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2. Welcome!  Thank you for coming!  We are getting ready for an exciting season!

3. Make sure you pick up…  1. A folder with the JO volleyball forms  2. A pamphlet for you to keep or share with others  3. A clothing order form  4. Any fundraising forms you are interested in participating in

4. Introducing the coordinators  Alisha Brust – Big Lake JO Coordinator  Justin Larson – Big Lake Assistant Coordinator

5. The Junior Olympic Volleyball Basics  We offer a volleyball experience for girls in grades 4 through 11  We are sanctioned by USA volleyball (not NFHS)  We are located in the North Country Region

6. The Junior Olympic Volleyball Basics  Our teams practice 1-2 times each week  Each practice is 90-120 minutes long  We play weekend playdates and/or tournaments, which can fall on Saturdays or Sundays

7. Our philosophy  ALL GIRLS WILL PLAY!  There is no such thing as equal playing time!  In grades 4-8, we try to have playing time be as equal as possible.  In grades 9-11, all kids will play throughout the day, but playing time will not be equal. In playoffs, we play to win.

8. Tryouts  Tryouts will be on Sunday, December 7 th (backup Dec. 14 th )  Grades 4-8 will be from 12:00 to 2:00  Cuts will not be made!  Grades 9-11 will be from 2:30 – 5:00  Cuts may be made  Younger athletes can and may be asked to tryout for higher teams (typically 8 th graders)

9. Teams we are offering…  10s (4 th grade)  11s (5 th grade)  12s (6 th grade)  13s (7 th grade)  14s (8 th grade)  14 - Elite  15s (Freshmen)  16s (Sophomores)  17s (Juniors)  *Can have multiple teams in 10s through 14s*  *Team is determined by the single oldest player*

10. How will I find out what team I am on?  We will put the teams on our website…  biglakejo.weebly.com biglakejo.weebly.com

11. 2014/2015 Fees  For 10s, 11s and 12s - $260 for the season  Practice once per week  5 events (tournaments and play dates)  Jerseys provided

12. 2014/2015 Fees  13s and 14s - $350 for the season  Practice once per week  Will participate in 7 events (tournaments and play dates)  Need to purchase a jersey for $30 that they can keep

13. 2014/2015 Fees  14 Elite, 15s and 16s - $400 for the season  Practice twice per week  Participate in 8 to 9 events with 1-2 overnight trips  President’s Day  Will need to purchase a $30 jersey that they keep

14. 2014/2015 Fees  17s - $450 for the season  Practice twice per weeek  Participate in 8-9 events with 1-2 overnight trips  President’s Day  Need to purchase a $30 jersey that they keep

15. 2014/2015 Fee Comparison  Some examples of other programs…  Elk River - 11s - $300, 12s and 13s - $550, 14s through 16s - $800  Granite City (St. Cloud) - 11s through 13s - $425, 14s through 17s - $550  Monticello - 10s through 12s - $250, 13s and 14s - $350, 15s and 16s - $400, 17s - $450  Saint Michael - 12s - $700, 13s - $800, 14s - $1000, 15s and 16s - $1300  Rogers - 10s and 11s - $250, 12s and 13s - $400, 14s - $500, 15s and 16s - $625

16. Payment Schedule  The first half of your fees plus your jersey will be due the night of tryouts.  Fundraising money earned will be deducted from this  You can choose to pay for the entire season if you wish  If you are interested in digital payments, talk to us!  On tryout night, you will need to bring a check post-dated for February 1 st, 2015 for the second half of your fee that we will deposit on February 1 st.  Returned checks will get a fee added on

17. Fundraising  Our first fundraiser will run from October 21 st to November 14 th. All money and orders are due to Ms. Brust at Big Lake Middle School on November 15 th !  You can turn them in early  This gives us time to calculate your totals and have an accurate amount that you owe the night of tryouts  We are selling Heggie’s Pizza, meat and fruit spreads, and Happenings books  We had MANY kids pay for their entire fee through these fundraisers!

18. Concessions  To help offset the costs of the program, we run concession stands at various tournaments that are held in the Big Lake Schools.  Each player will have to work one shift in a concession stand throughout the season.  Girls in grades 6 and below will need an adult with them  We will be looking for a “Key Parent” from each team to be on our concessions committee. You will receive $50 off your fee at a minimum, and possibly share a percent of the sales.

19. Concessions  We have had problems with players and parents following through with their concession stand obligations.  At tryouts, we will also collect a $50 check from each family.  We will keep this check, and return it to you once your concession stand obligation has been fulfilled.  We will only cash the check if you do not work your scheduled shift.

20. So, what do we need for tryouts?  1. All forms completed and filled out.  2. Payment for your first half of your fees and jersey minus your fundraising.  3. A check postdated for February 1 st, 2015 for the second half of your fees.  A $50 deposit for your concession stand shift.

21. What does the player need?  Required:  Kneepads  Athletic Shoes  Athletic shorts  T-shirt  Hair binders  Recommended:  Spandex shorts (black or blue for games, depending on team)  Volleyball/Court Shoes  Ankle braces for older net players

22. The most interesting thing to kids we offer…  CLOTHING!  Clothing is all optional. We have samples here tonight for a warm-up jacket, warm-up pant, sweatshirt, t-shirt, shorts, and socks.  If you are interested, please pick up a clothing order form and write down what sizes you are interested in.  We may be doing this all online. Not taking any $$ tonight.

26. Clothing  Warm-up Jacket - $45 with no name, $50 with  Pants – Emblem and Name $45, logo only $40, plain $35  Shorts - $22 with embroidery  Digicamo T-shirt - $25, with a name on the back - $30  Sweatshirt - $50, $55 with a name on the back  Socks - $10

27. Where Can You Get Information?  biglakejo.weebly.com  The hub for all calendars, documents, and information  Twitter @biglakejo  Our way to get out information fast when needed. Schedule changes, reminders of due dates, etc. Used sparingly!  Facebook Group “Lady Hornet Volleyball”  Follow how teams are doing in tournaments and pictures!

28. Twitter As Texts?!?!  You don’t need a Twitter account to get updates!  Text to #40404 and in the message write “follow biglakejo”  You will receive any tweets as texts!  This is the most important thing for you to be on!  We will respect your desire to not get blown up with texts!

29. Any More Questions?  Alisha Brust – a.brust@biglake.k12.mn.usa.brust@biglake.k12.mn.us  612-963-4217  Justin Larson – jular@me.comjular@me.com  763-232-5511  Yes we TEXT, and prefer it!