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Junior Volleyball Players: Join a MAC Team this Fall! TAYLOR CANOSO
Are you a junior age 10-17 interested in playing on a competitive club volleyball team? Would you like the opportunity to travel and play other volleyball teams from all over the U.S.? Or are you a beginning volleyball player that would like to expand your skill & knowledge and play on a team while doing so? If you’re looking for team comradery, friendship, competition, and a fun environment to develop into a better volleyball player at MAC, look no further. We will be holding our club team tryouts for the 2022-2023 season this November (exact dates TBA).
(1) Elite/National teams. These teams consist of advanced/experienced athletes looking for a high level of play. They attend more competitive traveling tournaments and consist of training two-three times per week in addition to tournaments. Travel tournaments can be anywhere in the U.S. These teams also compete in CEVA Power Leagues and Regionals, as well as some friendship tournaments in the region — great for players who want a lot of exposure to a high level of play and opportunities for college recruitment.
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(Above) Peyton Myers, Eleanor Pigg, Chloe Calvert, Harper Buchholz, and Arista Macasa. (Left) Lauren Jones, Violet Fields, Gianna Yazzolino, Francesca Crepeaux, Nora Pittman, Giulia Oleson, Chase Zanon, and Kathryn Urquhart.
are looking for a high level of play but are still developing skills and knowledge of the game. These teams are also great for athletes who are passionate about the sport but are not ready to commit to a national team travel schedule. These teams typically train two times per week and compete in local CEVA Power Leagues and Regionals, as well as other friendship tournaments in the NW region
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(2) Intermediate/Regional teams. These teams consist of athletes with one-two years of competitive team experience who
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Club teams can range anywhere from 11U-18U, but teams will be created based on athletes that tryout in November. The club season typically runs from November to April or May (depending on the team). Junior Nationals (GJNC) are usually held in July. A team must earn a spot in the GJNC during the regular season. The MAC typically has three levels of teams in each age division.
(locations range anywhere from Ridgefield, WA to Eugene, OR).
(3) Developmental/Local teams. These teams consist of athletes that are at a beginner level and are new to club volleyball. Ideal for athletes and families that do not want to travel and are looking for consistent practice and a mild tournament schedule. These teams typically train two times per week and compete in local CEVA Power Leagues and Regionals (locations range anywhere from Ridgefield, WA to Eugene, OR).
If you’re interested in joining a team for the upcoming season, it is recommended to get involved as soon as possible. Join MAC volleyball summer camps, sign up for personal training sessions, and participate in clinics and open gyms. There will be opportunities throughout the summer and early fall to get on the court and get involved. You can also visit CEVA’s website to learn more general information about the club season, including important dates, age definitions (which age division an athlete is eligible for based on their age), CEVA/USA Volleyball membership requirements, and other important need-to-know items for players and parents. www.cevaregion.org
You can also email volleyball@themac.com for more information and to get involved. Go MAC!
