Gold Team Program
Overview
The goal of GOLD teams is to provide a team setting for the intermediate to advanced level player with more specific team training and individual development. Playing time may not be equal in all league games, but each player will play in each league match each weekend.
The Gold Level will require tryouts and only the best players will be selected for teams. Most teams will probably practice and play games at the same or similar times per age group.
Teams will practice twice a week and compete in a series of local league competitions or mini tournaments on the weekends over a span of 6-9 weeks, depending on the season. The weekend volleyball matches are designed to provide a fun and competitive environment with no out of town traveling. Having games played locally will not only give all players great practice and competition, but also save time and money on travel, and allow the players (and their families) to participate in other sports or activities on the weekends.
Upcoming Seasons
The Gold Level will require tryouts and only the best players will be selected for teams.
Registration is required to tryout. No Walk-Ins.
Tryouts
We understand that some players may have to miss part or all of tryouts due to other commitments. Though it it preferred that players do their best to attend both tryouts, they will not be penalized if they cannot attend one or both days. If the player must miss tryouts, please reach out to [email protected] to discuss other options, if any. Tryouts are closed to spectators.
If you do not make a Gold Level Team, you will automatically be placed on a Silver Level Team. If you decide not to play on a Silver Level Team please email [email protected] within first week of season start to receive a credit/refund on your account. No credits or refunds will be given after the first week of practice.
| Season | Grade | Location | Tryout Dates & Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 6-8th | South (Granite St) | Sunday, September 22 6:00-8:00 PM Monday, September 23 7:00-9:00 PM |
| Fall 2024 | 8-12th | South (Granite St) | Sunday, September 22 3:30-5:30 PM Monday, September 23 4:30-6:30 PM |
| Fall 2024 | 6-8th | North (Hankins Rd) | Sunday, September 22 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday, September 24 7:00-9:00 PM |
| Fall 2024 | 8-12th | North (Hankins Rd) | Sunday, September 22 3:30-5:30 PM Tuesday, September 24 4:30-6:30 PM |
Gold Practices
Each Level will have 1-2 practices per week for 1.5 hours each. Practice times and days will vary based on what location you are playing at. South teams will practice at the Sports Connection-Granite Street, North teams will practice at Sports Connection-Northlake. See the chart below for the current season’s practices days and times.
| Program / Team | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|
| 8-12th Grade Gold – North | Monday/Wednesday | 4:30-6:00 PM |
| 6-8th Grade Gold – North | Monday/Wednesday | 6:00-7:30 PM |
| 8-12th Grade Gold – South | Monday/Wednesday | 4:30-6:00 PM |
| 6-8th Grade Gold – South | Monday/Wednesday | 6:00-7:30 PM |
Game Days
| Season | Weekends |
|---|---|
| Summer 2024 |
July 6-7, July 13-14, July 20-21 and July 27-28* *The Gold program will have a tournament style day for their final day of games; |
|
Fall 2024 |
October 26-27, November 2-3, November 9-10, November 16-17, and November 23-24 |
*Your player’s game schedule can be viewed through your DaySmart account once it’s been finalized.
Program Information
Teams could play on any day of the week, but most games will be Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday each week. Not all teams will play all weeks. Games could be at South or North location. A complete schedule will be posted when teams are formed.
Refund / Credit Policy
Refund or credit requests for the Fall 2024 season will be granted until the Friday, October 4th, 2024. Any request after this date will be handled at the directors’ discretion.
Cost
– Gold Level – $375 per season (Includes T-Shirt)*
– Silver Level – $375 per season (Includes T-Shirt)*
– Bronze Level – $255 per season (Includes T-Shirt)*
*plus $25 Sports Connection Annual Registration Fee
Locations
There will be teams and practices at both CJV Volleyball Centers (North and South ). League games will be held primarily at the South Charlotte (Sports Connection-Granite Street) and North Charlotte (Sports Connection-Northlake) locations.
Age Group / Teams
6th – 8th Graders
8th – 12th Graders
Each team will have up to 12 players. Player requests to play with friends will be allowed when possible, but may not be possible in all cases. The Gold program form teams based on positions and schools, so friend request accommodations are not likely.
Playing Time
All players will receive playing time at each league competition, but playing time may not be equal in all league games at the Gold Level.
Zero Tolerance Policy
3-STRIKE SYSTEM – CJV enforces a 3-strike system when it comes to disciplining players who violate CJV’s sportsmanship requirements. Violations include, but are not limited to, bullying in practice or over social media, inner team conflicts, substance abuse (including vaping) in a CJV gym, and demonstrations of poor sportsmanship. CJV leadership reserves the right to suspend or dismiss players from the team at any time, regardless of how many strikes the player has received already.
Strike 1 – player is suspended from practice; a meeting with the directors, parents, and player is required.
Strike 2 – player is suspended from the next game day; a meeting with the directors, player, and directors is required.
Strike 3 – player will be dismissed from the team; a meeting with the parent, player, and directors is required.