Hello Parents,

This Sunday is Week 3 of our Summer Drop-In League. Our players did a great job last week practicing their serve receive rotations and transition systems! We are looking forward to allocating more 6v6 playing time for the remainder of the season. 

📍 Location & Logistics

• Date: Sunday, July 26th
• Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (All divisions play at the same time)
• Address: Northwood High School (Main Gym), 4515 Portola Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92620
• Gym Map: Please review the Northwood High Parking and Gym Info to find parking and the gym easily. 

🏐 Court Allocations

• 4th–6th Grade: Courts 1 through 4
• 7th–9th Grade: Courts 5 and 6

Note: Upon arrival on Sunday, please check the posted team rosters and court allocation sheets on the back bleachers to see where your player should go. Feel free to ask for assistance from any of our staff wearing SoCal Elite Sports gear!

Hello Parents,

As a reminder for Week 2 on Sunday, July 19th will be played at Northwood High School.

Below are all the important details you need to know for this weekend:

📍 Location & Logistics

• Date: Sunday, July 19th
• Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (All divisions play at the same time)
• Address: Northwood High School (Main Gym), 4515 Portola Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92620
• Gym Map: The main gym can be challenging to find if you aren’t familiar with the campus layout. Please review the Northwood High Parking and Gym Info to find parking and the gym easily.

🏐 Court Allocations

• 4th–6th Grade: Courts 1 through 4
• 7th–9th Grade: Courts 5 and 6

Note: Upon arrival on Sunday, please check the posted team rosters and court allocation sheets on the back bleachers to see where your player should go. Feel free to ask for assistance from any of our staff wearing SoCal Elite Sports gear!

Please have your player wear their blue SoCal Elite Volleyball Jersey each week of the league. If you need to purchase one, you can do so on our SoCal Elite Gear Shop. If you ordered one but have yet to receive it, please let us know so we can help you get your jersey before game time.

Hi Parents,

We hope everyone had a great Independence Day weekend! As a reminder, this Sunday, July 12th marks Week 1 of our 2026 Summer Drop-In League.

Below are all the important details you need to know for this weekend:

📍 Location & Logistics

• Date: Sunday, July 12th
• Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (All divisions play at the same time)
• Address: Northwood High School (Main Gym), 4515 Portola Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92620
• Gym Map: The main gym can be challenging to find if you aren’t familiar with the campus layout. Please review the Northwood High Parking and Gym Info to find parking and the gym easily.

🏐 Court Allocations

• 4th–6th Grade: Courts 1 through 4
• 7th–9th Grade: Courts 5 and 6
• Note: Upon arrival on Sunday, please check the posted team rosters and court allocation sheets on the back bleachers to see where your player should go. Feel free to ask for assistance from any of our staff wearing SoCal Elite Sports gear!

👕 Jerseys & Gear

• Please ensure your player wears their blue SoCal Elite Volleyball Jersey each week.
• Need a jersey? You can purchase one directly from our Gear Shop.
• Ordered but haven’t received it yet? Please reply to this email or let us know at check-in so we can help you get your jersey.

🔄 Format & Schedule Progression

• Team Selection: Teams are formed based on evaluations by our coaching staff to provide a competitive and balanced experience. Teams are Co-Ed and talent is dispersed evenly. Because this is a drop-in format, teams may be reshuffled each week.
• Practice vs. Game Time: Immediately following practice, teams will move into scrimmages and games.
  • Weeks 1–2: Practices will be longer during the first two weeks so coaches can ensure players have a solid understanding of how to play.
  • Weeks 3–4: As the league progresses, more time will be designated for game play.
  • Week 5: The full duration of the final session will be designated entirely to scrimmages and games.
• Game Modifications: Depending on each division’s volleyball skill level, we may modify game rules to provide the best experience (e.g., serving closer inside the court, coach-initiated balls, net height adjustments, etc.). Please note that records and standings will not be kept.

📢 Stay Updated

Please check your email weekly throughout the season for any schedule or location adjustments. You can also view live updates at any time on our Leagues Updates Page.

We look forward to an incredible season! See you all on Sunday.

Hello Parents,

We hope you are having a fantastic holiday weekend!

Just a quick reminder that there will be no league play or sessions this weekend in observance of the 4th of July holiday. We want everyone to enjoy the long weekend with family and friends!

🗓️ Looking Ahead: Week 1 of Play

Our official first week of league play will kick off next Sunday. Here are the details to keep on your radar:

• Date: Sunday, July 12th
• Location: Northwood High School
• Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Enjoy the Independence Day celebrations, stay safe, and we will see everyone back on the courts next week!

