Eau Claire Air Volleyball Club Informational Meeting 1

Board Members Elizabeth Gallick Lynn Schreiner Kim Wudi Ryan Foster Pam Schroeder Joni Gilles

Our Philosophy Individual Skill Development within the Team Framework Player development Volleyball Fundamentals  Commitment  More Practice Time to Develop Skills Values Teamwork, Responsibility, Hard work, Motivation, Discipline Good Sportsmanship Expose Athletes to a Higher Level of Play Strive to make our Club Affordable for Area Families

Tentative Teams by Level The number of teams depend on: The number of athletes trying out The number of coaches hired 2017-2018 Season Team Structure 12’s - 1 team Regional (1’s) – 4 teams Local (2’s) – 3 teams 18’s (1’s) – 1 team

Age Definitions

Fees 12’s: $460 Local Teams (2’s): $625 Regional Teams (1’s) $850 18-1: $940 With additional per player cost for TBD season ending tournament: ~$200-250 PLEASE NOTE: PLAYER AND FAMILY HOTEL/TRAVEL EXPENSES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN OUR FEES

Eau Claire Air Budget Tournament Entry Fees Gym Rental Coach Salary Coach training & membership fees Coach travel Jersey(s) Equipment

Fee Structure 12’S $460 Tournaments and Practices scheduled after team selections We attempt to schedule all tournaments within two hours of Eau Claire 3 One-day tournaments 1 Two-day tournament – Twin Cities Presidents’ Day Festival – February 10-11 (Ages 10- 14), 5 total competition dates, 12 practices

Fee Structure 13-1 and any 2’s team: $625 Tournaments and Practices scheduled after team selections We attempt to schedule all tournaments within two hours of Eau Claire 4 One-day tournaments 1 Two-day tournament – Twin Cities Presidents’ Day Festival – February 10-11 (Ages 10- 14), February 17-18 (Ages 15-18) 6 total competition dates, 20 practices

Fee Structure Regional Teams (1’s) : $850 18’s: $940 + ~$200-250 Tournaments and Practices scheduled after team selections We attempt to schedule all tournaments within two hours of Eau Claire 4 One-day tournaments 2 Two-day tournament – Twin Cities and 1 TBD Presidents’ Day Festival – February 10-11 (Ages 10- 14), February 17-18 (Ages 15-18) 8 total competition dates, 28 practices

Practices Eau Claire Sport Warehouse (1.5-2 hours each) Saturday 9AM-3PM Sunday 1PM-9PM Monday & Thursday 5PM-10PM Will do our best to work with individual schedules Practices begin beginning of December Practice schedule will be out ~1 week before 1st practice

Tournaments Tournament dates start after January 1st Start time: 8:00 or 8:30 AM Pool play in the morning (Round Robin) Playoffs in the afternoon (Single Elim.) Finish around 5:00 PM

Please be 30 min early to check in Tryouts 12U, 13U, 14U Regis High School Please be 30 min early to check in Sunday, 10/29/17 12U-13U: 12:00-2:00 14U: 2:30-4:30

Please be 30 min early to check in Tryouts 15U, 16U, 17U, 18U Regis High School Please be 30 min early to check in Saturday, 11/11/17 17U-18U: 10:30-12:30 16U: 1:00-13:00 15U: 3:30-5:30 Sunday, 11/12/17 17-18U: 9:00-10:00 16U: 10:30-11:30 15U: 12:00-1:00

Tryouts Tryout Fees YOU PAY $30 TOTAL FOR TRYOUTS $10 Badger Region Tryout Membership (payable by credit card on Webpoint) One-month membership to USA Volleyball USAV MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED $20 Eau Claire Air Tryout Fee (Cash Only) Payable at Tryouts Our fee includes Court rental & Administrative fees YOU PAY $30 TOTAL FOR TRYOUTS

Tryout Preregistration Deadline Registration opens tomorrow 10/10 Registration closes: 12U, 13U, 14U 10/26 @ Noon 15U, 16U, 17U, 18U 11/9 @ Noon 

Tryouts 12U, 13U, 14U Offers will be made via phone call followed by an email Emails to alternates at 7:30 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm 10/29/17 Accept, Decline or Hold For returning Eau Claire Air Members, holds expire Tuesday, Oct. 31st @ 9:01 P.M. Those new to Eau Claire Air, holds expire Thursday, Nov. 2nd @ 9:01 P.M. When a ‘hold’ expires, the Club Director will then ask the next in line for that position

