SO MANY REASONS TO CHOOSE CORE! Here is a list of just a few...
a. It's a small affordable club
b. EXCELLENT COACHES - We only create teams for which we have excellent coaches for. We do not create teams then find the coaches.
c. As a number of parents have said... "we do it right"
d. Flexible with your school / extra curricular activities... We ask for a balance but we understand players have other commitments.
e. We only participate in 1-day tournaments, no need to give up a whole weekend and use the long President's Day to spend with the family.
f. We do not travel!
My son plays "traveling basketball" and we spent over $500 in just hotel, food, and travel expenses for a 5th grade team. Yes, the kids like the overnight experience but not all parents do. The travel expense to our family more than doubled the cost of season, we do not want this to happen to you... If you want to travel, use the money on a nice family get away :)
a. It's a small affordable club
b. EXCELLENT COACHES - We only create teams for which we have excellent coaches for. We do not create teams then find the coaches.
c. As a number of parents have said... "we do it right"
d. Flexible with your school / extra curricular activities... We ask for a balance but we understand players have other commitments.
e. We only participate in 1-day tournaments, no need to give up a whole weekend and use the long President's Day to spend with the family.
f. We do not travel!
My son plays "traveling basketball" and we spent over $500 in just hotel, food, and travel expenses for a 5th grade team. Yes, the kids like the overnight experience but not all parents do. The travel expense to our family more than doubled the cost of season, we do not want this to happen to you... If you want to travel, use the money on a nice family get away :)
CORE Specific Information
Financial Commitment:
$675 for all teams which includes:
• Winter J.O. season:
~ December - March
~ 13-17 yr olds: participation in 6 one-day weekend tournaments
~ 12 yr olds: participation in Northern Lights Playdates or 6 one-day weekend tournament
~ Average of two practices per week
~ NEW 2018: We are trying to set up five league nights which would be once every 2-3 weeks.
• Jersey is borrowed then returned at the end of the season
• One practice shirt and one CORE socks
• Highly qualified and experienced coach (see our coaches page)
• All fees including NCR fees, tournament fees, gym fees, insurance, etc.
CORE Teams:
DEC-MARCH: CORE will have teams for ages 10-16 and possibly 17's (to be determined after the younger age tryouts). Tryouts are open to students from any school and teams will consist of 9-12 players to maximize coach-player interaction and playing time.
EXTENDED SEASON:
APRIL-MAY: Starting the first week week of April we will create a second season for girls interested in extending their season though the end of May (maybe first week of June). Number of teams and age combinations will be determined by the number of girls registered/interested. The fees for the extended season is $390 which includes 2 practices a week and 4-5 tournaments (depending upon availability). Please note during the 2017-2018 season there was not an extended season because of a lack of interest. Girls must commit to the season by Feb 12th. Information will be out Feb 1st.
Tryouts:
Tryouts will be the first Sunday in October for girls 11-14 and November 11th for 15-17's. Players making a team will be posted online within a reasonable amount of time after tryouts; however, teams may not be decided until first practice or two December after more evaluation can be done.
Payment:
We have two payment plans:
Option 1: $675 at time of tryouts. The payment will be refunded if your daughter does not make a team
Option 2: Two checks written at tryouts: $400 at time of tryouts and $275 post dated for Jan 15th.
Checks should be made out to "CORE Volleyball".
Zelle Payments should be sent to 952-486-9809.
TEAM SELECTION PROCESS
CORE practices at Visitation and some of the Visitation high school coaches do coach in the program; HOWEVER, Visitation students DO NOT have priority or special rights to the teams formed - teams are formed as fairly as possible based off the "blind" tryout results.
2018-2019 USA Volleyball Age Divisions:
We do not play in qualifiers or the President's Day tournament so birthday OR grade can decide on age level for the player!
17 and under Division: Players who were born on or after Sept. 1, 2001 or grade 11.
16 and under Division: Players who were born on or after Sept. 1, 2002 or grade 10.
15 and under Division: Players who were born on or after Sept. 1, 2003 or grade 9.
14 and under Division: Players who were born on or after Sept. 1, 2004 or grade 8.
13 and under Division: Players who were born on or after Sept. 1, 2005 or grade 7.
12 and under Division: Players who were born on or after Sept. 1, 2006 or 6th grade or under.
(age 10-11 play in the 12 & under division)
Age divisions are mandated by NCR Volleyball (governing body) and are not negotiable – no waivers are accepted. Look for month and year of birth in the list OR student grade to determine proper age division. Players can play up a division but cannot play down a division.
$675 for all teams which includes:
• Winter J.O. season:
~ December - March
~ 13-17 yr olds: participation in 6 one-day weekend tournaments
~ 12 yr olds: participation in Northern Lights Playdates or 6 one-day weekend tournament
~ Average of two practices per week
~ NEW 2018: We are trying to set up five league nights which would be once every 2-3 weeks.
• Jersey is borrowed then returned at the end of the season
• One practice shirt and one CORE socks
• Highly qualified and experienced coach (see our coaches page)
• All fees including NCR fees, tournament fees, gym fees, insurance, etc.
CORE Teams:
DEC-MARCH: CORE will have teams for ages 10-16 and possibly 17's (to be determined after the younger age tryouts). Tryouts are open to students from any school and teams will consist of 9-12 players to maximize coach-player interaction and playing time.
EXTENDED SEASON:
APRIL-MAY: Starting the first week week of April we will create a second season for girls interested in extending their season though the end of May (maybe first week of June). Number of teams and age combinations will be determined by the number of girls registered/interested. The fees for the extended season is $390 which includes 2 practices a week and 4-5 tournaments (depending upon availability). Please note during the 2017-2018 season there was not an extended season because of a lack of interest. Girls must commit to the season by Feb 12th. Information will be out Feb 1st.
Tryouts:
Tryouts will be the first Sunday in October for girls 11-14 and November 11th for 15-17's. Players making a team will be posted online within a reasonable amount of time after tryouts; however, teams may not be decided until first practice or two December after more evaluation can be done.
Payment:
We have two payment plans:
Option 1: $675 at time of tryouts. The payment will be refunded if your daughter does not make a team
Option 2: Two checks written at tryouts: $400 at time of tryouts and $275 post dated for Jan 15th.
Checks should be made out to "CORE Volleyball".
Zelle Payments should be sent to 952-486-9809.
TEAM SELECTION PROCESS
CORE practices at Visitation and some of the Visitation high school coaches do coach in the program; HOWEVER, Visitation students DO NOT have priority or special rights to the teams formed - teams are formed as fairly as possible based off the "blind" tryout results.
2018-2019 USA Volleyball Age Divisions:
We do not play in qualifiers or the President's Day tournament so birthday OR grade can decide on age level for the player!
17 and under Division: Players who were born on or after Sept. 1, 2001 or grade 11.
16 and under Division: Players who were born on or after Sept. 1, 2002 or grade 10.
15 and under Division: Players who were born on or after Sept. 1, 2003 or grade 9.
14 and under Division: Players who were born on or after Sept. 1, 2004 or grade 8.
13 and under Division: Players who were born on or after Sept. 1, 2005 or grade 7.
12 and under Division: Players who were born on or after Sept. 1, 2006 or 6th grade or under.
(age 10-11 play in the 12 & under division)
Age divisions are mandated by NCR Volleyball (governing body) and are not negotiable – no waivers are accepted. Look for month and year of birth in the list OR student grade to determine proper age division. Players can play up a division but cannot play down a division.