1. Southern Minnesota Volleyball Black Information Meeting WelcomeToRYVA/SMV Our 17 th Year (Corrections to 11/30/14 presentation are in Red)

2. Rochester Youth Volleyball Association (RYVA) RYVA is a 501(c)3 tax exempt, non-profit organization. Throughout the year, RYVA organizes several youth volleyball programs Southern Minnesota Volleyball (SMV) is the club name for the junior volleyball teams formed through Rochester Youth Volleyball Association. www.rochesteryouthvolleyball.org

3. Rochester Youth Volleyball Association RYVA Board Sean Anderson Randy Ayshford, President Brad Brech, RASC Liaison John Goetz, Merchandising Deb Hegerle, SMV Director, 16s Darla Heikes, Events Greg Herbert, Technology, 14s Glenn Huntoon, Teresa Kruisselbrink, CFA Sherry Looker, Secretary, 14s Brian Lund, Fall League, 14s Susan Maas, Vice President Tori Ristau, Treasurer, 18s Barb Schepp. Travel Amber Zitzow, Mini-Volleyball,18s

4. Rochester Youth Volleyball Association RYVA Programs SMV - Southern Minnesota Volleyball RYVA/RASC Tournaments – USAV Mini-Tots & Mini-Ball – K-6 th grade Volleyball Camps – Summer Skill Clinics & Private Lessons Fall League – 7 th & 8 th Grade

5. SMV Manual SMV Manual, the latest updated version is on our website Read the sections related to your daughters team and the general information. Refer to the Manual for additional info on team travel. WWW.ROCHESTERYOUTHVOLLEYBALL.ORG

6. SMV LEADERS SMV Director is Deb Hegerle SMV Lead Age Group Coaches are: Amber Zitzow – 18s Amber Zitzow – 18s Deb Hegerle - 16s Deb Hegerle - 16s Brian Lund- 14s Brian Lund- 14s Sam Hanley– 12s Sam Hanley– 12s Sara Herrick– Gold Sara Herrick– Gold SMV Lead Conditioning Coach is Yvonne VanOort

7. SMV 2015 Teams 1 team – 10 & Under Gold 1 team – 10 & Under Gold 2 teams – 12 & Under Gold 2 teams – 12 & Under Gold 1 team – 12 & Under Maroon 1 team – 12 & Under Maroon 2 teams –14 & Under Maroon 2 teams –14 & Under Maroon 1 team – 14 & Under Black 1 team – 14 & Under Black 1 team – 16 & Under Maroon 1 team – 16 & Under Maroon 1 team – 16 & Under Black 1 team – 16 & Under Black 1 team – 17 & Under Maroon 1 team – 17 & Under Maroon 1 team – 18 & Under Maroon 1 team – 18 & Under Maroon 1 team – 18 & Under Black 1 team – 18 & Under Black 12 Teams 12 Teams 119 Players 119 Players 30 Coaches 30 Coaches

8. SMV Fees TeamSeasonDeposit TeamSeasonDeposit Age/ProgramFeeat Tryouts Age/ProgramFeeat Tryouts 12 Gold $350$175 12 – 18 Maroon$1,300$400 14 Black$2,500$600 16, 18 Black$3,300$600

9. SMV Fees Late payments or non-payment may result in loss of practice and playing privileges. Accounts are invoiced on the 1 st of the month, payments due on the 15 th. If you want to maintain the lowest fee cost, pay in full by Dec 15, 2014. Fees not paid in full by 12/15/14 will be increased as scheduled to cover our additional cots. Pay by check, credit card, cash at the NVC Office Alternate payment plans are available. NO REFUNDS OF SEASON FEES IF A PLAYER CAN NOT PRATICIPATE BECAUSE OF INJURY, FAMILY OR PERSONAL REASONS.

10. SMV Holiday Practice Schedule See the Web Site for updated practice times There are no practices scheduled during Christmas break but coaches may schedule voluntary practices during this time. Players will not be penalized for missing practices during Christmas break Christmas Break: Wednesday, Dec 24 to Sunday, Jan 4

11. SMV Weather Cancellations Practices will only be cancelled if the Volleyball Center or Recreation Center are closed. Weather conditions vary across the region. Use your own judgment when deciding if it is safe to travel to and from practice. If you are going to miss a practice due to weather notify your COACH/s using the same procedure used to communicate other absences.

