NWJRS Elite VBC Club Information
NWJRS Elite VBC -- Under Armour #1 & #2 Teams Program
INTRODUCTION
The Northwest Juniors Elite VBC fields our #1 and #2 teams which compete in USA Volleyball tournaments in the 12-Under through 18-Under age divisions. These teams play a Nationally Competitive Schedule and travel to different parts of the country seeking the best competition available.
We offer a #1 and in some cases #1 and #2 teams in their age group in a given location (we often field two teams in the U14-U16 age groups). Players selected for our #1 and #2 teams will compete in regular season tournaments from January through May.
These teams also have the opportunity to continue past May if they qualify for Nationals.
Tournaments during the regular season are selected to give our teams an opportunity to play regionally and nationally competitive teams and give them a chance to qualify for the Junior National Championship Tournament.
*Our #1 and #2 Under Armour teams tournament schedules are posted at the bottom of our team page.
NWJRS Elite VBC -- Under Armour #3 Teams Program
#3 team at Yakima Jamboree
INTRODUCTION
The Northwest Juniors Under Armour #3 program is a lower cost program that provides strong coaching and competition against clubs in the Puget Sound Region. All teams travel to one out of region tournament. Overnight stay in our club hosted tournaments in Centralia is optional.
- Under Armour #3 hold tryouts are at the same time and location as the #1 and #2 Under Armour teams.
- Our #3 teams practice 2 times per week. Often at least one practice is on the weekend.
- There are three periods during the season where #3 teams may have limited practice because of limited gym availability (Winter Break, Mid-Winter Break, & Spring Break).
*Our Under Armour #3 teams tournament schedules are posted at the bottom of our team page.
CLUB MISSIONS
Our Under Armour teams have different goals.
Our #1 and #2 Under Armour teams are set up to compete at the highest level both within the region and Nationally. As a result, our mission, goals, playing time rules, costs, amount of training, travel, etc. are different.
Our #3 Under Armour teams are set up to compete at a level that fits the team. In the past, we have had highly competitive #3 teams and we have had teams that are not. Regardless, the mission of our # 3 Under Armour team program is to provide opportunities; because we feel that the sport of volleyball is for everyone, not just the "elite" athlete. It is a life-long sport for players of all levels and all ages. We do select top athletes to compete in our #3 program, but the mission is geared towards development and growth.
Tryouts are required for all of our indoor club teams.
Under Armour #1 and #2 Teams Mission Statement
Our Under Armour Team program for #1 & #2 teams was founded to give local athletes who are motivated to play volleyball at the collegiate level an opportunity to excel, receive advanced training, and gain exposure for their hard work and dedication.
We do this by providing an environment where these motivated athletes will be exposed to high levels of training with an emphasis on fundamentals and sportsmanship, be given opportunities to compete with the best teams in the country, and offer them the tools to be successful. Among the tools we will provide:
- Training in sound systems of play used by the some of the greatest teams in the world. Many of our coaches are versed and trained in the Gold Medal Squared systems of play as well as other systems used by college programs throughout the country. We do not advocate just one system of play as there are many systems taught at the collegiate level. We like our athletes to be well-rounded.
- Tools to promote themselves to college recruiters
- Promote leadership and teach the importance of team unity.
- Stress the importance of personal discipline, organizational skills, time management, and character building.
Under Armour #3 Teams Mission Statement
Our Under Armour #3 team is committed to providing opportunities for young athletes at all levels of development to engage in quality, competitive experiences. We are dedicated to the idea that any player, regardless of size or skill level, who wants to participate in the USAV Junior Volleyball Program, should be given that opportunity.
A competitive athletic experience can instill good work habits, enhance social development, contribute to mental and physical health, and teach values of personal responsibility, self-discipline, self-motivation, and teamwork. Participation in junior volleyball also improves the athlete’s opportunity to realize the goals of:
- Improving individual skills and ability to play and contribute as a member of a team.
- Earning or keeping a position on the school volleyball team.
- Setting themselves up to earn a college scholarship.
