Club Handbook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alliance Volleyball Club

2011 - 2012 Club Handbook

 

 

www.alliancevbc.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Introduction:

For many years, two major junior volleyball clubs existed in the Middle Tennessee area.   In October 2009, these clubs merged to form Alliance Volleyball Club.  Now, as we enter our third season of competition as Alliance, we are building on our successes, learning from our challenges, and growing from the best club in Tennessee to a leading national club. 

Alliance Volleyball Club is part of USA Volleyball (USAV), Junior Volleyball Association (JVA), Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), and the Southern Region Volleyball Association (SRVA).

The goals of our travel teams are to:

  1. Continue as the most successful club in Tennessee while growing towards becoming a national contender in all age groups.
  2. Provide recruitment opportunities that will allow players to compete at the national level and to continue successful academic and playing careers at colleges or universities.
  3. Provide an environment that fosters growth in each player – as athletes, as students, and as citizens.

Alliance Volleyball Club is governed by a board of directors. We operate as a non-profit organization. We have put this handbook together to provide you with an overview of the club, its philosophies, and what it takes to become successful in our program. Welcome to Alliance Volleyball Club.

Alliance Volleyball Club Mission Statement:

Alliance believes that every child should be offered the opportunity to develop skills that will enable them to excel and compete successfully at the interscholastic, regional and/or national level of youth volleyball.

We are a community-based non-profit organization committed to training and developing student athletes through competitive participation in the sport of volleyball.

We strive to provide a solid foundation of fundamental and technical skills to help participants develop, not only as athletes, but also as individuals. Teaching positive lifelong character traits including sportsmanship, leadership, and cooperation are important to the success of our teams.

We are committed to providing the best possible environment for our volleyball players to reach their maximum playing potential through excellence in coaching and community support. Our players will be challenged to excel not only for their own personal growth but also for the betterment of their team, the organization, their communities, and the development of area club coaches.

Team Selection:

Teams will be comprised of selected players from the SRVA region who are willing and able to contribute and subscribe to the rules, philosophies and goals of each team. An average of ten players will be chosen based on skill level, athletic ability, attitude and ability to understand roles as well as the concept of being a team player.

Coaching Staff:

Teams will be staffed with coaches who promote fairness, high work ethic, integrity and good sportsmanship. Coaches are responsible for establishing this environment and supporting the enhancement of players’ volleyball skills, leadership abilities, teamwork and individual development on and off the court. Each coach involved in the development of the team should be treated with the utmost respect. Any abuse of our coaches by a player or a parent may be dealt with swiftly and fittingly. It is the intent of Alliance to provide an on-going learning environment for its coaches.  The club provides educational opportunities for all coaches including coaching clinics, one-on-one development with our mentor coaching staff, online training, and the opportunity to attend USAV and SRVA sponsored tournaments. We consider the interaction between our coaching staff members to be vital, as we provide by a significant margin the strongest mentor training program, the most experienced staff, and the greatest history of success of any club in our state.   

 

Coaching and Playing Philosophy:

It is our philosophy that practices are the time to improve skills and work on new concepts. The fundamentals, which are emphasized initially through positional training and small group work, are used to develop proficient offensive and defensive tactics.

It is important that players and parents accept the club mantra: “Players pay to train, not to play. Playing time is not a given; it is earned first by hard work, positive attitude, and display of skills on the practice court.”  If you do not accept this, do not play for Alliance.

A continual source of frustration for players and parents alike is the issue of playing time. The reality is that equal playing time is not a guarantee. Our philosophy on playing time is stated below:

During tournament play, the coach has the right to determine the line-up that he or she determines best suited to meet the goal of the particular level of participation. An “equal play philosophy” does not apply in many situations. It is each player’s responsibility to perform at a level that is consistent in keeping with the goals of the team. If the player does not, for whatever reason, fulfill their obligations on the court, it is the coach’s right to substitute them so that the team may achieve its goals. Players are expected to perform certain roles on the bench as well, which greatly contribute to the success of the team.

