Age Definitions for the 2019-20 season.
- 18 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 2001
- 17 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 2002
- 16 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 2003
- 15 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 2004
- 14 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 2005
- 13 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 2006
- 12 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 2007
- 11 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 2008
City Beach will host nearly 30 volleyball teams for the 2019-2020 season
At all levels, regardless of the amount of playing time, each player receives the same quality instruction from coaches who care about their development and foster a positive and sportsmanlike environment. We have a volleyball training and management structure in place that helps coaches collaborate and ensures that each player is being provided the highest quality of coaching. We strive to teach players how to learn, apply themselves fully, develop habits that will make them successful, and how to play the game of volleyball. For a further description of the types of volleyball teams we have, scroll down. Tryouts and sign ups begin in November. Official practices for National and Regional teams begin in December while our Area and Youth League (“Rec”) teams start after the holidays in January.
Our volleyball teams compete in the tournaments run by the Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) and Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). We offer National teams that will travel to National Qualifiers and play in the NCVA power league. We have Area teams and Youth League teams that do not require much travel and play in the AAU Pacific, Youth League, and local tournaments. We also offer a Regional team which plays only in large, monthly tournaments offered by the NCVA (Kick Off, Presidents Day, etc…)and has one traveling tournament to the Far Westerns (Reno) National Qualifier. Invitational (White) teams play both Power League and Premier League Teams at these events.
SCHEDULE CHANGE!
18 Black Tryouts will now take place on Sunday October 6th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm
All other tryout times will follow the schedule below:
| Date | |||
| Saturday November 2nd | Sunday November 3rd | ||
| Time | Teams | Time | Teams |
| 8:00am – 10:30am | 12 Black & 12 White | 8:00am – 10:30am | 17 Black, 17 Green & 17 White |
| 9:00am – 10:30am | 12 Area & 11 Area | ||
| 11:30am – 2:00pm | 14 Black, 14 Green & 14 White | 11:30am – 2:00pm | 16 Black, 16 Green & 16 White |
| 3:30pm – 5:30pm | 13 Black & 13 Green | 3:00pm – 5:30pm | 15 Black & 15 Green |
| 6:00pm – 8:00pm | 4 Teams (2 – 14 Area, 2 – 13 Area) | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | 4 Teams (2 – 16 Area, 2 – 15 Area) |
NATIONAL (POWER) TEAMS
These volleyball teams will put team goals before all else and are managed with our “Performance-Based” playtime standard. Which means the best player for the job will play and all other players must be ready and willing to support the team’s goal before any personal agendas. This competitive model allows the team to perform as well as possible at national qualifiers, in the NCVA Power League and Junior Nationals.
National Teams playing the 2020 Season; 18 Black; 17 Black; 17 Green; 16 Black; 16 Green; 15 Black; 15 Green; 14 Black; 14 Green; 13 Black; 13 Green; 12 Black
REGIONAL (WHITE) TEAMS
Our competitive Development teams manage playtime in a manner that supports the development of skills and traits that help players learn to control their success. Competitive development teams teach players to make greater commitments and develop the habits that will maximize their abilities. Invitational teams will play against Power League and Premier League teams at all the NCVA’s largest events.
Regional Teams playing 2020 Season; 17 White; 16 White; 14 White; 12 White
AREA LEAGUE TEAMS
Our Area teams manage playtime in a manner that supports the development of skills and traits that help players learn to control their success. Teams that follow the competitive development model teach players to make greater commitments and develop the habits that will maximize their abilities. They also compete in the local AAU Pacific League and the Great America Tournament
Area Teams playing the 2020 Season;
2 – 16 Area Teams
2 – 15 Area Teams
2 – 14 Area Teams
2 – 13 Area Teams
12 Area
11 Area
YOUTH LEAGUE-RECREATIONAL TEAMS (ages: 8 – 14)
These volleyball teams compete in 3 Youth League tournaments. Practice is every Friday and every other Wednesday. “Rec” teams (as they are known) are all about development and fun. Players will receive excellent instruction in a low stress environment. Play time is equally distributed. Teams start in January and run until April. The Youth-Rec team does not have a tryout, for this team players sign up in November. The players are then divided in to teams by age and skill.
Teams are primarily created by grade; In 2019 we had 3 teams; Coach Samantha and Coach Jamie’s teams were for 7th and 8th graders, and Coach Joe’s team was made up of 3rd through 6th graders. All U14 eligible (Born on or after September 1st, 2005) players are welcome.
If you are U15 eligible or in 9th grade but believe the rec program will be best for your development and enjoyment of the game, please contact Joe Fuston (Joe@citybeach.com) and we will discuss and find the best spot for you!
You do not need to tryout to join a rec team. The interest form will be available from September to November and the full sign up packet will be made available on November 5th, 2019
Financial Aid
City Beach understands that playing club volleyball is expensive and hopes to not exclude anyone. City Beach does have a limited amount of financial aid that can be awarded based on but not limited to financial need. Years with City Beach or number of siblings playing with City Beach will also be taken into consideration. Players receiving financial aid will be asked to “give back” and contribute to City Beach in other ways ie. paperwork, Great America Tournament, uniform fitting night, etc. All information will be kept confidential.
Applications must be received after an offer is received but prior to accepting a spot on a team. If financial aid is a part of your decision making process please inform your coach. Financial aid is limited per team and all decisions regarding aid is made by the club director and not the coaches.