12. SMV Competition Schedules Competition Schedules are posted on the RYVA web site. As events are confirmed, schedules will be revised. The revision date is located at the bottom of the schedule. Verify you have the most recently revised schedule when making weekend plans WWW.ROCHESTERYOUTHVOLLEYBALL.ORG

13. SMV Black Playing Time SMV has playing time guidelines based on the level of play. Black level playing time is very dependent on player position, quality of skills at that position and work ethic presented to improve skills at the postion Black level playing time is very dependent on player position, quality of skills at that position and work ethic presented to improve skills at the postion Players must work together to improve the overall strength of the team Players must work together to improve the overall strength of the team The ability to preform at a primary position and alternate positions, along with team work will affect playing time The ability to preform at a primary position and alternate positions, along with team work will affect playing time Typical positions; setter, outside/left side, middle, opposite/right side, libero, defensive specialist, etc. Typical positions; setter, outside/left side, middle, opposite/right side, libero, defensive specialist, etc.

14. SMV Rules and Scoring Clinic All Players and Coaches will attend or complete the Officials training requirements required by North Country Region.

15. SMV Black Payment Info Total Fee: 141s $2,500, 161s & 181s $3,300 Deposit at Sign Up: $600 Balance Due by 12/15/14: 141s: $1,900 cash or check, $2,000 credit card 141s: $1,900 cash or check, $2,000 credit card 161s & 181s: $2,700 cash or check, $2,800 credit card 161s & 181s: $2,700 cash or check, $2,800 credit cardOR 6 Equal Payments; 141s: $350 by cash, check, credit card, or “AutoPay” 141s: $350 by cash, check, credit card, or “AutoPay” 161s & 181s: $475 by cash, check, credit card, or “AutoPay” 161s & 181s: $475 by cash, check, credit card, or “AutoPay” Payments to be made on 12/15, 1/15, 2/15, 3/15, 4/15, & 5/15 Payments to be made on 12/15, 1/15, 2/15, 3/15, 4/15, & 5/15 Failure to make timely payments will be cause to stop participation until payments are caught up. Failure to make timely payments will be cause to stop participation until payments are caught up.

16. SMV Black Travel Events SMV 141s - NCR Presidents Day Festival, Sat. & Sun. Feb. 14-15, in the metro twin cities area Teams leave Friday evening for the hotel, car pool with parents All teams, chaperones, and most coaches stay at the same hotel. Players and chaperones are assigned rooms at the hotel by the coach Parents are on their own for hotel reservations We will not know where we play until Wednesday prior to the event. Parents, with direction from Chaperones, are to transport players from playing sites to the hotel and back Chaperones will be provided money for the teams basic food and snacks for the weekend Players should bring $10-$15 for a good meal on Saturday night

17. SMV Black Travel Events SMV 161s & 181s - Presidents Day Festival, Sat. - Mon. Feb. 14-16, in Omaha, Neb, Convention Center Teams leave Friday afternoon, about 4-5pm, by bus, for the hotel, in Omaha All teams, chaperones, and coaches stay at the same hotel. Players and chaperones are assigned rooms at the hotel by the coach Parents are on their own for hotel reservations We will not know when we play until Wednesday prior to the event. The hotel is within walking distance of the Convention Center Chaperones will be provided money for the teams basic food and snacks for the weekend Players should bring $10-$15 for a good meal on Saturday & Sunday night The team bus will return to Rochester late Monday evening.

18. SMV Black Teams  SMV 181s Head coach: Amber Zitzow Asst coach: Rich Anderson Asst coach: Haley Lenz  SMV 161s Head coach: Deb Hegerle Asst coach: Bri Atkins Asst coach: Alecia Stewart SMV 141s SMV 141s Head coach: Brian Lund Asst coach: Kiley Schmidt Asst coach: Michelle Howard

19. SMV Black Teams  Chaperones for Travel Events Each team will have two Chaperones, adult (over age 25), parents from the team Chaperones are required to be USAV members (paid for by RYVA) Chaperones must pass a USAV Back Ground Check (paid for by USAV) Chaperones are in charge of the team when the team is not playing or officiating at events Chaperones will organize transportation, meals food, snacks and team activities when the team does not have an on court task RYVA will reserve and pay for shared hotel rooms (2 per room) at travel events. Chaperones will be provided a fixed amount of money to stock and maintain a team cooler, and snack supply during the events. Chaperones are required to pay their own parking and admission fees to events. Chaperones will pay for their own meals and travel costs to events. (bus transportation to Omaha is paid by RYVA)

