2025-2026 competitive club season details and faq

Registration for 2025-2026 Competitive Club Tryouts

https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/463748

INFORMATION FOR 2025-2026 SEASON 

Cost per Athlete $2850.00

This cost includes the following:

Under Armour Uniform Kit: 3 jerseys, 2 black spandex, 

2 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of kneepads, 2 practice shirts, and book bag.

All parents will be required and mandatory to outfit their athletes with shoes of their choice. Shoes must be team colors.

Athlete Sponsorship for Fees

863 Elite will provide an “Athlete Sponsorship” form, so parents are able to go out and obtain sponsorship through businesses or entities to offset cost for the season. Every family will have an opportunity as this allows everyone on an equal playing field. 

The sponsorship fees will be paid directly to 863 Elite. Once the form

is submitted with payment, 863 Elite will issue a sponsorship receipt to the business or entity with our EIN for tax purposes.

College Recruiting

Does your athlete want to play at the next level and further their education?

863 Elite Volleyball Academy offers FREE year-round recruiting help.

As well as the use of HUDL for our 14U and up age groups.

Teams and Tryouts

Our current evaluation for the number of teams for the 2025-2026 Club season is 10-12 teams. Each team will consist of 11-12 athletes.

Tryouts will be a very high-energized, structured, and organized event.

This is the time for your athlete to show us what it means to be Elite.

Teams will be selected by Directors and Coaches.

Playing Time Defined

Playing time is determined at the sole discretion of the coaching staff and is not guaranteed. It is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, a lineup for each competition that will lead to success on the court. Playtime is a very complex determination. It includes the coach’s opinion, the athlete’s ability, the athlete’s potential, the team’s needs/game strategy at the moment, the momentum of the game, the number of subs remaining, and the team’s needs for the future. The coach will not be required to defend his/her thought process or conclusions in these determinations, and it is improper for a parent to make such a request.

Current Tentative Tournaments for 2025-2026 Season

Dates and scheduling will be posted once they are released. All teams may not attend same tournaments.

USAV First In Show (All Teams)

January 17th-19th, 2026 

Ocala, Fl.

USAV Florida Fest 18's Qualifier (18's ONLY)

TBA 

Orlando, Fl. 

USAV NIKE Gasparilla Volleyball Kickoff  (All Teams)

February 14th-16th, 2026

Tampa, Fl.

USAV Florida 18's Regional Qualifier (18's ONLY)

TBA 

Orlando, Fl.

3RD ANNUAL 863 ELITE VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY USAV CLASH OF CHAMPIONS (All Teams)

February 21st-22nd,  2026

Winter Haven, Fl.

Big South National Qualifier (All Teams)

April 3rd-5th, 2026

Atlanta, Ga.

USAV Sunshine Classic Qualifier (All Teams)

TBA 

Orlando, Fl. 

USAV ASICS Challenge Qualifier (All Teams)

TBA 

Orlando, Fl.

AAU Junior National Championships (All Teams)

June, 2026 

Orlando, Fl. 

https://863elitevolleyball.com/tournament-schedule

(USAV Nationals are tentative on the schedule as outlined in contracts.)

ALL TOURNAMENTS LISTED ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE PRIOR TO AND DURING SEASON.

If you are unsure of what age group your athlete should attend please follow the list below, or email info@863eliteveolleyball.com with their current age and birthday, we  will let you know.  

18 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2007, or are high school students in the twelfth (12th) grade or below during the current academic year and are 19 years of age or younger (born on or after July 1, 2005).
17 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2008
16 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2009
15 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2010
14 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2011
13 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2012
12 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2013
11 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2014

“Will there be a make-up date for tryouts?”- Possibly.

If teams are not fully filled, we may assign makeup dates for certain age divisions.

“Can my daughter tryout again on the make-up date?” – Yes.

Make-up dates will have a new registration, so they will need to sign up again to attend.

“Will everyone make a team?” – No.

All Athletes are selected based off their skill level and placed on teams within their age group. In some cases, depending on the athlete’s skill level, we may move them up to play in a higher age group.
"How Do Nationals work?"
There are two sanctions with Nationals. USAV and AAU! 

Participation in USAV Nationals requires a team to win a Bid in a USAV national qualifier. 

AAU Nationals is part of our regular season program and will be on our tournament schedule. 

"Does 863 Elite offer a sibling discount?"

Yes! $200 off for 1st sibling, $150 off for 2nd and additional siblings. 

Practices

Each team will hold 2 practices a week

All practices are mandatory. 

(day of practices and times will not be set until closer to season)

Practice days will fall on either Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, or Fri.

Times will be as early as 5pm start time to as late as 8pm start time.

Our main facilities will be All Saints Academy Gym and Highland Church of Christ.

Coaches will have the discretion to hold additional practices only when cleared through leadership, and scheduled properly with parents and athletes. Additionally there will be two conditioning sessions on Wednesdays 4pm-5pm and 5pm-6pm. All club athletes must attend at least one of the sessions.  

Club Season

Our season will run from November 2025 through June 2026.

This includes AAU Nationals. 

USAV Nationals are tentative on the schedule as outlined in contracts.

Practices will begin November 3rd, 2025. With a Thanksgiving break, resuming after Thanksgiving through December with Christmas and New Year break. 

Are travel expenses included in Club dues?

Travel is not included in the dues and must be booked by parents individually. That includes airfare, lodging, transportation to/from the facility, entry for family members into facility, and meals. We will provide the required hotel information to our travel parent. They will then share with the team. Please book ASAP as hotels fill up quickly. All players that qualify for the USAV Nationals will pay an additional fee of $400.

863 ELITE To do List

1. Register for tryouts
2. Make sure your daughter has an AAU membership for tryouts

After Tryouts

1. Accept your team placement by submitting deposit 
2. E-sign all contracts and handbook 
3. Submit a copy of your daughters birth certificate 
4. Complete the USAV Medical Form (signed & notarized)
5. Purchase (or renew) your daughter’s AAU membership (after August 15th). Make sure to add our club code!
6. Purchase (or renew) your USAV membership (after September 1st) and select 863 Elite as your club.
7. USAV Player Commitment form signed (after September 1st)
8. Make sure your daughter completes the Junior Officiating requirements per the Florida Region

USAV and AAU Memberships

All athletes will require both sanction memberships to participate. AAU membership is required to participate in tryouts.

Club Fees and Payments

Upon the completion of tryouts, and team announcements, you will have 24 hours to decide whether to accept your spot on the team you were placed on.

With acceptance, a $475.00 deposit is needed to secure your spot. Your

payments will begin on September 1st and will be due every 1st of the month in the sum of $475.00 with final payment being due on 

January 1st, 2026.

This information will be outlined in your Parent/Athlete Contract as well.

All checks are payable to

863 Elite Volleyball Academy LLC

If you any questions or concerns please contact  info@863elitevolleyball.com

or 863-860-2671

www.863elitevolleyball.com