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Rochester Youth Volleyball Rochester Youth Volleyball Association (RYVA)Association (RYVA)

RYVA is a 501(c)3 tax exempt, non-profit RYVA is a 501(c)3 tax exempt, non-profit organization.organization.

Throughout the year, RYVA organizes several Throughout the year, RYVA organizes several youth volleyball programsyouth volleyball programs

Southern Minnesota Volleyball (SMV) is the club Southern Minnesota Volleyball (SMV) is the club name for the junior volleyball teams formed name for the junior volleyball teams formed through Rochester Youth Volleyball Association.through Rochester Youth Volleyball Association.

www.rochesteryouthvolleyball.org

Rochester Youth Rochester Youth Volleyball AssociationVolleyball Association

RYVA BoardRYVA BoardSean 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 Rochester Youth Volleyball AssociationVolleyball Association

RYVA ProgramsRYVA Programs

SMV - Southern Minnesota Volleyball

RYVA/RASC Tournaments – USAV

Mini-Tots & Mini-Ball – K-6th grade

Volleyball Camps – Summer

Skill Clinics & Private Lessons

Fall League – 7th & 8th Grade

SMV ManualSMV Manual

SMV Manual, the latest updated version is on our websiteSMV Manual, the latest updated version is on our website

Read the sections related to your daughters team and the Read the sections related to your daughters team and the general information.general information.

Refer to the Manual for additional info on team travel.Refer to the Manual for additional info on team travel.

WWW.ROCHESTERYOUTHVOLLEYBALL.ORG

SMVSMVLEADERSLEADERS

SMV Director is Deb HegerleSMV Director is Deb HegerleSMV Lead Age Group Coaches are:SMV Lead Age Group Coaches are: Amber Zitzow – 18sAmber Zitzow – 18s Deb Hegerle - 16sDeb Hegerle - 16s Brian Lund- 14sBrian Lund- 14s Sam Hanley– 12sSam Hanley– 12s Sara Herrick– GoldSara Herrick– GoldSMV Lead Conditioning Coach is SMV Lead Conditioning Coach is

Yvonne VanOortYvonne VanOort

SMVSMV2015 2015 TeamsTeams

1 team – 10 & Under Gold1 team – 10 & Under Gold 2 teams – 12 & Under Gold2 teams – 12 & Under Gold 1 team – 12 & Under Maroon1 team – 12 & Under Maroon 2 teams –14 & Under Maroon2 teams –14 & Under Maroon 1 team – 14 & Under Black1 team – 14 & Under Black 1 team – 16 & Under Maroon1 team – 16 & Under Maroon 1 team – 16 & Under Black1 team – 16 & Under Black 1 team – 17 & Under Maroon1 team – 17 & Under Maroon 1 team – 18 & Under Maroon1 team – 18 & Under Maroon 1 team – 18 & Under Black1 team – 18 & Under Black

12 Teams12 Teams 119 Players119 Players 30 Coaches30 Coaches

SMV SMV FeesFees

TeamTeam SeasonSeason DepositDeposit Age/ProgramAge/Program FeeFee at Tryoutsat Tryouts

12 Gold 12 Gold $350$350 $175$175

12 – 18 Maroon12 – 18 Maroon $1,300$1,300 $400$400

14 Black14 Black $2,500$2,500 $600$600

16, 18 Black16, 18 Black $3,300$3,300 $600$600

SMV SMV FeesFees

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

SMVSMVHoliday Practice ScheduleHoliday Practice Schedule

See the Web Site for updated practice times

There are no practices scheduled during There are no practices scheduled during Christmas break but coaches may schedule Christmas break but coaches may schedule voluntary practices during this time. Players will voluntary practices during this time. Players will not be penalized for missing practices during not be penalized for missing practices during Christmas breakChristmas breakChristmas Break: Wednesday, Dec 24 to Sunday, Christmas Break: Wednesday, Dec 24 to Sunday, Jan 4Jan 4

SMV SMV Weather CancellationsWeather Cancellations

Practices will only be cancelled if the Volleyball Practices will only be cancelled if the Volleyball Center or Recreation Center are closed.Center or Recreation Center are closed.

