Platinum Program
Overview
The goal of PLATINUM athletes is to provide a training setting for the ADVANCED level player with more specific game-like training and individual development.
The Platinum Level requires players to have a Player Rating of PLATINUM or TRAVEL to Register and Play. Most athletes will practice and play games at the same or similar times per age group.
Athletes will practice twice a week and compete in a series of 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. Games will include 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, and 6v6 competitions.
Seasons
There are no special “Tryouts” for Platinum Level Programs.
To REGISTER for a Platinum Level Program, players must have a Player Rating of PLATINUM or TRAVEL. Your current Player Rating can be viewed on your CourtReservce APP under your “Personal Information” section. (Current Player Rating Levels Are: SILVER, GOLD, PLATINUM, or TRAVEL).
Winter
This season will run from January – March
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Your athletes MUST have a Platinum Player Rating to participate!
Spring
This season will run from March 23 – May 17
REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 16, 2026 at 10:00am
Your athlete MUST have a Platinum Player Rating to participate!
Platinum Practices
9-12th Grade Platinum Granite Street: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30pm-6:00pm
6-8th Grade Platinum Granite Street: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm-7:30pm
9-12th Grade Platinum Northlake: Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30pm-6:00pm
6-8th Grade Platinum Northlake: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00pm-7:30pm
Game Days
Teams can expect to have 4-6 game days per season at our Granite Street or Northlake Facility. Most games take place Friday night, but could be subject to change depending on the season.
*Your player’s game schedule can be viewed through your CourtReserve account once it’s been finalized.
Program Information
Athletes will practice twice a week; game days will be Friday night. Games could be at South or North location. A complete schedule will be posted when teams are formed.
Cost
Login to CourtReserve for cost, including practice shirts and a game day shirt.
Locations
There will be teams and practices at both CJV Volleyball Centers (North and South ). League competitions 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
9th – 12th Graders
We will not be forming traditional teams in the Platinum program. Each week, athletes will be put into new groups based on their performance the previous week. This program will be using “Cauldron Scoring” every Friday Night. This means athletes will collect points every Friday game day, and their points will affect where they are positioned for the next Friday’s game. The more points you score, the higher you are ranked for the next week. Athletes will understand how to score each Friday, and it is their responsibility to report their points to one of our Platinum directors.
The first three weeks of games will be small group ladders or tournaments. The final three weeks of games will be 6v6 scrimmages, wash drills, and positional competitions. Once we get into 6v6 play, their points will help us rank positions and put together teams based on this data.
Teams for 6v6 days will be made up of about 10 athletes, depending on positional needs and program numbers. Playing time will be equal amongst their positions. All athletes will receive an assigned # or court upon arrival on Friday nights.
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 Platinum Level.
Attendance
The logistics of Platinum games depends heavily on attendance, so it is crucial that we know if you athlete is missing a game as soon as possible! The sooner we know, the quicker we can make adjustments to the schedule and avoid on-court delays.
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.