Flatirons Volleyball Club

2011-2012 Season Master Clinic, Open Gym and Tryout Schedule

Event	Date	Time	Location
Organizational Meeting	Sun. Oct 2	3 - 4 pm New families 4 - 5 pm Meet the coaches	Eldorado K-8 School Cafetorium

12’s /13’s Clinic	Sat. Sept.24	9 - 10:30 am	Eldorado K-8 School
12’s/13’s Open Gym	Sat. Oct.1	9 – 10:30 am	Eldorado K-8 School
12’s/13’s Tryouts	Sat. Oct.8	2 – 4:00 pm	Eldorado K-8 School
Contract Signing	Sat. Oct. 15	9 -11:00 am	Eldorado K-8 School
Practices begin	November 7

14's Clinic	Sat. Sept 24	10:30 - noon	Eldorado K-8 School
14’s Open Gym	Sat. Oct. 1	10:30 – noon	Eldorado K-8 School
14’s Tryouts	Sat. Oct.8	11 - 1:00 pm	Eldorado K-8 School
Contract Signing	Sat. Oct 15	9 - 11:00 am	Eldorado K-8 School
Practices begin	November 7

15’s Open Gym	Sat. Oct.1	Noon - 1:30 pm	Eldorado K-8 School
15’s Tryouts	Sat. Oct.8	8 - 11:00 am	Eldorado K-8 School
Contract Signing	Sat. Oct 15	9 - 11:00 am	Eldorado K-8 School
Practices begin	November 7

Make up tryouts
12’s, 13’s, 14’s, 15’s	Sat. Oct. 22	9:00 - noon	Eldorado K-8 School

16’s Open Gym	Sat.Oct.15	9 - 11:00 am	Eldorado K-8 School
16’s Open Gym	Sun.Oct.23	1 - 3:00 pm	Eldorado K-8 School
16’s Tryouts	Sun.Oct.30	2 - 4:00 pm	Eldorado K-8 School
Contract Signing	Sun. Nov 6	1 - 3:00 pm	Eldorado K-8 School
Practices begin	November 14

17’s/18’s Open Gym	Sat.Oct.15	9 - 11:00 am	Eldorado K-8 School
17’s Open Gym	Sun.Oct.23	1 - 3:00pm	Eldorado K-8 School
17’s/18’s Tryouts	Sun. Oct 30	4 - 6:00pm	Eldorado K-8 School
Contract Signing	Sun. Nov 6	1 - 3:00 pm	Eldorado K-8 School
Practices begin	November 14

Make up Tryouts: 16's, 17's	Tues. Nov.1	7 - 9:00pm	Eldorado K-8 School

* Cost for each Clinic: $10
* Cost for each Open Gym: $5

* Membership in USA Volleyball ($55) is required prior to participation.

What is an Open Gym?
Open Gym is a time for Flatirons coaches to observe players in an informal setting. Team oriented games and drills will be run. All players who are interested in playing for Flatirons Volleyball Club are encouraged to attend the 2012 Open Gyms. This is an opportunity for you to see how Flatirons runs as a club and to meet our coaches. It’s also a good time for our coaches to get to know you, too.

Wear a T shirt that sets you apart from the others; no cut out shirts or inappropriate wordage, please. Avoid wearing shirts from other clubs. Bring a secure water bottle, wear knee pads and shorts.

Open Gym is a drop in session; no need to pre register. You must have proof of current membership in USA Volleyball ($55) to participate. The cost is $5 for each Open Gym.

What do Flatirons Coaches look for in a player?
Flatirons Coaches look for athletic girls who love to play volleyball. Current skill level is not the most important factor when searching for Flatirons players. Most important is a girl with a “can do” attitude; one who is always making an effort by hustling, learning, and putting the team first.

How to register for Open Gyms and tryouts

#1: Register for Tryouts at www.signuptoplay.com Click here for more details.

RMR Membership:
You must have a current membership in RMR Volleyball (Rocky Mountain Region USA Volleyball) to attend Open Gyms and Tryouts. All paperwork and memberships must be complete before you can tryout.

If you are already an RMR member, renew your membership now at www.rmrvolleyball.org. Click on the “membership” box at the top of the page. Scroll down to find the “previous member login” box. Follow the prompts. You will need your user ID and password. Be sure to select “undecided” as your club. You will have only one opportunity to later insert the club you will be playing for; you’ll do this after Tryouts.

Print your 2011-2012 Membership Card (expiration date must be 2012) and bring it to all Open Gyms and Tryouts.

If you are new to club volleyball and the Rocky Mountain Region, you need to register for membership with Rocky Mountain Region USA Volleyball. (Click here for more info about club volleyball).
Membership is obtained at www.rmrvolleyball.org. Click on the “Membership” box at the top of the page. Scroll down to the "New Member Login" and complete the required information. (If you would like additional information, you can instead click under the "New" column on the link called "Junior Regular Membership-RMR Powers, Regional and National Events").

Your Rocky Mountain Region USA Volleyball membership ($55) must be paid for at the time of online registration. Print the membership/identification card and bring it to all Open Gyms and Tryouts.

For help with technical difficulties, the Rocky Mountain Region Online Hotline number is (303) 264-9136. Help is available between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Do not call the RMR Office.

Tryouts:
Before you can attend tryouts, all paperwork, memberships and fees must be complete. See above for USA Volleyball membership information.

Pre-registration for Tryouts is mandatory on the Sign Up To Play website: www.signuptoplay.com

In addition, the following forms are required at the tryouts:
Click on the links below and click the "Print" icon, (or "Save" if you want to save a copy). Then fill out and bring with you.
___ Flatirons Tryout Form
___ Flatirons Participation Agreement Form
___ RMR Player Medical History Form
___ If you are new to Flatirons: two copies of state issued proof of age. Examples: birth certificates, drivers license, passports etc.

The tryout fee is $45 and it is non refundable. Write the check to Flatirons Volleyball Club and bring it to the tryout.
A deposit of $500 is due with your tryout registration. If you are not offered a spot on a Flatirons team, your deposit will be destroyed. The deposit is not refundable after verbal commitment to a Flatirons team. The deposit amount will be applied to the total due for fees.

After an offer is made:
Congratulations!
You’ve been offered a spot on a Flatirons team.
Upon your acceptance to the team, you will receive a contract that must be notarized and returned at the earliest possible date. A notary will be available at the tryout sessions. You have the option of taking a contract with you and getting it notarized then mailing it back to Flatirons Volleyball Club. If you did not get a contract, please email flatironsvbc@aol.com to request one.
A fee payment schedule will be emailed to you within the week. This payment schedule will show the amount due and the date the payments are due.

Important note: In the event you cannot commit to the offer made because you are trying out at another club, inform the Head Coach and s/he will make every attempt to work with you. Be advised the coach has the option to retract the offer and move on to the next athlete.