Cowlitz Volleyball Club (CVC), a member of the Columbia Empire Region (CEVA) of the United States Volleyball Assocation (USVBA), is a non-profit organization designed to provide athletes with an opportunity to play competitive volleyball and receive quality coaching. CVC, which was founded in 1980, administers teams in all age divisions (12u/14u/16u/18u), with participation by athletes from Cowlitz County and surrounding communities. The Club also hosts many tournaments. During the Club's history, 267 CVC athletes have received college volleyball scholorships.