| DATE | EVENT | TIME AND DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| AUGUST 6, 2022 | Uniform Try-ons | 10 AM-12 PM, 2-4 PM, 6-8 PM ALL athletes must attend ONE of the sessions on this date. Please choose the session that suits your family best. You can come any time within a time block; it will take you about 30 minutes to run through the sizing stations |
| AUGUST 7, 2022 | Makeup Uniform Try-ons | 10-11:30 AM ALL athletes must attend ONE of the sessions on this date. Please choose the session that suits your family best. You can come any time within a time block; it will take you about 30 minutes to run through the sizing stations. |
| 2022-09-01 | USAV Player registration opens | All athletes are required to register with USA Volleyball and the Lone Star Region in order to participate in sanctioned events, including practices and tournaments. This process can be completed through your SportsEngine account. There will be a small fee paid directly to USAV and LSR. A reminder email will be sent when this is available! |
| OCTOBER 23, 2022 | Meet The Team Night | Travel Teams from 5-6 PM and Local Teams from 6-7 PM Meet your teammates and coaches, discuss the rules and expectations within your team for the upcoming season, and review your team calendar and tournament schedules. |
| NOVEMBER 6, 2022 | College Recruiting Meeting | 2-5 PM All AVA players are welcome but this is required for all athletes on National Travel Teams 15s-18s plus 17 Power and 18 Power. |
| November 7-11, 2022 | First week of practices | All teams except 11+12 Local will begin their practices this week. Your first practice will be either Monday or Tuesday night. The practice schedule is posted on our website. Equipment will be passed out this first week! |
| NOVEMBER 2022 | Scorekeeper and Referee Clinics | We have requested to host two scorekeeper clinics and one referee clinic in November. These are hosted by the Region so we are awaiting scheduling information. Each team is required to have certified referees and scorekeepers. Successful certifications will last for two consecutive seasons. Preregistration for these clinics will be required. |
| November 21-25, 2021 | Thanksgiving Break | There will be no mandatory practices during this week. Practices will resume to normal scheduling on November 28th. |
| DECEMBER 12-16, 2022 | Team Photo Week | Photos will be taken in the cafe area by SockMonkey Photography. |
| DECEMBER 18, 2022 | AVA Holiday Fest | AVA tournament, referee certifications, plus alumni and coach matches. |
| December 19-31, 2022 | Christmas Break | National Travel teams will have three mandatory practices. Texas Travel teams will have two mandatory practices. Local teams will not be required to practice. Dates and times will be scheduled by your coach. |
| DECEMBER 29, 2022 | TRIPLES CHARITY CLASSIC | A 3v3 tournament bringing awareness and education to mental health and suicide prevention benefitting the Kiara Wright Memorial Fund. Divisions: 6th-8th graders, 9th-12th graders, and College+Adults. Open to all participants! |
| JANUARY 2, 2023 | Practices Resume | The regular practice schedule resumes January 2nd. Players on 11 Local and 12 Local will begin their first practices this week. |
| March 13-17, 2023 | Spring Break | No mandatory practices for any team unless your team has a tournament the second weekend of Spring Break. The regular practice schedule resumes March 20, 2023. |
| MAY 10, 2022 | End of the Year Party | 7-9 PM Celebrate an amazing season with the AVA Family. Food, desserts, drinks and fun is provided and ALL of our AVA Family are welcome! |