Sandstorm Training sessions

MEMBERSHIP

Sandstorm Beach Volleyball Membership consists of training sessions for junior boys and girls ages 10 to 18. We design our training to teach beach volleyball in a fun and safe environment.

Our Spring/Summer Sessions start in March and end in August, depending on the group.

SPRING/SUMMER TRAINING REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

We have different training levels. Our fall and winter sessions focus on our Elites and Mixed training levels. The training levels listed below are for our summer sessions and use age as a baseline. However, skill drives a player’s training level. Levels are fluid to allow players to move up groups as they develop.

All players must register for a Gold Membership with the AVP as part of their club activities.

TRYOUTS

Sandstorm Beach Volleyball Tryouts will be held Saturday, March 12, from 10 AM to 1 PM at Leslie Groves Sand Courts in Richland (40 Park Street – Drive towards the river and look Right) are for all age groups except for the Lil’ Diggers Group (Lil’ Diggers registration is open and available on a first-come-first-serve basis for up to 16 players. See below for details).

Tryouts are simply for us to assess skill and place a player in the proper groups.

We have different training levels.

Elites – Experienced Players executing all skills on an advanced level
Aces – High School & Advanced Middle School
Dimes – New High School and Advanced Middle School
Sand Slingers – New Middle School and Advanced Elementary

See below for more details.

TRYOUT REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Elite Level

The Elite Level is designed for experienced players able to perform advanced volleyball skills, think critically, and communicate on the court. Training will focus on competition, skill enhancement, and in-game strategy. The goal is to climb through the AVP ranks at home or on the road if you choose. This Level will be limited to no more than 16 players in total. Placement in this group is determined by a designated Elite tryout and will be open to players in all divisions. Players who try out for this Level and are not selected will move back to their regular assessed Level. Some players may also be offered to move into the Elite Level as the season progresses.

This Level includes:

Training Sessions Start March 15 (4.5 to 6 hours per week for 22 weeks on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5 PM to dark in March then in April late sessions usually from 6:30 PM to Dark then 7 PM to 9 PM during summer months and Sunday 10 AM to Noon) by fully trained and certified Beach Volleyball Coaches
Designated Coaches during Sandstorm Tournaments in Richland and Seaside Tournament in Seaside, OR.
Tournament Fees are not included
Cost is $630 paid in full during early registration
Payment Plan: $680 – $350 due at commitment, $150 due May 1, $100 due June 1.

Aces Level

Aces – High School and Advanced Middle School

This Level is designed for experienced high school and advanced middle school players. This level focuses on more advanced skill development, communication, teamwork, and competition while maintaining positive and fun vibes. This Level will be limited to no more than 16 players in total.

This Level includes:

Training Sessions Start April 5 (3.5 to 4 hours per week for 18 weeks Tuesdays and Thursdays early sessions from 5 PM to 6:30 PM starting in April and to 7 PM in the summer months) by fully trained and certified Beach Volleyball Coaches
Tournament Fees are not included
Cost is $500 paid in full during early registration
Payment Plan: $550 – $350 due at registration, $100 due May 1, $100 due June 1

Dimes Level

Dimes – High School and Middle School

This Level is designed for new high school and experienced middle school players. Players should have the ability to regularly serve a regular size volleyball (beach volleyballs are lighter than regular indoor volleyballs but heavier than the volley lite) in play. This Level focuses on more skill development, communication, teamwork, and competition while maintaining positive and fun vibes. This Level will be limited to no more than 16 players in total.

This Level includes:

Training Sessions Start April 6 (3.5 to 4 hours per week for 18 weeks Wednesdays late sessions usually from 6:30 PM to Dark then 7 PM to 9 PM during summer months and Sunday 8 AM to 10 AM) by fully trained and certified Beach Volleyball Coaches
Tournament Fees are not included
Cost is $440 paid in full during early registration
Payment Plan: $490 – $290 due at registration, $100 due May 1, $100 due June 1

Sand Slingers Level

Sand Slingers – Middle School and Advanced Elementary

Sand Slingers is designed for middle school and experienced elementary school players. This Level focuses on skills development, communication, teamwork, and competition in a fun and positive environment. This Level will be limited to no more than 16 players in total.

This Level includes:

Training Sessions Start April 6 (3.5 to 4 hours per week for 18 weeks Wednesdays early sessions usually from 5 PM to 6:30 PM in Spring and then 5 PM to 7 PM during summer months and Sunday 8 AM to 10 AM) by fully trained and certified Beach Volleyball Coaches
Tournament Fees are not included
Cost is $400 paid in full during early registration
Payment Plan: $450 – $250 due at registration, $100 due May 1, $100 due June 1

Lil’ Diggers Level

Lil’ Diggers – New and Developing
Lil’ Diggers is designed for players with little to no volleyball experience or that may need to work on developing specific skills such as serving, passing, setting, or all of the above. The idea here is to teach the skills, teach the game, be positive, and have fun. This level will be limited to no more than 16 players in total.

This Level includes:

Training Sessions Starts May 14 (1.5 hours per week for 7 weeks Saturdays from 10 AM to 11:30 AM from May 14 to July 16) by fully trained and certified Beach Volleyball Coaches
Tournament Fees are not included
Cost is $220 paid in full during early registration