Winter Club Volleyball Option
Club Alternative Program Winter 2025-2026
This is one of our largest comprehensive programs that Shore V0lleyball Academy runs. Please read the full information for details on all of our sites and sessions.
Official Dates for Ocean (Georgian Court) Location:
5:30-7:15PM is for 7th-9th graders + all beginners in 10th-12th grade.
7:15-9PM is for 10th-12th graders with team experience and top 9th graders with prior approval.
12/14/25- Practice @ GCU (530-715, 715-9)
12/21/25- Practice @ GCU (530-715, 715-9)
No Sunday practice over holiday break.
1/4/26- Practice @ GCU (530-715, 715-9)
1/11/26- Practice @ GCU (530-715, 715-9)
1/18/26- Practice @ GCU (530-715, 715-9)
1/25/26- Practice @ GCU(530-715, 715-9)
2/1/26- Tournament @ GCU (Afternoon - an email will go out to RSVP)
No Practice 2/8/26 (Super Bowl)
No Practice 2/15/26 (GCU Event)
*One of the open gyms on a weeknight will be in this early February period.
2/22/26- Practice @ GCU (530-715, 715-9)
3/1/26- Practice @ GCU (530-715, 715-9)
3/8/26- Practice @ GCU (530-715, 715-9)
3/15/26- Tournament @ GCU (Afternoon - an email will go out to RSVP)
3/22/26- Practice @ GCU (530-715, 715-9)
TBA- Open Gym 1 @ GCU (Time TBA from RSVP"s)
TBA- Open Gym 2 @ GCU (Time TBA from RSVP's)
TBA- Open Gym 3 @ GCU (Time TBA from RSVP's)
Hold if needed for weather cancel: 3/29/26
COST Ocean Club Alternative: $400
Official Dates for Monmouth (St George Greek Orthodox Church) Location:
7-9PM is for 9th-11th graders with TEAM VB experience. All others must register for GCU 7th-9th session or email us to be permitted into this program at this site.
1/8/26- Practice @ St. G (7-9PM)
1/15/26- Practice @ St. G (7-9PM)
1/22/26- Practice @ St. G (7-9PM)
1/29/26- Practice @ St. G (7-9PM)
2/1/26- Tournament @ GCU (Afternoon - an email will go out to RSVP)
2/5/25- Practice @ St. G (7-9PM)
No Practice 2/12/26 (Church Event)
*One of the open gyms on a weeknight will be in this early February period (at GCU).
2/19/26- Practice @ St. G (7-9PM)
2/26/26- Practice @ St. G (7-9PM)
3/5/26- Practice @ St. G (7-9PM)
3/12/26- Practice @ St. G (7-9PM)
3/15/25- Tournament @ GCU (Afternoon - an email will go out to RSVP)
3/19/26- Practice @ St. G (7-9PM)
TBA- Open Gym 1 @ GCU (Time TBA from RSVP"s)
TBA- Open Gym 2 @ GCU (Time TBA from RSVP's)
TBA- Open Gym 3 @ GCU (Time TBA from RSVP's)
Hold if needed for weather cancel: 3/26/26
COST Monmouth Club Alternative: $420
The two tournaments, and three open gyms, will require RSVP's so we can plan accordingly. As soon as the Open Gym dates are set (waiting on GCU Team practice schedules, those dates will be shared)
Ages 2nd-7th grade beginners should click here for our beginner winter clinic.
Program Info:
This program has historically filled, so please register early to ensure your spot is saved.
This program was created to give female athletes an alternative opportunity to continue to play and improve their volleyball skills in the off-season. This program serves as a balance between the simple instructional clinics, and the travel/commitment/costs of club volleyball.
Included in the "Club Alternative Program":
1. Training Sessions at site/time selected
2. Two Mini Tournaments (1/2 Day-GCU)
3. Three Open Gyms (all will be listed when available)
4. Shore VB T-Shirt
5. Insurance coverage
(No additional membership required- no AAU, no USAV, no JVA extra costs)
Those beginner athletes in grades 2nd-7th should register for our basic Winter Clinic at the below link:
Why this specific program?
