2025-2026 Club Fee Details

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 besides several local tournaments in the DMV area.  Some of tournament highlights are

  • In 2017, the 17s finished the season with a trip to AAU Nationals in Orlando, FL.
  • In 2018, the 17s won Championship and ranked the 1st in the CHRVA regional 17s division and finished in the 2nd place in Capitol Hill Classic. The 14s won silver bracket in Capitol Hill Classic.
  • In 2019, the 15s finished 2nd in Irish Rumble. 
  • In 2021, the 14s ranked 5th place among 75 teams in East Coast Championships Gold bracket.
  • In 2022, the 14s won Gold in the CHRVA regional silver division. 
  • In 2022, the 15s won Gold in the Shenandoah Surge.
  • In 2023, the 16s won Championship in the Irish Rumble 16 Club division.
  • In 2023, the 16s took 3rd place in NEQ 16 Club division. 
  • In 2023, the 18s won Championship in the Shamrock Showdown 18 Club division.
  • In 2024, the 18s won Gold bracket championship in CHRVA regional 18s division.
  • In 2024, the 17s won Gold bracket and took 3rd place in NEQ. 
  • In 2025, the 13s took 3rd place in the CHRVA Regional Gold bracket.
  • In 2025, the 14s won six (6) Gold bracket and three (3) silver bracket in a total of 10 tournaments throughout the club season.

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 child’s travel expenses in addition to their own.

*However, please note that for some multi-day “stay-to-play” 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 fee will cover for the 2025-2026 season:
  • Guaranteed entry to a minimum of 19 tournament days for each ECE Elite team that consists of ten (10) players.
  • Participating in multi-day tournaments such as MLK Kickoff Classic ,  Capitol Hill Classic (or equivalent), Northeast Qualifier (NEQ)(for FMS 16U/17U), Shamrock Showdown, Atlantic Coast Grand Prix (for FMS Elite Teams) and East Coast Championships (ECC or equivalent); as well CHRVA regional tournament and several one-day local tournaments in the DMV area.
  • Guaranteed 100 hours (minimum) of practice in the gym, practicing two times per week  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 fee will NOT cover over the 2025-2026 season:
  • Uniform costs: Each player will be required to purchase ECE’s Uniform kit with the exception for Returning and Practice Players. Each player will also be required to own black spandex, knee pads, and volleyball shoes.
  • Travel expenses for players and their companions/family members. 
  • Gym rental for the month of June if a team qualifies for USAV Nationals.

EXPENSES BREAKDOWN

WHAT YOU WILL PAY ECE DIRECTLY:
2025-2026 Season Club Fees

  • ECE Elite Team Players: $3,160 per player plus $220 (required ECE uniform jersey fees for new players) if payment made by four (4) post-dated checks due at Signing.  **$3,100 per player plus $220 (required uniform jersey fees) if payment made in full by ONE (1) check dated Nov.9, 2025 on the Signing Day. 

  • ECE Elite Team Practice Players: $1,580 per player plus $220 optional uniform jersey fees; paid by four (4) post-dated checks due at Signing. Each Elite Team is permitted to have up to two practice players. 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.
 
WHAT YOU WILL PAY ON YOUR OWN:
  • Each Elite Team player is responsible for his/her own travel expenses (regular season)
    • Expect approximately $2,500 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 $400 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 2025-2026 season (PARTICIPATION DETERMINED BY COACHES): 
    • approximately $200-$300 per local tournament
    • approximately $400-$900 per multi-day (2 or 3 day) or travel tournament
 TOTAL estimated cost of the season per player/family: $6,000.  
2025-2026 Season Info

** Questions? Please contact ECE **

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