Weather conditions vary across the region. Use Weather conditions vary across the region. Use your own judgment when deciding if it is safe to your own judgment when deciding if it is safe to travel to and from practice.travel to and from practice.

If you are going to miss a practice due to weather If you are going to miss a practice due to weather notify your COACH/s using the same procedure notify your COACH/s using the same procedure used to communicate other absences.used to communicate other absences.

SMVSMVCompetition SchedulesCompetition Schedules

Competition Schedules are posted on the RYVA web site.Competition Schedules are posted on the RYVA web site.

As events are confirmed, schedules will be revised. The As events are confirmed, schedules will be revised. The revision date is located at the bottom of the schedule.revision date is located at the bottom of the schedule.

Verify you have the most recently revised schedule when Verify you have the most recently revised schedule when making weekend plansmaking weekend plans

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SMVSMVBlack Playing TimeBlack Playing Time

SMV has playing time guidelines based on the SMV has playing time guidelines based on the level of play.level of play. Black level playing time is very dependent on Black level playing time is very dependent on

player position, quality of skills at that position and player position, quality of skills at that position and work ethic presented to improve skills at the work ethic presented to improve skills at the postionpostion

Players must work together to improve the overall Players must work together to improve the overall strength of the teamstrength of the team

The ability to preform at a primary position and The ability to preform at a primary position and alternate positions, along with team work will alternate positions, along with team work will affect playing timeaffect playing time

Typical positions; setter, outside/left side, middle, Typical positions; setter, outside/left side, middle, opposite/right side, libero, defensive specialist, opposite/right side, libero, defensive specialist, etc. etc.

SMVSMVRules and Scoring ClinicRules and Scoring Clinic

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

SMVSMVBlack Payment InfoBlack Payment Info

Total Fee: Total Fee: 141s $2,500141s $2,500, , 161s & 181s $3,300161s & 181s $3,300

Deposit at Sign Up: Deposit at Sign Up: $600$600

Balance Due by 12/15/14:Balance Due by 12/15/14: 141s: $1,900 cash or check, 141s: $1,900 cash or check, $2,000 $2,000 credit cardcredit card 161s & 181s: 161s & 181s: $2,700 $2,700 cash or check, cash or check, $2,800 $2,800 credit cardcredit card

OROR

6 Equal Payments;6 Equal Payments;141s: $350 141s: $350 by cash, check, credit card, or “AutoPay” by cash, check, credit card, or “AutoPay”

161s & 181s: $475 161s & 181s: $475 by cash, check, credit card, or “AutoPay” by cash, check, credit card, or “AutoPay”

Payments to be made on 12/15, 1/15, 2/15, 3/15, 4/15, & 5/15Payments 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 Failure to make timely payments will be cause to stop participation until payments are caught up.participation until payments are caught up.

SMV SMV Black Travel EventsBlack Travel Events

SMV 141s - SMV 141s - NCR Presidents Day Festival, Sat. & Sun. NCR Presidents Day Festival, Sat. & Sun. Feb. 14-15, in the metro twin cities area Feb. 14-15, in the metro twin cities area

Teams leave Friday evening for the hotel, car pool with parentsTeams leave Friday evening for the hotel, car pool with parentsAll teams, chaperones, and most coaches stay at the same hotel.All teams, chaperones, and most coaches stay at the same hotel.Players and chaperones are assigned rooms at the hotel by the Players and chaperones are assigned rooms at the hotel by the coachcoachParents are on their own for hotel reservationsParents are on their own for hotel reservationsWe will not know where we play until Wednesday prior to the We will not know where we play until Wednesday prior to the event.event.Parents, with direction from Chaperones, are to transport players Parents, with direction from Chaperones, are to transport players from playing sites to the hotel and backfrom playing sites to the hotel and backChaperones will be provided money for the teams basic food and Chaperones will be provided money for the teams basic food and snacks for the weekendsnacks for the weekendPlayers should bring $10-$15 for a good meal on Saturday nightPlayers should bring $10-$15 for a good meal on Saturday night

SMV SMV Black Travel EventsBlack Travel Events

SMV 161s & 181s - SMV 161s & 181s - Presidents Day Festival, Sat. - Mon. Presidents Day Festival, Sat. - Mon. Feb. 14-16, in Omaha, Neb, Convention CenterFeb. 14-16, in Omaha, Neb, Convention Center

