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USA Juniors – Team Information

Open Girls U13 – U18

A team capable of competing with the top teams in the nation and of earning a berth at the USAV Junior Nationals Championship. Open level teams will normally participate in 2-3 high-level out-of-state tournaments.

What You Get

• 9-10 athletes on the team
• 4-6 hours of team practice per week
• 9-11 tournaments

Club Girls U13 – U18

A team capable of competing well with the top teams in the Keystone Region. Teams will normally participate in at least one tournament outside of the Keystone Region such as the National Qualifier in Baltimore.

What You Get

• 9-10 athletes on the team
• 4 hours of team practice per week
• 8-9 tournaments primarily in PA

Club Girls U12

A young team whose competition and tournament schedule will be decided after an assessment of their skill level shortly after the team selection has taken place. The main competition will be among teams in the Keystone Region. Tournament participation outside of the Keystone Region will be optional.

What You Get

• 9-10 athletes on the team
• 2 practices per week
• 6-8 tournaments primarily in PA

Developmental: Girls Ages 8 – 11

A team comprised of young athletes new to volleyball (typically under 12 years old). Focus is on skill development. Tournament participation is optional and usually limited to 1 or 2 competitions.

What You Get

• 9-14 athletes on the team
• 1 practice per week
• 1 – 2 tournaments in PA

USA Juniors – 2009-2010 Season Team Age Requirements

• Developmental: born on or after September 1, 1997
• U12: born on or after September 1, 1997
• U13: born on or after September 1, 1996
• U14: born on or after September 1, 1995
• U15: born on or after September 1, 1994
• U16: born on or after September 1, 1993
• U17: born on or after September 1, 1992
• U18: born on or after September 1, 1991

Options:

Athletes may play up in their age bracket but not down. The region occasionally will grant exceptions for athletes who are close to the age cutoff date.