+ USAV Traveling Program Building Youth for the Future! K omet V olley B all C lub

+ Marnie Wright – Co-President Ben Riker– Co-President Kristie Larson – Treasurer Janelle Murry - Secretary Jenee Cummings– At Large Member *David Evans– Co-Director *Tim Miller– Co-Director (*denotes non-voting member)

+ KVBC Supports all volleyball associated with the Kasson-Mantorville area, including but not limited to: * The High School Program *The Middle School Program *USA Volleyball (Formerly know as JO’s) *Summer Camps *The Krunch Volleyball Tournament *Volleyball 101 and 102

+ PRACTICES Two or Three practices every two weeks. Some Open Gyms through November and December on Sundays Position specific practices when available. Private lessons available. We will try to schedule around other activities to the best of our abilities, but we will always try to do what’s best for the entire team. Tournaments Eight events a year.(Up to the team. Could be less or more.) One to three two day events. (Up to the team) Pres fest Komet Krunch March 5-6 All Schedules are up to the team.

+ This year there will be two opportunities to earn credit towards your registration fees. The Krunch – March 5 th & 6th All parents of KVBC players will be responsible for filling 2-2 hour shifts at the Krunch in order to receive a $50 credit. Fundraising Additional team fundraising efforts outside of the Krunch need to be presented to the KVBC board for approval.

+ 12 and under13 and over Season Fees$469$547 *Surplus Allocated for Player Clothing *Krunch Credit -$55 -$50 -$55 -$50 Total Fees (Tournament fees may be adjusted) $364$443

+ 12’s13-18’s NCR Membership Registration $49$68 Court Fee$40$40 Uniform /Clothing$90$90 Coaching Fees$180$200 Admin Fees $25$25 (Printing, advertising, accounting, paypal fees) Tournament Fees ( Adjustable )$85$124 Sub Total$469$547 Surplus allocated for Clothing-$55-$55 Krunch Credit-$50-$50 Total$364$442

+ There will be a one time chance to write a check on All Club Meeting night for the full balance minus a 3% discount. (Less Paypal Fees) 12U $ & up $ This year there will be a family discount of 10% with two in the program and 15% with three or more in the program. Meet with treasurer to discuss. If you chose not to pay in full, all payments will be made online using PayPal. Please go to the kmvolleyball.com home screen. Coaches do not take any money for club payments. If using paypal you may pay upfront or in payments. Payments can be accepted at anytime but deadlines will be enforced. Payment deadlines: 1 st payment – November 22 nd at Assessments (Refunded if not accepted to a team) 2 nd payment – December 15 th 3 rd payment – January 15 th 4 th payment – February 15 th 5 th payment – March 15 th (not needed if your family received a Krunch Credit. ***If you can not make a payment, please notify our treasurer and make arrangements. They are willing to work with any budget.

+ 12 and under teams13 and older Total$85$124 The following fee has to be collected at assessments. It will be refunded if the player chooses not to participate in the club. You will still have a chance to receive discounts on the the night of our all club meeting. If a player agrees to be on a team but then changes there mind, the first payment is non refundable. This includes half of all up front fees ie: USAV membership, team sanctioning fees, portion of tournament entry fees, uniform

+ 12 and under teams13 and older Total$85$124 This is the second half of all the up front fees. It can be paid anytime before December 15. This includes half of all up front fees ie: USAV membership, team sanctioning fees, portion of tournament entry fees, uniform

+ Payment deadlines for Club. $ 97 - January 15 th $ 97 - February 15 th $ 50 - March 15 th*** ***March payment not made if Krunch credit is available.

+ Parents, please be considerate by allowing 24 hours before addressing any concerns: Expected process: Contact Director and Coach via to set up a meeting. (provide background) Meeting Guidelines Meet with coach and player. All must be at the meeting. Meet with Director, coach and players. Still not resolved, board president and set up meeting with all. Policy Form– each parent and player will be required to read and sign prior to participation. Directors will be in charge of the age they are not coaching. Girls are required to attend a reffing clinic or complete online.

+  Practices and competition schedules vary by team and will be posted on the kmvolleyball.com website and communicated by your coach and parent rep.  If school is cancelled due to inclement weather ALL practices will be cancelled  If you need to miss a practice, please contact your coach directly.  Arrive 15 minutes early. It is the player’s responsibility to get the nets up.  Please pickup kids on time, be respectful of the coaches time. Coaches will be respectful of yours by having them out on time.  Schedules for practice will not be perfect for everyone’s schedule.  Required practice gear:  T-shirt  Spandex  Kneepads  Tennis shoes

+  Arrive at the competition site early. Your coach will designate the time. Be dressed and ready to be on the court at that time.  Remember to bring all pieces of your uniform. We will have two uniforms this year. Please bring both.  Coaches are not responsible for kids at an event unless they are on the court. If you have to leave an event make sure another parent is in charge of your kids.  Your behavior as a player, official, or spectator influences others opinions of you, your team, and your club. Please be respectful at all times.  The main focus of competition days is to improve the teams volleyball skills.  At the events all girls will be expected to stay until the end, including when reffing.

+ Saturday, March 5 th & Sunday March 6 th Play one day & work the other Volunteers Needed for Krunch Committee. Contact Komet Volleyball board through website. Last year we played host to 76 teams. Proceeds benefit our JO Teams and School Teams: All parents of Komet Volleyball players that work 2-2 hour shifts will receive a $50 credit towards their fees. New equipment: balls, carts, ball bags

+ Volleylights. 7 foot net. Specialty Shoes All 5 th Graders will receive 1 Jersey, 1 warm up, kneepads, backpack Be Very Supportive We are going to lose. We are going to lose badly. We force the girls to do three touches. Most teams don’t. We find other parts of the game other than the score to judge how we are doing. We celebrate small victories (first serve over, a bump, set, spike) Be patient, success will come. K-M Volleyball is successful for a reason. The score will be wrong, girls ref. Don’t yell. Events are for the most part all day. 8 am to approx. 4 pm. Kids will have their own camp (blankets, snacks, music) in facilities. Lots of bonding time. Serving is huge. Overhand vrs. Underhand. Any questions please ask Tim or Dave “Bleacher Talk” with people who only know half the information can have a negative effect on the program. If we don’t have the answers, we will find them.

+ Players are evaluated according to the following criteria : Skills Passing, setting, hitting, court movement, overall team play Team Needs/Positions Players Needs – best interest of the player to help them grow in the game of volleyball by getting quality touches, ample playing time, and team chemistry Players will go home after tryouts and a will be sent out from their coaches within 48 hours to ask the players if they are interested in playing for their team. Requirements for the team will be listed on the . We will bring in evaluators from out of the area to help with the evaluations. The evaluations are not perfect. Mistakes will be made but we will do everything in our power to run a fair evaluation.

+ Skill Assessments: K-M Middle School 5 th -12 th Grades Sunday, November 22 9 th -12 th Grade Registration and Sizing: 11am – 11:50 am Assessment: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm 7 th -8 th Grade Registration and Sizing: 2:00 pm – 2:50 pm Assessment: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm 5 th -6 th Grade Registration and Sizing: 5:00 pm – 5:50 pm Assessment: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Mandatory Club Meeting: K-M Middle School Commons Monday, November 30

+ The KVBC Board meets every second Wednesday of the month starting at 7:00 pm. In the Kasson American Legion. All meetings are open & the public is welcome to attend.

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