All players must understand that playing time among team members WILL NOT BE EQUAL, especially in playoff and gold bracket situations. It is likely that some players may not see the court on the last day of a three day tournament or in the playoffs of a two day tournament. However, coaches of the Molten, Swiftwick, and Regional teams will do his/her best to give each player playing time in 50% of the games in pool play. THIS DOES NOT ALWAYS TRANSLATE TO PLAYING 50% OF THE TIME.  Coaches of Mizuno teams will do his/her best to allow all players to compete in each tournament attended.  Though more often than not every player will play on every day, this is not guaranteed.  The coach hopes to clearly define each player’s role (and offer the player the opportunity to expand that role), and the coach will base playing time on what the line-up/substitution scenario best offers the team a chance to be successful. Rarely will the coach sacrifice an opportunity to win in order to “give someone playing time.”

Players earn their playing time in practice. It is the player's task to work hard enough and learn enough to get on the court during tournament games. Some players will get specialized assignments while others must work to be the best alternate starter that she can be. Regardless of the role that evolves over the season, all players and parents are expected to remain positive and committed to the goal of having the TEAM do as well as possible by the end of the season.

Based on position, a player may play back row and rotate out or play front row and rotate out when reaching the back. It is important for players and parents to understand one of the goals of the team is to compete successfully at tournaments. If it is the player’s belief that she is not being treated fairly and playing an appropriate amount, she should discuss it with the coaching staff first and foremost. The coaching staff sees your daughter at each practice and may see something that parents do not. Parents and players should remember that playing time is earned. The players, by working hard in practice to improve skills and consistency, will determine how much playing time they will get.

In reaching our goal to educate players in life skills outside of volleyball, we feel it is important for players to create and maintain a good dialogue with their coaches regardless of age.  This is particularly true with the 14 and older age groups.  The 11/12/13 age groups should be a balance of teaching a young player to learn to communicate, while having the guidance of a parent as needed.

The parent’s role is one of support to the players, coaches and club.  Parents should not engage in “coaching” from the sidelines, criticize players, coaches or game officials or try to influence the makeup or operation of the team at any time. 

  • Parents are not to approach coaches regarding team issues.  We encourage player communication with their coaches.
  • If a parent feels that he or she must address a team situation, they are permitted to contact the coach 24 hours after the last game of a tournament to discuss their concerns.   
  • At no time should a parent approach the coach during a game.  No parent should come onto the court for any reason during competition.

 

Tournament Information:

The location and number of tournaments are set every year by the club director and coaching staff. The club will guarantee each of its teams a full season, which includes a minimum number of regular season tournaments and a regional championship tournament.

Policy Regarding USAV JNC and AAU NC Attendance

Travel Teams: If any travel team qualifies for USA Volleyball Girls' Junior National Championships (JNC) in the Open division, they are required to attend.  If they do not make JNC, the Mizuno team will attend the Junior Volleyball Association/ AAU National Championships (AAUNC) tournament.  If Molten and Regional teams are interested in applying for the AAUNC or qualifying for JNC, the coach and/or team parent rep will make such request to the club director and board of directors for consideration.

Individual tournament information will be made available as soon as it’s received but often times the play schedule is only available the week or days prior to the tournament. The club will utilize a Parent Rep for the team and one of the responsibilities of the Parent Rep will be to disseminate information to the team.

Fee Structure:

The cost for membership on a team varies depending on the level and age of the team. The fee covers almost everything related to the operation of the team and entry into tournaments. When your child is selected to represent a team, the parents are required to submit payments to the club to cover this fee. The fees and payment schedule can be found on the Alliance web site under the information field.

 

As previously mentioned, the club is a non-profit organization and bases its fee on the expected cost of running a successful club volleyball program in a given year.   The fee that is paid goes toward covering the following:

 


 

  • SRVA club registration fees
  • SRVA team registration fees
  • SRVA individual registration fees
  • SRVA tournament entry fees
  • AAU individual registration fees
  • Out of region tournament entry fees
  • Uniform package
  • Facility rental costs
  • Training equipment
  • Salary for coaches
  • Training for coaches
  • Travel, rooming and food expenses for coaches
  • Administrative costs, salaries, and supplies
  • Web site maintenance fees
  • Miscellaneous expenses

 


 

 

Fees will not be refunded for players who choose to leave before the end of the season. Fees do not cover the travel, hotel accommodations or food a player may need during a tournament. Players and parents often work out carpools to tournaments to reduce costs. Only in the most extreme situations should the club have to rent a vehicle(s) to transport players to a tournament.

