2019-2020 FaR Out/Capital Volleyball Club Season Information Packet

Welcome! We know you have many choices when it comes to choosing a volleyball club. We, at FaR Out and Capital, aspire to be the clubs that offers the best training and coaching in an environment where everyone is encouraged to grow as both an athlete and a person while creating lifelong relationships and memories. Our current and former families consistently affirm this aspiration as one family remarked, “FaR Out Volleyball Club has helped us raise a hard-working, responsible, confident young woman. For years to come we will see the impact of the lessons she's learned in the gym!” Once you become a part of the FaR Out family, our interactive and informative website will give you access to schedules, coaches’, team information and fundraising options. You can also follow along closely with former alumni who are currently competing at the collegiate and professional level and look for upcoming events! We would love for you to be a part of FaR Out and Capital Volleyball Clubs and join our current athletes and families who are believing in and seeing our shared goals be attained.

“In my opinion, at its best, the relationship between coaches and parents is a “partnership”. Certainly the coach provides the technical knowledge in the given sport they are coaching, but I think more broadly a coach is both building and testing character elements that will lead to successful young ladies in life. Things like discipline, effort, teamwork, accountability, sacrifice, competitiveness and leadership are all elements that we would hope to instill in our kids. But these are truly built and tested in the microcosm of sports. I see this every day in your practices; in your emails; in how my daughter talks about the club, coaches and her team; and in the theatre of combat (tournaments). It’s truly a training ground for life…and I believe that you guys know this. So, in addition to my gratitude for preparing and enabling my daughter's volleyball journey, I wanted to thank you for all that you are doing for her in her development into a strong young lady and good citizen. Your work is much appreciated.”

-2018 FaR Out family   We look forward to serving your athletes in 2019-2020!

Gratefully,  

Joe, Rox, Cam, Megan, Allison and Allison 

@FaROutVBC @FaroutVBall @faroutvbc

What is FaR Out / Capital Volleyball Club? We are excited for another season of club volleyball in West Michigan! This packet contains all the information you need for the 2019-2020 club volleyball season. Please keep in mind that all of these details are TENTATIVE and are subject to change. Our Mission: At FaR Out we use volleyball as a vehicle to teach young women how  to confidently compete in all areas of their life. We utilize high-level and experienced coaches to teach our athletes the tools to be successful both on and off the court. Who we are: FaR Out and Capital Volleyball Clubs are run by the same leadership and financial structure. We have several training and team options at both clubs. FaR

Out programming takes place in the greater Grand Rapids area and Capital programming takes place in the greater Lansing area. Information about all clubs can be

found at

www.faroutvolleyball.com.

Contacts for Questions:  

Website FaR Out/Capital – www.faroutvolleyball.com

FaROut Directors 

Joe Steenhuysen: joe@faroutvolleyball.com Roxane Steenhuysen: roxane@faroutvolleyball.com Cameron Rowland: cameron@faroutvolleyball.com

Programming Assistant  

Megan Steenhuysen: megan@faroutvolleyball.com

FaROut Youth Academy Director Allison Sagraves: youthacademy@faroutvolleyball.com

Capital Director – Lansing 

Allison Cironi: capital@faroutvolleyball.com

2019-2020 Team Levels

Local 3 Month ● West Michigan & Lansing locations ● Season Length: December-March or

March-June (10+ weeks of training each season)

● 2 practices per week ● Practices begin the week of Dec. 2nd

or March 18th for spring teams ● Competes in Club division ● 4-6 Tournaments

Regional 6 Month

● West Michigan & Lansing locations ● Season Length: December-June ● 2 practices per week ● Plus Optional Skills Training once a

week in GR ● Practices begin the week of Dec. 2nd ● Competes in Open/Premier Power

League/Club or Premier division in other tournaments

● 9-10 Tournaments

National ● Season Length: December-June ● Practices are in West Michigan ● 2-3 practices a week (3 hours each) ● Skills Training once a week ● Practice begins the week of

December 2nd ● Teams compete in Open divisions ● 9-13 Tournaments

Fundraising Opportunities

SCRIP SCRIP is a great way to earn money toward your club fees through the purchase of gift cards. More information is available at faroutvolleyball.com. Roxane Steenhuysen is the contact person for the SCRIP program.

