Athletes and Parents,

Thank you for your consideration and interest in joining Saint Peter Volleyball Association (SPVA) for the 2024 - 2025 JO season. At SPVA we are specifically focused on the player experience and have tweaked our tryout process to best serve the players with our philosophy and to align with our available resources. 

The club’s tryout process is laid out below to assist you and your player in making an informed decision during the 2024 - 2025 club volleyball tryout period.  

In an effort to create competitive teams and development opportunities for our young volleyball athletes, SPVA will form JO teams for each division at a 1 or 2 level (depending on number registered).  Players who are not selected for  JO teams will be offered a spot with one of our Youth Development Teams (YDT). Players will not be cut, however there may not be enough to form a team in an age bracket.  

Please pay close attention to all information but specifically the following updates:

• Youth Development Teams (YDT)
• Positional training
• Split payment
• New fundraiser

Tryout Dates
11-14s (Grades 5-8)
Saturday, October 26, 2024 (morning times)
If the evaluator "calls back" a player for a 2nd tryout, they will be asked to stay for the next age group which may be Sunday, November 10. 

15-18s (Grades 9+)
Sunday, November 10, 2024
If the evaluator "calls back" a player for a 2nd tryout, they will be asked to stay for the next age group

Time slots to be announced, will be determined by numbers registered and will be announced when registration closes.

1) The top players will be placed on one of our regular JO teams.  The number of top teams will be determined based on the number of registrations we have for that age group.
2) By registering for tryouts, the expectation is that you are trying out to make one of the top JO teams.  If selected for a JO team, we expect the position to be accepted.
3) Before attending tryouts, please have a plan prior to arrival of tryouts if you will OR will not accept the YDT spot, if your player should be placed there.
4) YDT teams will start their season later and practice once a week compared to twice a week. YDT athletes are welcome to attend December Sunday sessions and positional training on Wednesday’s from January to March. YDT teams will compete in tournaments mid-late March to early April. 

Sunday Open Gym
Join us Sunday afternoons for open gym sessions in December! Follow our social sites for updates. 

Positional Training
We understand it is difficult for all athletes to attend Thursday evening practices. We also are aware of the need for additional training for setters, blocking, passing, serving. This season we will be running optional sessions for volleyball players to hone their skills. This runs January thru April on Wednesday evenings.

Team Practice Start Dates
JO Teams – January to March
YDT Teams – March to April
Location - St. Peter Community Center

Tournaments
JO Teams - Begin the last week in January plus February and March.  
YDT Teams - March, April 

Cost

• Tryout fee: $30 (includes a tryout tshirt)
• Uniform Jersey: $65 - New design! All players will purchase new uniforms
• Player Fee: JO Team $400,  YDT Team $300 

DUE AT REGISTRATION:  Tryout fee $30 + Uniform $65 + 1st payment $200 + $10.29 processing fee = $305.29

After team selection has been completed, the remaining balance will be invoiced to you via Sports Engine. $100 due for YDT teams or $200 due for JO teams. Pizza sales will be taken into account. In some cases, a refund will be issued based on fundraising total per player. Payment must be made via check or electronically. The remaining balance is due by January 1st.

Tryout fee is non-refundable. If the player opts out of the YTD team, a refund for the uniform and player fee will be processed. 

Fundraising
SPVA provides opportunities for families to help cover their registration fees.

• Players will earn a $5 credit for each pizza sold, maximum reimbursement is $365 (YDT team) or $465 (JO team).
• Pizza orders and money are due by November 10. 
• Pick-up will be directly at The Lucky Lure and will be by appointment only the week of December 2 to 6.
• Reimbursement checks will be distributed to the parent/guardian by Clarissa during your appointment slot.

​Please note, if you sell more, additional credits will go to SPVA's general fund to cover volleyball equipment, supplies and tournament fees. 

 If you have fundraising questions, contact Clarissa at spvajofyc@gmail.com or 507-317-1078 (Call/Text).

This is an individual fundraiser available for all SPVA members.  The fundraiser is OPTIONAL, please do not feel obligated to sell.  

Our staff and coaches look forward to meeting and working with you soon!

The SPVA Board

JO Volleyball Season Registration Open:
September 15 - October 15

Fall Sessions

SPVA offers opportunities for volleyball players to get on the court this fall! 

REGISTRATION LINK WILL CLOSE SEPTEMBER 10

Most tournament schedules are not released or posted until Wednesday or Thursday before the tournament. Coaches will send information to you as soon as they receive it. We understand everyone has busy schedules and wish we had information sooner but ask for and appreciate your patience! 

Crossfire, MN Select, NVC, etc post on AES (Advanced Event Systems).  You can find results, court info, bracket placement, etc. Click on the link below and search for the event i.e. Crossfire, click on the yellow "Schedule Posted" box then find the age division. 

https://www.advancedeventsystems.com/events  

We want to keep SPVA players and parents, grandparents, etc safe this winter while traveling to practice!  Parents will receive an email at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled practice by either SPVA or your daughter's coach to notify you of a cancellation.  SPVA does not follow the school district for cancellations. 

If the practice proceeds as normal and you feel it is unsafe to travel, please reach out to the coach.