Each of the above goals involves individual player growth. This includes improvement in skill level AND in the mental outlook necessary to be a successful member of a volleyball team. The Northwest Juniors philosophy regarding player growth is simple; one must play to improve. Regional teams' focus is on skill development through practice/training and the inclusion of competition to use those skills at game-speed.
Costs for NW Juniors Elite VBC Teams
Here is what is included in the costs. Our club is one of the few clubs Nationally sponsored by Under Armour. Our Primary NW Juniors Elite Colors are Black and Columbia Blue.
UNDER ARMOUR #1 & #2 UNIFORM PACKAGE: 3 jerseys, 2 practice tee-shirts (1 light, one dark) , Warm-up tops and bottoms, volleyball shoes, black spandex, knee pads, Under Armour team Backpack. Note, we do uniform fittings after team selection and you order your uniform package online. The uniforms will be shipped directly to your home.
UNDER ARMOUR #3 UNIFORM PACKAGE: 2 jerseys, 2 practice tee-shirts (1 light, one dark) , Warm-up tops and bottoms, volleyball shoes, black spandex, knee pads, Under Armour team Backpack. Note, we do uniform fittings after team selection and you order your uniform package online. The uniforms will be shipped directly to your home.
INCLUSIONS: Gym Rental, Tournament entry fees, Coaches pay, uniforms, dues, background checks, etc., Administrative fees (postage, copies, accounting, webmaster, etc.), Secondary Insurance fees, Equipment, Initial Medical Supplies / 1st Aid kit, Covid supplies, 4-7 hours of practice per week, team and individual pictures.
Under Armour Team Extras: (Speed/Agility/Quickness training 1 x/week Dec-March), Position Tutoring, Recruiting Seminar (open to all), Club Recruiting advice and assistance, Goal-Setting, online profile available to recruiters, including link to online video (if you make it available to us).
USAV membership is not included in the cost. Players pay for a USAV tryout membership when they sign up for tryouts and pay the balance to upgrade to a full membership once they are selected for the club.
TRAVEL
BELOW IS AN EXAMPLE OF CLUB SEASON TRAVEL
TRAVEL: Travel costs are listed separately from our club dues in our program costs. The cost of post season travel is not included. Every Under Armour team in the club travels. Here is an overview of travel tournaments.
- Oregon MHM Tournament (USAV) in Eugene (Jan.): U18, U17, U16, U15 Under Armour #1 teams. Hotel costs for players, coaches, chaperone are included in travel costs. Transportation and food are NOT included.
- NW Juniors AAU Spring Classic in Centralia (March): Hotel costs for coaches is included in travel costs. Hotel, Transportation and food are NOT included for player - overnight stay is optional.
- Pacific Northwest Qualifier (USAV) in Spokane (end of March, beginning of April; two weekends): All Under Armour Teams attend. Hotel costs for players, coaches, chaperone are included in travel costs. Transportation and food are NOT included. U12 and U13's teams see notes below regarding hotels.
- April Flying Qualifier: U14, U15, U16, U17 Under Armour teams attend. Examples (but not limited to) of where teams have competed are Dallas, Austin, Reno, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Boise. Travel costs would include hotel, ground transportation and parking in the destination city for players, coaches, and a chaperone. Does NOT include food or airfare for players.
- Memorial Day Weekend in Centralia (May): Hotel costs for coaches is included in travel costs. Hotel, Transportation and food are NOT included for player - overnight stay is optional.
- Post Season Tournament**: Post season tournament is not included. However, if a team earns a bid to Nationals it is mandatory for all players on the team to go. This comes at an additional cost (deadlines exist). Travel costs would include tournament entry fee, hotel, airfare for coaches and chaperone, ground transportation & parking in the destination city. Player food and airfare costs are NOT included.
- For ALL U12 & U13 teams traveling within the Northwest, travel costs include tournament entry fee, and the costs to transport and house the coaches and IS INCLUDED in your dues. It does not include hotel or transportation costs for the players. Parents are responsible to secure and house their players for Northwest area travel. We encourage all parents to attend Northwest area travel tournaments.
**Post Season travel is an additional charge and will be billed separately to individual player accounts.
For tournament schedules for all teams see our "teams" tab on our menu bar.
