2025-2026 competitive club season details and faq

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 is proud to offer an Athlete Sponsorship program designed to help families offset seasonal costs through business or personal sponsorships. Every family will have the opportunity to participate, ensuring an equal playing field for all athletes.

Families can use the provided sponsorship form to seek contributions from local businesses or other entities. All sponsorship payments will be made directly to 863 Elite. Once the form and payment are received, 863 Elite will issue an official sponsorship receipt to the contributing business or entity, which will include our EIN for tax purposes.

This is a great way to engage community support while making participation more accessible for everyone involved.

College Recruiting

Does your athlete want to play at the next level and further their education?
At 863 Elite Volleyball Academy, we’re here to support that dream!

We offer FREE, year-round recruiting assistance to help your athlete navigate the college recruiting process.
Plus, athletes in our 14U and older age groups get access to SportsRecruits, HUDL, and Balltime. Multiple platform tools used by college coaches and recruiters nationwide. For more information check out our Recruiting section https://863elitevolleyball.com/recruiting

Join 863 Elite and take the next step toward your athlete’s future—both on and off the court!

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

At 863 Elite Volleyball Academy, playing time is not guaranteed and is determined solely at the discretion of the coaching staff. This decision is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to:

• Lineups that give the team the best chance for success
• Individual athlete skill and potential
• Game strategy and momentum
• Substitution limitations
• Team needs during competition and long-term development

Playing time decisions are complex and multifaceted, involving both objective and subjective considerations. As such, coaches are not obligated to explain or justify their decisions regarding playing time.

We kindly ask that parents respect this policy and refrain from requesting explanations, as such conversations are considered inappropriate.

Our goal is to foster a competitive and growth-oriented environment where all athletes have the opportunity to develop their skills and contribute to the team.

Current Tentative Tournaments for 2025-2026 Season Link Below

AAU Junior National Championships (All Teams)

(this will be part of your tournament season)

June, 2026 

Orlando, Fl. 

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

(USAV Nationals are tentative on the schedule as outlined in contracts. Must earn BID to attend)

The tournaments listed above are subject to change at any time prior to or during the 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.  

“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.

No team will have set days. 

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.  

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.

Understanding Tournament Divisions in Club Volleyball

“Open” is the highest level of competition at tournaments, followed by “USA” and “Club.” However, at national qualifiers, the divisions expand to include:

• Open
• National
• USA
• Liberty
• American

If a team is competitive enough to play at the Open level, we will absolutely place them there. That said, we are committed to placing each team in the division that best matches their current skill level and competitive readiness. We believe this is the most effective way for athletes to grow, gain confidence, and continue developing their game.

Please note that not all divisions are offered at every tournament. Divisions are determined by the tournament directors, and their availability can vary by event.

All USAV tournaments we participate in are considered Level 1 ranking events, ensuring our teams compete at a high level regardless of division placement.

ARE ATHLETES REQUIRED TO STAY IN THE SAME HOTEL?

Yes, we are required to stay at specific hotels due to the “Stay and Play” policy for most tournaments. The "Stay and Policy" is only in effect for tournaments greater than 75 miles away.

WHAT ARE THE TRAVEL DAYS FOR THE OUT-OF-TOWN TOURNAMENTS?

We travel the day before tournament play begins. Return flights should be booked any time after 6:00 pm on the final day of the tournament to avoid having to forfeit in the finals or incur change fees/missed flights.

WHEN TRAVELING, CAN WE PACK SHOES AND UNIFORM GEAR IN CHECKED LUGGAGE?

NO, no, no….if the bag is lost, the player will not be able to play. Each player must carry their gear—PACK SHOES, ALL JERSEYS, SHORTS, AND ANY & ALL GEAR IN YOUR BACKPACK SO IT FITS UNDER THE SEAT. This eliminates the risk of a carry-on gate check when overhead space is filled. The player should never be separated from their gear!!!

WHAT IF I AM UNABLE TRAVEL TO AN OUT-OF-TOWN TOURNAMENT?

We ask that you make arrangements for your daughter to stay with another family/parent. Players are not allowed to stay in a room by themselves. Please make sure that your child is either traveling with a surrogate family or booked on the coaches’ flight. Also, please ensure your child takes enough money for meals, which could include breakfast, lunch and dinner and for any healthy snacks.

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 (NON-REFUNDABLE) 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