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

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

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!