1. Eau Claire Air Volleyball Club Informational Meeting1

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

3. 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

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

5. Age Definitions

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

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

8. 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 (Ages ),
5 total competition dates, 12 practices

9. 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 (Ages ), February (Ages 15-18)
6 total competition dates, 20 practices

10. 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 (Ages ), February (Ages 15-18)
8 total competition dates, 28 practices

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

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

17. Tryouts 12U, 13U, 14U
Offers will be made via phone call followed by an
s 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

18. Tryouts 15U, 16U, 17U, 18U
Offers will be made via phone call followed by an
s 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

19. 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!

20. Tryouts & Registration
2 STEPS TO REGISTER
Webpoint/Badger Region Tryout Membership ($10 Fee)
Register with Eau Claire Air (
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.

21. 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]

22. Badger Region Membership Sample

23. Concussion Form Sample

24. 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

25. 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
Kim Wudi if you need to set up an individual payment options!

26. FAQ

27. 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.

28. 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

29. 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.

30. 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

31. 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.

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

33. Questions?
Contact with additional questions!