United VBA Program information

New To The Club

Welcome!!  United VBA is a competitive family-oriented club program for girls ages 10-18.  Tryouts are held in June/July each year for the upcoming season that runs November-May.  Teams that make Nationals play a summer season through July 4th.  We are part of the Lone Star Region www.lsvolleyball.org of USA volleyball https://www.teamusa.org/usa-volleyball/events/girls-indoor.

Age Divisions:  

USA Volleyball Junior Player Age Definitions

  • 10's  Born on or after July 1, 2012
  • 11's  Born on or after July 1, 2011
  • 12's  Born on or after July 1, 2010
  • 13's  Born on or after July 1, 2009
  • 14's  Born on or after July 1, 2008
  • 15's  Born on or after July 1, 2007
  • 16's  Born on or after July 1, 2006
  • 17's  Born on or after July 1, 2005
  • 18's  Born on or after July 1, 2004

Levels Of Play

PURPLE/BLACK

National Elite Level 

  • 8-10 Tournaments (+ Nationals)
  • Practices 2x per week +
  • Season:  Nov 28th - Nationals
  • 15's + Travel Out of State
  • ** Nationals (GJNC) is in June/July if team qualifies
  • 17 Purple GJNC included in Dues
  • SportsRecruits (15's and Older)
  • Hudl Assist Video
  • Cost Range:  $3400-$4850

For the serious player who commits to training year-round to excel at the highest level in the sport.  Lessons, clinics, camps should be attended to gain maximum contact of the ball and advancement.  Teams 12 Purple - 17 Purple. 

Gray/WHITE

  • Regional Competitive Level 
  • 7-8 Tournaments
  • Practices 2x per week
  • Season:  November 28 through Regionals (1st week in May)
  • Sports Recruits (15-17's)
  • Hudl Assist Video
  • Cost Range:  $3050-$3350

Gray prepares the competitive players for school seasons and training preparation for advanced purple teams.  Clinics and camps help these players develop and get the extra touches needed to improve skills.  Teams 12 Gray - 17 Gray.

 

Local

Local Recreational Level

  • 6 Tournaments
  • Practice 1x per week (Sundays)
  • Season:  Nov 28th - April 2nd
  • Cost:  $1700

The local level is for a variety of players.  For those whose schedules don’t allow the full seasons of Gray/Purple, financial needs, or skill-based, this is a great option to play the game during the Winter and improve.  Highly recommend outside work (clinics, camps, lessons) to improve skills since only practice 1x per week.  Teams 11 & 12 Local.

Projected Tournament Schedule

Countdown Classic 12, 13, 14,15,16,17 Purple/Black
TOT Qualifier/Tour of Texas 13,14,15,16,17 Purple/Black
ATX Showcase 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Purple/Black; 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Gray/White
Cross Court: 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Purple/Black - 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Gray/White
Lone Star: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Purple/Black 15,16, 17 Gray/White
Out of State Qualifier 15, 16, 17 Purple/Black
2nd Out of State Qualifier 17 Purple/Black
Regionals All Purple, Black, Gray, and White
Local 1 Day Events Local, Gray/White
Local/Driveable 2 Day Events Gray/White; Purple/Black
JO's/AAU's Qualifying Purple/Black Teams, 17 Purple