1. Parent / Player Meeting
2019

2. Agenda Irish Elite Volleyball Club Rules and Policies Schedules
Practice
SAQ
Tournaments
Officiating
Season Dues
Fundraising / Volunteering
Apparel

3. About Irish Elite VBC Non-profit, operated by volunteers,
Rosemount Volleyball Board
Always looking for new members
Operate under Rosemount Area Athletic Association
Member of Junior Volleyball Association (JVA)
New this year
Previously USAV

4. About Irish Elite VBC Objectives Get kids interested in volleyball
Develop volleyball skills with an emphasis on improvement, competitiveness and discipline
Develop life skills through team sports
Support and improve the RHS Volleyball program
Cost-effective and flexible

5. Approach and Culture AS ONE we: Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)
WORK to be the best we can both individually & as a team
COMMIT to the success of our team and our club
IMPROVE with each opportunity
COMPETE no matter what the score or situation
SUPPORT our teammates, club and community
Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)
Improvement, Effort, Attitude
Coaches
Learners, Team Approach, 2 per team
Team Size

6. Rules Be Focused on Improving and Willing to Fail
Listen (all the time) and Apply. You will make mistakes which will lead to improvement.
Be Engaged at all times,
In drills and when not in drills, in match or on the bench.
Be Respectful and Supportive
Recognize and value everyone’s contribution.
Understand that others react to and handle situations differently.
No Bullying, No Drama, No Gossip!
Be Inclusive.
Carry You Weight (Do you job).
Celebrate Successes!

7. Rules
Be a Positive Representative of your team, our Club, and our community
Especially while at events or wearing Irish Elite apparel.  
This includes on social media, in school, and outside of Irish Elite events.
Clean up your area at tournaments.
Take care of our practice spaces and buildings.
Be Coachable
Learn to accept constructive criticism and do your best to improve.
Step out of your comfort zone.
Talk to your coach if you have questions or concerns.

8. Rules Dress Code Practice: Competitions: Hair tied back No Jewelry
T-shirt, shorts or spandex, gym shoes, knee pads.
No tank tops, spaghetti straps, cut outs, or short shirts.
Gym shoes must not be worn outside. Outside shoes are taken off before practice.
Competitions:
Team issued uniforms (jersey, spandex, and socks) must be worn.  Per USAV/JVA rules, undergarments (t-shirts, sports bras, leotards, etc.) must not be exposed.
Whistle for officiating
Hair tied back
No Jewelry

9. Rules Attend Practices, SAQ, Events and Tournaments
Be 10 minutes early to practice, help set up and take down nets, shoes on and ready to go.
Be on time to tournaments.
Do not leave gym without telling coach.
Notify coach at least one day in advance when you can’t attend a practice, and 7 days for tournaments. (Unexcused or excessive absences will affect playing time.)
Irish Elite supports participation in other sports / activities and realizes that conflicts arise.   Efforts to balance absences across your activities must be made to ensure no impact to playing time.
Complete the necessary online officiating training.  Participate as referee, scorer, and / or line judge at competitions equally with teammates.

10. Policies Playing Time Fair but not necessarily equal
Volleyball is a position-specific sport
Tiered approach
Practice, League, Tournaments (Pool Play, Playoffs)
Age group specific
Coach Specific
Lack of effort, poor attitude, unacceptable behavior, tardiness, unexcused absences and non-AS ONE attitudes may impact playing time.
Playing time should not be impacted due to missing practice due to conflicts with other activities as long as those misses are not excessive and are balanced across your activities.
HS Sports in season take precedence.

11. Policies Bullying / Aggressive Behavior
Irish Elite VBC is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for its participants’ physical, emotional and social development and ensuring it promotes an environment free from abuse and misconduct.
Bullying is when someone repeatedly and on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another person.  Bullying, like other disruptive behavior, is conduct that interferes with an athlete’s ability to learn, train, compete, and a coach’s ability to develop young athletes into a cohesive and successful team.    Irish Elite has ZERO TOLERANCE for all types of bullying.
Review full policy on website

12. Policies Conflict Resolution Player should speak to coach
Establish a time for the coach, parent and player to meet and discuss
Speak to Program Director or other Board Member
Do not approach a coach during a competition or when other players are present
Please wait 24 hours before reacting to an issue

13. Communication / Admin Athletech Weather Related Scheduling issues:
Team Pages
Team Communication
Schedules
Club News
Athletech
Registration
Club Bulk s
Payments
Weather Related Scheduling issues:
Follow District 196 after school events decisions
Cancellations will be posted on calendars and website
Like Us on Facebook:
Rosemount Irish Elite Volleyball Club
@ Rosemountirishelitevbc

14. Schedules Practice Strength Agility and Quickness (SAQ)
Approximately 2 practices per week at various facilities (RCC, RMS, SHMS, LCOS and RHS)
First practice is skill develop
Second practice is team practice with skill and team play focus
Most accurate schedule is on-line at Use Tags or team page to get team specific schedules.
Strength Agility and Quickness (SAQ)
30 minute weekly sessions
Sessions are by team but players can attend different sessions
The Warehouse – Bring signed waiver on first day

15. Schedules Competitions/Tournaments
Each team will have 8 – 14 tournament/league days
Additional tournaments can be entered if team agrees
Review tournament schedule tonight
Get back to coaches ASAP with conflicts
Listed on website calendar
As soon as received, specific tournament information and schedules will be:
Loaded to calendar
ed to coaches

16. Other Info Referee and Scorekeeping Clinic
All players and coaches need to be certified to line judge, score and / or referee.
Specific certification instructions will be sent out to teams in December.

17. Uniforms & Apparel Irish Elite Apparel
All players receive Jersey, spandex, socks, practice T, long-sleeve T as part of their fees.
Additional player and parent spirt wear is available from Elsmore Sport in Apple Valley.
Samples are available to try on
Link on main Irish Elite page of website, click on Irish Elite icon

18. Season Dues Elite Teams (14-1, 13-1): $825
Competition Teams (14-2, 13-2, 12-1, 12-2): $700
Development Teams (11-1, 11-2): $465
Modified Season (12s, 15s): ?
All payments will be done through the Athletechs System via Credit Card or check
Payment will be done in one or two payments.
First was due at end of November
Second is due in January

19. Season Dues Overdue +1 day – Reminder email sent notifying parent
Overdue +5 days – Reminder sent to parent and coach notifying that player cannot participate.
Questions or concerns contact Jennifer Acker at

20. Fundraising Club Driven Events: Required Player Driven Event:
Cookie Dough Sales: Cookie Dough Pickup – December 18th December RCC.
Club Driven Events:  
Irish Early Bird Tournaments and East Metro League (EML)
Players will be assigned to set up, take down, or help with scoring
Parents will sign up for 1 work session
Families will be asked to donate food items for concession sales
Schedule will be out by mid-December for these events
Sign up on Dibs

21. Volunteer! Volleyball Board Meet monthly Currently looking for members
Matt Larsen – JO VB Program Director
Smokey Vitek – JO VB Coach and Player Development
Jennifer Acker – Budget and Finance

22. Website / App Demo

23. Team Meetings Wrap it up! Try on Spirit Wear Ask Questions
Meet your coaches and teams
Get Rosters and Tournaments
Identify any conflicts as soon as possible
Try on Spirit Wear
Ask Questions