Meghan).


Iowa Rockets Players at Iowa Select Soph Tourney

Pictures from the past – any faces you recognize??

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Iowa Rockets Around the Midwest March 7/8

Iowa Rockets teams had a great weekend from Chicago to Denver. Check out ALL the weekend results below.:

  • Iowa Rockets 12 Black – 1st place 14s
  • Iowa Rockets 12 Silver – 1st place
  • Iowa Rockets 14R – 2nd place 14 Open in Chicago
  • Iowa Rockets 14 Black – 1st place
  • Iowa Rockets 14 Gold – 2nd place
  • Iowa Rockets 15R – 2nd place Crossroads – qualified for Nationals
  • Iowa Rockets 15 Black – 2nd place 16s tourney
  • Iowa Rockets 16R – 1st place AAU Grand Prix 18s

See more fantastic finished and LOTS of PICTURES on the Iowa Rockets Weekend Summary link – below.

Iowa Rockets 16R – went undefeated on the weekend to capture 1st place in Rockford!!


Iowa Rockets weekend summary

Iowa Rockets March 7/8 weekend – when we were able to play. Iowa Rockets teams were around the state and around the mid-west garnered some stellar finishes. Iowa Rockets 12 Black – Finished 1st place at the QC Volleyball Factory 14s tournament. Iowa Rockets 12 Silver – Finished 1st place at the TBK Sports Tourney. … Read more

Incredible Rally OVER 2 MINUTES!

Iowa Rockets Jr HS 4v4 tournament brings out the best teams and the BEST effort. This past season the Net Ninjas squared off with New Chicks on the Block on August 12, 2019. It was a nail-biter game and EXCITING to the finish. Check out this AMAZING rally – 2 minutes 23 seconds, 37 times over the net, 106 contacts! Amazing Rally!

Iowa Rockets 13 Black and 15R Champion the Weekend

Iowa Rockets 13 Black captured 1st place at the Sky High National Warmup in Chicago. Competition was tough in the 13 Open division with several local powerhouse clubs in the Chicago-land area. Rockets 13 Black defeated Michio 13 Prem, Sky High 13-1 and Fuion 13 Red in pool play. In the gold bracket Rockets 13 Black played #1 seed Sky High 13 Adidas, then defeated Michio 13 National in the championship match. On the same weekend, Iowa Rockets 15R completed in the PrepDig Guantlet in Madison. It was a hot weekend in the 16 Open division hosting teams from Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska and Iowa. Rockets 15R went undefeated on the weekend – dropping only a single set. In the gold bracket, Iowa Rockets 15R defeated Milwaukee Sting 16-1 Madison, Chicago Elite 16 Elite, and in the finals Nebraska Juniors 16 Black. Next competition for Iowa Rockets 13 Black, 15R and 9 other Iowa Rockets teams will be USAV Junior National Championships in Indianapolis from June 27-July 6.

Iowa Rockets 17R are Northern Lights Qualifier Champions

Iowa Rockets 17R brought home the gold this past weekend at the Northern Lights National Qualifier in Minneapolis. It was a magical weekend – teammates, friends, and family combined for a spectacular and fun-filled weekend. Iowa Rockets 17R went 9-1 on the weekend, losing only 4 sets. Along the way, 17R played teams from Texas, Illinois, Missouri, and Minnesota. In the gold bracket, Iowa Rockets defeated Iowa Select 17 Mizuno (Davenport, IA), Rockwood Thunder 17s (St Louis, MO), SW Minnesota 17-1 (Minneota, MN), and defeated The Edge VBC 17s (Denver, CO) in the finals. Iowa Rockets VBC has qualified 8 teams for the USA Volleyball National Championship tournament to be held in Indianapolis, IN on June 27 – July 6. Congratulations to all Iowa Rockets teams 11 Black, 12 Black, 13 Black, 14 Black, 14R, 15-1, 15R, 16R, and 17R going to Indy!
Iowa Rockets 17R capture 1st at Northern Lights Qualifier

Iowa Rockets 18R competed in the USA Volleyball National Championships in Dallas, TX this past weekend. Congratulation to the team for finishing first in Silver. Iowa Rockets played teams from Southern California, Indiana, Washington, Ohio and Arkansas.

