Details about 2023-2024 Club Fees
ECE remains committed to its philosophy of entering more tournaments and participating in a greater variety of tournaments than the majority of other clubs in our region. Historically, our teams have attended 9-10 in-season tournaments, which included at least 3 multi-day, out-of-state tournaments. In 2017, the 17s team finished the season with a trip to AAU Nationals in Orlando, FL. In 2018, the 17s Team finished the 1st in the CHRVA regional 17s division.
ECE teams participated in AAU tournaments, CHRVA tournaments, Keystone Region tournaments, USAV National qualifier tournaments, and JVA tournaments. We feel that the best practice is spent on the court engaged in game play with a variety of opponents.
Our club does not always require players to stay together in the same hotel rooms, or even to stay in the same hotel. This saves families significant money compared to other clubs because parents are not required to pay for their daughter’s travel expenses in addition to their own.
*However, please note that for some multi-day tournaments and USAV Nationals, all families are required to stay in the same hotel, per tournament policy.
ECE does NOT require any of our teams to do fundraising, however, unanimous teams, and/or groups of players, and/or individuals may choose to do fundraising if they prefer.
What your club fees will cover for the 2023-2024 season:
- Guaranteed entry to a minimum of 10 tournaments for non-18U Elite Teams, at least 4 of which are multi-day out-of-state tournaments for Elite Teams such as MLK Kickoff Classic, Capitol Hill Classic (or equivalent), Northeast Qualifier (NEQ) and East Coast Championships (ECC or equivalent). **The 16 Hurricanes and 18 Typhoon Elite Team will not participate in East Coast Championships (ECC) tournament. The 16 Hurricanes will participate in another equivalent multi-day tournament. Due to a shorter season that usually ends by early April for the 18U Elite Team, the 18 Typhoon will not participate in East Coast Championships (ECC) tournament either. However, the 18 Typhoon has the option to extend the season to end on May 27 and also to participate in East Coast Championships (ECC) tournament upon the final decision and agreement of the coaching team, parents, and players of the 18 Typhoon with additional Club Fees and Hotel Costs.
- Guaranteed 100 hours (minimum) of practice in the gym for the non-18U Elite Team, practicing two times per week for non-18U Elite Teams from the end of November/early December through May.
- Guaranteed elite-level instruction by the best coaches in the region. Your fees cover coaches’ travel expenses, modest coaching stipends, and coach uniform expenses.
- Tournament registration and entry fees.
- Maintenance of team equipment, to include balls, bags, carts, first aid equipment, water bottles, and training devices.
- Team administrative fees, AAU and CHRVA dues for coaches and team representatives, website maintenance, etc.
- ECE’s Practice t-shirt for each player.
What your club fees will NOT cover over the 2023-2024 season:
- Uniform costs: Each player will be required to purchase 2 uniform jerseys from our uniform supplier with the exception for Practice Players. Each player will also be required to own black spandex, knee pads, and volleyball shoes.
- Travel expenses for players and their companions.
- Gym rental for the month of June if a team qualifies for USAV Nationals.
EXPENSES BREAKDOWN
WHAT YOU WILL PAY ECE DIRECTLY:
2023-2024 Season Club Fees
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ECE 15U/16U/17U Elite Team Players: $2,500 per player plus ~$220 (required ECE uniform jersey fees) if payment made by four (4) post-dated checks due at Signing. **$2,450 per player plus ~$220 (required uniform jersey fees) if payment made in full by ONE(1) check dated Nov. 12, 2023 on the Signing Day.
- ECE 18U Elite Team Players: $2,200 per player plus ~$220 (required ECE uniform jersey fees) if payment made by four (4) post-dated checks due at Signing.**$2,150 per player plus ~$220 (required uniform jersey fees) if payment made in full by ONE(1) check dated Nov. 12, 2023 on the Signing Day.
- ECE Elite Team Practice Players: $1,250 per player plus optional uniform jersey fees (up to two practice players per team). ECE’s practice players are still required to attend our tryouts and to be assessed by ECE coaches. If players are selected to join ECE as practice players, they will attend practices and receive the same training as our other elite players, however, they will not typically attend tournaments (they may be asked to attend a tournament as a sub). This is a wonderful option for dual-sport athletes or for players hoping to just keep their volleyball skills fresh throughout the year. If you would like to be considered for this role, please must let us know on your tryout registration form.
2023-2024 ECE Elite Team Players Club Fees Installment
EVERY ELITE TEAM PLAYER MUST BRING A CHECK TO PAY FOR UNIFORM JERSEY
IN 2023-2024 SEASON:
Uniform cost: ~$220 per player
Uniform package includes: 2 jerseys + 1 spandex shorts + 1 backpack + 1 ECE Facemask
| Installment Schedule for 15U/16U/17U Elite Team Players All checks are due on November 12, 2023 at Signing | Payment Amount Due All checks made out to ECEVBC | |
| ** | November 12, 2023 | ~$220 for uniform package |
| 1 | November 12, 2023 | $625 |
| 2 | December 15, 2023 | $625 |
| 3 | January 15, 2024 | $625 |
| 4 | February 15, 2024 | $625 |
| Total Club Fees | $2,500 per player plus ~$220 uniform fee | |
| If you pay in full by ONE(1) check dated Nov. 12, 2023 at Signing | $2,450 + $220 uniform fee |
| Installment Schedule for Practice Players All checks due on November 12, 2023 at Signing | Payment Amount Due All checks made out to ECEVBC | |
| ** | November 12, 2023 | ~$220 for uniform package |
| 1 | November 12, 2023 | $312.5 |
| 2 | December 15, 2023 | $312.5 |
| 3 | January 15, 2024 | $312.5 |
| 4 | February 15, 2024 | $312.5 |
| Total Club Fees | $1,250 per player plus optional ~$220 uniform fee | |
| If you pay in full by ONE(1) check dated Nov. 12, 2023 at Signing | $1,250 (+ optional ~$220 uniform fee) |
| Installment Schedule for 18U Elite Team Players All checks due on November 12, 2023 at Signing | Payment Amount Due All checks made out to ECEVBC | |
| ** | November 12, 2023 | ~$220 for uniform package |
| 1 | November 12, 2023 | $550 |
| 2 | December 15, 2023 | $550 |
| 3 | January 15, 2024 | $550 |
| 4 | February 15, 2024 | $550 |
| Total Club Fees | $2,200 per player plus ~$220 uniform fee | |
| If you pay in full by ONE(1) check dated Nov. 12, 2023 at Signing | $2,150 + ~$220 uniform fee |
WHAT YOU WILL PAY ON YOUR OWN:
- Each Elite Team player is responsible for his/her own travel expenses (regular season)
- Expect approximately $1,600 over the season for each family driving one car and renting one hotel room for multi-day tournament(s).
- Each Elite Team player’s estimated expenses if team qualifies for Nationals (post-season)
- Approximately $300 per player for gym rental
- Approximately $2,000 for one round-trip economy class airplane ticket and one hotel double occupancy room.
- Each Elite Team Practice Player‘s expenses if player plays in a tournament for 2023-2024 season (PARTICIPATION DETERMINED BY COACHES):
- approximately $150-$200 per local tournament
- approximately $250-$350 per multi-day or travel tournament
TOTAL estimated cost of the season per player/family: $5,000.
** Questions? Please contact ECE **
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