Teams leave Friday afternoon, about Teams leave Friday afternoon, about 4-5pm4-5pm, by bus, for the hotel, , by bus, for the hotel, in Omahain OmahaAll teams, chaperones, and coaches stay at the same hotel.All teams, chaperones, and coaches stay at the same hotel.Players and chaperones are assigned rooms at the hotel by the Players and chaperones are assigned rooms at the hotel by the coachcoachParents are on their own for hotel reservationsParents are on their own for hotel reservationsWe will not know when we play until Wednesday prior to the We will not know when we play until Wednesday prior to the event.event.The hotel is within walking distance of the Convention CenterThe hotel is within walking distance of the Convention CenterChaperones will be provided money for the teams basic food and Chaperones will be provided money for the teams basic food and snacks for the weekendsnacks for the weekendPlayers should bring $10-$15 for a good meal on Saturday & Players should bring $10-$15 for a good meal on Saturday & Sunday nightSunday nightThe team bus will return to Rochester late Monday evening.The team bus will return to Rochester late Monday evening.

SMVSMVBlack TeamsBlack Teams

SMV 181sSMV 181sHead coach: Head coach: Amber ZitzowAmber ZitzowAsst coach: Asst coach: Rich AndersonRich AndersonAsst coach: Asst coach: Haley LenzHaley Lenz

SMV 161sSMV 161sHead coach: Head coach: Deb HegerleDeb HegerleAsst coach: Asst coach: Bri AtkinsBri AtkinsAsst coach: Asst coach: Alecia StewartAlecia Stewart

SMV 141sSMV 141sHead coach: Head coach: Brian LundBrian LundAsst coach: Asst coach: Kiley SchmidtKiley SchmidtAsst coach: Asst coach: Michelle HowardMichelle Howard

SMVSMVBlack TeamsBlack Teams

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

SMVSMVMaroon Team UniformsMaroon Team Uniforms

UniformsUniformsPracticePractice

2 - SMV Practice Ts2 - SMV Practice Ts Black Spandex shortsBlack Spandex shorts Court ShoesCourt Shoes Knee PadsKnee Pads Water Bottle (optional)Water Bottle (optional)

Playdays/TournamentsPlaydays/Tournaments 3- Game Jerseys 3- Game Jerseys 1 1 - Black Spandex shorts- Black Spandex shorts Court ShoesCourt Shoes Knee PadsKnee Pads Water BottleWater Bottle

Get volleyball stuff at Get volleyball stuff at Side Out SportsSide Out Sports

SMVSMVBlack TeamsBlack Teams

Specialty Skills Training, Tue, 7:30-9:30, (Optional)Specialty Skills Training, Tue, 7:30-9:30, (Optional) Conditioning: 6:30-7:30pmConditioning: 6:30-7:30pm Practice 7:30-9:30pmPractice 7:30-9:30pm

Parents should sit upstairs, not on the bleachers at the end of Parents should sit upstairs, not on the bleachers at the end of the courtsthe courtsBe at NVC 15 minutes before practices starts, to dump your Be at NVC 15 minutes before practices starts, to dump your stuff, change clothes, get on volleyball shoes, knee pads etc.. stuff, change clothes, get on volleyball shoes, knee pads etc.. Practice starts promptly at scheduled timePractice starts promptly at scheduled timePlayers must wear SMV practice T’s and black shortsPlayers must wear SMV practice T’s and black shortsIf you are injured at practice, tell the coach, fill out an accident If you are injured at practice, tell the coach, fill out an accident report form, available in the NVC Officereport form, available in the NVC OfficeFirst Aid supplies, tape, band aids, pre-wrap, and ice is First Aid supplies, tape, band aids, pre-wrap, and ice is available in the supply room, ask a coach for assistance or available in the supply room, ask a coach for assistance or NVC officeNVC office

SMVSMVBlack TeamsBlack Teams

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

SMVSMVFundraisingFundraising

Throughout the season, there will be several fundraising Throughout the season, there will be several fundraising opportunities.opportunities.