Tryouts 15U, 16U, 17U, 18U Offers will be made via phone call followed by an email Emails to alternates at 7:30 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm 11/12/17 Accept, Decline or Hold For returning Eau Claire Air Members, holds expire Tuesday, Nov. 14th @ 9:01 P.M. Those new to Eau Claire Air, holds expire Thursday, Nov. 16th @ 9:01 P.M. When a ‘hold’ expires, the Club Director will then ask the next in line for that position

PLEASE BE COURTEOUS TO OTHERS WHEN MAKING YOUR DECISION! Why would I hold my spot? Trying out for another club and are waiting for their offer. To discuss it with your parents/guardians. Not to discuss it with others at tryouts, friends, etc. PLEASE BE COURTEOUS TO OTHERS WHEN MAKING YOUR DECISION!

Tryouts & Registration 2 STEPS TO REGISTER Webpoint/Badger Region Tryout Membership ($10 Fee) Register with Eau Claire Air (www.ecairvolleyball.com) Click ‘Tryouts’ tab on left side of our homepage Eau Claire Air online registration opens 10/10/17 at 10:00AM and closes 10/26/17 at Noon (12U, 13U, 14U) and 11/9/17 at Noon (15U,16U,17U,18U). Preregistration is required. Walk-ins are not allowed.

Tryouts & Registration WHAT TO BRING TO TRYOUTS Medical Release Form Concussion Form Badger Region Tryout Membership Proof of EC Air Registration $20 Cash (only) [DO NOT MAIL ANYTHING TO EAU CLAIRE AIR]

Badger Region Membership Sample

Concussion Form Sample

Update Badger Region Membership Mandatory Parent/Athlete Meetings Making the team Update Badger Region Membership Once on an Eau Claire Air team, athlete must purchase the Badger Region Upgrade Membership for $40 immediately and select Eau Claire Air as your Club in Webpoint. Mandatory Parent/Athlete Meetings November 27th South Middle School Cafeteria 6:30pm 14 and under teams 7:30pm 15 and up teams Meet coaches/teammates Pay dues Assign volunteer duties Place club gear order-forms (warmups, etc.) 24

Paying Your Fees November 27th (at the mandatory meeting) February 1st Half of dues by cash, check, or money order February 1st Remaining half of dues Send Dues to: Eau Claire Air, PO Box 132, Altoona WI 54720 Email Kim Wudi (kim@ecairvolleyball.com) if you need to set up an individual payment options!

FAQ

Questions from Parents/Players Does E.C. Air conflict with other sports/activities (basketball, dance, etc.)? Please list known/possible conflicts on your Tryout Information Sheet Knowingly omitting conflicts is unethical AND detrimental to your daughter. ONLY relevant conflict dates(Weekend’s, Monday’s, Thursday’s) Do not give entire schedules of basketball, band, dance, ACT/SATs, etc.

Questions from Parents/Players What team(s) can I try out for? Athletes must attend the tryout of their age group (based on birth date) Club Director and Evaluators will determine whether athletes should be offered a position in a higher age group Athletes may be asked to attend a higher age group’s tryout for 2nd tryout Individual ability and team needs are both factors in placement decisions

Questions from Parents/Players I know a player who wants to try out, but cannot afford it. What can she do? Contact Kim Wudi (Treasurer) to discuss payment plans Optional Team Fundraiser (Family Farms) Ask for donations! Due to WIAA amateur bylaws, clubs cannot offer scholarships or reduced fees.

Questions from Parents/Players Do I have to play club to play volleyball in college? For the majority of colleges, the club season is their recruiting season. Your participation alone helps you be seen by college coaches and shows you are serious about the sport! Ask the coach! Most coaches see club as a necessary transition from the pace of high school play to the pace of college play 30

Questions from Parents/Players Will my conflicts hurt my chances of making a team? Volleyball is a team sport. You need to be committed to your team for the duration of the season, as your teammates are depending on you to be at all practices and tournaments. Please, take this into consideration before trying out for one of our club teams.

Questions from Parents/Players (Director) Elizabeth Gallick elizabeth@ecairvolleyball.com (Treasurer) Kim Wudi Kim@ecairvolleyball.com (Scheduling) Lynn Schreiner Lynn@ecairvolleyball.com General: info@ecairvolleyball.com 32

Questions? Contact info@ecairvolleyball.com with additional questions!