20. SMV Maroon Team Uniforms Uniforms UniformsPractice 2 - SMV Practice Ts 2 - SMV Practice Ts Black Spandex shorts Black Spandex shorts Court Shoes Court Shoes Knee Pads Knee Pads Water Bottle (optional) Water Bottle (optional)Playdays/Tournaments 3- Game Jerseys 3- Game Jerseys 1 - Black Spandex shorts 1 - Black Spandex shorts Court Shoes Court Shoes Knee Pads Knee Pads Water Bottle Water Bottle Get volleyball stuff at Side Out Sports Get volleyball stuff at Side Out Sports

21. SMV Black Teams Specialty Skills Training, Tue, 7:30-9:30, (Optional) Specialty Skills Training, Tue, 7:30-9:30, (Optional) Conditioning: 6:30-7:30pm Conditioning: 6:30-7:30pm Practice 7:30-9:30pm Practice 7:30-9:30pm Parents should sit upstairs, not on the bleachers at the end of the courts Be at NVC 15 minutes before practices starts, to dump your stuff, change clothes, get on volleyball shoes, knee pads etc.. Practice starts promptly at scheduled time Players must wear SMV practice T’s and black shorts If you are injured at practice, tell the coach, fill out an accident report form, available in the NVC Office First Aid supplies, tape, band aids, pre-wrap, and ice is available in the supply room, ask a coach for assistance or NVC office

22. SMV Black Teams Event Days at NVC Event Days at NVC Be at NVC 45-60 minutes prior to the event start, coaches will provide more specifics for each event. Players must hang out together as a team during the event, typically find a place to “camp” as a team. You may want to bring a small cooler and/or bag with food and drink snacks for the day. Concessions are also available. You can not leave the gym/NVC site, during the event with out obtaining approval from the coach. The typical answer should be NO. First Aid supplies, tape, band aids, pre-wrap, and ice is available in the supply room, ask a coach for assistance or NVC office

23. SMV Fundraising Throughout the season, there will be several fundraising opportunities. Product Sales ??? (anyone want to lead this??) Sell Merchandise at NVC and RYVA events Work at RYVA Events Sell NVC Score Board Advertising Purchase Kwik Trip Cards Note, money raised in excess of participation fees will be donated to RYVA

24. SMV Fundraising Help at RYVA Tournaments For Maroon and Black teams only 400+ work slots to sign up for, typical 50-70 per event Black team parents can sign up one week ahead of others Sign up is on line about 3-4 weeks prior to the event $45 credit toward fees for each shift worked, 2.5 hours $90 credit for a 5 hour shift $180 credit for all day shift Work credits will be applied monthly and shown on monthly statement. For those that paid season fees in full, a refund check will be sent for each month for the credits earned.

25. SMV Fundraising Gift Card Sales Kiwk Trip Gift Cards – This program is changing in January by Kwik Trip, more details in late December Currently 8% of purchase price credited toward fees 2% of purchase price is credited to RYVA Pick up/purchase cards at NVC Office For purchases over $2,000, payments must be in advance, you will receive the cards in 3-5 days

26. SMV Skills Clinic New this year, Dec 6 & 7 for Maroon and Black 14s-18s New this year, Dec 6 & 7 for Maroon and Black 14s-18s Jessy Jones “USA Way” Volleyball Clinic Jessy was middle blocker of U of MN, National team member and pro team player in Puerto Rico Jessy was middle blocker of U of MN, National team member and pro team player in Puerto Rico Two days of intense training, 9am to 5:30pm Two days of intense training, 9am to 5:30pm 3 training sessions per day 3 training sessions per day Break down training of the basic skills Break down training of the basic skills Scrimmage play Scrimmage play

27. SMV Skills Clinic Saturday: 9:00-11:30: Session 1 (Passing, Serve Receive Passing & Setting) 11:30-12:30: Lunch 12:30-3:00: Session 2 (Attacking & Serving) 3:00-3:30: Snack 3:30-5:00: Session 3 ( Review and possibly Playing/Scrimmage Drills) Sunday: 9:00-11:30: Session 1 (Individual Defense & Individual Blocking) 11:30-12:30: Lunch 12:30-3:00: Session 2 (Team Defense) 3:00-3:30: Snack 3:30-5:00: Session 3 (Playing/Scrimmage Drills)

28. SMV Comments and Concerns ??? questions

29. SMV Comments and Concerns Praises, comments and concerns can be communicated to the club directors and RYVA board via e-mail. Info@southernminnesotavolleyball.org Submissions must include your name and a valid return e-mail address

30. SMV 2015 HAVE A GREAT SEASON