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AP Lite Info

LINK TO REGISTER IS LOCATED UNDER THE AGE DEFINITION CHART LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE. 

PLEASE CHECK AGE DEFINITIONS AND REGISTER FOR THE CORRECT AGE GROUP

AP Lite Info

 

AP Lite is designed for both the "new to club" and multi-sport athlete and is considered more of a local program. This allows players to balance other sports, activities and academics while continuing to play longer than their school seasons. Club volleyball can be a huge time and financial obligation between travel and time commitment and our goal is to provide an avenue for anyone seeking to improve their skills without giving up other activities they are involved in. It also serves as an excellent entry program for girls just beginning their volleyball passion.

PRACTICE FACILITIES

  • AP Lite South/Central will practice at West Lake Athletic Center and St. Michaels Athletic Center (10s - 17s)
  • AP Lite HilCo will practice out of Hill Country Indoor  & Lake Travis MS & HS (10s - 12s only)
  • AP Lite WilCo - Premier Athletic Center (10s - 17s)
  • AP Lite League will practice out of WACC 

PRACTICE/TOURNAMENTS 

  • 10s-13s: Winter Camp is included with your dues; it is a 4 week training series used to evaluate and train all AP Lite registered athletes.
  • Sunday team practices begin the first Sunday in January after the holiday break. 
  • 10s - 13s begin with 2 days a week practice (Sundays & one weekday;  the practices are 2 hours long and weekdays are typically Tuesday or Wednesday but occasionally slotted for Mondays)
  • 10s -13s that are placed in the league will practice 2x per week for 8 weeks starting in January and end at Spring Break.
  • 14s - 17s start with Sunday practices only and an additional weeknight practice is added the first week in February (or last week in January contingent on when February 1st lands) through April. Those practices are typically on Tuesday or Wednesday and occasionally slotted for Mondays.
  • 4-5 1 Day Tournaments (local/Austin area) are scheduled February - April and are typically on Saturdays. We will not be able to tell you those dates until after team selections are made because coaches choose their own tournament schedule. 
  • Final tournament will be  a 2 day tournament and in most cases LS Regionals. It is a 2 day tournament and the dates are typically held the last weekend in April and first weekend of May by age groups:
    • 13s & 14s: TBD Houston (or alternative 2 day tournament)
    • 15s, 16s & 17s: 5/7 - TBD Houston
    • 11s & 12's will typically not participate at Regionals, however, will end with a 2 day tournament.  Some 11s & 12s teams will compete at Regionals

AGE DEFINITIONS ARE LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

What Can I Expect at Tryouts?

14, 15, 16 and 17u Lite Program:

A 1 day tryout to evaluate and place girls on teams according to skill and position. Typically 2-3 teams are made at each age group depending on how many register. We try and find a place for everyone, however, it is possible not everyone makes a team.

10 , 11, 12 and 13u Lite Team Selection:

For the 10U - 12U and 13U programs, AP Lite offers an extended evaluation series called WINTER CAMP. You must be enrolled in the program to participate in Winter Camp. We know that at this age some girls have had minimal experience with the sport, mostly in recreational leagues. The 3-4 week pre-season practice/clinic will be used to train and evaluate the girls to place them on teams based on skill. Please note: Some athletes will be placed in a league instead of a tournament team to further develop their skills.

10s, 11s & 12s Tournaments 

10s, 11s  will participate in 2-3 and 12s  will attend 1-2 "In House/Developmental" Tournaments designed to teach them to prepare for larger tournaments. These will comprise of pool play only, but run just like a regular tournament. The idea is so the some teams can learn to score/ref, how to call lines and potentially have modified serving lines so that the players and teams can be set up for success for later in the season.

What does this mean for the first day of Tryouts ?
On day 1 we will run each participant through a series of physical testing and evaluate each player, however, we will not place anyone on teams. Day 1 consists of contract signing, registration and uniform try-ons. Contracts and Registration for the program must be completed and a deposit paid to participate in the 3-4 week program. There will be no fees for the clinic, they are included in your club dues. 

Do I need to stay for tryouts?

All Parents: There will be a parent Q&A at the beginning of the session that you will want to hear if this is your first Lite experience. For the younger age groups (10s, 11s, 12s and 13s) we will try to release the girls in waves to try-on uniforms and you may get started on the registration forms immediately after the Q&A. 

What is the evaluation schedule?

Please see WINTER CAMPS for details 

Does my daughter have to make every Winter Camp date?
If your daughter has to miss, that is OK, however, the more times she attends, the better her skills will become and we will better evaluate her. 

What do we have to pay  to join?
The total due for the season is $2,000 - $2495. The deposit will be $500 - $695 due upon signing in November.

See PAYMENT DETAILS for full season cost information

What do our dues cover?

Your dues cover Winter Camp and all expenses for the club season; backpack, socks, spandex, uniforms, practice shirts, tournament entry fees, coaches pay and facility fees. What they do not cover is food at tournaments or any travel expenses including hotel for the final tournament.

My daughter is younger than 11 years old can she tryout for 11u?
Yes! There is not a 10u tournament series so depending on her skill level and knowledge of the game, we will be offering a club and/or league format for our younger players to properly learn how to compete before entering them into club tournaments. 

What is AP Lite HilCo or WilCo?
WilCo (short for Williamson County) Practices will be at the PAC 

HilCo (short for Hill Country) will practice out of Hill Country Indoor

AP Lite South/Central will practice at the SMACC & WACC

TRYOUTS DETAILS

10s, 11s, 12s, 13s & 14s: Sunday, October 29

TIMES UPDATED ON 10/26

10s & 11s: 8:30am - 10:30am

12s: 10:00am - 12:00pm

13s: 11:30 - 1:30pm

14s: 3:30pm - 7:30pm

 

15s, 16s and 17s: Sunday, November 5 

all age groups: 5pm - 9pm

 

10s/11s/12s/13s (3rd-7th grade): ALL 10s - 13s participants will be accepted so this is  day 1 of 4 tryout days. Tryouts will consist of a parent Q&A, online registration (please bring a smartphone, tablet or laptop with you), uniform sizing and contract signing; athletes will participate in a series of physical testing and 1 skills assessment. Teams will be formed after the Winter Camp Evaluation Series. 

14s/15s/16s/17s: (These age groups will go through tryouts and be placed on teams this day)


Location: St. Michael's Athletic Complex

Any questions about AP Lite please email AP Lite Director Nichole Adams.

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