Cookie Sales Participants will have the opportunity to sell cookie dough. Half of what you sell will be applied to your club fees. Information will be distributed at tryouts.

Extreme Financial Need If you have a greater financial need above the fundraising opportunities we have available, please contact your area director.

What is Included in Your Club Fees?

Local 3 Month Level

Training Practice twice a week

Competition Level Play in the Club division of power league Play in 4-6 tournaments each season

Coaching Staff Practices are run by a lead coach who has extensive experience working with FaROut athletes. Teams will have a head coach with coaching experience.

Uniform Package 2 jerseys, 2 practice t-shirts, 1 pr spandex, knee pads, socks, travel top. New to FaR Out/Capital players will need to purchase backpack for $40, all athletes are able to purchase one if needed. (*12 and under receive 1 jersey)

Website Team Photos on Website

Regional 6 Month

Extensive Training Practice twice a week with the option of attending an additional skills practice each week at a Grand Rapids practice site

Competition Level Play in the Open/Premier division of Power League Play in 9-10 tournaments at team appropriate level

Coaching Staff Practices are run by a lead coach who has extensive experience working with FaROut athletes. All teams will have a head coach. There is also the potential to have an assistant coach at the Regional level.

Coach’s Travel Included in your player’s fees

Uniform Package 2 jerseys, 2 practice t-shirts, 2 pair spandex, 1 pr knee pads, socks, travel top. New to FaR Out/Capital players will need to purchase backpack for $40

National Level

Extensive Training Team practices two-three times a week, in addition to individual skills training once a week. Only offered in GR

Competition Level Play in the Open division of Power League Play 9-13 tournaments

Coaching Staff Practices are run by our very experienced national coaching staff with decades of coaching experience

Coach’s Travel Included in player’s fees

Uniform Package 3 jerseys, 3 practice t-shirts, travel top, travel short, 3 pair spandex, 2 pair of knee pads, 2 pairs of socks, 1 pr of Adidas shoes & backpack if needed.

2020 Team Schedules *These details are TENTATIVE and SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Local 3 Month

Practice Schedule

Cost

LMPL = Lake MI Power League - West MI locations

Tournament Schedule

U12 FaR Out – Tuesdays & Thursdays Capital – Mon, Tues and/or Thursday

$600 April 18 - LMPL #1 April 25/26– Lakeshore Volleyfest (Grand Rapids) May 2 - LMPL #2 May 16 - LMPL #3 May 30/31-MJVBA Championship (Grand Rapids)

U13 FaR Out – Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday Capital – Mon, Tues and/or Thursday

$900

April 18 - LMPL #1 April 25/26– Lakeshore Volleyfest (Grand Rapids) May 2 - LMPL #2 May 16 - LMPL #3 May 30/31-MJVBA Championship (Grand Rapids)

U14 FaROut – Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday Capital – Mon, Tues and/or Thursday

$1000

April 18 - LMPL #1 April 25/26– Lakeshore Volleyfest (Grand Rapids) May 2 - LMPL #2 May 16 - LMPL #3 May 30/31-MJVBA Championship (Grand Rapids)

U15 & U16 FaROut – Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday Capital – Mon, Tues and/or Thursday

$1000

April 19 - LMPL #1 April 25/26– Lakeshore Volleyfest (Grand Rapids) May 3 - LMPL #2 May 17 - LMPL #3 May 30/31-MJVBA Championship (Grand Rapids)

Regional 6 Month Teams

Practice Schedule

Cost

Tournament Schedule

U12 FaR Out – Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday Capital – Monday, Tuesday and/or Thursday

$1000 Jan. 18- LMPL #1 Feb. 1- LMPL #2 Feb. 15/16- Pres Day Challenge (Detroit- COBO) Feb. 22- LMPL #3 Feb. 29- LMPL #4 Mar. 7/8- Bluegrass (Louisville, KY) April 18/19- Motor City Madness (Detroit) April 25/26- Lakeshore Volleyfest (Grand Rapids) May 16/17- Spring Fling (Grand Rapids) May 30/31-MJVBA Championship (Grand Rapids)

U13 & U14 FaR Out – Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday Capital – Monday, Tuesday and/or Thursday Lake MI Open Power League (LMOPL) takes places in 3 rotating locations:

