Club volleyball · Surprise, Arizona
A West Valley girls' volleyball club with two teams for the 2026–27 season, built on hard work and good coaching.
2026–27 teams
Both teams play in the Arizona Region of USA Volleyball.
15U
Championship division
A competitive team for experienced players, with a full Arizona Region schedule and two out-of-state national qualifiers.
12U
Club division
A team for younger players to build fundamentals and get their first taste of club volleyball. Local AZ Region league play only, with no travel.
Tryouts
We're building rosters for our 15U Championship team and our 12U Club team. Tryout locations will be posted here once the gym is booked.
12UClub division
15UChampionship division
Birth date cutoffs for the 2026–27 season:
These are USA Volleyball's age definitions, which the Arizona Region uses. Younger players can try out and play up.
Online registration is coming soon.
Registration link coming soonFor families · 15U team
Practices start Tuesday, December 1, 2026 and run through May 15, 2027. Families commit through July for the post-season. See the 12U season below.
Two practices a week, two hours each, starting Tuesday, December 1. Practices are on Tuesdays, and the second day will be announced soon. We're confirming a West Valley school gym, and times will be posted once it's booked.
$1,605 – $1,783
Estimated per player for the season. The final amount depends on which gym we use and how many players are on the roster. Dues cover gym rental, AZ Region league play, tournament entries, coaching, the AAU club membership, and the full gear package.
Included in dues, $547.89 per player:
These aren't part of club dues. Memberships must be active before a player can practice or compete.
Dates may change. AZ Region dates are part of the season-long league package.
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 23 | Championship #1Seeding | AZ Region |
| Sat, Feb 6 | Championship #2Final seeding | AZ Region |
| Feb 13–15 | Festival Fiesta ClassicPhoenix | AAU |
| Sat, Feb 20 | Championship #3 | AZ Region |
| Sat, Mar 13 | Championship #4 | AZ Region |
| Mar 27–29 | Salt Lake City ShowdownSalt Lake City, UT · 15 Liberty · Easter weekend | USAV Qualifier |
| Apr 2–4 | USAV PNW QualifierSpokane, WA · 15 Liberty | USAV Qualifier |
| Sat, Apr 3 | Championship #5 | AZ Region |
| Apr 10–11 | AZ NCQNational Division Qualifier | USAV Qualifier |
| Sat, Apr 17 | Championship #6 | AZ Region |
| Sat, Apr 24 | 15s–18s Arizona Regional Championship | AZ Region |
| Jun 27 – Jul 5 | USAV Girls Junior National ChampionshipLas Vegas, NV · 15 Liberty · stretch goal, only if we earn a bid | Nationals |
Estimated per player.
| Cost | Gym option A | Gym option B |
|---|---|---|
| Gym rental | $392.00 | $560.00 |
| AZ Region league | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Tournament entries | $331.00 – $341.00 | $331.00 – $341.00 |
| Coaching & AAU club membership | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Gear package | $547.89 | $547.89 |
| Total per player | $1,605.89 – $1,615.89 | $1,773.89 – $1,783.89 |
For families · 12U team
Our 12U team plays the AZ Region's local Club league only. No outside tournaments, no national qualifiers, and no team travel.
Tuesday and Friday nights, 90 minutes each, starting Tuesday, November 10. We're confirming a West Valley school gym, and times will be posted once it's booked.
$708 – $834
Estimated per player for the season. The final amount depends on which gym we use and how many players are on the roster. Dues cover gym rental, the AZ Region league package, coaching, and team gear.
Included in dues, $214 per player:
These aren't part of club dues.
All Saturday, one-day events. 12U teams play in a combined 11s/12s pool and break into their own division for Region Championships. Entry is covered by the AZ Region league package. Dates may change.
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 9 | Club #1Seeding | AZ Region |
| Sat, Jan 30 | Club #2Final seeding | AZ Region |
| Sat, Feb 27 | Club #3 | AZ Region |
| Sat, Mar 6 | Club #4 | AZ Region |
| Sat, Mar 27 | Club #5 | AZ Region |
| Sat, Apr 10 | Club #6 | AZ Region |
| Sat, May 1 | 12U Region Championships | AZ Region |
Estimated per player.
| Cost | Gym option A | Gym option B |
|---|---|---|
| Gym rental | $294.00 | $420.00 |
| AZ Region league | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Coaching | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Gear package | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Total per player | $708.00 | $834.00 |
The Arizona Region groups teams by competitive level. Our 15U team plays in the Championship division for strong, consistent competition. Our 12U team plays in the Club division, the only division the Arizona Region offers for 12 and under.
Yes. Every player needs an AZ Region / USAV junior membership ($75, bought on the AZ Region website). 15U players also need an AAU youth athlete membership ($22–$24) for AAU events. 12U players don't need AAU. Memberships must be active before she can practice or compete. We'll walk families through it after tryouts.
Our 12U team plays only local AZ Region events, so there's no travel. For our 15U team, most events are in Arizona: six AZ Region Championship dates, the Arizona Regional Championship, the Festival Fiesta Classic, and the AZ NCQ. We also plan two out-of-state qualifiers, in Salt Lake City and Spokane. If we earn a bid, Nationals is in Las Vegas. Families arrange and pay for their own travel and lodging for those trips.
For our 15U team, it's the stretch goal. A Nationals bid is earned by placing well at a qualifier, such as the Salt Lake City Showdown. It can't be bought, and it isn't guaranteed. The 2027 Girls Junior National Championship is June 27 – July 5 in Las Vegas.
12U practices run November 10, 2026 through May 15, 2027, and the season ends with Region Championships on May 1. 15U practices run December 1, 2026 through May 15, 2027, and players commit through July for any post-season play.
Our practice policy will be shared at the parent meeting after tryouts.
About the club
Desert Sting is a family-run club in Surprise, Arizona. We build confident, skilled players who compete hard and treat each other well.
Coaching staff
Coach · Co-founder
High school freshman volleyball coach. Full bio coming soon.
Coach · Co-founder
Bio coming soon.
Coach
Bio coming soon.
Sponsors
It costs about $23,140 to $26,180 to run a season for both teams, before family travel and memberships. Every sponsor dollar lowers what families pay. Sponsorship packages are being finalized.
Shared gear the whole team uses at practices and tournaments. Donations from families, businesses, and sponsors are welcome, and gently used items in good shape are too. Please check with the coaches before buying so nothing is duplicated.
| Item | Used for | Qty | Est. value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volleyballs (Molten L2 or similar) | Practice drills and warm-ups | 12 | ~$720 |
| Collapsible ball cart with carry bag | Storing and moving team balls | 2 | ~$200 – $300 |
| Ball pump and pressure gauge | Keeping balls at regulation pressure | 1 | ~$25 |
| First aid kit and reusable ice packs | Courtside care | 1 | ~$50 |
| Coaching whiteboard | Rotations and plays during timeouts | 1 | ~$40 |
| Agility cones and ladder set | Footwork and conditioning | 1 | ~$40 |
Reach out and we'll send pricing and details.
Contact
Questions about tryouts, the season, or sponsorship? We'd love to hear from you.
Desert Sting