Dear Parents,

This is a quick reminder that our 2026 Fall Volleyball League Preseason Skills Clinic & Player Evaluations are taking place today, Saturday, August 29th at Northwood High School.

📅 Event Details

• Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
• Location: Northwood High School (4515 Portola Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92620)
• Gym Map: Please review the Northwood High Parking and Gym Info to find parking and the gym easily.
• Schedule by Grade:
  • 4th–6th Grade: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • 7th–9th Grade: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Check-in & What to Bring

• Arrival: Arrive 10–15 minutes early to complete check-in and pick up your child’s ID tag so warm-ups can start promptly.
• Attire: Comfortable athletic apparel and rubber-soled athletic shoes (no jeans or sandals). Blue SoCal Elite jerseys are welcome if you have them, but not required today.
• Hydration: Bring plenty of water and refreshments for the 2-hour session.

We look forward to seeing everyone on the court today!

Dear Parents,

Welcome to the 2026 Fall Volleyball League! Our season officially kicks off this Saturday, August 29th, with our Preseason Skills Clinic and Player Evaluations.

📅 Event Details

• Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
• Location: Northwood High School (4515 Portola Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92620)
• Gym Map: Please review the Northwood High Parking and Gym Info to find parking and the gym easily.
• Schedule by Grade:
  • 4th–6th Grade: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • 7th–9th Grade: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📋 Important Arrival & Checklist Information

• Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to complete check-in and receive your child’s ID tag. Dynamic warm-ups begin promptly at start time.
• Clinic Details: During this 2-hour session, players will practice and be evaluated on key fundamentals: passing, setting, hitting, and serving.
• What to Wear/Bring:
  • Comfortable athletic apparel (short-sleeve shirt, shorts, athletic rubber-soled shoes—no jeans or sandals).
  • Plenty of water/refreshments.
  • Jersey: If you already have your blue volleyball jersey, feel free to wear it, though it is not strictly required for this Saturday.

👕 League Jerseys

All players must wear an official SoCal Elite Blue Jersey to participate during the season.

• Already ordered? Orders are shipping this week—please check your mailbox!
• Need to order? Purchase directly via the SoCal Elite Apparel Store.

📱 Communication Hub

We use TeamSnap ONE as our primary hub for all schedule updates, announcements, and team communications.

1. Download the TeamSnap ONE app if you haven’t already.
2. Check our website’s Volleyball League Updates page anytime for recent announcements.

For full venue details and parking instructions, please review our Preseason Overview Page.

Hello Parents,

Thank you for registering for our 2026 Fall Volleyball League! We are a few weekends away from the start of the season. Here are some key updates and details before our official start date. 

1. Preseason Skills Clinic & Player Evaluations

We will hold our mandatory Preseason Skills Clinic & Player Evaluations on Saturday, August 29th, https://socalelite.org/volleyball/preseason/.

• What to Expect: Coaching staff will introduce core fundamentals—passing, setting, hitting, serving, and team systems. This allows coaches to observe each player’s volleyball skill level and knowledge before teams are finalized by Week 1.
• Time Slots: Each player will have a designated 2-hour time slot based on grade level and division.

2. League Schedule & Structure

Following evaluations, the league runs for 6 weeks on Saturdays, from September 12th through October 17th.

• Weekly Sessions: Players will participate in 2-hour sessions each week, split between practice/drills and scrimmages/games led by our coaching staff and parent volunteer coaches.
• Scrimmage Modifications: Game rules may be modified (e.g., net height, serve location, coach-initiated balls) depending on division skill level to ensure a fun and competitive experience. Official standings/records will not be kept.
• Practice Progression: Weeks 1–3 will feature longer practice portions to build foundational skills. As the season progresses, more time will be allocated to match play, with Week 6 fully dedicated to scrimmages.
• Rescheduling Policy: In the event of facility or schedule conflicts (e.g., high school/city events, weather), games may be rescheduled for a later date.

3. Team Formation

Teams will be formed by our coaching staff after evaluations to ensure balanced, competitive teams. Teams may be co-ed and will distribute talent evenly. If registration numbers permit, intermediate and beginner brackets will be created within divisions.

4. Locations & Times

We are finalizing gym permits with the City and School District. We anticipate using Irvine High School, with sessions running between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM on Saturdays.

• Younger divisions (4th–6th grade) will generally play during earlier slots, followed by older divisions (7th–9th grade).
• The complete season schedule will be distributed once teams and gym allocations are finalized.

5. Volunteers

Evaluation Coordinators and Volunteer Coaches will be contacted separately with details on how to assist during the league.

Hello Parents,

Thank you all for your patience as we kick off the new school year. We are still awaiting approval from the Tustin Unified School District to return to Orchard Hills, and while we hoped to transition back sooner, we are currently waiting on district authorization with no set timeline. I also appreciate your understanding regarding the summer heat and limited air conditioning at the Boys & Girls Club gym.

In the meantime, we have secured approval to use the Solis Park School Gym on Tuesdays! Starting Tuesday, September 1st, our Tuesday Volleyball Academy sessions will temporarily move to Solis Park as we await final approval for Orchard Hills (which we hope to resume by the end of September). We hope Solis Park will provide a much better experience for everyone in the meantime. 

Location Details:

• Venue: Solis Park School Gym [Map and Parking Info]]
• Address: 101 Abacus, Irvine, CA 92618

Practice Schedule (Times Remain Unchanged):

• Juniors (3rd–5th): 5:10 PM – 6:10 PM
• Beginner (5th–7th): 6:10 PM – 7:10 PM
• Intermediate (7th–9th): 7:10 PM – 8:10 PM

Thank you again for your continued flexibility and support. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

Hello Volleyball Academy Parents,

The New Horizon Community Center Gym will be undergoing maintenance starting Monday, August 3rd. All Volleyball Academy classes for that day will be moved to the Boys & Girls Club of Irvine.

Location & Details

• Date: Monday, August 3rd
• Location: Boys & Girls Club of Irvine (Map and Parking Info)
• Address: 295 E Yale Loop, Irvine, CA 92604

Updated Class Schedule

Times are pushed back by 10 minutes to allow us time for setup starting at 5:00 PM:

• Beginner (5th–7th): 5:10 PM – 6:10 PM
• Intermediate (7th–9th): 6:10 PM – 7:10 PM
• Boys Advanced (8th+): 7:10 PM – 8:10 PM

Important Arrival & Facility Notes

• Gym Entrance: The entrance is located around the back near the outdoor basketball courts. Please do not enter through the main entrance, as regular Boys & Girls Club programs will still be in session.
• Temperature Notice: Please note that this gym does not have air conditioning and can get warm and humid during the summer. To keep everyone comfortable, we are planning to supply a swamp cooler and an industrial fan we recently purchased.

We will resume our normal schedule back at the New Horizon Community Center Gym the following week on Monday, August 10th.

Thank you for your cooperation! We will send out a quick reminder next week.