● GR ● Fort Wayne ● Northern IN

$1900

Jan. 11/12 – LMOPL #1 Feb. 8/9 – LMOPL #2 Feb. 15/16- Pres Day Challenge (13 ‘s Detroit-, 14’s - Lansing) Feb. 29/Mar. 1– LMOPL #3 March 7/8 – Bluegrass (Louisville, KY) April 18/19- Motor City Madness (Detroit) April 25/26– Lakeshore Volleyfest (Grand Rapids) May 16/17– Midwest Invite (Muncie, IN) May 30/31-MJVBA Championship (Grand Rapids)

U15 & U16

FaR Out – Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday Capital – Monday, Tuesday and/or Thursday Lake MI Open Power League (LMOPL) takes places in 3 rotating locations:

● GR ● Fort Wayne ● Northern IN

$2100

Jan. 11/12 – LMOPL #1 Feb. 8/9 – LMOPL #2 Feb. 15/16- Pres Day Challenge (Detroit- COBO) Feb. 29/Mar. 1 – LMOPL #3 March 7/8 – Bluegrass (Louisville, KY) April 18/19- Motor City Madness (Detroit) April 25/26– Lakeshore Volleyfest (Grand Rapids) May 16/17– Midwest Invite (Indianapolis, IN) May 30/31-MJVBA Championship (Grand Rapids)

U17 & U18

FaR Out – Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday Capital – Monday, Tuesday and/or Thursday LMOPL=Lake Michigan Open Power League

$2100

Jan. 11/12 – LMOPL #1 Feb. 8/9 – LMOPL #2 Feb. 15/16- Pres Day Challenge (Detroit- COBO) Feb. 29/Mar. 1 – LMOPL #3 March 7/8 – Bluegrass (Louisville, KY) April 18/19- Motor City Madness (Detroit) April 25/26– Lakeshore Volleyfest (Grand Rapids) May 16/17– Midwest Invite (Indianapolis, IN) May 30/31-MJVBA Championship (Grand Rapids)

National Teams

Practice Schedule

Cost

Tournament Schedule

U12

Wednesdays & Thursdays Skills: Tuesday Lake MI Power League takes place in West Michigan

$1300

Dec. 14/15th- Munciana Training Weekend Jan. 18- LMPL #1 (West Michigan) Feb. 1- LMPL #2 (West Michigan) Feb. 15/16- Pres Day Challenge (Detroit- COBO) Feb. 22- LMPL #3 (West Michigan) Feb. 29 - LMPL #4 (West Michigan) Mar. 7/8- Bluegrass (Louisville, KY) April 18/19- Motor City Madness (Detroit) April 25/26- Volleyfest (Grand Rapids) May 30/31-MJVBA Championship (Grand Rapids) June 6/7- National Prep Camp- TBD* June 16-30- Nationals (Orlando)-TBD(4 days)* *(Would be additional cost to each player)

U13 & U14

Wednesdays & Thursdays Skills: Tuesday Lake MI Open Power League (LMOPL) takes places in 3 rotating locations:

● GR ● Fort Wayne ● Northern IN

$2850

Dec. 14/15th- Munciana Training Weekend Jan 11/12 - LMOPL #1 Jan. 25/26 - Central Zone Invite (Indianapolis) Feb. 8/9 – LMOPL #2 Feb. 15-17 -President’s Day (Detroit or Kansas City) Feb. 29/Mar. 1 – LMOPL #3 March 7/8 – Bluegrass Tournament (Louisville) April 3-5 – JVA World Challenge (Louisville) April 18/19- Motor City Madness (Detroit) April 25/26 – Lakeshore Volleyfest (Grand Rapids) May 9/10- TBD May 30/31 -MJVBA Championship (Grand Rapids) June 6/7- National Prep Camp June 16-29 – AAU Nationals (Orlando)* *Play 4 days

