Programs

What programs do you offer?

We offer camps and clinics during most of the year. Our year-round camp/clinic learning opportunities include our popular 3rd-6th grade Girls Hardcourt Heroes, 3rd-5th grade Girls Sand Stars, as well as our 3rd-8th grade Boys MiniSeason. We also offer a K-2nd grade Ripple Program (open to girls in Fall/Winter/Spring, co-ed in Summer)! WAVE offers a variety of skill-specific Summer camps and clinics and generally releases information to the public on our website and through email in late spring. We also offer a comprehensive Agility & Strength program. Our college-preparatory indoor club team program for Girls and Boys has seasonal tryouts every year and is highly competitive.

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How young can my daughter/son be to participate?

For girls, our youngest age group offered is our indoor K-2nd grade Ripple Program. Girls can also participate in our 3rd-6th grade Harcourt Heroes and 3rd-5th grade Sand Stars.  Our youngest age group offered for year-round competitive club competition is our Youth Development and 9 and under team program for Girls.  Beach club is open to girls in 6th-12th grade in Fall/Spring and open to girls in 3rd-12th grade in Summer.

For boys, the youngest age program we offer is our 3rd-8th grade Boys MiniSeason through the Fall, Winter, and Spring. The youngest competitive team is our 11 and under team for Boys up through 18 and under.  Beach club is open to boys in 5th-12th grade in the Summer.

Please click to view current Girls Programs or current Boys Programs.

When are indoor tryouts?

For Girls: 14 and under team tryouts are generally in late September – early October. For girls 15 and older, tryouts take place in late July.

For Boys: tryouts for all ages take place in late August (only one tryout for the season for boys 14U); for high school age boys, there are two tryouts in a season, one in August (for August through January play; athletes are committed to play through postseason in June/July), then again for new players in for our short season in May (for May through June play). Click here for tryout information and registration. All cost information, coaching information, practice days/times, and schedules are released the weekend of each tryout.

How many indoor teams do you take?

WAVE typically fields two to four teams per age group with approximately 12 players on each team. Many age groups will offer 4 or more teams per age group.

How long is the indoor season?

Girls indoor season runs from November through May for teams 11 and under, and from November/December through the end of June for our teams 12 and older. Boys season for 14 and under runs from tryouts in August through June; boys season for 15s and older is from August through January, with a break in the spring from February-May, then resumes for May-June (to allow for the high school season in the Spring).

What is the cost of the indoor club season?

WAVE’s cost is consistent and competitive with high-caliber elite volleyball clubs in the Southern California region. Cost varies by age group and team, with our younger teams costing less than our older teams. All cost information is readily available at tryouts. Club dues cover all tournaments, practices, uniforms, registration/membership fees, administrative costs, coaching expenses, and equipment costs. Families are separately responsible for any travel expenses and room and board.

What kind of a time commitment is required for the club season?

For Girls 10s: During the competitive season (January through May) teams practice generally twice per week and play in tournaments 1-2 weekends per month (1 day tournaments). Our 10s play locally in San Diego or within a 45 minute drive. Our Youth Development and 9U teams practice 1-2 days per week dependent on team, and play in WAVE-hosted events about 1 weekend day per month.

For Girls 11s and older: During the competitive season (December through June) teams practice generally 2-3 times per week and play in tournaments 2 weekends per month (1 day tournaments), as well as travel to National Qualifier tournaments (1-2 of these in the Spring, 3 days each). The end of the season for select teams 11 and older ends in late June/early July with a final 4-5 day travel National tournament. Teams participate in the SCVA (scvavolleyball.org).

For Boys 18 and under, practice is two days per week. Check out the SoCal Cup schedule for Boys (socalcupvolleyball.com); additional tournament(s) and AAU Nationals attendance is team-specific.

Our Middle School Academy training program is open to girls & boys in 7th-8th grade, is based on tryout placement by our coaching staff, and trains 1x/week November – May in a committed team environment. High School Academy train is for girls 9th-12th grade and also trains 1x/week late Nov – May.

What age group should my child try out for?

USAV Age Group Definitions are here for 2024-2025.

Do all Teams attend a post-season tournament?

Yes, by committing to WAVE for the club season you are committing to a post-season tournament event at the end of June for most teams and age-levels (with exception of Girls 9U/10U/Youth Development, Girls & Boys MS Academy, HS Academy, select older girls’ teams, and Boys 11U).

Do you Offer Private Lessons?

Yes. Please click here and feel free to contact any of our great coaching staff to set up a private lesson with the coach directly.

How do I get on an Email list?

Scroll to the bottom of our homepage and submit your email to be added to our email list.

Website

What is your Privacy Policy / Terms & Conditions?

Please click here to access our Website’s Privacy Policy and click here to access our Website’s Terms & Conditions.

By calling or texting WAVE (877-417-9283), customers agree to receive text messages. If you no longer wish to receive text messages, you may opt out at any time by replying “STOP”.

What if I have multiple children in the club?

Each username/password is linked to one family. Simply specify which player you are registering for through the checkout process.

