National Program
Wildfire Volleyball will carry National Teams at all age groups. The National athletes will participate in 4 state events and 6 National events including AAU Nationals and USAV Nationals for qualifying teams. The National athletes will practice 3-4 times a week. This program is designed for advance level athletes only . Evaluations for this program happens at the same time as all other evaluations.
The most important goal of our National program is to create recruiting opportunities for our athletes. Wildfire Volleyball will select events with this priority
National Teams will also participate in in either AAU, JO ‘s or both. Athletes deciding not participate in these events will still be responsible for payments thru June 1st.
National Teams
NATIONAL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
| Events | Date | Location | Teams | Hotel Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Holiday Challenge | December 10 - 11, 2022 | Daytona Beach, FL | ALL National Teams 12U - 18U | Hotel Info |
| MLK Fort Lauderdale Invitational | January 14 -16, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | ALL National Teams 12U - 18U | N/A |
| Florida Frenzy | January 28-29, 2023 | Miami, FL | ALL National Teams 12U - 17U | N/A |
| Presidents Day Invitational | February 18 - 20, 2023 | Orlando, FL | ALL National Teams 12U - 18U | Hotel Info |
| 2023 Sunshine Classic Girls Qualifier | February 25-27, 2023 (13-15s) | Orlando, FL | ALL National Teams 13U, 14U, 15U | Hotel Info | THIS IS A STAY AND PLAY EVENT |
| 2023 Sunshine Classic Girls Qualifier | March 3-5, 2023 (12, 16, 17,) 18s (No Bid) | Orlando, FL | ALL National Teams 12U, 16U, 17U | Hotel Info | THIS IS A STAY AND PLAY EVENT |
| Cloverleaf | March 11 - 12, 2023 | Broward CC | ALL National Teams 12U - 15U | N/A |
| 2023 Nike MEQ | March 17 - 19, 2023 | Indianapolis, IN | ALL National Teams 16U - 18U | Hotel Info | Stay & Play Required (Booking Deadline 12/1/2022) | Click on room type in red to make reservation |
| 2023 Big South Girls Qualifier | March 31 - April 2, 2023 | Atlanta, GA | ALL National Teams 14U - 17U | Hotel Info | THIS IS A STAY AND PLAY EVENT Parent Passcode: P14606726754330 |
| Florida Spring Bash Invitational | April 22-23, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | ALL National Teams 12U - 18U | N/A |
| 2023 Asics Florida Volleyball Challenge | April 28-30, 2023 | Orlando, FL | ALL National Teams 12U - 14U | Hotel Info | THIS IS A STAY AND PLAY EVENT |
| Clash of Champions | May 20-21, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | ALL National Teams 12U - 17U | N/A |
| Top court championship | June 2 - 4 2023 | Baltimore, MD | ALL National Teams 14U - 17U | Please hold off on booking any flights or hotels for this event. |
| AAU National Championships | June 14 - June 30, 2023 | Orlando, FL | ALL National Teams 12U - 17U | TBD |
18 NATIONAL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
| Events | Date | Location | Teams | Hotel Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Holiday Challenge | December 10 - 11, 2022 | Daytona Beach, FL | ALL National 18U | TBD |
| MLK Fort Lauderdale Invitational | January 14 -16, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | ALL National 18U | TBD |
| 2023 Florida Fest Girls 18s Qualifier | January 27-29, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | ALL National 18U | TBD |
| FL 18s Regional Qualifier | February 10-12, 2023 | Winter Haven, FL | ALL National 18U | Priority Hotel Info | Stay & Play Required |
| Presidents Day Invitational | February 18 - 20, 2023 | Orlando, FL | ALL National 18U | TBD |
| 2023 Northeast Girls 18s Qualifier | March 3-5, 2023 | Philadelphia, PA | ALL National 18U | Priority Hotel Info | Stay & Play Required CLICK ON RESERVATION TYPE IN RED (QUEEN/QUEEN) TO BOOK ROOMS DEADLINE: 12/8/2022 |
| 2023 Mideast Girls 18s Qualifier | March 17-19, 2023 | Indianapolis, IN | ALL National 18U | TBD |
| Florida Spring Bash Invitational | April 22-23, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | ALL National 18U | N/A |
| USAV 18s Girls National Championships | April 28-30, 2023 | Columbus, Ohio | ALL National 18U (If Qualified) | TBD (If Qualified) |
| Clash of Champions | May 20-21, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | ALL National 18U | TBD |
Program Details
- National Team Practice 3-4 times weekly including play days.
- Training is designed and executed by the national coaching staff
- Tournaments include 4 State Events, 6 National Events including AAU / USAV National Championships.
- National team athletes need AAU and USAV memberships
- National Team Season ends with AAU Nationals and/or Junior Nationals
- National Team members will wear full uniform gear head to toe
Please note that this schedule is tentative until confirmed by the sanctioning body of the event. Do not book anything until the tournament shows confirmed
Club Season is not a pay by month activity. The cost of Club is divided thru out the season with an initial deposit of $500 ( August) and 10 subsequent payments of $450.00/ month ( Starting September 1st 2022 – June 1st 2023). It is important to note that by taking a place on a National Team you are taking a permanent spot on the team and while the total cost is divided into payments the athletes assumes responsibility for the total cost of the season. Payments are processed and deducted automatically the 1st of the month due. It is important to be aware that the June payment will be collected whether the athlete goes to AAU/USAV Nationals or not
Club Season starts November 1st. Wildfire offers training during September and October at no extra charge for all athletes that are in 12U-14U teams and those who are not participating in High School volleyball and are members of a Wildfire Team.
| Description | Payments |
|---|---|
| Deposit | $500.00 |
| Payment | $450.00 |
| Payment | $450.00 |
| Payment | $450.00 |
| Payment | $450.00 |
| Payment | $450.00 |
| Payment | $450.00 |
| Payment | $450.00 |
| Payment | $450.00 |
| Payment | $450.00 |
| Payment | $450.00 |
National Teams will be required to wear only Wildfire gear during the events. The following items will be required. Wildfire is an Under Armor Club
3 Jerseys
3 Spandex
1 Jacket or Hoodie
1 Pant or Short
Sox
Knee Pads
Shoes