Travel Policies:

  1. You may take overnight trips with your team. These trips require that you will have some rules to live by including curfews. It is expected that you will respect all of the rules that are made as well as the coaches and parents who enforce them.
  2. The coach will select the time and location of departure when traveling to a tournament.  Any parent volunteer providing transportation for a tournament is under the direction of the coach, regarding when and where athletes are required to be.  Please do not volunteer if you cannot work in conjunction with the team requirements.
  3. Transportation to and from all practices, club-sponsored clinics, and tournaments is the responsibility of the parents.  An athlete may not drive to or from an out of town tournament without permission from the Director.
  4. Be sure to bring all jerseys and spandex, kneepads, socks, shoes, large water bottle or jug.
  5. At no time will an athlete be allowed to leave hotel property without the express permission of their coach or chaperone.  Your parents may request, if there is appropriate “down time,” to take you off premises.
  6. When at the lodging location, athletes must travel in pairs (as a minimum) when walking outside of the lodging premises.  There shall be no display of disrespect toward any club coach, athlete, parent, chaperone, or hotel guest/employee.
  7. Males are not permitted in the rooms of the athletes’ lodging at any time.  The only exception is relatives to an athlete.  Violation of this policy can result in immediate expulsion from Alliance and an athlete being sent home.

 

Injury Policy

Any player that suffers an injury that is medically proven to prohibit them from participating in practice and competition with their Alliance team for the duration of the current season, may be eligible for the following refund:

Notification to the Alliance Board of Directors prior to January 1st -        80% refund
Notification to the Alliance Board of Directors prior to February 1st -      50% refund
Notification to the Alliance Board of Directors prior to March 1st -          30% refund
Notification to the Alliance Board of Directors prior to April 1st -             10% refund

Notification to the Alliance Board of Directors after May 1st -                   No refund

 

Expectations of Players:

Just showing up for practice is not enough. Alliance needs players who are punctual, who are in the proper frame of mind to work hard, and who pay attention to instruction and cooperate with teammates and coaches.  Alliance players should be warmed up and ready to compete at the time listed to begin practice.

Commitment:

It is vital to be fully committed to the Alliance volleyball club program. If you don’t really want to participate, don’t. If you work hard in practices, matches and scrimmages, you are likely to have a successful season. Players who are committed to improving have little time for players who simply wish to turn practices into social events.

Attendance:

We know that not all players can show up to every practice. However, it is important to player and team development to attend every possible practice. 24-hour notice to your coach is expected when you know you will miss practice, and earlier if it is known. Missing practice will be considered for required High School or religious events which are beyond the direct control of the player's family. Players are allowed to play other sports for their high schools but must communicate tournament dates to their school coaches. Players attending school sporting events on club tournament dates may hinder participation at future volleyball events. It must be understood that missing practices and/or tournaments does not signify full commitment to the team and its goals.  Attendance at National Qualifiers and Regional Championships is MANDATORY.

Respect for the Rules of the Club:

This includes the club’s rules as well as any rules of SRVA, USA Volleyball, and AAU. Rules will be clearly stated, and will be enforced. The team may have its own rules established by the coach and approved by the club directors.

GENERAL FACILITY RULES

 

  • Water and sports drinks only on courts.
  • No athletes should be in the Alliance offices unless supervised by a coach.  
  • No coolers or outside food allowed in the facility.  No coolers will be allowed during tournaments at A-Game Sportsplex unless otherwise specified.
  • Volleyballs are to be used in court area only.
  • NO street shoes allowed on the courts.
  • Do NOT bring valuables to A-Game Sportsplex.  We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
  • Demonstrate respect for yourself, other patrons, staff, and property while enjoying the facility.

 

 

RULES SPECIFIC TO ALLIANCE AND A-GAME

  • Alliance will enforce all A-Game rules.
  • Each team/coach is responsible for returning 25 volleyballs to the cart at the end of practice.  “Count in – count out”. 
  • Equipment room must remain organized.
  • Team should practice on court assigned to them.
  • Alliance will supply first aid kits as necessary during practices and contests. 
  • No player or coach should enter the concessions area, front office, or A-Game General Manager’s office.  Concessions and its operation are coordinated by A-Game Sportsplex.
  • Parents should not be on the courts during practice. 
  • Additional rules may be added during the course of the season.