Iowa Rockets Teams Excel at Qualifiers

Iowa Rockets teams showed their stuff at the Windy City National Qualifier and Northern Lights National Qualifier on the April 19-21 weekend. Rockets 151 (Windy City) and 15 Black (NLQ) were copy cats in performance over the weekend. Both teams going to gold bracket on day 3. Iowa Rockets 15 Black defeated Iowa Select 15 Black in the quarter finals, then defeated Ohana 15 National in the semi-finals before falling to Invasion 15 Blue (Kansas City) in the finals. There was another story unfolding in Chicago, Iowa Rockets 151 went 9 wins with their only loss in the finals against an already qualified OTVA 15s (Orlando-Tampa). This finish qualifies 151 for USAV Nationals in Indianoplis along with sister Rockets teams: 11 Black, 12 Black, 13 Black, 14R, 15R, 16R. This event also marks another first for Iowa Rockets – 151 is the first #2 ranked team in ANY club in Iowa to earn a bid to nationals from a nationals qualifier.
Congratulations Iowa Rockets 151!

Iowa Rockets 151 punched their ticket to USAV Nationals at Windy City National Qualifier

Iowa Rockets Teams Soar at Iowa Regionals

Iowa Rockets captured medals in all 5 age divisions at Iowa Regionals Qualifying tournament this past weekend. Congratulations to:
* Iowa Rockets 11s – First Place
* Iowa Rockets 12 Black – First Place
* Iowa Rockets 13 Black – First Place
* Iowa Rockets 14 R – First Place
* Iowa Rockets 15 R – Second Place

These teams have qualified for the USA Volleyball Junior National Championship tournament in Indianapolis, IN in late-June. Congratulations to other Rockets teams at Iowa Regionals: 13-1 4th place in Silver, 14 Black 5th place in Silver, 15-1 1st place in Silver, and 15 Black 5th place.

Iowa Rockets 11s Iowa Region Champions

Iowa Rockets 12 Black Iowa Region Champions

Iowa Rockets 13 Black Iowa Region Champions

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Iowa Rockets 14 R Iowa Region Champions

Iowa Rockets 15R Iowa Region Runner-up

2018 USA Volleyball Nationals Wrap-up: Five Rocket Teams Win Medals

Iowa Rockets volleyball had an unprecedented outcome at USA Volleyball Nationals. Ten (10) Iowa Rocket teams attended USAV National Championship tournament in Detroit, Michigan from June 24 – July 4.

  • 11 Black – 29th overall in National Division
  • 12 Black – 19th overall in National Division
  • 13 Black – 3rd overall in National Division
  • 14 Black – 59th overall in American Division
  • 14R – 3rd overall in National Division
  • 15-1 – 59th overall in American Division
  • 15R – 3rd overall in Patriot Division
  • 16R – 2nd overall in National Division
  • 17-1 – 25th overall in Patriot Division
  • 17R – 3rd overall in National Division

Only three clubs in the nation had five or more teams medal at the USAV National Championships. No other club in the Iowa Region has ever had 5 teams to earn medals at Nationals. Congratulations to Iowa Rockets 13 Black, 14R, 15R and 17R on third place finishes. A special honor goes to Iowa Rockets 16R for a national-runner up trophy. Iowa Rockets teams are not strangers to the reaching the Gold bracket with usually one or two teams each year. Including 2011 when Iowa Rockets placed 5 teams in the Gold bracket at USAV Nationals in Atlanta, GA. In 2018, of the approximately 400 clubs who attended USAV Nationals, only 3 clubs (Iowa Rockets, Sunshine, and OTVA) sent 5 or more teams to the medal podium.

Congratulation to Iowa Rockets volleyball for putting Iowa on the national map with outstanding strength across all age groups! See below for pictures and a recap of each team’s performance.

Iowa Rockets 12 Black had a wild and crazy tournament for a young team from Iowa. In their first match of the tournament, they came against an exceptional MadFrog 12 National team (Dallas, TX). With grit, determination, and a little luck Rockets 12 Black defeated the number 2 seed in their pool. Then, pushing through pool play, Rockets 12 Black reached the upper half to remain after the initial pool. They eventually landed in the Bronze bracket where they defeated a talented Club North 12-1 (Kansas City) by 2 points in the 3rd set before losing to Absolute Volleyball Club (San Francisco) to finish 19th in the nation.

