2026 Season Information

Zootown is proud to have built one of the largest volleyball programs in Montana over the years. With impressive coaches and athletes we regularly have 15+ teams each year with several teams per age group. Volleyball continues to be one of the fastest growing sports and we are excited to be a part of the growth.

Zootown Volleyball Club is a competitive volleyball program that welcomes multi-sport athletes. Zootown tries to provide placement for as many athletes as we can. Most teams will have 10 players with some larger rosters for teams that have more intense travel schedules.

National Teams

WHAT ARE THE NATIONAL TEAMS?

16 Select, 15 Select, 14 Select, 13 Select

WHAT IS THE GOAL OF NATIONAL TEAMS?

Compete at the highest level of club volleyball in practice and attend highly competitive tournaments in the PNW and surrounding areas.
Finish in top quartile and win tournaments!

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A NATIONAL TEAM MEMBER?

COMMITMENT - Practices begin in December and players are only allowed to miss ONE tournament due to the demanding tournament schedule.
TIME - National teams spend more time in the gym than any other program with at least two weekly practices including their own dedicated court at least once a week.
GRIT - National teams are competing at the highest level and players are not guaranteed play time. Players receive exactly the playing time/role they earn.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING A NATIONAL TEAM MEMBER?

Mentorship coaching from some of the most experienced coaching staff. Each team has two dedicated coaches for an elevated experience.
Visibility for athletes who desire to continue volleyball at the collegiate level.
The most playing opportunities in the club.
- The third practice a week is dedicated to skills and has a strength and agility focus from an external trainer aimed at helping athletes continue to develop at an elite level. *Not included for 13s players*

Elite Teams

WHAT ARE THE ELITE TEAMS?

Elite 1: 18 Platinum, 16 Platinum, 14 Platinum
Elite 2: 18 Gold, 16 Gold, 16 Silver, 14 Gold, 14 Silver

WHAT IS THE GOAL OF ELITE TEAMS?

Experience highly competitive practices and tournaments including a Super Regional/Qualifier at the end of the season.
Finish in top quartile for divisions and win tournaments!

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE AN ELITE TEAM MEMBER?

TIME - Elite teams experience practices twice a week with their own dedicated court on a rotating basis.
GRIT - Elite teams are competing in the toughest tournaments in the state and players are not guaranteed play time. Players receive exactly the playing time/role they earn.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING AN ELEITE TEAM MEMBER?

Mentorship coaching from some of the most experienced coaching staff. Each team has a dedicated coach for an elevated experience.
Opportunity for visibility in Super Regional/Qualifier tournaments.

Regional Teams

WHAT ARE THE REGIONAL TEAMS?

16 Black, 14 Black, 14 Purple, 14 White

WHAT IS THE GOAL OF REGIONAL TEAMS?

Develop skills and be competitive in regional tournaments within Montana.
Enhance skills to prepare for high school seasons and win tournament divisions!

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A REGIONAL TEAM MEMBER?

DEDICATION - Regional teams experience practices twice a week.
DRIVE - Regional teams have athletes who need their skills refied to compete at higher levels. The athletes who put in the time, hard work, and effort see the most improvement over the season.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING A REGIONAL TEAM MEMBER?

Mentorship coaching from some of the most experienced coaching staff. Each team has a dedicated coach best suited for their success.
Opportunities to play volleyball - the best way to improve is to play!

12s Program

WHAT ARE THE 12s TEAMS?

12 Diamond, 12 Platinum, 12 Gold, 12 Silver

WHAT IS THE GOAL OF 12S TEAMS?

Introduce volleyball and help players develop skills to compete in tournaments within Montana.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A 12S TEAM MEMBER?

DEDICATION - 12s teams experience practices twice a week.
EFFORT - This is a great introduction to volleyball for our younger athletes! 12s teams have athletes who need their skills refined to compete at higher levels. The athletes who put in the time, hard work, and effort see the most improvement over the season.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING A 12S TEAM MEMBER?

Mentorship coaching from some of the most experienced coaching staff. Each team has a dedicated coach best suited for their success.
Opportunities to play volleyball - the best way to improve is to play!