FAQs | Wave Volleyball

Programs

What programs do you offer?

WAVE offers several year-round indoor and beach volleyball camp and clinic opportunities for Girls and Boys (open registration). 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.

How young can my daughter/son be to participate?

Our youngest age group offered for girls is our indoor K-2nd grade Ripple Program. Girls can also participate in our 3rd grade Girls clinics on indoor or sand surfaces (Hardcourt Heroes and Sand Stars), and for boys we offer our 2nd-8th grade Boys MiniSeason through the Fall, Winter, and Spring. Our youngest age group offered for year-round competitive club competition is our Youth Development and 10 and under team program for Girls, and our 12 and under team for Boys. Beach club is open to girls in 5th-12th grade in Fall/Spring, and open to girls in 3rd-12th grade in Summer. Beach club is open to boys in 5th-9th grade in the Summer.

When are indoor tryouts?

For Girls: 14 and under team tryouts are generally in early October. For girls 15 and older, tryouts take place in late August. For Boys: tryouts for all ages take place in early September (only one tryout for the season for boys 14U); for high school age boys, there are two tryouts in a season, one in September (for September through January play), then again in May (for May through June play). Click here for tryout information and registration.

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 September through June; boys season for 15s and older is from September 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. 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 teams 12 and older ends in late June/early July with a final 4-5 day travel National tournament. Check out the SCVA schedule here for Girls.

For Boys 18 and under, practice is two days per week. Check out the SCVA schedule here for Boys.

What age group should my child try out for?

USAV Age Group Definitions for 2018-2019 HERE. Definitions for 2019-2020 season coming soon!

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 (with exception of Girls 10 & 11U and Boys 13/12).

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?

Email rachel@wavevb.com to be added to our email list.

Website

How do I get a username/login?

Click on the Create Account button on the top left corner of the home page. Or, simply sign up for any of our great clinics, camps, or beach programs! First, just click on the item you are interested in, then click the “Sign up Now” button, and first time users will be prompted to fill out a brief form and create a username and password for future use (keep this information somewhere safe for future reference). In the future, you can just log in!

How do I reset my Password?

Click the Lost Password? link off the Login/Register tab on the right side of the screen.

How Do I update or remove unwanted items in my cart?

While in your cart, please click the red “X” button in the cart to delete items in your cart, or just adjust quantity of items in your cart if needed.

How can I make a payment with my credit card?

Simply enter your credit card information at checkout for any camps/clinics purchased through our site. For ISPE and indoor club team dues, please enroll through GroundWork and connect with kristen@wavevb.com if you have questions.

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.

What is your Privacy Policy?

Please click here to access our Website’s Privacy Policy.

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. You can also check your order history of online purchases when logged in to our website.

If you are enrolled in one of our team or ISPE programs, all payments are completed through our partner Ground.work (app.ground.work). Please contact Kristen if you have questions.

Our EIN is 45-5579314. Please consult with your tax professional.

Please note refunds for our programs are offered for injury or for schedule changes with ample advanced notice only, and are provided at the discretion of the club.

Travel

How Do I make Travel Arrangements for Our Upcoming Tournaments?

For local tournaments, please arrange carpool within your team as needed. For qualifiers and post-season events, contact admin@wavevb.com or madie@wavevb.com for any travel-related questions.

Camps & Clinics

When are your clinics & camps? How do I get more information?

We offer camps and clinics during most of the year. Our year-round camp/clinic learning opportunities include our popular indoor & sand 3rd-6th grade Girls clinics (Hardcourt Heroes and Sand Stars), as well as our 3rd-8th grade Boys MiniSeason. We also offer a K-2nd grade co-ed Ripple Program! During the summer, WAVE offers a variety of skill-specific camps and clinics and generally releases information to the public on our website and through email in late spring. Please email rachel@wavevb.com to be added to our email contact list!

Girls

When are Tournament Dates?

Click here for the SCVA website Girls Schedule.

Boys

When are Tournament Dates

Click here for the SCVA website Boys Schedule.

How Many Boys Teams Do you Take?

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

Who Do I contact About Boys Volleyball?

Boys Associate Director Jed Stotsenberg at jed@wavevb.com.

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!