Iowa Rockets 12 Black – 19th place overall

Iowa Rockets 14 Black

14 Black and 14R started off their 4-day tournament on June 25th with a couple wins. Rockets 14R went on to secure a 4-1 record in their initial pool. They advanced to the upper half to win their next pool against NKYVC 14-1 and Black Swamp 141. On day 3, Rockets 14R defeated a very talented Circle City 14 Purple in the challenge match to go to the Gold bracket. 14R held steady to outlast Circle City 15-13 in the 3rd set. In the quarter-finals of the Gold bracket, 14R defeated AVA TX 14 Team Rox from Houston, TX. In the semi-finals Rockets 14R lost to a very tough Vegas Aces 14 Under Armour (Las Vegas, NV) who were the eventual 14 National champions.

Iowa Rockets 14R – 3rd place overall

Iowa Rockets 16R took the courts on July 1 with 4 FULL days of volleyball. The 8-member squad played lights out with an amazing 11-1 record. 16R won 9 of their 10 matches in 2 straight sets against teams from Hawaii, Portland, Delaware, Colorado Springs, Springfield MO, and Phoenix. Day 4, in the Gold bracket, Rockets 16R had a sweeping victory against CC Force 161 (Corpus Christi, TX) (25-9, 25-8). Rockets then defeated a very good Elevation 16s (Cincinnati, OH) before losing in the finals for a national runner-up finish. This team has showed determination for the past 4 years. Each of the last 4 seasons the team has improved their national ranking and has steadily climbed from Bronze bracket, to Silver bracket, to Gold bracket, and now to a national medal. They achieved their team goal to earn a medal, but fell just short of taking home gold.

Iowa Rockets 16R – National Runner-up

Iowa Rockets 11s – 29th place overall

Iowa Rockets 15R – 3rd place

Iowa Rockets 17 Bold

Additional Accolades to Iowa Rockets 18R, 18-1, and 16-1 teams

In addition to 10 teams competing at USAV National Championships in Detroit, MI, Iowa Rockets 18R and 18-1 team qualified and competed in the 18s USAV National Championship tournament in Anaheim, CA on April 27-29. Iowa Rockets 18R had a solid 6-3 record versus teams from San Francisco, Charleston, San Jose, El Paso, and Dallas. Rockets 18R lost their challenge match against River City Thunder 18, who was the eventual tournament winner. However, in the Silver bracket Rockets powered through for a 1st place Silver finish (9th place overall). Team members and their college commitments are: Riley Dolphin (Drake), Kennedy Drewis (Western Illinois), Colby Greene (Southeast Missouri), Kami Knutsen (Winona State), Mariah Mitchell (Western Illinois), Elissa Moylan (Southeast Missouri), Kelsey Ruff (Augustana, SD), Caitlyn Smith (Drake), Caleigh Smith (Purdue University Northwest) and Jenna Wagemester (U of South Dakota). 18R was coached by Stacey Ruff, Lauren Hansen, and Caitlin Ward.

Iowa Rockets 16-1 took Orlando by storm at the AAU National Championships on June 25-28. Iowa Rockets blasted through 3 rounds of pool play with a record of 9-0. Rockets defeated teams from Fredericksburg, Odessa, Indianapolis, Connecticut, Atlanta, New Orleans, Cincinnati, and Denver. Rockets 16-1 played solid volleyball with the occasional nail-biter match such as against Inside Out 16 National (Muskegon, MI) when Rockets won a see-saw match winning (25-23, 28-26). Advancing to the Gold bracket on day 4, Rockets faced a tough 1st Alliance 16 Red (Chicago) to finish 9th place at AAU National Championship tournament.

Iowa Rockets 16-1 – 9th place overall AAU Nationals

17R – 3rd Place Mideast National Qualifier

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16-1 9th Place Mideast National QualifierIowa Rockets 13 Black – 2nd Place Iowa Regionals – Heading to Nationals!Iowa Rockets 12 Black – 1st place Iowa Regionals – goin’ to NationalsIowa Rocket 14R – 3rd place – Heading to Nationals in Motown!Iowa Rockets 17 Gold – 1st place Silver – Iowa Regionals