SOUTHWEST POWER LEAGUE
For many years, there was only one option to play club volleyball in Arizona. We’ve listened to many club directors, parents, referees and athletes and have developed a new league that we think will be a great option for everyone.
Our goals:
- A league that responds quickly in a rapidly changing world
- Embrace technology to help engagement, efficiencies and overall experience
- Provide a less expensive, yet highly recruitable pathway for all our athletes
- Inclusive league for all clubs, but opportunities for high-level competition

NEW FORMATS FOR 2021-22!
With those goals in mind we’ve developed the power league with the following:
- New Format: 3 team pools, 3 hour weekend commitments. In the past, tournaments either lasted all day or were 6 hours. We’ve developed a league that only supports 3 teams pools – 3 hours total. No team camps, no sitting around. Just play twice and ref once! This format is a GREAT way to adjust to our current pandemic. Same number of matches as USAV’s power league – 18 Matches + Championships.
- 2 Separate Divisions:
- Elite Division will require teams at a high level of play (similar to Open). These are teams of athletes that are looking to be recruited for post HS play.
- Club Division will be divided into 2 different divisions: both competitive, yet gives us the ability to keep similar teams together.
- This year we will be implementing a new format for rankings. Last year we used the LADDER system (top winner moves up, second stays, and 3rd moves down). This year we are going to go with a similar solution that the HS systems uses. Round Robin play within a Region. This eliminates any chance of playing the same team more than once!
NEW 2 DAY TOURNAMENT SERIES!
We’re adding a new 2 Day tournament series for Arizona AAU this season! These will be perfect for getting your teams ready for 3 day tournaments, something the 1 day events do not.
These tournaments will be open to any team registered with AAU regardless of participation in the SWPL!
All league teams will get to choose ONE 2 day tournament that is included with the season!
PRICING: $350
2021-22 CALENDAR
CLUB 1 DAY TOURNAMENTS:
- Club 1: Jan 8th
- Club 2: Feb 12th
- Club 3: March 19th
- Club 4: April 2nd
- CLUB FINALS: May 21st
- PLUS: Your choice of one 2 day tournament is included in the league. Others are optional and open to non-league teams.
ELITE 1 DAY TOURNAMENTS:
- Elite 1: Jan 22nd
- Elite 2: Feb 5th
- Elite 3: Mar 5th
- Elite 4: Apr 9th
- ELITE FINALS: May 14th
- PLUS: Your choice of one 2 day tournament is included in the league. Others are optional and open to non-league teams.
NEW 2 DAY TOURNAMENT SERIES!
- Jan 29-30th
- Feb 26-27th
- Mar 12-13th
- Apr 23-24th
- June 4-5th
2021-22 ELITE PRICING
Our Elite Division will require teams at a high level of play (similar to Open).
These are teams of athletes that are looking to be recruited for post HS play.
Elite: $999
2021-22 CLUB PRICING
Our Club Division will be divided into 2 different divisions, both competitive.
12’s will be in a separate Club division on it’s own with lower net, different ball.
Club: $899
Additional Tournaments
Ignite The Cure
Ignite The Cure is a pre-season charity tournament on December 18-19th. Over the past 5 years we’ve raised over $35,000 for Phoenix Children’s Hospital! A one of a kind tournament here in Phoenix with over 100 teams each year.
PRICE: $350

AAU 2-Day Jamboree Series
In addition to our regular power league season, we’ve included some 2-day tournaments for teams who want the extra matches in order to get ready for 3-days.
PRICE: $350

Jumpin’ Javelina Classic
Jumpin’ Javelina Classic is a tournament over the MLK weekend. Our inaugural year was a great success – looking forward to hosting this tournament this upcoming season!
PRICE: $350

LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP PERKS
Other perks for playing in this league
We feel there are opportunities that will make this league unique in the state. By being a member of AAU, we’re able to offer up the following perks for joining our league:
- Division winners will receive a FREE entry into AAU’s Volleyball Festival in 2022 this season!
- $100 off both Festival Fiesta and Festival entries – a $200 value!
- AAU Nationals or Festival Entry for Grand Prix / Super Regional Winners!
- Recruiting combines and Sports Performance Screenings to help aid in the recruiting efforts of our athletes.
- AAU Membership is only $14! If you decide to only play in our AAU Power League, this allows your athletes to save over $40 over USAV membership!

AAU UNIVERSE
AAU provides a lot of volleyball opportunities for everyone. Here are a few of them:
- AAU Indoor National Championships (Orlando)
- June 18-29, 2022
- No qualification – sign up and play!
- No Stay and Play
- Highly recruited by all colleges
- The Volleyball Festival Championships (Phoenix)
- June 19 – June 26, 2022
- Teams from 20+ states and other countries
- AAU West Coast Championships (Las Vegas)
- Memorial Day weekend
- Super Regionals / Grand Prix
- Drivable tournaments with enhanced competition
- Comp entry to AAU Nationals or Volleyball Festival for Division winners
- Festival Fiesta Feb. 19-21, 2022 State Farm Stadium
- TBA events MLK, April and June
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