How much does the club season cost?

Standard Club Dues: The cost for a full 2026-2027 WVE club season is $2,000. This includes coaching, gym time, gear, Hudl membership and all standard CEVA‑scheduled tournaments in addition to scheduled Friendship Tournaments.

12U Development Team: Our 12U Development Team is designed as an introductory club experience with a lighter schedule and reduced cost. It’s perfect for athletes who are new to club volleyball and want strong training, skill-building, and a fun team environment without the full travel and tournament load. The cost for this team only will be $1500.

Travel Team Costs (2-18s teams & Top 16s team): For our 18s teams and top 16s team, the season includes two true travel tournaments in addition to the standard schedule. We will be returning to the Sacramento, CA tournament—one of last year’s most successful events—and adding a Seattle‑based tournament as well. These travel events add an additional cost of $1,150, bringing the total season cost for these age groups to $3,150.

Payment Plans & Fundraising Support: WVE will continue offering flexible payment plans to help families navigate the cost of club volleyball. We also support teams in organizing fundraising opportunities to help offset travel expenses throughout the season.

When is the club season?

Club Volleyball typically runs from mid-November through the first weekend in May.

When are tryouts?

2026 Tryout dates have been released:

11/8 for 12/14s

11/15 for 16/18s

Location: Chehalem Valley Middle School 10am-2pm- Check out our Events tab for more info!

How do I know what age group my player qualifies for?

Age group eligibility is determined by CEVA and USA Volleyball. You can find the official age chart at cevaregion.org, but here’s a simple overview to help guide you:

Age-Based Eligibility Players must remain under the listed age for their team throughout the entire club season. For example:

• If your player is 11, they may play on a 12s team (or even a 14s team, depending on skill and team needs).

• If your player is 12 and turns 13 during the season, they must play on a 14s team to stay within the age requirement.

Grade-Based Placement It is also standard practice to place athletes based on their school grade:

• An athlete who is 14 and in 8th grade typically plays on a 14s team.

• An athlete who is 14 and a freshman usually plays on a 16s team.

If you’re unsure where your athlete fits, we’re always happy to help you determine the correct age group.

Where are practices held?

WVE teams practice in local schools and gyms throughout Newberg, Oregon. For the upcoming season, practices will be scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

We aim to keep younger teams (12s and 14s) practicing from 5–7 PM, and older teams (16s and 18s) from 7–9 PM. However, gym space in Newberg is limited, so practice times may vary. We appreciate the flexibility and understanding of our players and families as we work within the availability of local facilities.

Because many of our practice locations are school gyms, our schedule generally follows the Newberg School District calendar. On days when school is not in session, practices are typically not held—though this may vary based on gym availability.

How much of a time commitment can I expect?

WVE teams typically practice twice per week and participate in 1–2 tournaments per month. For the 2026–27 season, we anticipate registering each team for 8–10 tournaments total.

Tournament Structure & Schedule Most CEVA tournaments take place along the I‑5 corridor and run from approximately 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with athletes arriving around 7:30 AM. The majority of events are one‑day tournaments, though some may extend to two or even three days over long weekends.

There are two types of tournaments in our region:

• Power League: These are official CEVA events that all clubs participate in. Power League results determine placement and qualification for Regionals, a two‑day championship event at the end of the season.

• Friendship Tournaments: These are hosted by individual clubs and offer additional opportunities for competition. They do not impact league standings or Regional qualification.

Season Schedule Release Final tournament schedules are announced after tryouts, once clubs are able to complete registration with CEVA and host clubs.

Planned Travel Event We do plan to attend the Rogue Valley Classic in Medford on March 28–29, which falls at the end of Spring Break. This is a two‑day Friendship tournament hosted by the CEVA Region and has been a huge hit the past few seasons. Please mark your calendars.

Does WVE play/practice on Sundays?

Yes — WVE does play and practice on Sundays. Most CEVA tournaments take place on weekends, and we schedule teams for events on both Saturdays and Sundays to provide a balanced mix of competition days. Sunday practices or play dates help ensure athletes get consistent development and families have a variety of scheduling options throughout the season.

What if I play another sport during club season?

WVE welcomes and supports multi‑sport athletes. As long as families communicate schedules clearly, we encourage players to pursue all of their athletic interests. Balancing multiple sports can be a positive experience, and we’re happy to work with athletes to make participation in our program manageable.

What if I still have questions?

If we haven’t answered your question, please feel free to fill out a contact form, and a member of our leadership team will get back to you ASAP!