 

Image Presentation:

You are representing yourself, your family, and the Alliance volleyball club at every tournament. We are a club that will be known for good sportsmanship and integrity by our players, coaches, and parents. Players arguing with officials is never appropriate and not tolerated. For the older girls, you will not always know when a college recruiter is in the gym; therefore it is important to display proper behavior at all times.  College coaches do not just watch you play.  They watch you and your parents interact with everyone around you at all times.

Conduct at Tournament/Practice Site:

It is the intent of Alliance to be a leader in the volleyball vommunity.  It is also the intent of Alliance to lead by example, which means you: the athlete, the parents, and the coaches.  These guidelines are set forth to protect the safety and integrity of the athletes, parents, coaches, and Alliance.  Please note that all circumstances are not accounted for and in the event of an undue circumstance, the Club Director will take appropriate action.

 

  1. “Conduct Unbecoming an Athlete” will not be tolerated at any Alliance function.  This covers a wide variety of circumstances, for example, not being a team player, getting into fights with fellow team members, the use of foul language or rude gestures towards team mates, other athletes, parents, coaches, officials or opponents.
  2. No cell phones are allowed to be “ON” in the gym during any practice.  At tournaments, all devices will be turned off in the evening at curfew.
  3. Proper nutrition is required.  Practices will be very demanding on your physical abilities.  Tournaments are an all-day affair, and in some cases two and three days long.  Your coach will advise you when to eat from the Tournament Table when that is set up for the team.  It is important to stay hydrated at all times.
  4. For many tournaments, teams will be responsible for officiating, scorekeeping, and handling lines.  We want to officiate other teams the way we would want to be officiated.  This means no headphones or cell phones in use.
  5. No team member is permitted to leave a tournament site until all officiating responsibilities are completed.  There may be circumstances for local tournaments where the Head Coach can give you permission to leave. 
  6. You are to support your teammates at all times while on the team bench, whether you are playing in a particular match or not. 
  7. Parents are to be supportive of the entire team at all times.  Parents are not to engage in any behavior in cheering that would reflect negatively on Alliance.  Guidelines for parents are no different from players in this regard, and the same consequences can be put into place for an athlete due to parents’ behavior.
  8. Automatic expulsion from the Club can result for the following offenses:
    1. Smoking at any Alliance function
    2. Using alcohol or drugs at any time during an Alliance function
    3. Leaving lodging premises without notifying the Coach and without a chaperone
    4. Having boys in your room (other than relatives)
  9. Only the Team Captain (under the direction of the Head Coach) or the Head Coach may question an official.
  10. If any Alliance teams are playing at the same tournament site, teams will be encouraged to watch and cheer for other Alliance teams.

 

Maintaining Good Grades:

We consider the Alliance volleyball club to be a club of scholar athletes. It is important to maintain good grades. If we are to guide you through the process of getting recruited by colleges and universities you must do your part in the classroom. Time management is a critical skill that successful student athletes need. Players are expected to plan ahead and make sure that preparation for school work is completed well in advance of the assignment due date. No consideration will be given for failure to plan ahead resulting in missing practice to complete assignments or study for tests. Getting home late the night of a tournament does not allow you to miss school the following day.

 

 

 

Expectation of Parents:

Yes, we do expect something from our parents. There are many ways parents can be part of the team and contribute to the team’s success.