Hello Parents,

We are just days away from kicking off the season! Please review the important details below regarding our upcoming skills clinic and player evaluations this weekend.

📅 Event Details

• Date: This Sunday, June 28th
• Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (All grades)
• Location: Northwood High School
• Court Assignments:
  • 4th – 6th Graders: Courts 1 & 2
  • 7th – 9th Graders: Court 3

📍 Gym & Parking Note: The main gym can be tricky to find! Please save the Parking and Gym Map to your phone ahead of time for easy navigation.

🔍 What to Expect

During this 2-hour session, our coaching staff will introduce fundamental skills—including passing, setting, hitting, serving, and team systems. This clinic doubles as our player evaluation, which allows coaches to assess skill levels and knowledge so we can form balanced, competitive teams for Week 1.

✅ Next Steps & Action Items

• Verify TeamSnap One Info: Everyone should have received a TeamSnap ONE invitation. Please log in immediately to confirm that your child’s name, grade, and gender are listed correctly.
  • Need the app? Download TeamSnap ONE via your app store to accept your invitation. This is our central hub for schedules, updates, and communications.
  • Issues? If you haven’t received an invite or notice an error in your profile, please contact us immediately so we can fix it.
• League Jerseys: All players are required to wear a SoCal Elite Blue Jersey to participate.
  • Already ordered during registration? They are shipping out this week, so keep an eye on your mailbox!
  • Still need to order? You can purchase one directly on the SoCal Elite Apparel Store.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the schedule, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Throughout the season, we will be communicating primarily through TeamSnap, but you can always find our latest announcements on the Volleyball Leagues Updates Page.

Hello Parents,

Thank you for registering for our 2026 Summer Drop-In League! We are just two weekends away from kicking off the season. Please review the important schedule and program updates below.  

🗓️ League Schedule

• Sunday, June 28th: Preseason Skills Clinic & Player Evaluations  
• Sunday, July 5th: Independence Day Weekend — NO MATCHES  
• Sunday, July 12th: Week 1 — Practice & Matches  
• Sunday, July 19th: Week 2 — Practice & Matches  
• Sunday, July 26th: Week 3 — Practice & Matches  
• Sunday, August 2nd: Week 4 — Practice & Matches  
• Sunday, August 9th: Week 5 — Practice & Matches  

🏐 Preseason Skills Clinic & Player Evaluations (June 28th)

 

• Location: Northwood High School  
• Time: 10:00AM  to 12:00PM (both 4th-6th and 7th-9th divisions)

During this clinic, our coaching staff will introduce fundamental skills (passing, setting, hitting, serving, and team systems). This evaluation allows coaches to assess each player’s skill level and knowledge before forming Week 1 teams.  

Players will have a designated 2-hour time slot based on their grade level. Please log into TeamSnap to verify that your child’s grade and gender are listed correctly.  

👟 Weekly Format & Team Structures

Following evaluations, the Drop-In League will run for 5 weeks on Sundays (July 12th – Aug 9th). Each week, players will participate in practices and scrimmages fully led by our volleyball coaching staff.  

• Drop-In Games & Scrimmages: Scrimmages immediately follow practice. Depending on the division’s skill level, game play may be modified (e.g., net adjustments, coach-initiated balls) to ensure the best experience. Official records will not be kept.  
• Note: Practices will be slightly longer during Weeks 1 and 2 to ensure players understand game fundamentals. As the season progresses, more time will be dedicated to live play, with the entirety of Week 5 reserved for scrimmages.  
• Team Formations: To maintain a competitive and balanced environment, teams will be Co-Ed and formed by evenly dispersing talent. Because this is a drop-in trial format for this season, teams may be reshuffled each week.  
• Location: We anticipate using Northwood High School as our main facility for the entire summer league.  

📲 Next Steps & Action Items

 

• Download TeamSnap: If you haven’t already, please download the TeamSnap ONE mobile app and accept your team invitation. This will serve as our central hub for all communications, schedule changes, and updates.  
• League Jerseys: All players are required to wear a SoCal Elite Jersey to participate.  
  • Need to order? You can purchase one on the SoCal Elite Apparel Store.  
  • Already ordered? If you purchased a jersey during registration, they are shipping out this week—keep an eye on your mailbox!  

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the schedule or details above, please don’t hesitate to reach out.