Southern Minnesota Volleyball Gold Information Meeting WelcomeToRYVA/SMV Our 17 th Year (Corrections to 11/30/14 presentation are in RED)

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.

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

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

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.

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

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 116 Players 116 Players 30 Coaches 30 Coaches

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

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, 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.

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

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.

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

SMV Gold Playing Time SMV has playing time guidelines based on the level of play. Gold level playing time should be about equal, but also position dependent Gold level playing time should be about equal, but also position dependent Players will learn about one primary position and other positions as needed Players will learn about one primary position and other positions as needed Typical position; setter, outside/left side, middle, opposite/right side, defensive specialist, etc. Typical position; setter, outside/left side, middle, opposite/right side, defensive specialist, etc. There will be NO libero in the SMV Gold program There will be NO libero in the SMV Gold program

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

SMV Gold Payment Info Total Fee: $350 Deposit at Sign Up: $175 Balance Due by 12/15/14: $175 OR 3 Equal Payments; $70 by cash or check on 12/15, 1/15, & 2/15 $70 by credit card on 12/15, 1/15, & 2/15

SMV Travel Events SMV Gold Teams do not travel. All playdays and tournaments are at NVC

SMV Gold Teams SMV 12s Apples,12 & Under, T-Th SMV 12s Apples,12 & Under, T-Th Head coach: Sami Sobolik Asst coach: Kalee Blair SMV 12s Grapes, 12 & Under, M-W SMV 12s Grapes, 12 & Under, M-W (NEED TWO MORE PLAYERS TO FORM THIS TEAM) Head coach: Sara Herrick Asst coach: Susan Hillesheim SMV 10s Bananas, 10 & Under, T-Th SMV 10s Bananas, 10 & Under, T-Th Head coach: Amber Dunagan Asst coach: Julie Prigge

SMV Gold Teams Uniforms UniformsPractice 2 - SMV Practice Ts 2 - SMV Practice Ts 2 - Black Spandex shorts 2 - Black Spandex shorts Court Shoes Court Shoes Knee Pads Knee Pads Water Bottle (optional) Water Bottle (optional)Playdays/Tournaments 1 - Game Jersey 1 - Game Jersey Black Spandex shorts 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

SMV Gold Teams Practices 6:00 – 7:30pm at NVC Practices 6:00 – 7:30pm at NVC Generally all practices will take place on the same court throughout the season. Check the info board at NVC when you arrive for practice. 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 court shoes, knee pads etc.. Practice starts promptly at 6pm 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

SMV Gold Teams Event Days at NVC Event Days at NVCPlaydays: Typically you will play three matches and officiate one or two matches, over a 6-7 hour time frame, on a Saturday or Sunday Typically you will play three matches and officiate one or two matches, over a 6-7 hour time frame, on a Saturday or Sunday There are no playoffs or championship brackets. There are no playoffs or championship brackets.Tournaments Typically you will play 4-6 matches and officiate 2-3 matches, over a 7-9 hour time frame, on a Saturday or Sunday Typically you will play 4-6 matches and officiate 2-3 matches, over a 7-9 hour time frame, on a Saturday or Sunday Typically you play 3 pool play matches followed by 1-3 single elimination playoff bracket matches Typically you play 3 pool play matches followed by 1-3 single elimination playoff bracket matches Bring your game jersey and black shorts. You will not be able to play if you do not have your uniform, no exceptions, no excuses.

SMV Gold Teams Event Days at NVC Event Days at NVC Be at NVC 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

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

SMV Comments and Concerns ??? questions

SMV Comments and Concerns Praises, comments and concerns can be communicated to the club directors and RYVA board via . Submissions must include your name and a valid return address

SMV 2015 HAVE A GREAT SEASON