C1VB has two Program Divisions for our travel team season, which begins yearly in late October: Club level, and Select level teams. From beginning to elite players, C1 offers a team for every player. The main differences between these divisions are highlighted in the chart below. Also included is our non-travel In-House program, for reference
| In-House (non-travel) | Club Level Teams | Select Level Teams |
# of Players per Team | 8-10 | 8-10 | 9-12 |
# of Coaches per Team | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Training Hours per Week | 1.5 | 3 | 4 |
Plus additional position training |
Teams per Net at practices | 2 | 1-2 | 1 |
# of Tournaments | 3 Half-Day
or
In-House Scrimmages | 5-7* | 8-11* |
| Length of Season | Nov-Mar | Nov-Mar/Apr* | Nov-Apr* |
| Tryouts/Signup Timeframe | Registration opens 9/15 | Oct/Nov tryouts | July tryouts |
Cost | $630 | $900-$1400 | $2200-$3000
|
| Locations Offered | Greenville, Pickens | Greenville, Pickens, Laurens | Greenville, Pickens |
*Plus extended season options
For additional information about our team levels please visit the program information pages.
Program Recommendations
If you are a... | C1 Recommends... | Important Dates |
| Non-Travel, age 8-15 | In-House teams | Registration opens 9/15 |
Beginning player, age 8-15
| In-House teams | Registration opens 9/15 |
| Intermediate player, age 11-16 | Club level teams | Tryouts in Oct/Nov |
Experienced player, age 11-18
| Select level teams | Tryouts in July |
| Elite player, age 13-18 | Select level teams | Tryouts in July |
Keep in mind these are general recommendations. If you're not sure which team is the best for you, don't worry! All players who participate in Carolina One club tryouts will be evaluated for the team level at which they fit best. We will always offer a player the highest level team that he or she qualifies for. If you have specific concerns about travel schedules or costs, please discuss those with our staff prior to tryouts. View our Tryout Dates, Tryout Registration, and Tryout FAQ pages for more information about our tryout process.
C1VB Team Levels
Our In-House Team Program is designed to provide an alternative for players who can't or don't want to commit to traveling during the club season. In 2023-24 we plan to offer Juniors, Middle School and High School age divisions at our Greenville location and Juniors age division at our Pickens location. No tryouts are required for this program, and players will be placed on teams based on their age and ability level. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended. Teams will be composed of 8-10 players and one coach. The In-House Team season lasts approximately 16 weeks, from mid November to mid to late March. In-House teams are open to players in the 10U-16U USAV age divisions.
Carolina One Club level teams are a popular travel team option for players in the 11U-16U age divisions. Club level teams will be composed of athletes who are still developing consistency and understanding in their fundamentals and skill, as well as those who cannot dedicate their full time towards volleyball due to other commitments (i.e. school programs, or other sports). They will compete primarily within the Palmetto Region. Club Level teams will follow either our Regional or State level tournament schedules. Club Level teams are offered in Greenville, Laurens, and Pickens.
State Team Tournament Schedule
Regional Team Tournament Schedule
Carolina One Select level teams are high-level teams offering strong competition and requiring a serious level of commitment. Select level teams will be composed of athletes who are committed to improving their performance and investing the time necessary to attain excellence in their skills. Select level athletes view volleyball as their primary extracurricular activity and as such, train with the goal of pursuing high levels of competition and the chance to gain college attention. Select Level teams will follow either our ONE or Elite level tournament schedules. Select Level teams are offered in Greenville and Pickens.
Elite Team Tournament Schedule
ONE Team Tournament Schedule
All Carolina One players and teams will be offered the opportunity to continue playing beyond the regular season with our extended season options. We have two extended season schedules, one that goes through late May, and the other that goes through June and includes AAU or USAV Nationals. Current Carolina One players who wish to participate must commit to the extended season by March 15.
Extended Season Tournament Schedules (coming soon)
Tryouts
Tryouts are required for all Carolina One travel teams.* No teams are selected prior to tryouts. Tryouts for the 2023-24 season will begin in late July and registration will open 7/1. View our Tryout Dates, Tryout Registration, and Tryout FAQ pages for more information.
Signing Day
After tryouts, Carolina One invites all players who have accepted a spot on one of our travel teams to a signing day! At signing day, you will meet your teammates and coaches, get fundraising materials, pick up some items of your uniform package, and kick off the season with a great start! More information will be provided following tryouts. Signing days will be held in October/November.
Private Lessons
During club season, it is very hard to accommodate private and group lessons due to gym availability. Please contact us for availability, but know that we are very limited in what we can offer during the November - March time period.
USA Volleyball Age Divisions
USA Volleyball requires that you be a particular age for the duration of the season, which is assumed to end on June 30. So for the 2023-24 season, your USAV age division is the age you will be on June 30, 2024.
10 & Under- must be born on or after July 1, 2013 (still 10 on June 30, 2024)
11 & Under- must be born on or after July 1, 2012 (still 11 on June 30, 2024)
12 & Under- must be born on or after July 1, 2011 (still 12 on June 30, 2024)
13 & Under- must be born on or after July 1, 2010 (still 13 on June 30, 2024)
14 & Under- must be born on or after July 1, 2009 (still 14 on June 30, 2024)
15 & Under- must be born on or after July 1, 2008 (still 15 on June 30, 2024)
16 & Under- must be born on or after July 1, 2007 (still 16 on June 30, 2024)
17 & Under- must be born on or after July 1, 2006 (still 17 on June 30, 2024)
18 & Under- must be born on or after July 1, 2005 (still 18 on June 30, 2024)*
18 & Under- must be born on or after July 1, 2004 AND a high school student in 12th grade for some part of the academic year
*Females only - Players who were born on or after July 1, 2004 (defined as 18U by USAV Age Definition) AND are in the 11th grade for the current academic year are eligible to play 17U.