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What are the differences between Cali, Fall Ball, Local, and Travel Programs/Teams?
Cali Program
The Cali Program is an exciting volleyball experience in the Fall, Winter, and Spring. With open enrollment, it caters to beginner to intermediate players in grades 4 to 12. There are typically 1-3 clinics per week and optional Cali Tournaments held at SoCal Volleyball Club. The program provides excellent skill development opportunities, friendly competition, and a supportive community. Register for Cali at: socalvbc.com/cali
Fall Ball Program
The Fall Ball Program is an alternative to your school team. It's a seasonal commitment lasting approximately ten weeks, from late August to the team's last tournament in October. Teams have two weekly training sessions (practice or tournaments). They participate in Fall Series Volley-Fest tournaments in Rancho Bernardo. Fall Ball Player Evaluations take place in August.
Local Program
The Local Program is a seven-month commitment from November to the team's last tournament in May. Teams train once per week (practice or tournament), usually on weekends, with an optional skills clinic available. They compete in Volley-Fest tournaments in Rancho Bernardo. Player evaluations for the Local Program occur in November.
Travel Program
The Travel Program requires a training commitment of up to nine months, although the exact duration varies depending on the age level and the final tournament date. "Regional" Travel teams in this program train twice per week (practice or tournament). "National" and "Premier" Travel train three times per week (practice or tournament). All teams participate in SCVA tournaments that continue into June for 12-17U teams and April/May for 18U teams.
Additionally, National and Premier teams within the Travel Program attend Junior National Qualifiers, College Recruiting events, and Post-Season tournaments, which offer enhanced competitive opportunities.
Tryouts for 10-14U Travel teams are conducted in October, and training starts in November. Tryouts for 15-18U teams occur in July, and training begins after the CIF season in December.