Who participates?
12’s – 18’s
When and where do you practice?
Most practices are from 2 to 2 1/2 hours. The times are set by access to the gyms. Weekday practices range from 5:00 to 8:30 pm. All teams practice twice during the week, and play on the weekend. All participants will participate in plyometrics and will be given additional opportunities for Strength and Conditioning programs where available, and we like all of our athletes to follow a recommended diet designed by a nutrition expert.
Where: is based in Portland and have other club locations in Adrian and Lansing. You will need to contact corevolleyball@yahoo.com to get accurate and up to date information prior to the start of the season
Will my daughter play every match?
Not necessarily. There are 10 – 12 athletes on every team and only 6 can play at a time. We will make every effort to get fair play time for the girls, especially during tournament pool play. During the playoffs, coaches may choose to play their most competitive lineup. Lack of attendance at practice, poor attitude or effort could also negatively affect play time.
How long is the season?
This will vary between Club teams and Elite teams. Elite team schedules vary. Local teams start mid mid Feburary and end either the end of may or the first weekend in June. The Elite Traveling teams compete from January-June in various locations of the United States. All of our Elite teams try and play the toughest schedule as possible so they are prepared to qualify for the USAV Junior National tournament in the months of June and July.
What teams do the girls play against?
Our Elite Traveling teams endeavor to play against the best competition available in the Midwest. Some of our teams play teams within our Michigan and other volleyball clubs through-out the Midwest. All teams will play in a tournament-like situation and play several matches in a day on Saturdays and/or Sundays. Our Local teams will go to out-of-town weekend tournaments to play the highest level of competition that is available and Elite Traveling will play in both out-of-town and out-of-state competitions.
What if a Club activity conflicts with a school activity?
We feel that school activities come first. However, a player who attends a practice will get much more out of the practice than one that does not come to the practice at all, and will be rewarded as such. The higher the level of play an athlete wishes to achieve is directly related to the dedication, effort and commitment the athlete makes to the program. The Elite teams will look for a higher level of commitment and dedication.
How many girls are on a team?
The number of girls on each team will depend on how many girls try out for each age division. Team sizes will range from 10 to 12 girls.
How much does it cost?
Core Michigan Volleyball Club participation fees are:
---------------Elite Traveling Teams 12under-18under---------------
$1300 (includes housing for away tournaments)
---------------Local Teams 12under-18under--------------------
$450
There are NO refunds
Installment plans are available:
Club deposit of $300 is due upon acceptance of a position on the team. Fundraisers, for those interested, can be found at FUNDRAISING IDEAS . Payments may be by check, payable to: Core Michigan Paul. The participation fees cover the expenses associated with the play and participation. The majority of these expenses are uniforms, liability insurance, coaching stipend, gym rentals, equipment, USAV/AAU Memberships, Tournaments, and communications. We still try to run the club as a grass roots effort and attempt to keep the fee structure as low as possible. Fees received go directly for the operations, instruction and play. For detailed information, tentative schedule, & dynamics please corevolleyball@yahoo.com