  1. Drop off and pick your child up on time from practices and tournaments.  Allow your daughter ample time to change into their court shoes/volleyball garb before practice begins.  Make every attempt to have your daughter at the practice site AT LEAST 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START OF PRACTICE TIME.  Your daughter is required to be warmed up and ready to practice at the start of practice time, and if you get her there 5 minutes before practice, she will not be ready.
  2. Do not instruct or talk to your child during practices.  The coach needs their undivided attention to get the most out of the practice.
  3. Assist with communication to coach in the event your daughter will not be in attendance at practice.  As soon as possible, and 24 hours in advance of practice.
  4. Help with the transportation of players to out of town tournaments.
  5. Athletes are not allowed to stay in hotel rooms by themselves.  They must have an adult chaperone with them on out of town tournaments.  If the parent is not able to attend, it is the parent’s responsibility to find a chaperone for their child and inform the Coach in advance.
  6. Supervise your child after the coaching staff has released them from tournament play.
  7. Be positive.
  8. Refrain from yelling at the team, coaches, referees, and line judges, the other team’s players and coaches and abide by the 24 hour rule. Above all, encourage your daughter and her teammates.
  9. Attend team organizational meetings. Most teams will get together before the season to get acquainted. Each team and coach has slightly different philosophies. Get to know your daughter’s coach.
  10. Pay your fees on time. Budgets are designed to meet expenses and if fees are not paid, we will not be able to meet those expenses in a timely fashion. If fees are not paid, your daughter will not be permitted to participate in practices and tournaments.
  11. Help with any tournaments hosted by Alliance.
  12. Take and submit photos of the team to Carolyn Earp via e-mail for the web site.
  13. Help plan fundraisers and special events.
  14. Solicit corporate financial sponsorships – many parents have contacts that may be able to assist in sponsoring your team and/or the club as a whole.
  15. Remember that you are paying for your daughter to be trained and to improve, and remember that playing time is earned, not given.  It is also not debatable.  If there is a question, the player will talk to the coach first.  If there is still a concern, the parent and the player can discuss it with the coach together at an appropriate location and time.
  16. Along with the girls, you are also representing our team and our club.  Our team will be respectful of the opposing teams, officials, and location we are playing at.  Do not scatter stuff everywhere as we are sharing the facility with several teams.  Keep trash picked up in our area.  Pay attention to the rules of the gym.
  17. Encourage your child; it makes more of a difference than you realize!  Have fun!  Everyone is expected to work together – players, parents, coaches, and administrators – to make the season go smoothly.

 

 

Grievance Procedure

This procedure is designed to help athletes and parents with questions, concerns or problems that may occur during the course of the season.  It ensures open and honest communication between all parties involved.  At any time during this procedure, John Hutson, Club-Parent liaison, is available to meet and discuss any concerns with all involved parties.

 

  1. 24-hour rule:  If the athlete or parent has a concern arising from a tournament or practice that needs to be addressed, they must wait at least 24 hours after the conclusion of the event to discuss the issue with the coach.
  2. The athlete must first ask for a meeting between the coach and herself to discuss the issue at hand.  In the case of players on 13’s or younger teams, the parents may request the meeting.
  3. If the issue is unresolved, the parents may ask for a meeting between themselves, the athlete, and the coach to discuss the issue.  The meeting should take place at a location considered adequate for a private discussion agreed upon by both the parent and coach – NOT at a tournament and/or practice.
  4. If the issue is unresolved, the parent will ask for a meeting with the coaches’ representative/mentor coach, coach, and athlete.  A scheduled time away from practice or a tournament is appropriate.
  5. If the issue is unresolved, the parent may ask for a meeting with the club director, board of directors, coaches’ representative, coach, and athlete.  A scheduled time away from practice or a tournament is appropriate.  The decision of the club director and board of Directors at this point is FINAL.

 

Parent Rep Responsibilities:

One of the important ingredients to a successful Alliance club season is the parent rep.  Each team will have a representative who serves as the liaison between the coaching staff and the parents.  Listed below are some of the responsibilities for the Parent Rep.  If you are interested in serving as the parent rep for the team or wish to help in some other organizational capacity, please contact our office.

Responsibilities:

  1. Acts as a liaison between the coach and the parents. Communicates regularly with the coach and informs the team of changes in practice times, tournament schedule changes, and any other information that needs to be distributed to the team.
  2. Serves as the team representative to the Alliance Club administration. Attends meetings at which a parent rep is required. Any information presented at the meetings is then communicated back to the team parents.
  3. Assists in the ordering and distribution of team uniforms and apparel.
  4. Prepares a team directory for all parents with names of players and parents, addresses and phone numbers.
  5. Coordinates the food list for tournaments.
  6. Coordinates team parties, bonding activities, etc.
  7. Encourages team and club spirit!

 

Alliance staff:

The club's coaching staff and administration boasts a wealth of talent and years of experience at both the college and club level. Many of our coaches have had great careers as players and have now transferred their talent to coaching. Contact info for administration and coaches can be found on the Alliance web site.

