Lakes Volleyball Club Season Overview

Level 12 & 13’s season

• December 4 - March 31 including 8 competition dates plus skill nights and 3 practices every 2 weeks.
• Total cost $625.00 (includes $50 registration fee).
• Balance due upon team placement and email notice= $575.00

Level 14 - 18's season

• December 4 - April 14 including 10 competition dates and 2 practices per week.
• Total cost $825.00 (includes $50 registration fee).
• Balance due upon team placement and email notice = $775.00

2024-2025 boys Club Season (new this year)

​​​​​​​Club season registration is REQUIRED for all age groups. It is a $50 non-refundable fee. We cannot let you tryout unless you are registered! Plan ahead.

Upon your player making a team, you will receive an email with an invoice with two payment options; full or a 2-payments (extra TeamLinkt fees will be paid for by you).   A quick and easy link to pay the invoice will be provided and is due immediately!

Balance is collected via a secure online service billing the documented amount below and is non-refundable

12-13's girls –  Total cost $625.00 (includes $50 registration fee). Balance due upon email notice= $575.00

14-18's girls – Total cost $825.00 (includes $50 registration fee). Balance due upon email notice = $775.00

14-18's boys – Total cost $380.00 (includes $50 registration fee). Balance due upon email notice = $330.00

The player will be placed on the official roster using the initial registration information.  You will receive an invoice request for remainder of the payment. Payment due immediately. Payment is your commitment to playing the season.  You can find this information on our event calendar on www.LakesVolleyball.org website. Practice dates/time are NOT defined yet and although try to maintain a schedule they do fluctuate based on gym space availability.

Fees include competition dates, JVA and FLAAA registration, 2 jerseys, coaches fee, equipment and gym time.

• Practices will begin first week in December.  Your coach will be scheduling them and you will be notified when they will be held
• Gym space - practices held at the Middle School and the High School
• Tournaments:  Your coach is working on them now and will contact you with the schedule.
• Timing of tournament schedules – As soon as your coach receives the schedule for a tournament, they will work with parent rep to inform parents/players.  Tuesday before the tournament is common, Parent rep will double check on Fri as well

For individuals who make a team, a mandatory parent meeting will be held at Shoreside Bar & Grill in Forest Lake on Nov 24 at 6PM.

The parent rep training will take place immediately following the parent meeting.

We host our annual Kill the Chill tournament in January and each family will be required to fulfill one slot per player. With our new platform, we are working out how we will manage the volunteer $250 payments.

We prefer you volunteer for our Kill the Chill Tournament held in January instead of pay $250! We can't do this without you.

Before Tryouts:

• Registration: Ensure you have registered for the tryouts.
• Appropriate Attire: Wear comfortable athletic wear, including shorts, a t-shirt, and court shoes. Avoid baggy clothing that may hinder movement.
• Knee Pads: Volleyball knee pads are recommended to protect your knees during dives and slides.
• Water Bottle: Stay hydrated during the tryouts. Bring a refillable water bottle.

During Tryouts:

• Arrive Early: Plan to arrive at least 15-30 minutes before the scheduled start time to check in and warm up.
• Positive Attitude: Approach the tryout with a positive and focused mindset. Confidence and a can-do attitude go a long way.
• Skillset: Be prepared to showcase your volleyball skills, including serving, passing, setting, hitting, and blocking.
• Listening Skills: Pay attention to the coaches' instructions and adapt to their feedback.
• Teamwork: Demonstrate good sportsmanship and the ability to work well with others during drills and scrimmages.
• Communication: Volleyball is a team sport; communicate effectively with your teammates on the court.

After Tryouts:

• Respect the Process: Understand that not everyone will make the team, and that's okay. Use the experience as an opportunity to grow and improve.
• Next Steps: An email will be sent to the email address provided during the registration process, letting you know teams have been defined. Teams will be posted on our website.
• Plan for the Season: If you make the team, be ready to commit to practices, games, and team activities as outlined by the coaching staff.
• Stay Active: Regardless of the outcome, stay active and continue to develop your skills for future opportunities.

Good luck, and give it your best effort!

Lakes provides two jerseys for the season.  Be sure to stop at the apparel table to try on the jerseys and fill out the appropriate size information and give to the board member present. This allows us to place the order immediately after team assignments. Board members will be available for assistance during the check-in process. Black spandex shorts are required and provided by the player, no colored shorts .

Gym space being used for Lakes Volleyball practices is managed by Forest Lake district, we follow their cancelation procedures. If they cancel after school activities, we will cancel practice, etc.

Stay tuned to our website, Social media and your email. We will notify coaches & parent reps via email and post on social media as soon as know cancellations  are occuring.