FAQs
How much does it cost to participate in Shock?
Cost depends on level of team and amount of travel. National UA teams are always the most expensive and league teams are very economical. We have several levels from UA National team, Elite, Premier, Select and Regional.
What are requirements to play on a travel team?
The only requirements to play are show up, register, have a good attitude and be willing to work. You must complete the waivers and complete any registrations or fees
If we commit to a Shock Travel team, what does that commit us too?
That commits you to the full payment for the season of travel whether you finish the season or not. It also binds you to the Shock and you are not allowed by USAV rules to join another team without our permission.
Do we need equipment?
Yes, you need comfortable volleyball shoes, Under Armour knee pads, black spandex, and practice shirts. This can all be purchased on our team stores.
How many players are on a team?
How many tournaments do they participate in?
Do they get equal playing time?
What are the expectations for practice, etc.?
Are their payment plans?
Do you group by age or class?
How far do you travel?
Must we provide our own transportation?
Are we allowed to participate in other school sports and travel at the same time?
What does the practice and tournament schedule look like.?
What do I need to register?
How long are the Seasons?
League only season is from late February to first weekend in May.
Travel youth is usually November to May for regular season and on into June for National teams. The same mostly for high school travel.
How do you handle travel and Junior High Volleyball?
We always say school ball comes first. We try to move practices to Sunday, never play a weekend they have Junior High ball and usually start playing after their season to the best of our ability, obviously there are exceptions. To avoid issues with weekly practice we convert during this time to a skills practice open a couple times during the week to those with no conflict. They just come to the ones they are open to get their practice time. If they choose not to come, that is their loss and we expect them to make best efforts.