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12U Club
Our 12U team plays the Arizona Region's local Club league, the only division the region offers for 12 and under. No outside tournaments, no national qualifiers, and no team travel.
Practices
Tuesday and Friday nights, two hours each, starting Tuesday, November 10 and running through May 15. Practices are at a West Valley school gym, and times will be posted once it's booked.
Club fees
$1,724
Per player for the season. Dues cover gym rental, the AZ Region league package, coaching, and team gear. Pay in full or in six payments, with no added fee for the payment plan.
Gear package
Included in dues, $236 per player:
- Team bag
- Two jerseys
- A volleyball
Paid by families
Not part of club dues. No AAU membership is needed for 12U.
- AZ Region / USAV junior membership: $75 ($47 AZ Region + $28 USAV), bought on the AZ Region website. Must be active before a player can practice or compete.
- Shorts, court shoes, knee pads, and practice wear
2027 Club schedule
All one-day Saturday events. 12U teams play in a combined 11s/12s pool and break into their own division for Region Championships. Entry is covered by the AZ Region league package. Dates may change.
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 9 | Club #1Seeding | AZ Region |
| Sat, Jan 30 | Club #2Final seeding | AZ Region |
| Sat, Feb 27 | Club #3 | AZ Region |
| Sat, Mar 6 | Club #4 | AZ Region |
| Sat, Mar 27 | Club #5 | AZ Region |
| Sat, Apr 10 | Club #6 | AZ Region |
| Sat, May 1 | 12U Region Championships | AZ Region |
Where the dues go
| Cost | Per player |
|---|---|
| Gym rental | $1,288.00 |
| AZ Region league | $100.00 |
| Coaching | $100.00 |
| Gear package | $236.00 |
| Total | $1,724.00 |
Payment plan
Pay the full $1,724 up front or in six payments. Both add up to the same amount; there is no fee for the payment plan.
| Payment | Due | Covers | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Initial | Nov 7 (tryouts) | Gear package plus a head start on the rest | $300.00 |
| 2 | Dec 11 | Monthly share | $284.80 |
| 3 | Jan 1 | Monthly share | $284.80 |
| 4 | Feb 1 | Monthly share | $284.80 |
| 5 | Mar 1 | Monthly share | $284.80 |
| 6 | Apr 1 | Monthly share | $284.80 |
| Plan total | $1,724.00 |
Questions families ask
What is the Club division?
It's the Arizona Region's league for 12 and under, and the only division offered at that age. Teams play one-day Saturday events against teams at their level.
Is there any travel?
No. The 12U team plays only local AZ Region events.
What membership does my daughter need?
An AZ Region / USAV junior membership ($75, bought on the AZ Region website). It must be active before she can practice or compete. 12U players don't need AAU.
Can my daughter play if she's younger than 12?
Yes. Any player born on or after July 1, 2014 is eligible, and younger players can play up.
How long is the season?
Practices run November 10, 2026 through May 15, 2027. The season ends with Region Championships on May 1.