WELCOME TO KATY UNITED STARLIGHTS
The Starlights program here at Katy United is a terrific fit for players seeking an elevated challenge in volleyball with hopes of joining a club or a junior high team in the next one to two years. This program hosts players ranging from 3rd – 6th grade (9-12yrs old) seeking to develop the necessary skills essential for continuing to make our club teams here at Katy United, in addition to junior high school volleyball, which is highly competitive in the Katy area.
No try-out is necessary in this program, as every player who registers will make a team. Players train once per week and have an opportunity to participate in several weekend tournaments against local clubs throughout the city. Our skills training focuses on the specific needs of the individual player. During practice, coaches train their teams based on the team’s needs. Team practices include pick-up games against other Starlights teams, giving the players valuable court and game time experience. The Starlights program teaches players court discipline and focus without compromising a good time. We teach the FUNdamentals of volleyball! Spend some time on our court; we know you’ll be pleased with the results.
We will not need any parent volunteers. A portion of the fees you pay go towards your daughter’s coaches. Coaches are USAV certified and have had background checks. Coaches have SafeSport certification and are trained in understanding their responsibilities in reporting as well as education in awareness of emotional and physical misconduct of players.
Programs
2024-2025 FALL SCRIMMAGE LEAGUE
Program Cost: $300*
SKILLS, WASH DRILLS & SCRIMMAGING
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- September 2nd through 25th
- Mondays and Wednesday Each Week
- 6:00pm to 7:30pm
*3 Forms of Payment are accepted. Cash, Check made payable to UNITED SPORTS ACADEMY, and online credit card payment on your KU online portal. All credit card payments are subject to an average of a 3.4% fee for each transaction. To avoid this merchant bank fee, please pay with cash or check.
2024-2025 STARLIGHTS TOURNAMENT SESSIONS (Fall, Winter & Spring)
Program Cost: $750 per session
Commitment Fee: $500 (due upon registration and is non-refundable)
Payment Options:*
PAY FOR 3 SESSION PACKAGE (fall/winter/spring) – $150 Discount
$500 due at registration with the balance of $1,600 to be paid in 6 consecutive monthly payments of $266.67 (November 15th – April 15th) – Payments made on the 18th or later will incur a late fee of $40.
PAY PER SESSION
$750 paid in two installments [Installment No. 1 – $500, Installment No. 2 – $250]
- 1st installment is due upon registration
- 2nd installment will be loaded into your account by the 2nd week of practice and will be due by the 3rd practice of the season.
- Account holders must log into their account to pay this 2nd installment. There is no autopay option for this payment.
EARLY REGISTRATION – $50 Discount
$450 due at registration. 2nd installment ($250) will be loaded into your account by the 2nd week of practice and will be due by the 3rd practice of the season. Account holders must log into their account to pay this 2nd installment. There is no autopay option for this payment.
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- Fall Early registration ends Sept 27, 2024
- Winter Early registration ends December 27, 2024
- Spring Early registration ends March 7, 2025
4 Piece Player Uniform Package: $100
(not necessary if you already have a full package. See information below)
Player Uniform Package is sold separate from registration. If you have a current FULL Starlights Player Package of 4 items (All Pieces Issued by KU: Jersey, Practice Shirt, Navy Shorts, Navy Drawstring backpack) you do NOT need to re-order this package. All pieces must be in great condition and still fit properly. If any piece of your player package is questionable, please ask Tiffany to check it. If it’s not acceptable, you will need to order the FULL packet again. Pieces are NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.
*3 Forms of Payment are accepted. Cash, Check made payable to UNITED SPORTS ACADEMY, and online credit card payment on your KU online portal. All credit card payments are subject to a 3.3% each transaction. To avoid this merchant bank fee, please pay with cash or check.
Tournament Sessions Practice Schedule
Our Starlights Tournament Sessions begin in October and practices are held once a week. We practice on Fridays from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Each practice is designed around the USAV recommendations (1 hour skills training, 30 minutes of competition and 30 minutes of games).
During our skills training we teach the fundamentals on Serving, Passing, Setting and Hitting.
In addition to a jersey, shorts and bag, our Starlights are issued practice shirts. Girls need to come to practice with their own knee pads and a good pair of tennis shoes, along with a water bottle.
As an addition to our practices, we offer an optional skill building session, typically once per week on Sundays, where girls can work on their skills with Coaches for 2 hours. Skill sessions cost $25 for Starlight tournament players & $30 for non-Starlight players. Pay at the door with cash or Venmo. Each skill session will have a theme and sessions are announced on our social media. All participants mnust RSVP to [email protected].
Tournament Sessions
Local Tournaments are played on weekend days and can last 5 to 6 hours. Most tournaments fall on Sundays. Tournaments have a small entry fee for parents and the venues provide concessions for players and spectators.
Girls are issued a jersey, shorts and bag for tournaments.
Each Starlight session (Fall, Winter, Spring) has three local area tournaments. We compete against developmental teams from other local area clubs.
Girls will play with their age groups but may be asked to step up to play with older girls depending on their skill set.
For each session, girls will compete in 3 tournaments at either the 11U & 12U Divison.
Tournament Sessions Season Schedule
Age Groups
Starlight players range from ages 9 to 12 years old; 3rd grade though 6th grade ~ most of our players range from 10yrs to 12yrs old.
Girls will play with their age groups but may be asked to step up to play with older girls depending on their skill set.
Girls will compete in 3 tournaments at various levels: 11U and 12U
