Willmar JO Volleyball
The Willmar JO Volleyball program was started to provide athletes the opportunity to improvetheir volleyball skills in the off season.WillmarVolleyball seeks to provide a community and volunteer-driven program to promote the growth and skill development of our players. In addition, we hope to promote a fun, fair and safe environment that maximizes participation and improves players’ skills while developing sportsmanship, teamwork and self-confidence.We also seek to support our Willmar High School volleyball program.
This is a local club administered through the North Country Region Volleyball [ ], which is affiliated with USA Volleyball.
Who Can Play?
The Willmar JO Volleyball program is open to girls currently in 5th grade through 11th grade. If numbers allow, there may be a limited number of spots for 4th graders.
Team Placement
Teams will be formed based on number of girls in each age group and skill levels, with a goal to have approximately 8-10 girls on each team. Teams are usually formed in an “A” and “B” team format according to age group and/or skill level. The number of girls trying out determines the number of teams we will have and the age level at which they will play (16u, 15u, 14u, 13u, etc.).All girls must try out with their own age group.
Commitment
It is extremely important that each player on a Willmar J.O. Volleyball team be committed to attending all practices and tournaments as much as possible. While we realize, conflicts do arise and that schoolwork and school activities need to come first. Habitual and repeated absences by a player affect the progress and morale of the entire team – especially in tournament situations. If your schedule will not allow you to participate in at least 75% of the practices and tournaments, then perhaps J.O. volleyball is not for you. Any absences from practice and tournaments must be approved by your coach ahead of time.
Communications
Communication to team members and parents regarding J.O. volleyball will be via email and/or text message from the Director and/or your team’s coach. Each coach is responsible for communications to his/her team but we will use the web site as much as possible to facilitate communications for the club.We may also ask for parent volunteers to serve asa team'sCommunications person to assist the coach. It is essential that your coachhave a working email address for your family so that you will receive all team updates.Please direct your questions to your coach or the club Director.
Forms
There are various forms that must be completed and turned in before the player’s tryout period. See the website for current forms that are required.
Practice schedule
Practices will begin the Sunday afternoons in January and February and will continue Sunday afternoons through the beginning of May. Each team will typically practice for 2 hours on a Sunday. An evening practice of 60-90 minutes during the week will be added the first week of March. Locations and times for practices will be announced to each team and posted on the web site.
Tournaments
The 11s and 12s teams will participate in at least four tournaments between March and May. The 13U – 17U teams will play at least 5 tourneys starting in mid-March through early to mid-May. Each team will have its own tournament schedule and travel to area tournaments, usually within 30-60 miles away, but sometimes as far as 90 miles away.Your team’s coach will be responsible to communicate your team’s tournament and practice schedule to you, usually by email. Parents are responsible for transportation of players to and from practices and tournaments.
Fees
The fee for Willmar J.O. Volleyball covers our NCR individual and team fees, gym rental fees, WCER per player fees, coaching fees, equipment costs, and tournament fees.(Current fees are posted on the website.)
All fees and forms should be returned to the Club Director for recording on the due dates;CHECKS SHOULD BE PAYABLE TO "WILLMAR J.O. VOLLEYBALL."
A family discount of $50.00 will be issued to any family withtwo ormore daughters in the program. The discountshould be deducted fromyour final payment amount due.
Payment reminderswill be sent via email, announced at practice, and posted on the web site. It is your responsibility to remember to pay your fees on time. If you need special payment arrangements, please contact the ClubDirector.Failure to stay current on your fees may affect your daughter's eligibility to play.
Each player’s down payment is due at the time of the tryout and is nonrefundable once the player is assigned to a team. No refunds will be given for players who drop out due to team assignment. If a player decides immediately after the tryout that they don’t want to participate (before teams are announced), the fee may be refunded. Partial refunds may be considered due to player injury which prohibits player from playing the majority of the season, if a doctor’s note is provided.
Uniform and Equipment Needed
Each player will be required to have a red/black jersey top and black spandex shorts for their uniform; knee pads are optional but most girls do wear them. The jersey must be ordered at the beginning of the season, if the player doesn’t have one from the prior year. The purchase of spandex shorts, knee pads, shoes, socks, etc. is up to each individual player. Balls are provided at practice and tournaments.
Officiating Clinic
Each player is required to attend an officiating clinic to learn the rules and how to keep score and officiate a volleyball game. There are no paid officials at J.O. tourneys – the girls’ officiate the games themselves, which is why attending the officiating clinic and learning how to officiate and keep the score sheet is so important. At least one officiating clinic will bescheduled in Willmarfor our players early in the season. Forofficiating info on the NCR web site: .
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Willmar JO Volleyball