Where will I compete and practice, and at what level?
SAIIE has reach an agreement  with the local women volleyball Spanish team Mairena Voley Club.

When do the training sessions take place?
Trainings will be held in the evenings and usually go for 2 hours.

How many training sessions take place each week?
Teams train 3 days a week. Our students will have the choice of only training twice a week if they have a weekend trip schedule.

Are the trainings held in Spanish?
Yes. You will be training with Spaniards, on a Spanish team, with Spanish coaches. This is an important aspect of the cultural immersion part of the program, as you will be surrounded by native Spanish speakers in a Spanish speaking environment which gives you a great opportunity to practice the language. However, on the team there's always some teammates that can speak some English, if its the case you don't understand an instruction from the coach.

How many American players will there be on a team?
No more than a maximum of 3 players are generally allowed per team

What age are the players on the team?
The senior team players age is between 18 and 23 years old (approx.).
GAP STUDENTS will practice with the "juveniles" team (players between 16-18 years old) or women's junior team where all the players range between 18-20 years old. Coaches will decide.
There's a B team for advance level players. When student-athletes arrive they will be placed according to their levels.

How far are the training grounds?
All training facilities are no further than a 30 min. metro ride or 40 min. bus ride.

How much money will I need for transportation to and from trainings throughout the semester?
Approximately $60.

Will I get to play matches?
You will join the team and you will be eligible to play throughout your study abroad experience on the team. Team plays almost every weekend. Coach will decide if you play or not.

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