Eden Prairie Volleyball Association (EPVA)
JO/Travel Program
2018 – 2019
The JO season is EPVA’s competitive, travel program. It is sanctioned by USVA (United States Volleyball Association, www.usavolleyball.org) and is designated “Junior Olympic” by that organization. The EPVA is a member and participant of the North Country Region of USA Volleyball (www.ncrusav.org) as well as the Junior Volleyball Association (JVA)
EPVA's JO Program is offered to girls/families that live/work in Eden Prairie or attend Eden Prairie Schools. Players and teams are designated by age group and are intended for girls in grades 4th through 12th. The season starts with tryouts in October/early November. Teams begin practicing in November with competitive leagues and tournament play starting in January and continuing through late spring/early summer based on their age group and team.
All teams are assigned paid, experienced coaches who are under the overall direction of Club Director Chad Becker (Eden Prairie High School Head Volleyball Coach). The program is aligned with Eden Prairie High School’s volleyball program; utilizing the same philosophies, approach and expectations as the state champion program.
REGISTRATION: Opens September 16th, 2018 REGISTER HERE
Registration Fee: $500 ($300 for 10U), which is applied toward your total program fees.
- “Early Bird” Registration Discount of $100 deducted from the program fee if registered by September 28th for U10 / U12 and U14 and October 15th for U16/U18.
Beyond online registration, additional forms associated with the JO program need to be completed and turned in at tryouts. They are available for download here.
TRYOUTS AND UNIFORM TRY-ON:
U10 & U12 (typically grades 4 through 6):
Sunday, Oct. 7, EPHS Activity Center, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00
8:00 – 9:00 – Registration, Check-in & Uniform sizing (*parents are required at uniform sizing)
9:00 – 11:00 – Tryouts
U14 (typically grades 7 through 8):
Sunday, Oct. 7, EPHS Activity Center, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00
8:00 – 8:30 – Registration & Check-in
8:30 – 10:30 – Tryouts
10:30 – 11:00 – Uniform sizing (*parents are required at uniform sizing)
U16 and U18 (typically grades 9 through 12):
Sunday, Nov. 11, EPHS Activity Center, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00
8:00 – 8 15 – Registration & Check-in
8:15 – 9:00 – Uniform sizing (*parents are required at uniform sizing)
9:00 – 11:00 - Tryouts
Tryouts will determine players that have secured a spot within their age level in the program.
Exact team placement will be determined by the end of December.
AGE LEVELS:
| Age |
Grades |
Season |
Practices |
Tournament / League Play
|
Out of Town
Tournaments
|
| U10 |
4th |
Nov-April |
2 evenings per week |
Approx every other weekend |
Zero |
| U12 |
5th & 6th |
Nov-April |
2 evenings per week |
Approx every other weekend |
One |
| U14 |
7th & 8th |
Nov-June |
2 evenings per week |
Approx every other weekend |
Two-Three |
| U16 |
9th & 10th |
Nov-June |
2 evenings per week |
Approx every other weekend |
Two-Three |
| U18 |
11th & 12th |
Nov-June |
2 evenings per week |
Approx every other weekend |
Two-Three |
Grades listed for general guidance. Placement into age category is based on USAV guidelines based on the age of the player on September 1, 2019 (i.e. the September following the END of the season).
Practice schedules for teams will be announced after tryouts when players are assigned to teams within their age level.
Fee Payment Installments:
JO Player Fees cover a 6-8 month-long season and include coaches salaries, practice facilities, league and tournament team fees, uniforms, equipment, insurance and administration. Player fees do not cover individual and family travel expenses to out-of-town tournaments (transportation, hotels, meals, etc.).
Fee Payment Schedule:
- Registration fee due at the time of registration (all of which applies to total fees for the program).
- First installment (1/2 remaining balance) due November 12th.
- Outstanding balance is due February 15th.
- Late fee of $50 for payments received after the deadline.
Below is the currently estimated range of Player Fees per Age Level. Fees within an age level vary depending on the number of tournaments scheduled for each team. Exact fees per team will be communicated when teams are formed.
U10 $800 - $1,100
U12 $1,500 - $1,800
U14 $1,800 - $2,200
U16 $1,900 - $2,300
U18 $2,000 - $2,300
*Any participant that registers and attends tryouts but does not make the club will have all but $25 of their registration fee refunded.
*Players who earn a spot in the program but then choose to not participate are still responsible for the full season player fees.
Register HERE
