VIP Juniors Volleyball Club


Frequently Asked Questions

What's VIP Juniors all about?
Our Mission Statement is the "GPS" for the Club. We strive to have everything we do reflect our mission of being a competitive club that pursues excellence in an athletic community atmosphere. We work with our athletes to create a culture of greatness in which we are committed to serious improvement.

How is VIP Juniors different from other clubs?
We LOVE this sport. Our head-coaching staff has spent over a combined 130 years as students of this game and coaching has become our opportunity to impress on our players how magnificent volleyball really is!

Should I stay and play with my high school friends?
It depends. What is your ultimate goal for volleyball? IF it is to play in college, then there is a skill that you need to learn RIGHT NOW!! The skill of adaptability. Our definition: the ability to step outside the high school "comfort zone" and get along with , play with, and support 8 other teammates you don't know very well. If you decide to play in college, then more than likely, you won't have your high school teammates playing with you.

Can multi-sport athletes play on VIP teams?
YES! Sports and activities are an integral part of the school experience. We make every effort to schedule practices that accommodate some of these other activities. However, if an athlete participates in another sport/activity, we expect the athlete to have GOOD communication with their coach. The scheduled practice sessions and workouts, designed by our coaches, help prepare our players' volleyball techniques, duties, and tactics that they will need to compete at a higher level.

How many teams does VIP have?
This always depends on the number of athletes who come to tryouts. Our goal is to provide one team for each age group - 9 or 10 players for each team. For example, if enough try out, then we will field at least one U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, and U18 team (please see "Tryouts" page for age classifications). Please see "Difference between Travel and Regional teams" for a further explanation.

How often do teams practice?
Each team will have a minimum of two practices per week, based on facility availability, with opportunities throughout the season for a third "specialty" type of practice.

Where do our teams practice?
At this time most of our practice facilities are in the Spokane Valley. ALL have EASY freeway access.

What is the difference between the Travel and Regional team in the U16 & U18 age groups?
The major two differences, between the Travel and Regional team in these two age groups, are the amount of travel and the club dues. The Travel teams will go to two Seattle/Portland tournaments and have a goal of adding an out-of-Region National Qualifier, or like tournament, during the regular season. Volleyball Festival in Reno or the Junior Olympic Tournament in Dallas, this July, will also be recommended for the two Travel teams. The Regional teams will stay within the Evergreen Region, (with the possibility of entering one Seattle tournament), and will finish with the Evergreen Regional Tournament at the end of April. Club dues for both types of teams are outlined below.

How long is the season?
Anywhere from 20-33 weeks. We begin at tryouts in mid-November. There will be a variety of practices in December, as well as, the Club Play/Parent Meetings and the Annual Score/Ref Clinics. We break for the Winter Holidays, and then return at the NEW YEAR full force!! Tournaments usually start mid/late-January and finish with the Evergreen Regional Championships the last two weekends of April. This completes the regular club season. In May, practices begin for some of our older teams who are preparing to play at either Volleyball Festival, or, if qualified, one of the Junior Olympic tournaments. Both of these tournaments will require practice/play into the beginning of July. Our goal is to either qualify for the JO tournament or to travel to Festival with two of our teams.

What does VIP cost and what does it include?
This varies with the age group and whether the team is classified as Travel or Regional team. The costs below are for the U12-U18 age groups and DO include the hotel costs (for the players) for the travel tournaments within the Northwest Regions:

U12 Chad	$450	USA/EVGR Membership Fees, Team Fees, Facility Fees, 2 Uniform Jerseys, Fleece Sweat Top & Pants, Eqpt Costs, 6 Tournament Entry Fees (NO travel tourneys), Coaches Fees, Administrative Fees

U12 Mere	$200	USA/EVGR 12-Youth Membership Fees, Team Fees, Facility Fees, 1 Uniform Jersey, Fleece Sweat Top & Pants, Eqpt. Cost, 2 U12-Youth Round-Robin Scrimmages, 1 Regular Tournament Fee, Coaches Fees, Administrative Fees

U13 Regional	$650	USA/EVGR Membership Fees, Team Fees, Facility Fees, 2 Uniform Jerseys, Dress Sweats, Eqpt costs, 7 Tournament Entry Fees (NO travel tourneys), Coaches Fees, Administrative Fees

U14 Regional	$800	USA/EVGR Membership Fees, Team Fees, Facility Fees, 2 Uniform Jerseys, Dress Sweats, Eqpt costs, 8 Tournament Entry Fees (1 travel tourney), 2 nights Hotel for players, Coaches Fees, Administrative Fees

U15 Regional	$800	USA/EVGR Membership Fees, Team Fees, Facility Fees, 2 Uniform Jerseys, Dress Sweats, Eqpt costs, 8 Tournament Entry Fees (1 travel tourney), 2 nights Hotel for players, Coaches Fees, Administrative Fees

U17 Regional	$800	USA/EVGR Membership Fees, Team Fees, Facility Fees, 2 Uniform Jerseys, Dress Sweats, Eqpt costs, 8 Tournament Entry Fees (1 travel tourney), 2 nights Hotel for players, Coaches Fees, Administrative Fees

If Tryout turnout necessitates, then a U16-Regional team will be added - Coach TBA

The following costs for the U16 & U18 travel teams include 2 tournament entries in the Northwest Regions. We also hope to add a 3rd travel tournament to an out-of-Region National Qualifier (or like) and this decision will be made at this season's Tryouts for these two age groups.

U16 Travel	$950*	USA/EVGR Membership Fees, Team Fees, Facility Fees, 2 Uniform Jerseys, Dress Sweats, Eqpt costs, 8 Tournament Entry Fees, (2 travel tourneys), 4 nights Hotel for players, Coaches Fees, Administrative Fees, *Out-of-Region National Qualifier (or like) Airfare/Ground Transportation/Room & Board/Entry Fees

U18 Travel	$950*	USA/EVGR Membership Fees, Team Fees, Facility Fees, 2 Uniform Jerseys, Dress Sweats, Eqpt costs, 8 Tournament Entry Fees, (2 travel tourneys), 4 nights Hotel for players, Coaches Fees, Administrative Fees, *Out-of-Region National Qualifier (or like) Airfare/Ground Transportation/Room & Board/Entry Fees

	*The entry fee, travel, room & board costs for an Out-of-Region National Qualifier (or like) Tournament are not included in this base rate. Dues including this type of tournament will be made available at Tryouts.

How do you pay for your club dues?
There is a payment plan designed to make the payment of dues easier for the majority of our families. Parents and players will receive the specific information on payment plans and fund-raising opportunities at the Parent Meeting during our tryouts.