Kidron Volleyball Club:

Things You Should Know

 

History

The Club was formed in 2007. This will be our fourth season

 

Mission

To provide quality off-season instruction in a positive, nurturing and competitive environment. You can expect  your daughter to be treated with dignity and respect, and we would expect the same from her (and you). There will be times, however, when coaches will be direct and constructively critical, especially when effort and desire are lacking.

 

Identity

The Kidron Volleyball Club is transitioning from a club that simply provided opportunities to play to one that seeks to be competitive at all levels.

 

Teams

We plan to have 10 teams (2 each in 13s/14s/15s/16s/17s) this year, but this may change according to who tries out.

 

Season

Tryouts are held in early November. Teams are selected and announced the week after tryouts. An organizational meeting to discuss fundraising, uniforms, schedules, etc. will be held in early December.

 

Practices

Practices are generally held twice a week (Sunday afternoon and one weeknight) beginning in early January and continuing through late April or early May. Sunday afternoon practices are held at Central Christian and Waynedale. Weeknight practices are held at the Gault Recreation Center in Wooster. There are also two Saturday morning timeslots at Waynedale. Some teams may practice fewer than two times a week depending on coach and player schedules. Attendance at practices is not absolutely required, but it is very strongly recommended. If you are going to be late, please do not rush. There will be not punishment for late arrival.

 

Tournaments

Each team will compete in approximately eight tournaments (including regionals). Tournament are held on Saturdays or Sundays and are scheduled by your coach. It is strongly recommended that you not miss more than one tournament. Tournaments generally begin at 8 or 9 a.m. and generally end sometime between 4-6 p.m.

 

Selection of Teams

Players are selected on the basis of their ability, attitude, and work ethic. No more than three players from one school may be on the same team. Strong consideration is given to selecting players by position, so that both the player and the team will benefit.

Once you are selected, you have 10 days to respond (although you are welcome and encouraged to reply sooner). You may not be pressured in any way. If you accept our offer (or another club’s offer), you cannot play for another team. The Ohio Valley Region will not allow it. Your choice is binding. If you quit and try to catch on somewhere else, both the player and the club that takes her on are subject to sanction.

 

When Will I Know?

Teams should be posted within 48 hours, maybe as early as tomorrow night

If you are listed as an alternate, don’t despair, many alternates have joined the team and become very good players

 

Playing Time

Our motto on playing time is “Fair, but not necessarily equal.” Everyone will play in every tournament, but some will play more than others. J.O. is a competitive endeavor, and it’s not fair to the players or coaches to set up a rotation that is less competitive.

Having said this, we encourage coaches to mix it up once in a while when they have an opponent they can afford to do it with, but most of the instruction will come in practice

 

Playing Up

Generally, we advise players to play in their own age group, but there are some players whose best interest would be served if they played up, so we do allow and even encourage that in certain situations, but we hate to take a spot from someone else.

 

Expectations: What can I expect to get out of this?

Three things: Your skills will improve through teaching and playing. Court sense and general game knowledge will also improve, thus better preparing you for your school season. Intensity and a winning attitude — this will be encouraged, but, of course, it’s really up to you.

 

Expectations: What we expect from players and parents

A positive and supportive attitude on and off the court. Negative attitudes will not be tolerated.

Support for all players and coaches, not just your daughter

Willingness to help out when asked

Timely drop off and pick up of your daughters (coaches cannot transport players unless it is an emergency)

Presence at tournaments and staying to help officiate the final match  of the tournament

 

Fees

The total cost for the season is $475. This does not include the uniform, which would be about another $100 (for two jerseys, a pair of spandex, and a ball). If you played last year, you will not need to purchase a uniform or a ball. While this may seem expensive, it is less than most other clubs, some of which charge $1,000 per player or more.

When you accept the invitation to play, a $50 deposit is required. After that, the fee schedule is as follows: Dec. 1 - $150, Jan. 1 - $150, Feb. 1 - $125. Players who miss the payment dates risk suspension from practice and tournaments.

If you could use some assistance, please contact Jay Haver, and he will be happy to provide guidance.

 

Uniforms

Uniforms, balls, and other accessories can be ordered online through Kohlmeyer Sports. Our representative is Tim Webb. He can be reached at timwebb1@centurytel.net. Payments will be made directly to Kohlmeyer Sports. The website address for online ordering will be posted on our website. We will have jerseys here to try on for sizing. We also have a limited number of gently worn jerseys available at 40 percent off.

 

Fundraising

We only do two, but both are pretty profitable: Krispy Kreme Donuts and Interstate Batteries

 

Photos

Marty’s Studio will be taking team and individual photos in January. Everyone will be photographed, but there is no obligation to purchase the photos.

These photos will be placed on the Web site, so if you don’t want your daughter on the site, do not have her photo taken.

 

Challenges

There are many challenges in running a program, including (1) Finding good coaches; (2) Keeping costs affordable; (3) Making good decisions about personnel; (4) Assuring continuity and harmony among players, coaches, and parents. Please do your part to help us make this work

 

Contacts

John Finn (jfinn@wooster.edu/330-263-2145/330-988-2577)

Jay Haver (jchaver@embarqmail.com/330-698-8602)

 

Communication

Most of our communication will be handled online, primarily through our website (www.kidronvbc.com). Please check this site often for scheduling updates, changes of location, practice schedules, and cancellations due to inclement weather.