VOLLEYBALL NEWS: Northwest Juniors Player Evaluations

Player Evaluations:
Sundays: 12/3 12:15 pm, 12/10 TBA & 12/17 TBA
Players must register in advance and attend 2 evaluations to be selected to Club teams. Teams will be formed based on playing ability, age, position, athleticism and potential. Players not selected for travel teams will be offered a place on the practice squad. Teams will be formed following the 3rd Evaluation.

Participating players must also have paid for their USA Volleyball Membership. See registration info.
• USA Volleyball Membership: $60

For more information contact Coach Dash at [email protected] or 860-489-3133 x116.

Grades 6-8

A team experience for middle school players. The emphasis of this program is to develop and build on the fundamental skills of passing, setting, attacking, serving, and individual defense, while incorporating offensive and defensive strategies for game play.

where players will practice on Sundays only starting Jan. 8 for two hours and play in 5 regional one-day volleyball tournaments.

The team will compete in regional tournaments organized by the New England Region Volleyball Association (NERVA) of USA Volleyball.

Players will have practices on Sundays and will compete in 5 one-half day regional tournaments. Season Dates: January 2 thru April 28.

• Practice shirt, & Sunday tournaments. Uniforms will be provided for use but MUST be returned at end of season.
• Team practices are expected begin on 1/2 and will be held on Sundays & 1 weeknight practice (T/Th TBD)
• Practices are 1-1/2 to 2 hrs. in length
• Practice locations: Torrington YMCA

Cost: $700 ($700 for the program plus a $50 uniform deposit which is refundable upon uniform return at the end of the season)

You can pay in full or opt to do the following payment schedule:

At Registration: $150 non-refundable player evaluation Fee (that is applied to your total amount due)

**When registering, please select the Torrington branch and select “General Public” as your membership type**

January 1, 2024: $200

February 1, 2024: $200

March 1, 2024: $200

Additional Fees:

• USA Volleyball Membership: $60 (due by January 15, 2024) Register for USA Volleyball Membership  
• Player uniform Deposit: $50 (Part of the Payment Schedule) Refunded when uniform is returned at end of season.

Player Evaluations:

Sundays: 12/10 & 12/17 @ Torrington YMCA

Players should try to attend both player evaluation sessions. Teams will be formed based on playing ability, age, position, athleticism and potential. Players not selected for travel teams will be placed on the practice squad. Teams will be formed following the 3rd Evaluation.

• You will be notified of which session you are to attend prior to each evaluation session.

2024 New England Volleyball Association (NERVA) Tournament Dates

Half day tournaments (AM or PM Waves) Locations & times TBD.

NERVA 1: February 11

NERVA 2: March 10

NERVA 3: March 24

NERVA 4: April 14

NERVA Championships: April 28 

Grades 8-12

For players who have played or plan on playing at the High School Level. The emphasis of this program is to develop and build on the fundamental skills of passing, setting, attacking, serving, and individual defense, while incorporating offensive and defensive strategies for game play.  Teams compete in regional tournaments organized by the New England Region Volleyball Association (NERVA) of USA Volleyball.

U15, U16, U17 & U18 Teams. Players selected for travel teams will have practices on Sundays & one weeknight and will compete in 5 one-day regional tournaments. Season Dates: January 2 thru April 28.

• Practice shirt, & Sunday tournaments. Uniforms will be provided for use but MUST be returned at end of season.
• Team practices are expected begin on 1/2 and will be held on Sundays & 1 weeknight practice (T/Th TBD)
• Practices are 1-1/2 to 2 hrs. in length
• Practice locations: Torrington YMCA

Cost: $900 ($900 for the program plus a $50 uniform deposit which is refundable upon uniform return at the end of the season)

You can pay in full or opt to do the following payment schedule:

At Registration: $200 non-refundable player evaluation Fee (that is applied to your total amount due)

**When registering, please select the Torrington branch and select “General Public” as your membership type**

January 1, 2024: $250

February 1, 2024: $250

March 1, 2024: $250

Additional Fees:

• USA Volleyball Membership: $60 (due before evaluations) Register for USA Volleyball Membership  
• Player uniform Deposit: $50 (Part of the Payment Schedule) Refunded when uniform is returned at end of season.

**Bring confirmation of USA Volleyball membership to player evaluations.**

Club Team Player Evaluations:

Sundays: 12/3, 12/10 & 12/17 @ Torrington YMCA

In order to help us form teams, players should try to attend all evaluations for Club teams. Teams will be formed based on playing ability, age, position, athleticism and potential. Players not selected for travel teams will be placed on the practice squad. Teams will be formed following the 3rd Evaluation.

• You will be notified of which session you are to attend prior to each evaluation session.

2024 New England Volleyball Association (NERVA) Tournament Dates

Half day tournaments (AM or PM Waves) Locations & times TBD.

NERVA 1: February 11

NERVA 2: March 10

NERVA 3: March 24

NERVA 4: April 14

NERVA Championships: April 28 

Ages 14-18

Practice Squad members will practice once a week and will practice with one of our club teams and work on the skills necessary to play competitively in club and high school. This is a good option for the player who can’t commit to the time or financial requirements for club travel teams.  January 2 – April 25.

• Includes practice shirt, & practices once per week. Tuesday or Thursday nights TBD.
• Sessions are 90 minutes each.
• Practice location: Torrington YMCA.

**When registering, please select the Torrington branch and select “General Public” as your membership type**

Cost: $450

One on One is sometimes the best option to customize your learning experience. Our program offers three (3) 40-minute one-on-one sessions per purchase package.

If you are NOT a YMCA member, choose “General Public” as your membership type.

Please reach out to Coach Dash to schedule your sessions. [email protected] or 860-489-3133 x116.

Thank you.

 

BUMP UP YOUR GAME

Volleyball instructional clinics at the Y give players the chance to improve their skills on the court. YMCA sports clinics are geared to help athletes develop sport-specific skills. YMCA-trained staff lead players in drills and games designed to develop the fundamental skills required for the sport. Learn the skills of passing, setting, spiking, and serving in a fun, supportive environment. Volleyball is a great sport to learn both collaboration and communication on and off the court. Youth volleyball at the Y is focused on providing physical activity, offering social interactions, and developing healthy living habits.

Continuous program that is drafted the first of every month.  One hour session per week.