Participant Information

12's Team

There will be tryouts held on November 22nd at SCSU's Halenbeck Hall  for  any 12 & under player wanting to be part of a complete 2010 GCJOVB season.  A team will be formed pending enough interest  in participating at this age level. Membership fee is $375 This is payable in four installments. The first payment of $50 is due at the time of tryouts (this is refundable if the player does not make the team) The final 3 postdated payments are due at the Parent/Player meeting in the following installments: 2nd Payment  $125,  3rd  & 4th payments $100. Program starts January 4th  and runs into April.  team will compete a total of 7 play dates or tournaments and practice 2 times a week.

_{Our partnership with St Cloud Recreation is back for the 2010 Season!!!!  Granite City JO Volleyball and St. Cloud Recreation's Youth Recreational Volleyball Program will once again partner to offer an opportunity for players age 12 and under.  The purpose is to promote the sport in an affordable way to the younger player.  The 2010 season  will begin with the Youth Program meeting once a week at Whitney Recreation Center on your  choice of either  Thursday night or Saturday morning.  Times will be announced on the Rec's Web Site. www.ci.stcloud.mn.us  Each Session  be divided into one part instructional and one part league play.  All players will then have an opportunity to continue the season as a Granite City 12's JO team.  The teams will play 3 weekend tournaments locally and practice one night a week through Mid April.}

_{Cost for the St. Cloud Recreation Youth Volleyball Program is $32.00.  Watch the web site for the start of registration. You may register online at www.ci.stcloud.mn.us or in person at the Whitney Recreation Center.}

_{Cost for the Granite City JO program is $125. Players who participated in the St. Cloud Recreation Youth Volleyball Program will receive a $30 deduction from the $125.00 fee.} 

13's Team

Membership fee is $375. This is payable in four installments. The first payment of $50 is due at the time of tryouts (this is refundable if the player does not make the team). The final 3 postdated payments are due at the Parent/Player meeting in the following installments: 2nd  payment $125, 3rd & 4th  payments $100 each.

14’s, 15’s, 16’s, 17’s and 18’s Teams

Membership fee is $475. This is payable in four installments. The first payment of $50 is due at the time of tryouts (this is refundable if the player does not make the team). The final 3 postdated payments are due at the Parent/Player meeting in the following installments:  2nd & 3rd payments - $150, 4th payment - $125

The membership fee for all teams pays for:

The Granite City Junior Olympic Volleyball season is from January 2010 until April/May 2010 for the 14's, 15's, 16's, 17's, and 18's teams. The 12's and 13's teams will have a shorter season starting January 2010 until March/April 2010. Tournaments are held on weekends with usually two scheduled per month. 

Practices

Practice will be held one night during the week (based on coach and team decision) and Sundays of non-tournament weekends.  Times for practices will be worked out between the players and coaches.

Important

The Granite City Junior Olympic Volleyball Club is designed for the player who is willing to work hard to improve their skill. Please note that this a five-month commitment. School sports/activities do come first (being a team member of a school sport and not a spectator). 

To ensure that players and parents fully understand all of the elements involved in association membership; completion of an "Agreement" form outlining costs, attendance expectations and conduct is required. Click PLAYER or PARENT to view a copy of each form.

Please check your schedules and make sure that this opportunity is right for you. If you're "over involved" this may not be the right commitment for you.