Product Sales ??? (anyone want to lead this??)Product Sales ??? (anyone want to lead this??)Sell Merchandise at NVC and RYVA eventsSell Merchandise at NVC and RYVA eventsWork at RYVA EventsWork at RYVA EventsSell NVC Score Board Advertising Sell NVC Score Board Advertising Purchase Kwik Trip CardsPurchase Kwik Trip Cards

Note, money raised in excess of participation fees will Note, money raised in excess of participation fees will be donated to RYVAbe donated to RYVA

SMVSMVFundraisingFundraising

Help at RYVA TournamentsHelp at RYVA TournamentsFor Maroon and Black teams only For Maroon and Black teams only 400+ work slots to sign up for, typical 50-70 per event400+ work slots to sign up for, typical 50-70 per eventBlack team parents can sign up one week ahead of othersBlack team parents can sign up one week ahead of othersSign up is on line about 3-4 weeks prior to the eventSign up is on line about 3-4 weeks prior to the event$45 credit toward fees for each shift worked, 2.5 hours$45 credit toward fees for each shift worked, 2.5 hours$90 credit for a 5 hour shift$90 credit for a 5 hour shift

$180 credit for all day shift$180 credit for all day shift Work credits will be applied monthly and shown on monthly Work credits will be applied monthly and shown on monthly

statement.statement. For those that paid season fees in full, a refund check will be For those that paid season fees in full, a refund check will be

sent for each month for the credits earned.sent for each month for the credits earned.

SMV SMV FundraisingFundraising

Gift Card SalesGift Card Sales Kiwk Trip Gift Cards – This program is changing in Kiwk Trip Gift Cards – This program is changing in

January by Kwik Trip, more details in late DecemberJanuary by Kwik Trip, more details in late December CurrentlyCurrently

• 8% of purchase price credited toward fees8% of purchase price credited toward fees• 2% of purchase price is credited to RYVA 2% of purchase price is credited to RYVA

• Pick up/purchase cards at NVC OfficePick up/purchase cards at NVC Office• For purchases over $2,000, payments must be in For purchases over $2,000, payments must be in

advance, you will receive the cards in 3-5 daysadvance, you will receive the cards in 3-5 days

SMV SMV Skills ClinicSkills Clinic

New this year, Dec 6 & 7 for Maroon and Black 14s-18sNew this year, Dec 6 & 7 for Maroon and Black 14s-18s

Jessy Jones “USA Way” Volleyball ClinicJessy Jones “USA Way” Volleyball Clinic Jessy was middle blocker of U of MN, National team member and pro Jessy was middle blocker of U of MN, National team member and pro

team player in Puerto Ricoteam player in Puerto Rico

Two days of intense training, 9am to 5:30pmTwo days of intense training, 9am to 5:30pm 3 training sessions per day3 training sessions per day Break down training of the basic skillsBreak down training of the basic skills Scrimmage playScrimmage play

SMV SMV Skills ClinicSkills Clinic

Saturday:Saturday:9:00-11:30: Session 1 (Passing, Serve 9:00-11:30: Session 1 (Passing, Serve Receive Passing & Setting)Receive Passing & Setting)

11:30-12:30: Lunch11:30-12:30: Lunch

12:30-3:00: Session 2 (Attacking & 12:30-3:00: Session 2 (Attacking & Serving)Serving)

3:00-3:30: Snack3:00-3:30: Snack

3:30-5:00: Session 3 ( Review and 3:30-5:00: Session 3 ( Review and possibly Playing/Scrimmage Drills)possibly Playing/Scrimmage Drills)

Sunday:9:00-11:30: Session 1 (Individual Defense & Individual Blocking)11:30-12:30: Lunch12:30-3:00: Session 2 (Team Defense)3:00-3:30: Snack3:30-5:00: Session 3 (Playing/Scrimmage Drills)

SMVSMVComments and ConcernsComments and Concerns

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SMVSMVComments and ConcernsComments and Concerns

Praises, comments and concerns can be Praises, comments and concerns can be communicated to the club directors and RYVA communicated to the club directors and RYVA board via e-mail.board via e-mail.

Info@southernminnesotavolleyball.org

Submissions must include your name and a valid Submissions must include your name and a valid return e-mail addressreturn e-mail address

SMV 2015SMV 2015

HAVE A GREAT HAVE A GREAT SEASONSEASON