General Info
Tryouts are held in late August (in 2024, Tryouts/assessments will be held in conjunction with our SUNDAY CLINIC 8/25; no separate payment required to be assessed/considered for a Fall Mini-Season team). Fall mini-season teams will participate in 3-4 local tournaments, in September-October.
The Fall Mini-Season is for players who are not currently playing on a school-based team. It’s a great way to have a short-season local team experience and stay sharp during the Fall so you can be ready for the longer Girls CLUB season… or just play on a Fall team and compete against other clubs and schools!
Fall Teams are formed by age/grade:
- 3rd-6th graders will compete in the 12U division (“Club” or “Open” level of local team play)
- 7th-12th graders will compete in “13U and Above” division (“Club” or “Open” level of local team play)
Birthdate does not matter for the Fall season, only your grade in school. Scroll down for TRYOUTS info!
For Fall 2024…
LJV will only be forming TWO teams:
- 12U (4th-6th graders) will compete in 3 tournaments in the lower “Club” division (less competitive, minimal experience). Tournament dates: Sundays 9/8, 9/22, and 10/27. Practices on non-tournament Sundays and one weeknight, tentatively Thursdays.
- 14U advanced team (7th/8th graders) will compete in 4 tournaments in the upper “Open” division (more competitive, experienced players). Tournament dates: Saturdays 8/31, 9/14, 10/5, and 10/19. Practices on non-tournament weekends and one weeknight, tentatively Thursdays.
This mini-season will not conflict with the longer primary club season for 11U-14U, which has tryouts on Sept 28-29 but those teams do not start practicing until November.
During the Fall mini-season, we strive to provide opportunities and make teams for all interested players, to help player development and prepare young players for the Club Season Tryouts (which take place in October).
Any high school players who did not make their high school team(s) are encouraged and welcome to come play on a Fall Local team with LJV and compete in local tournaments! (Update: LJV is not fielding a high school local team for the 2024 Fall mini-season).
Note to High School Players: It is against CIF rules for a player to play on their high school team and a club team during the same season.
Fall 2024 Mini-Season Tryouts (open to grades 4-12)
SUNDAY 8/25
4:00-6:00pm at Mission Bay High School – Register for SUNDAY CLINIC and let the coaches know you want to play on a Fall Mini-Season team!
Questions? Send an email to LJV
Fall 2024 Mini-Season Teams Details
Practices
Fall school-based teams typically have practices 1-2x/week and will have 2 or 4 local (in San Diego County) half-day tournaments in Rancho Bernardo. Team-specific schedules and practice days will depend upon your daughters’ team placement. All Fall teams typically have two “events” per week, either 2 practices or one practice and a tournament.
Cuts?
We hope to field Fall teams for all interested players. However, we can never accurately predict the turnout of players and we may need to cut some players. Those players may choose to register for the series of Sunday practices in order to improve skills and confidence prior to Club Season Tryouts.
Tournaments & Games
- 2 or 4 half-day tournaments in Rancho Bernardo (“Fall-Series” at SDVBC)
- 3rd-6th graders will compete in the 12U division, using the VolleyLite ball
- 7th-12th graders will use regular weight volleyball and full-height net in 13+ division
Fall 2024 tournaments start on Labor Day weekend 2024!
Link to Tournament dates: Fall-Series Tournament Website
Cost
Fall 2024: $515 for 12U mini-season, $650 for 14U team. No pro-rating or refunds for missing a tournament or practice. Fall Season fees include LJV shirt, equipment, gym rental, tournament fees, coaching, and insurance.
Previous years: $350 if 2 tournaments (through mid-September) or $750 if 4 tournaments (through late October)
Fall Mini-Season Coaches
Jon Murphy and additional Assistant & floater LJV coaches will help out and supplement as needed
Non-Team Option for Fall: SUNDAY CLINICS
Sunday Fall Clinics at Mission Bay HS Big Gym, starting Sunday, August 20th
This is a great option for those who either do not make a Fall team or simply prefer to wait until the Spring season to join a team and work on skills once a week during August/September… Weekly Sunday clinics to learn & improve your skills before Spring season tryouts (which start October 1st!). All Sunday clinics are open to 4th-12th graders, all levels, open to both boys and girls. Multiple courts, multiple coaches!