TRAVEL PROGRAM
NEW WAVE – 15s-18s & UNDER (9th-12th GRADE)
SEASON INFORMATION
SEASON INFO / Dec-Jun (7 months) / MEMBERSHIP / AAU AffiliationMULTI-SPORT? / Yes / HOMEWORK DAYS / 2
PRACTICE/TRAINING
PRACTICES / 2 practices/week (2 Team) +1 Position Practice; Days/Times TBDSTRENGTH TRAINING / Included: 2 1-hour sessions per week: MFC Sports Performance, New WAVE Darien (Dec-April)
LEAD TRAINER / Yes (every practice)
PRACTICE FACILITIES / Montini Catholic and New WAVE Darien
TOURNAMENTS
LEAGUE PLAY / Great Lakes (8-10 dates) / SINGLE DAY LOCAL / 1-2 / Events (TBD)MULTI-DAY LOCAL / 2-3 Events (See Page 2) / MULTI-DAY TRAVEL / 1-3 / Events (See Page 2)
SEASON-ENDING / AAU National Championships, Disney World, FL (4 days of play)
TRAVEL POLICY / Athletes stay w/parents at hotel; Club reserves room blocks. AAU’s Team House
RECRUITING SERVICES
RECRUITING SERVICES SportsRecruits.com – included in your Season Dues
RECRUITING TOOLS / SportsRecruits.comSKILLS VIDEO / Offered, for additional fee
DUES & FEES
COMMITMENT FEE ...... / $395The Commitment Fee is a non-refundable fee due within 72 hours of a player’s selection (after tryouts). This fee secures a player’s spot at New WAVE for the upcoming season. It is a part of the Season Dues.
UNIFORM FEE ...... NEW - $285 / RETURNING - $150
The Uniform Fee is paid, in full, at our Parent Night. The fee covers all of the MANDATORY uniform items for the upcoming season. In 2017, the Nike® uniform package is: 3 Jerseys, 2 Spandex, Pullover, Nike Volleyball Shoes, Backpack, 3 Practice Tshirts
SEASON DUES ...... / $2,095The Season Dues include training fees, facility cost, league entry and several local events. We have several payment options for the Season Dues.
At a minimum, the first installment for the dues must be paid by Parent Night. For payment options, please see Page 2.
TRAVEL/ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT FEES ...... TBD
Travel Fees are those fees that are associated with Multi-Day Travel events. The fees cover: tournament entry, coaches’ compensation and coaches’ travel expenses if applicable (hotel, transportation, etc.). Any Multi-Day Local tournaments that are on the schedule that are not included in the dues are also subject to additional fees. These fees cover: tournament entry and coaches’ compensation. Due dates are February 15th, April 15th and May 15th (Season-Ending only).
2017-2018 SEASON
*Schedule Information subject to change.
TRAVEL PROGRAM
NEW WAVE – 15s-18s & UNDER (9th-12th GRADE)
SEASON DUES PAYMENT OPTIONS
Below are the payment options for the season; Please note that choice is made for duration of the season.
PAY IN FULL (ONLINE)
Pay dues in full online prior to Parent Night; Paid by Credit Card or E-Check; Processing Fees charged at checkout
PAYMENT PLAN #1 (ONLINE) - RECOMMENDED
4 Additional Installments of $425 paid online from Credit Card on Parent Meeting, 12/15, 1/15, 3/15; Processing Fees charged at checkout
PAY BY CHECK (OFFLINE)
Pay ALL payments by check offline (mail); See Parent/Player Handbook for details; Dates: Parent Meeting, 12/15, 1/15, 3/15.
WORK FOR PLAY™
Families in need of financial assistance can apply online to take part in our Work for Play™ program to earn credit towards their season dues throughout the season.
CUSTOM PAYMENT PLAN
Families can apply online for a custom payment plan; All payment plans subject to $50 admin fee to setup; Contact Sam Deem at for more details
IMPORTANT DATES/BREAKS
TBA: NOVEMBER / Parent/Player Meeting / Note: Mandatory for players/parents; 1st Installment DueNOVEMBER EVALS / Travel Team Selection Phase / Note: All practices are mandatory
MID DECEMBER / Team Selections Announced / Note: Subject to change based on number of teams
DECEMBER 3 / Age Level Practices Begin / Note: All members practice together
DECEMBER 23-27 / Holiday Break / Note: Happy Holidays!
MARCH 25-31 / Spring Break / Note: We realize not all spring breaks are the same
MULTI-DAY TOURNAMENT DATES
Multi-day tournaments are MANDATORY for all Travel Program players. Please set these dates aside as important or possible full weekend play dates during the season.
JANUARY 13-14 / Mizuno Winter Classic / Note: All 14s Travel teamsFEBRUARY 17-18 / President’s Day events (Prairie Pleasant, WI) / Note: All 14s Travel teams
APRIL 6-8 / JVA World Challenge, Louisville, KY / Note: Optional All 14s Travel teams
JUNE 2-3 / SPVB Youth Classic (Aurora, IL) / Note: All 14s Travel teams
LATE JUNE / AAU National Championships (Disney World, FL) / Note: Season-Ending Event
2017-2018 SEASON
*Schedule Information subject to change.