Thank you for your support of Alliance volleyball club.  Again, welcome to Alliance.

 

 


 

 

Parent Code of Conduct

 

As parents of a member of the Alliance Volleyball Club, we will conduct ourselves in a manner as outlined by the following CODE:

 

  1. In addition to the club expenses as outlined in the “fee structure” on the Alliance web site, we understand that our daughter has paid to LEARN skills and concepts of volleyball; she has not paid to play equal time in the tournaments.  The Alliance coaching staff is committed to developing ALL players’ skills, and when a player earns the right to play in a certain situation, she will see playing time.  That decision is purely a coaching one.  However, Alliance will not keep players whom we do not believe have the potential to contribute during tournaments.

 

  1. Alliance welcomes and encourages support of all teams during competition.  We believe that our parents are part of the Alliance organization and are seen as such by other organizations and officials.  Therefore, we will conduct ourselves accordingly by:

 

  1. Cheering Alliance teams for their play and NOT jeering or harassing the opponent’s team, officials, or work teams for their performances;

 

  1. Realizing that the officials and their work teams are attempting to do the best job they can to referee the game fairly, but it is up to the Alliance teams to win or lose the game.  Therefore, we will conduct ourselves with appropriate sportsmanship;

 

  1. Acknowledging that some Alliance players are relative beginners in the sport of volleyball and will make mistakes—probably at critical times in a match.  We will be patient and supportive through these times for all players we are around;

 

  1. Realizing that coaching is NOT a science and that all coaches will make decisions that are popular and unpopular.  However, we believe that every member of the Alliance coaching staff acts in the best intentions of the team, and the best intentions of each and every player.  We may not agree with every decision they make, but we will respect that decision.

 

  1. Refraining from talking to the players during practice or games.  The players need to be concentrating on the game and listening to their coach.

 

  1. We will see that our daughter is at practices and team functions on time or early.

 

  1. We will assist in car-pooling whenever possible.

 

  1. We will be responsible for monies due on the specified dates.

 

  1. We are responsible for our daughter’s conduct.  If a problem arises at any time we will be contacted by the coaching staff or team parent representative.

 

  1. We recognize that we may participate in fundraising for the overall club expenses.  Fundraising may include participating in specific events or soliciting contributions.

 

  1. We are aware that the decisions rendered by the directors are done so with concern for the overall betterment and reputation of Alliance Volleyball Club and will abide by these decisions.

 

  1. If we have concerns or questions about our daughter’s status with regard to her team, we will follow the process of discussion described below in order to understand the situation:

 

  1. Our daughter will request a meeting with the head coach before or after a practice.  No discussion will take place during practice times or on days of competition.  Although this might require patience, we realize that the coach is responsible for the entire team and should not be forced to focus on one individual at these critical times.

 

  1. If concerns still exist on behalf of either party, we may request a meeting with the coach where the parents, the player, and the coach are present.

 

  1. If the issue is unresolved, the parent will ask for a meeting with the coaches’ representative/mentor coach, coach, and athlete.  A scheduled time away from practice or a tournament is appropriate.

 

  1. If the issue is unresolved, the parent may ask for a meeting with the club director, board of directors, coaches’ representative, coach, and athlete.  A scheduled time away from practice or a tournament is appropriate.  The decision of the club director and board of Directors at this point is FINAL.

 

  1. If we remove our daughter from a competition without previous permission from the head coach, Alliance will consider her to have resigned from the club and all remaining monies will become due and payable.

 

  1. We realize that the use of tobacco products and alcohol is legal for adults over the age of 21.  However, intoxication will not be tolerated, nor will we offer any of the above-mentioned products to any junior volleyball player.  Any player using tobacco or alcohol will be immediately expelled from the club and all remaining monies will become due and payable.

 

  1. We fully recognize that we are role models to all players in Alliance Volleyball Club and we will conduct ourselves accordingly at all times.

 

  1. If we do not behave in a manner consistent with the sportsmanship and professionalism Alliance demands from its athletes and coaches, we may be asked to refrain from attending practices and tournaments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Player Code of Conduct

 

We understand and will abide by the Alliance Volleyball Club Player Code of Conduct, and if it is not followed at any time we will lose all privileges granted by the club.         