How can I make an account or register for a program?

Sign up for a LeagueApps account. After a 1-time sign up, simply login to register for any of our programs. See LeagueApps FAQ here for families! Still have questions? Connect with kristen@wavevb.com 🙂

How do I reset my Password?

After you’ve made a LeagueApps account, check out LeagueApps support here if you need help logging in.

Dues & Payment

I have questions about my balance – who can I contact?

Please email kristen@wavevb.com for any questions regarding finance or balance information. Please login to your LeagueApps account to view any registrations and update your payment method.

Refund & Makeup Policy: Please note refunds for all WAVE programs are offered for documented injuries, or for schedule changes with ample advanced notice only, and are provided at the discretion of the club. Due to staffing and scheduling considerations, makeup sessions for our indoor camps, clinics, and beach programs are only provided at the discretion of the club. ALL BEACH CLUB PURCHASES EXPIRE ON THE LAST DAY OF THE REGISTERED SEASON.

Our EIN is 46-5422539. Please consult with your tax professional.

How can I make an account or register for a program?

Sign up for a LeagueApps account. After a 1-time sign up, simply login to register for any of our programs. See LeagueApps FAQ here for families! Still have questions? Connect with kristen@wavevb.com 🙂

Travel

How Do I make Travel Arrangements for Our Upcoming Tournaments?

WAVE has dedicated staff to assist with team travel. For qualifiers and post-season events, contact travel@wavevb.com for any travel-related questions. Parents/Families are responsible for making their own flight arrangements.  WAVE Travel will reserve a block of rooms at a tournament and families will receive a link to make their individual reservations at that hotel. Read on for answers to our most common travel-related questions.

Q: What time do I need to be at an out of state tournament, and what time can I leave?

A: Please plan to arrive on the day before play by 6pm and depart on the final day of play no earlier than 5pm

Q: Can I check all my luggage on the plane?

A: Players uniforms should be carried on the plane, not checked baggage. 

Q: Can I pick my own hotel for travel tournaments?

A: Do not book rooms on your own. Most all travel tournaments have housing company requirements and WAVE will send you a link to book your team rooms. There are a few exceptions to not booking with the assigned hotel, but permission is needed.

Q: What is a “Stay and Play” hotel?

A: For all travel tournaments (outside of San Diego/Orange County), WAVE players/families will reside at a “Stay and Play” hotel.  This means that part of WAVE’s participation agreement with the tournament requires teams/families to stay at the hotel assigned by the Housing Department for that tournament.  This also ensures teams are all together for meals and can travel all together to and from the playing venue. 

Q: If I have hotel points at one of the Stay and Play hotels reserved, can I use them to pay for my families’ room?

A: You will need to book/reserve your individual room with a credit card.  Upon check in, you can provide the hotel with your membership number and points to be used towards the final payment. 

Q: Can multiple players stay together in one room with a chaperone?

A: Each player should travel and stay with at least one parent/guardian in their own room.  If for some reason a parent/guardian can’t travel with their player to the travel tournament, please let your coach and WAVE travel know well in advance.  

Q: What if I need to add additional nights either at the front end or back end of the WAVE reserved check in and check out dates?

A: You will need to contact the housing department directly once the hotel information is released and request additional days be added to your reservation.  Do not contact the hotel directly as they will not have your reservation info until right before the tournament begins.

Q: What if my player will not be attending a tournament and will not need a room?

A: Please email travel@wavevb.com as soon as possible with a reason why.  This affects your team’s roster and your coaches’ preparation and lineup plans.

Q: What if I need to book two rooms for my family?

A: Please email travel@wavevb.com as soon as you know this will be needed.  We can add an additional room to our block of reservations in advance if we know of your need.  

Q: Can I reserve rooms for all of our relatives?

A: No, rooms are reserved for players only…if you would like an extra room please email a request totravel@wavevb.com. We do our best to accommodate if rooms are available after players have booked.

Q: How are hotels selected?

A: Hotel selection is based on what Stay and Play hotels are closest to the playing venue and can accommodate all WAVE teams/families. 

Girls

When are Tournament Dates?

Click here for the SCVA website.

How many indoor teams do you take?

WAVE typically fields two to four teams per age group with approximately 12 players on each team. Many age groups will offer 4 or more teams per age group.

Boys

Who Do I contact About Boys Volleyball?

Boys Director & Recruiting Coordinator, Cole Mortland, at cole@wavevb.com.

How Many Boys Teams Do you Take?

WAVE typically fields 2 teams per age group with approximately 12 players on each team.

When are Tournament Dates?

Click here for the SoCal Cup website.

Beach

What Beach programs do you offer?

Beach club programs run all year long, along with camps & ISPE. No tryouts necessary! Our beach program is based at Del Mar North “Dog” Beach and at our beautiful South Facility courts at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Our beach program is designed for anyone who wants to improve their beach game, whether playing concurrently indoors or not. For more info on the beach program contact Beach Director Matt Olson at matt@wavevb.com or click on our beach menu to learn more!

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