Q. What is the time commitment?
A. It varies depending on age, but the U14 level (15 or younger on Sept.1) practices 2-3 times a week, play 1-2 games a week during the week and two weekend tourney events and/or tri-matches. The JV and Varsity levels practice 2-3 times per week, play 1-3 games per week, travel on some weekends, and participate in two or three out of town tournaments and/or quad matches. They also practice and play during the summer two times a week during June and July and participate in a team camp in July until season kicks in August 1st and will participate in some local scrimmages during preseason. This year JV and Varsity will hopefully be participating in a sand league during June and July.
Q. Where do you practice?
A. Our practice facility is Ronnie Grandison Sports Academy 7950 E. Kemper Rd. Cincinnati 45249
Q. How much travel is there and to where?
A. Our U14 travels to Dayton, Mason, and around the greater Cincinnati area. Our JV and Varsity may travel out of town to Louisville, Lexington, Ft. Wayne, IN, Akron, Oh, Indianapolis, Columbus, Dayton, and greater Cincinnati area depending upon who we are able to schedule as well as participate in team camp in July. Varsity will travel to Cedarville University for three nights for a national tournament in late October 2025 as well as participate in their overnight team camp July 9-11, 2025.
Q. What are the age requirements and on which team can I play?
A. Our U14 athletes must adhere to the age limit of no older than 15 on September 1st of that season and is for more experienced players who participate in team evaluations in late May early June and are placed on this team. Any age is permitted to play for Junior Varsity and Varsity level as long as they are no older than 19 on September 1 of that school year. Both of these teams are competitive levels and players must participate in team evaluations and be placed on these teams.
Q. How much does it cost?
A. We try to estimate costs based on numbers and expenses as we are a not-for-profit organization. Fees vary based on court rental needs, league fees, tournament fees, official costs, uniforms, donations, etc. We offer a three-month payment plan option to spread out costs if families prefer. This 2025 estimated season, fees are as follows:
Instructional Base - $250 (What is covered: Uniforms, court fees, ref fees, league fees, and high-quality Christian coaches)
Instructional Advanced - $350 (What is covered: Uniforms, court fees, ref fees, league fees, and high-quality Christian coaches)
U14 - $475 (What is covered: Uniforms, court fees, ref fees, tournament entry fees, and high-quality Christian coaches)
Junior Varsity - $600 (What is covered: Uniforms, court fees, ref fees, tournament/regional fees, and high-quality Christian coaches)
Varsity - $775 (What is covered: Uniforms, court fees, ref fees, camp/tournament/regional/national fees, and high-quality Christian coaches)
Q. Is Trailblazers seeking sponsors?
A. Trailblazers' volleyball program is actively seeking sponsors for court rentals, new jerseys, and more...