State Black Program
Wildfire Volleyball will have State Black teams at all age groups. State Black athletes will participate in the Tri-County, AAU League and 3 to 5 / 2 day events . The State Black athletes will practice 2 – 3 times per week. This program is designed for intermediate – high intermediate levels. Evaluations for this program happen during Club Season Evaluations.
State Black athletes must have and AAU and USAV membership to participate in all events assigned to the team.
STATE BLACK SCHEDULE
| Events | Date | Teams | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLK Fort Lauderdale Invitational | January 14 -16, 2023 | ALL State Teams 15U - 17U | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Florida Junior Challenge League Event 1 | January 21-22, 2023 | ALL State Teams | TBA |
| Tamiami Fair Grounds | January 28-29, 2023 | ALL State Teams | Miami, FL |
| Florida Junior Challenge League Event 2 | February 11-12, 2023 | ALL State Teams | TBA |
| Cloverleaf | March 11 - 12, 2023 | ALL State Teams | Broward CC |
| Florida Junior Challenege League Event 3 | March 18 - 19, 2023 | ALL State Teams | TBA |
| Florida Junior Challenege League Event 4 | April 15 - 16 , 2023 | ALL State Teams | TBA |
| Florida Spring Bash Invitational | April 22-23, 2023 | ALL State Teams | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Florida Junior Challenege League Event 5 | May 6 - 7, 2023 | ALL State Teams | TBA |
| Clash of Champions | May 20-21, 2023 | ALL State Teams | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| AAU National Championships | June 14 - June 30, 2023 | ALL State Teams | Orlando, FL |
Program Details
State Black Team Practice 2 – 3 times weekly including play days.
- Training is designed and executed by the national coaching staff
- Tournaments are 8-10 one day events in the tri-county area and 3-4/2 day events including one travel event
- State Black athletes need AAU and USAV memberships
- State Teams will participate in AAU Nationals
State Black Teams will participate in the Florida’s Junior Challenge Leagues. They will also participate in 3-5/ 2 day events . State Black Teams will only Travel to AAU’s in Orlando. All Other events will be in the tri-county area.
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 and 10 subsequent payments of $350.00/ month. It is important to note that by taking a place on a State Black 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 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.
| Month | Description | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| August 5th | Deposit | $500.00 |
| September 1st | Payment | $350.00 |
| October 1st | Payment | $350.00 |
| November 1st | Payment | $350.00 |
| December 1st | Payment | $350.00 |
| January 1st | Payment | $350.00 |
| February 1st | Payment | $350.00 |
| March 1st | Payment | $350.00 |
| April 1st | Payment | $350.00 |
| May 1st | Payment | $350.00 |
| June 1st | Payment | $350.00 |
State Black Athletes are free to purchase any item offer, however the following under armor items are a requirement
2 – Jerseys
2- Spandex
1 – Warm Up Jacket or Hoodie
1 – Pants or Shorts
1 – Back pack or duffle bag