 

THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS ARE PROHIBITED:

 

1. Violation of any anti-doping policies, protocols or procedures as defined by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB), US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) or the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). Violations of this provision will be adjudicated only by USADA or the proper anti-doping authority, not USA Volleyball (USAV).

 

2. Possession, consumption or distribution of alcohol and/or tobacco if illegal or in violation of SRVA, AAU or USAV policy. USAV policy prohibits the possession, consumption or distribution of alcohol and/or tobacco by anyone registered as a Junior Olympic Volleyball Player at the event venue of any USAV sanctioned junior event.

 

3. Use of a recognized identification card by anyone other than the individual described on the card.

 

4. Physical damage to a facility or theft of items from a court, hotel room, dormitory, residence or other person. (Restitution will be part of any penalty imposed.)

 

5. Possession of fireworks, ammunition, firearms, or other weapons or any item or material which by commonly accepted practices and principles would be a hazard or harmful to other persons.

 

6. Any action considered to be an offense under Federal, State or local law ordinances.

 

7. Violation of the specific policies, regulations, and/or procedures of the SRVA, USAV, AAU or the facility used in conjunction with a sanctioned event. (It is the responsibility of the individual to be familiar with applicable specific policies, regulations and procedures.)

 

8. Conduct which is inappropriate as determined by comparison to normally accepted behavior.

 

9. Physical or verbal intimidation of any individual.

 

10. Actions that will be detrimental to USAV or the SRVA.

 

11. Automatic expulsion from the Club can result for the following offenses:

  • Smoking at any Alliance function
  • Using alcohol or drugs at any time during an Alliance function
  • Leaving lodging premises without notifying the Coach and without a chaperone
  • Having boys in your room (other than relatives)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parent/Player Signature Page

 

Handbook Consent form:  Return this sheet to your Head Coach at the first team meeting

 

Team:                                                                                                                                  

 

We, the parents/guardian of                                                                                      , have read the “Alliance Volleyball Club Policy Manual” concerning the policies and practices of Alliance Volleyball.  We have read the information provided and understand the time and commitment involved in the practice and competition schedule.  We have reviewed the fee schedule and agree to pay all fees regardless of the duration of participation.  Understanding the stipulations and having discussed these with our child, we agree to and will support her participation in Alliance.  We understand that once registered with and having participated with Alliance, the athlete will be unable to transfer clubs and compete in the USAV Regional and Junior Olympic Championships.

 

                I,                                                                             , the athlete of Alliance, have read the “Alliance Volleyball Club Policy Manual” concerning the policies and practices of Alliance Volleyball and agree to follow these policies.  I understand the commitment I am making to Alliance and that if I should choose not to follow the policies as expressed above and any additional boundaries set forth by my coach, my playing time may be restricted and I risk further consequences with Alliance.

 

By signing below, I confirm that I have read, understand and will abide by the rules, guidelines and policies of the Alliance Volleyball Club Handbook.  I understand that my signature is required by the Alliance coaching staff for my child's participation and to ensure an enjoyable and successful USA Volleyball season.

 

I also am aware of the Alliance payment schedule and will ensure payments as follows (Participant costs, by age, can be found at www.alliancevbc.com)

Initial deposit of 40% of total fee due by November 10th, with remaining balance to be paid in three equal installments January 1st, February 1st, and March 1st.  (see our website for specific amounts)

Parent or Guardian's Signature: ___________________________________________________________

 

Parent’s Name (PLEASE PRINT): ___________________________________________________________

 

Date signed: _________________________________

 

Player’s Signature: _____________________________________________________________________

 

Player’s Name (PLEASE PRINT): ___________________________________________________________

 

Date signed: ________________________________

 

Player Age:  ________________________

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Photograph consent form

 

 I irrevocably consent to and authorize use of my comments and/or photograph or likeness, thereof, for advertisement, public relation, promotion or any other non-profit purpose(s) by Alliance Volleyball Club.  I agree to waive any present or future claim for compensation or consideration. I also waive my right to inspect or approve the finished product, including written copy that may be created.

 

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Player Signature                                                                                               Date

 

 

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Parent or Guardian’s Signature                                                                  Date

               

 

 

Please return completed signature form to Alliance office on or before November 10th.  Players will not be allowed to participate in team practices until this form has been completed.