2026-27 HS TRAVEL LITE PROGRAM

Why CI Elite?

🏆 The most comprehensive program in the area. VolleyTOTS through 18U, our programs grow with your athlete.

🧱 Fundamentals first, athlete always. We build a rock-solid foundation of fundamentals and train the complete athlete.

🏟️ Our own home dome. We train, compete and host tournaments at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria.

🎓 College connections. Learn from coaches at Bradley, DePaul and Eureka College, and join CI Elite athletes earning college commitments.

📈 Dedicated recruiting support. A Recruiting Coordinator plus FieldLevel recruiting software to guide every step.

💪 Smart, team-specific training. Practice plans built for each team’s level and needs.

💵 Clear, upfront pricing. Know your full cost before the season starts. Club fees cover training and competition; coach travel and uniforms are listed separately, with no surprise asks. Spirit wear optional.

Train here. Compete here. Get recruited from here.

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2026-27 HIGH SCHOOL TRAVEL-LITE PROGRAM

Want higher-level competition without giving up your other sports? Travel-Lite is built for the multi-sport athlete who wants to compete across the Midwest. Players train at our National practice intensity while still playing their high school sports and enjoying end-of-school activities like prom and graduation.

WE WILL ONLY HAVE 4 TRAVEL-LITE TEAMS THIS SEASON ACROSS ALL AGE GROUPS, 15U-18U.

TRYOUTS

• Tuesday, November 10: 5:00-6:30 PM (15U, 16U, 17U and 18U)
• Make-up tryout: Wednesday, November 11: 5:30-7:30 PM
• Tryout fee: $25
• Offers will be sent on or before Thursday, November 12. Players have 24 hours to accept or decline.
• Players not selected for a Travel-Lite team are guaranteed a spot on a Local team if they choose.

WHO IT’S FOR

High school players, 15U through 18U. Each team carries 10 players.

SEASON

Monday, November 30, 2026 through Sunday, March 21, 2027

PRACTICES

• Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-9:00 PM (5 hours per week)
• All practices are held at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria.
• Players may be pooled for the first several practices so we can find the best team placement for everyone.
• We work with basketball and softball conflicts. Missed practices can be made up on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 PM.

PRACTICE DATES: NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER

• November 30, December 2, 7, 9, 14 and 16
• Christmas break: no practices December 21 or 23
• Practice resumes Monday, December 28 and Wednesday, December 30
• Practices pick back up after New Year’s on Monday, January 4

TOURNAMENTS

8 tournaments, 17 competition days: 5 at home and 3 travel events.

• January 9-10: CIE Icebreaker (Peoria)
• January 16-17: Winter Classic (Milwaukee, WI) travel
• January 23-24: CIE Winterfest (Peoria)
• February 6-7: CIE Valentine’s Day Classic (Peoria)
• February 13-15: SPVB Presidents’ Day (GLC & Wintrust Sports Complex) travel
• February 20-21: CIE Post Presidents’ Day Bash (Peoria)
• March 6-7: CIE Diggin’ at the Dome Championship (Peoria)
• March 20-21: Chicago Classic Championship (Elgin, IL) travel

PLAYER DUES

• $1,600 on the payment plan, or $1,500 paid in full
• Includes two practice shirts, paid AAU membership and recruiting assistance
• Uniform package: two jersey tops, not included in dues
• Spirit wear is optional.

ESTIMATED COACHES’ TRAVEL EXPENSES

Our three travel tournaments include coaches’ expenses (gas, hotel and food). These are our estimates per player, per tournament. We always work to keep costs at the low end of each range.

• Winter Classic (2 days): $50 to $75
• SPVB Presidents’ Day (3 days): $75 to $160
• Chicago Classic Championship (2 days): $50 to $75

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What happens after I accept an offer?

When you accept, you’ll pay a $400 deposit, and a payment plan for the remaining balance will already be in place. If you’d rather pay the full amount up front, you’ll receive the one-time payment discount.

What if I don’t make a Travel-Lite team?

Your spot on a Local team is held for you, even though Local is otherwise limited to the first 90 players who register.

Can I keep training after the season?

Yes. Travel-Lite players can continue practicing with our National teams for $75 per month.

How much are tryouts?

The tryout fee is $25.

IS TRAVEL-LITE THE RIGHT FIT?

Travel-Lite sits between our two other high school options. Players who want a full season with national travel can check out our National program (November through June). Players looking for a home-only schedule can check out our Local program (December through early March, no tryout).