JO Volleyball Tryouts - 14 & Under (8th grade)

TRYOUT DETAILS:

Sunday, October 25 in the Orono Middle School Gym

Grades 7-8: 3:00 - 5:30 PM

- The number of teams at each grade level will depend on the number of athletes that tryout.

- The program is limited to students that are currently enrolled at Orono Schools or those that will attend Orono after aging out of their current school. If you do not meet this criteria, please contact kim.king@orono.k12.mn.us to discuss your circumstances.

Registration

- Tryout level is determined based on current grade in school.

- Tryout Registration - $20: DEADLINE Thursday, October 22 at 10:00 PM.

- "Day Of" Tryout Registration - $40: In person on Sunday, October 25

- Tryout fee is non-refundable.

- Players should wear a shirt with a number on it for tryouts.

- If your daughter is interested in playing, please make every effort for her to attend the scheduled tryout time. Make-up tryouts are difficult because we may not be able to get an accurate picture of your players abilities in a smaller group setting. If your player has an unavoidable conflict with the tryout date, please contact kim.king@orono.k12.mn.us

SEASON DATES:

October 22: Pre-Tryout Clinic 7th - 8th Grade 6:15 - 7:45 PM

October 25: Tryouts

October 26: Make-up Tryout

October 28: Program Commitment Date

October 30: Team Placements announced via email

November 5: Parent & Player Meeting - 6:00 - 7:30 PM, Orono HS Auditorium

November 10 & 12: Skills Clinic All Ages 6:15 - 7:45 PM (free to those placed on a team)

November 16/17 : Practices begin

Practices & Tournaments - Week of November 16 through week of March 15

- Practices are held two times/week (Mondays or Tuesdays & Thursdays). Exact times and dates are based on gym availability and the schedule of the coach for the team your daughter is placed on.

- Typically 5 - 6 weekend tournaments held either Saturday or Sunday from January through mid-March

Season Fee: $695

- To be paid after team assignments are made.

- Payment plans are available to all, and scholarships are available to those that qualify. To request a scholarship, contact Anita Goman at anita.goman@orono.k12.mn.us.

- This fee includes coaches, tournament entry fees, jersey, equipment and gym usage fees.

Additional Information

Our website currently lists the information for last season. Website updates are coming soon!

https://ce.oronoschools.org/youth/youth-sports-recreation/jo-volleyball

A follow-up email with more information will be sent prior to tryouts to those who register.