Q: Why play for Gold Cal Jrs VBC?
A: Gold Cal Jrs VBC is about providing an atmosphere that is conducive for learning the basic fundamentals, mental preparation, core strength training, advanced techniques and the total well-being of all athletes. 

Q: What is included in my club fees?
A: Club fees include: entry to all tournaments on each team schedule, NCVA/AAU membership & insurance, all coaches fees including: coaches travel & salaries, head coach/players manager services, a travel coordinator packet, practice facilities, setting coach, free entry to special clinics, player evaluations and much more!

Q: What forms do I need for tryouts?
A: All players will need to bring Gold Cal Jrs Tryout Waiver. Additional forms will be required for commitment meeting (GCJ Player Code of Conduct, GCJ Parent Code of Conduct, NCVA Membership(power), NCVA Letter of Commitment(power), NCVA Medical(power), AAU Membership(area)). All the forms listed are on our document page.

Q: What is the difference between "Power" and "Area" teams?
A: Power Teams compete through NCVA, attend more tournaments, travel farther, have 2 coaches, receive gym facility priority, and cost a little more in the hopes of competing at Junior Olympics at the end of the season in June/July. Area Teams compete through AAU, attend less tournaments, travel closer to home, have only one head coach and end their club season at the end of May/beginning of June.

Q: Do I need to tryout for Power & Area teams to be considered for both? 
A: You must attend each tryout for the age group and division that you wish to play for. Teams will be selected after each age group and division tryout. There is no additional cost to tryout for more than one team or age group.

Q: What is the "Training Team"?
A: Training Team is for athletes 12 years and under. The training season is from February through May, consisting of one practice a week and attending 3 local tournaments. All training team athletes practice together with 6 - 8 coaches. You may sign up for the training team all day at tryouts in November at Folsom Sports Complex and require a $300 deposit. There will be a parent information meeting in January 2010 prior to the start of the season. You may also email Club Director, Melanie DeMure @ jeffreyandmel@earthlink.net to reserve your spot.

Q: What are the age qualifications for teams?
A: Below are the age qualifications for each age division. You must be born on or after September 1st of each year listed to compete in that age division. Example: A player born on 12/10/95 would play for the 15's age division.

12 & under: Born on or after 9/1/98
13 & under: Born on or after 9/1/97
14 & under: Born on or after 9/1/96
15 & under: Born on or after 9/1/95
16 & under: Born on or after 9/1/94
17 & under: Born on or after 9/1/93
18 & under: Born on or after 9/1/92

Q: Where and when are the practices?
A: Practices are roughly from Folsom to Cameron Park with the occasional Placerville site. We try our best to keep teams in the best facilities possible. Usually each team will have two practices a week. Please visit our facilities page for specific sites and locations.