TRAVEL PROGRAM

NEW WAVE – 15s-18s & UNDER (9th-12th GRADE)

SEASON INFORMATION

SEASON INFO / Dec-Jun (7 months) / MEMBERSHIP / AAU Affiliation
MULTI-SPORT? / Yes / HOMEWORK DAYS / 2

PRACTICE/TRAINING

PRACTICES / 2 practices/week (2 Team) +1 Position Practice; Days/Times TBD
STRENGTH 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.com
SKILLS VIDEO / Offered, for additional fee

DUES & FEES

COMMITMENT FEE ...... / $395

The 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 ...... / $2,095

The 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 Due
NOVEMBER 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 teams
FEBRUARY 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.