Nebraska Sports Council
Kearney, Neb. (Sep. 5, 2024) —Nebraska NetFest is set to deliver a thrilling weekend of pickleball and volleyball action on October 12-13, 2024. This event brings together athletes from across the state to compete in both sports, fostering a sense of community and healthy competition.
The Buffalo County Fairgrounds will host NetFest Volleyball for 3rd-8th Grade teams, with 3rd-6th graders playing Saturday, Oct. 12 and 7th-8th grade divisions playing Sunday, Oct. 13. Teams are encouraged to register early before the price increases on Sep. 10. The final registration deadline is Oct. 4.
NetFest Pickleball for ages 16 and up will be held at Horizon and Sunrise Middle Schools. Registration closes at the end of the day Friday, Sep. 27 for NetFest Pickleball, and officials expect more than 100 players will participate.
Those interested, can register and find information under the events tab at NebraskaSportsCouncil.com.
Presenting Partner for Nebraska NetFest is Visit Kearney. Community partners assisting in the events include Nebraska Volleyball Academy, USA Volleyball, Kearney Parks & Recreation, Buffalo County Fairgrounds, Kearney Public Schools, Younes Hospitality, AKRS Equipment, Angus Burgers & Shakes, Black Hills Energy, Edgewater Insurance, NDOT Highway Safety Office, & MCL Construction.
Nebraska NetFest is conducted by the Nebraska Sports Council, a 501 c 3 non-profit organization whose mission is to provide quality sports competition and promote healthy-lifestyles for Nebraskans of all ages and abilities. Platinum partners include Farmers Mutual of Nebraska, the Nebraska Medical Association, Nebraska Orthopaedic Center and Pepsi-Cola of Lincoln.