- The best coaching in the area (all sessions will have a Coach with current college level experience running/overseeing the session), Court Coaches also have years of college coaching/playing experience
- Program primarily runs during the "winter" season of HS/MS sports
- Majority of the program at GCU is on Sundays (avoid HS winter sport conflicts)
- Know what you are paying for. Practice dates are up front. Costs are up front.
- Less required commitment (financially and time-wise) than formal club teams
- We started this program in 2018, and it has been a huge success every year
Club Alternative Registration Process:
TWO Steps to reserve your spot:
1. Complete this registration form:
(You register for your practice site, everyone gets the tournaments and open gyms.)
2. Make a payment through the registration system (up front or payment plan).
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
1. Online Payment in Full
2. Payment plan (1 payment upfront, 2nd payment auto-charged to your Credit Card December 7th - this option is available through the registration system).
All programs are first come-first served, so your space is only reserved when the registration form AND payment are completed. A confirmation email will follow from the system. Space is limited.
If the stock of the online payment store says zero, then we have reached our capacity and the system will direct you to the wait-list. The wait-list will only take contact information and would not accept a payment. If a space opens up, we would reach out to those on the wait-list to offer the opportunity to fully register.
FAQ's:
Will this program fit my daughters experience level?
Yes! Groups will be split up according to age/experience (even within a session there will be splits). Those wishing to play with an older group must contact Dan Sempkowski to be admitted into a different group. For GCU, the early slot would have separate groups for those who are beginners and those who have played on HS teams this Fall. The site at St. George site will only permit those with team experience due to space limitations.
Do I need to pay in advance?
Payment options are listed above. Your registration is not complete until a payment is made. There are no other surprise charges in this program (example: other membership fee's with USAV/AAU/etc., tournament fee's).
What sort of travel/commitment is required?
All practices will be held at your assigned location. Both tournaments will be at Georgian Court University. All open gyms will be at Georgian Court University. Attendance is not required at any of the events, we just need RSVP's to plan according(open gyms and tournaments). Each tournament will have new teams created with those attending. Athletes who miss lose the opportunity to get better, but do not impact the program as a whole.
My child is advanced for their age, can I sign them up for an older group?
We have created a short questionnaire we are using to determine if we will move athletes up to an older group. We reserve the right to not move athletes up, as our goal is to preserve the integrity and level of each group. Those with proven success and are interested in moving up should email us before submitting a payment.
My child seems to young for this program, are there other options?
We have set up a beginner winter clinic for those girls in grades 2nd-7th this winter. Please click the winter clinic tab at the top of this page.
My child competes on a club team, can they still participate in this program?
Yes, of course. We do not pro-rate our costs for missed sessions, but we have always had club athletes still participate in our programs for additional high level coaching. This has slowed down though from 2018 as club team costs have skyrocketed to several thousands of dollars.
Will you host a spring clinic again?
At this time, we do plan to run a spring clinic in both Monmouth and Ocean counties.
What are the mini-tournaments?
Simply put, we break everyone into teams to play against other teams in our program (and a few teams from outside the program on occasion). Everyone is encouraged and invited to play if a part of this program!
What are the open gyms?
Structured open gyms with the goal being a lot of play. While technically "open", they are only open to those in our winter program covered by our insurance.
How do I join the wait-list, what is it?
Once a program fills, which a majority of ours do, we start a wait-list. Often times, spots are offered to those on the wait-list, which are offered in the order they signed up. To join the wait-list for a program/site that is full, please complete the wait list form, which will not allow you to make a payment. The system only collects contact information and WILL NOT take a payment from someone only on the wait-list.
I have other questions, where can I reach out?
Emailing us is the best route (ShoreVolleyballAcademy@gmail.com). Please allow a few days for response as we are in still in our busy college fall season window.