NATIONAL TRAVEL TEAMS
Nova National travel teams represent our highest level of commitment — built for athletes who are ready to train with purpose, compete with intensity, and grow both on and off the court. Guided by the Nova Way, our National teams follow a structured curriculum designed to prepare athletes for success at the next level. The average National team practices 2-3 times per week for 1.5–2 hours.
Nova National is a great fit for athletes who:
Are serious about becoming an impact player in high school and beyond
Strongly consider competing in college
Want to compete against the top players and clubs across the country
Believe that fun is defined by competitive greatness
AGE LEVEL
13U - 18U
**Nova anticipates forming 1 to 2 teams in each age division.
SEASON LENGTH
December - May
TOURNAMENTS
6-7 Multi Day AAU/USAV Tournaments.
Final tournament schedule will be announced after teams are formed.
See sample below for the 2025-26 season
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
14-17U: 3x per week
Tuesdays 5:00-7:00 pm
Wednesdays 5:15-7:00 pm
Thursdays 5:00-6:30 pm
13U + 18U: 2-3x per week
days will be finalized after all teams are formed!
LOCATION
Insports Trumbull - 29 Trefoil Drive
2026-27 NATIONAL TEAM COST
13U - $3,495
$2,595 + $900 travel fees
Deposit: $995 Due upon acceptance (Deposits are non-refundable)
4 monthly payments of: $625
Dec 15, Jan 15, Feb 15, March 15
14U -17U - $4,700
$3,400 + $1,300 travel fees
Deposit: $1,000 Due upon acceptance (*Deposits are non refundable)
5 monthly payments of: $740
16’s + 17’s payment plan:
Oct 1, Dec 1, Jan 1, Feb 1, March 1
14’s and 15’s payment plan:
Dec 1, Jan 1, February 1, March 1, April 1
18U - $3,695
$2,700 + $995 travel fees
Deposit: $995 Due upon acceptance (Deposits are non-refundable)
4 monthly payments of: $650
Oct 1, Nov 1, Jan 1, Feb 1
Above costs includes all annual club participation expenses (uniforms, registration, facility, insurances…etc) as well as registrations and coaches expenses for tournaments.
*Athletes and families are responsible for their own transportation to/from each tournament, lodging and food.
We strongly encourage carpooling to and from overnight tournaments for those needing to cut costs or help with busy weekends. We have found this to be a very positive experience for many NOVA families.
REGION MEMBERSHIP
All athletes must have a current AAU membership in order to tryout for Nova.
If you have played club in the previous season, your membership with AAU is valid until August 31st.
If your tryout is before that date, you don’t need a new membership until it expires. If your tryout date is after Aug 31, 2026 you must renew your membership in order to participate in tryouts.
If you are completely new to club and did not play last season, you must secure a new membership before your tryout date.
REFUND/CREDIT POLICY
All refunds/credits will be handled on a case by case basis through the club directors. Refunds or credits are not guaranteed after Dec 1st
2025-26 SAMPLE TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
NOVA 18 NATIONAL
Winterfest - Hartford, CT - Jan 17-19
Capitol Hill Classic - Washington, D.C - Feb 14-16
Boston Qualifier 2 - Boston, MA - March 608
NEQ #1 - Philly, PA - March 13-15
Big South Qualifier - Atlanta, GA - April 3-5
North Atlantic Champ - Hartford, CT - May 9-10
NOVA 17 NATIONAL
Winterfest - Hartford, CT - Jan 17-19
Volleyfest- Providence, RI - Feb 14-16
Boston Qualifier - Boston, MA - March 6-8
NEQ #3 - Philly, PA - March 20-22
Top Series Spring - Mohegan Sun - April 25-26
North Atlantic Champ - Hartford, CT - May 9-10
NOVA 16 NATIONAL
Winterfest Weeknd #2 - Prov., RI - JAN 17-19
Capitol Hill Classic - Washington, D.C - Feb 14-16
Boston Qualifier - Boston, MA - Feb 27-March 1
NEQ #2 - Philly, PA - March 20-22
Big South - Atlanta, GA - April 3-5
Top Series Spring - Mohegan Sun - April 25-26
North Atlantic Championship - Hartford, CT - May 9-10
NOVA 15 NATIONAL
Winterfest-Weekend 3 - Hartford, CT - Jan 24-25
NYC AAU - NYC - Feb 6-8** TBD
Boston Qualifier 1 - Boston, MA - Feb 27-March 1
Garden State Grand Prix - Denten, NJ - March 21-22
Northeast Qualifier 4 - Philly, PA - April 3-5
RI Rumble #1 - Prov., RI - April 18-19
Top Series Spring - Mohegan Sun - April 25-26
NOVA 14 NATIONAL
Winterfest 1 - Hartford, CT - Jan 10-11
Grand Prix Weekend 1 - Mohegan Sun Arena - Jan 31-Feb 1
Volleyfest- Springfield - Springfield, MA @ MassMutual Center - Feb 14-16
Boston Qualifier 1 - Boston, MA - Feb 27-March 1
NEQ #1 - Philly, Pa - March 13-15
RI Rumble #1 - Providence, RI - April 18-19
Top Series Spring - Mohegan 4/25-4/26
NOVA 13 NATIONAL
Champions League
Jan (SAT OR SUN)
Feb (SAT OR SUN)
March (SAT OR SUN)
April/May FINALS - 2 Days
AAU Multi-Day
AAU Shamrock Showdown - March
AAU Spring Kick-Off - April