Season Outline
Here’s a comprehensive overview of what an NCPA JUNIOR season entails. While seasons may differ based on location and age group, this guide covers everything from pre-season preparation to league play, playoffs, post-season activities, and junior tour qualifications. Exact details are subject to change and vary by team. Coaches will have the most up to date information.
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2018-2016 (6-8 YEARS OLD)
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January - February: Time Off
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March: Tryouts First Two Weekends of March + Registration
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April: Teams Formed Practice Starts after Spring Break Once Per Week
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May: Team practice twice a week (club curriculum implementation begins) Exhibition Matches
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June - August: Team practice twice a week Summer tournaments (varies by team) Summer break (dates TBD) Team Camp
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August-December: League Play begins late August and ends early December) 1-2 games per weekend (no Sunday games)
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Continue regular practice schedule twice a week
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December: Giving Back Fundraiser Friendlies Holiday Tournament (varies by team)
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Christmas break.
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2015-2011 (9-13 YEARS OLD) COMPETITIVE
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March: Tryouts Last Two Weekends of March + Registration Order Uniforms + Order Uniforms
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April: Team practice once a week/Team bonding activities Pre Season Spring League Friendlies on weekends
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May: Team practice twice a week Pre Season Spring League Friendlies on weekends Summer tournaments begin (varies by team)
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June: Team practice twice a week
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Girls team training camps
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Summer tournaments (varies by team) (City) Cup
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July: Team Practice twice a week
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Boys team training camps
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Summer Tournaments (varies by team) (City) Cup
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August: Team practice twice a week Summer tournaments (varies by team) Coastal Classic (name varies by location)
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August - December: League Play begins late August and ends early December) 1-2 games per weekend (no Sunday games)
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Club Day (Picture Day)
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Teams Break for High School Early October
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​**14-18 year olds transition to TIMELINE for remainder of season (view below).
**14-18 year olds in High School tryout for High School teams (November) and break for the high school season thru Feb/March. 14-18 year olds NOT in high school attend combined training sessions 1-2 times per week to stay sharp for post-season play.
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December: Post Season Tournaments + Fundraises open to family and friends. Holiday break mid- December.
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January-February: Practices resume after New Years Day Post season tournament play ((City) Premier Cup) - select teams only.
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2010-2006 (14-18 YEARS OLD) COMPETITIVE / COLLEGIATE PREP
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April: Tryouts First Two Weekends of April + Registration Teams Selected
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May: Team practice begins Pre Season Spring League Friendlies
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Summer tournaments begin (varies by team)
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Order Uniforms
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June: Team practice twice a week
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Girls team training camps
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Summer tournaments (varies by team) (City) Cup
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July: Team Practice twice a week
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Boys team training camps
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Summer Tournaments (varies by team) (City) Cup
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August: Team practice twice a week
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Summer tournaments (varies by team) Coastal Classic (name varies by location)​
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August - December: League Play begins late August and ends early December) 1-2 games per weekend (no Sunday games) ​​
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Club Day (Picture Day)
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Team practice 2-3 times per week (varies by level)
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Teams Break for High School Early October
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December - February: Players playing with high school teams. Combined practices for 14-18 year olds not in high school yet and players not playing for high school teams
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March: Players return from high school teams
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Time Off until tryouts.
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LEAGUE PLAY
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The league starts in August and ends early December.
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Details:
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Minimum two match days per month (Saturdays). Number of matches on those days depends on the number of teams in any given age bracket.
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Round robin style and top teams in the league will qualify for playoffs.
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Local playoffs will become qualifiers for Regionals, then Nationals (the junior tour).
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The top performers from various Nationals held worldwide will ultimately come together to compete in a single, prestigious event...
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QUESTIONS?
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Please contact the email below.