U15 & U16

Wednesdays & Thursdays Skills: Tuesday MEPL: Mideast PowerLeague

$3300

Dec 7/8 - Canada w/ Muncie (16 Black ONLY)* Dec. 14/15th- Munciana Training Weekend Jan. 25/26 - Central Zone Invite (Indianapolis) Feb. 1/2 – MEPL (Muncie, IN) Feb. 15-17- President’s Day (Kansas City) Feb. 22/23 - MEPL (Louisville) March 7/8 – Bluegrass Tournament (Louisville) March 14/15 - MEPL (Indianapolis) April 3-5 – JVA World Challenge (Louisville) April 18/19- Motor City Madness (Detroit) April 25/26 – Lakeshore Volleyfest (Grand Rapids) May 9/10 - MEPL (Knoxville, TN) May 16/17- Can-Am (Detroit) May 30/31- Munciana Classic (Muncie, IN) June 6/7- National Prep Camp June 16-29 – AAU Nationals (Orlando)** *Tentative - PASSPORT REQUIRED **Play 4 days

U17

Wednesdays & Thursdays Skills: Tuesday MEPL: Mideast PowerLeague

$3400

Dec. 14/15- Munciana Training Weekend Jan. 4/5 - MEPL (Louisville) Jan. 25/26 - Central Zone Invite (Indianapolis) Feb. 1/2 – MEPL (Indianapolis) Feb. 15-17- President’s Day (Kansas City) Feb 22/23 - MEPL (Lexington, KY) March 7/8 – Bluegrass Tournament (Louisville) March 14/15 - MEPL (Muncie, IN) April 3-5 – JVA World Challenge (Louisville) April 18/19- Motor City Madness (Detroit) April 25/26 – Lakeshore Volleyfest (Grand Rapids) May 16/17- Can-Am Detroit May 30/31- Munciana Classic (Muncie, IN) June 6/7- National Prep Camp June 16-29 – AAU Nationals (Orlando)* *Play 4 days

U18

Wednesdays & Thursdays Skills: Tuesday MEPL: Mideast PowerLeague

$3400

Dec 7/8 - Canada w/ Munciana (18 Black) Dec. 14/15- Munciana Training Weekend Jan. 4/5 – MEPL (Louisville) Jan. 25/26 - Central Zone Invite (Indianapolis) Feb. 1/2 – MEPL (Indianapolis) Feb. 15-17 - Triple Crown (Kansas City or St. Louis) Feb 22/23 - MEPL (Lexington, KY) Mar. 7/8 - Bluegrass (Louisville) March 14/15 – MEPL (Muncie, IN) April 4/5 - Muncie Training April 18/19- Motor City Madness (Detroit) April 25/26 - Volleyfest (Gold) May 2/3 - Munciana Training Weekend (Black) May 23-25- AAU Nationals (Orlando)

Tryout Process

Pre-Registration All athletes will need to pre-register on www.faroutvolleyball.com. This is so we can accurately staff and provide the correct number of t-shirts and materials. A non-refundable tryout fee of $55 will be required at the time of online registration.

Walk-Up Registration Athletes who did not pre-register will be asked to do so on our website the day of the tryout. This could delay your check in time so please arrive early. All participants will need to check in, verify uniform sizing, and receive their tryout t-shirt and number.

Evaluation

Tryouts will consist of both skill testing and game play situations. We coaches facilitating the tryout and separate coaches evaluating each player. All players will be wearing the same tryout t-shirt with their own individual number. We assume every athlete trying out wants to participate with FaR Out and will accept a position if offered. We require that no parents enter the gym so athletes can fully concentrate on their tryout.

Pre-Tryout Parent Meeting

There will be a brief parent meeting prior to the start of the first tryout for each level/age group. This is optional but we highly recommend that all families that are new to the club attend.

Team Selection

Teams are created based on ability level. For our national and 6-month (regional) teams, age groups may be combined if they are of similar ability level. For 3 month teams (local), players are typically placed with their grade level first then further separated by ability level. We will do everything in our power to place every player who tries out for FaR Out or Capital, but we do not guarantee team placement. Tryout fees are non-refundable regardless if your athlete is placed or you decline your placement.

Communication

After tryouts, participants will receive a handout with the details on how team placements will be communicated. Team placements will be posted online within 3 days unless otherwise communicated. Team placements will be posted at www.faroutvolleyball.com. Please follow the instructions for accepting placement and how to set up a payment plan. It is vital that you accept or decline ASAP as this immediately impacts the formation of other teams and its players.