​Club Cactus Juniors Volleyball Tryout Checklist

Please read the following instructions carefully.  Use this checklist to make sure you complete all items and bring the correct paperwork and necessary forms with you to the Open Houses and Team Selections.  The following items are required by USA Volleyball and the Arizona Region to participate in any sanctioned Open House or Tryout.

 

​​STEP ONE:  REGISTER WITH USA VOLLEYBALL AS A ARIZONA REGION MEMBER:

All players must be a current USAV Volleyball Member (2022 season) to participate in the Open Houses and Team Selections.

Effective September 1, 2020,  USA Volleyball changed member registration systems from Webpoint to SportsEngine Member Management System (SE MMS).

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• Both renewing members and new members (registering for the first time) need to use the SE MMS Login Portal to log-in or create their Sports Engine and USA Volleyball account.

• For more information regarding memberships, please click here.

• There is a $55 membership fee payable directly to the Arizona Region.  

• Once completed, print your membership card/number, this information is required in the steps below.

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​​STEP TWO:  PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING REGISTRATION FORMS:

• Club Cactus Juniors Player Information Form

• CCJ COVID-19 Release Form

• USA Volleyball Medical Release Form

• Arizona Concussion Acknowledgement Form

• USAV SafeSport Acknowledgement Form

• Arizona Region COVID-19 Release Form

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​​STEP THREE:  ATTEND THE TRYOUTS AND ** BRING THE FOLLOWING FORMS **:

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• Proof of your USA Volleyball Membership (membership card or receipt with the number)

• Player Information Form

• JVA Release of Liability Form

• JVA Medical Release Form (Needed for the Cactus Classic)

• USAV SafeSport Acknowledgement Form (Print/Sign Page 3)

• Arizona Region Medical Release Form

• Arizona Region Concussion Acknowledgment Form

• Arizona Region COVID-19 Form

• CCJ COVID-19 Wavier of Liability Form

• Provide a copy of your Birth Certificate (If you played for CCJ last year, we DO NOT need a copy.)

• Tryout Fee: $60.00

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• ​Please wear standard activity clothing such as a t-shirt, gym shorts, athletic shoes, socks, and kneepads. Each participant will receive an CCJ tryout shirt to be worn while in attendance at an CCJ tryout.

• Bring a water bottle for water breaks (no sports drinks allowed in the gym).

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A player's tryout registration will not be considered complete until the paperwork above is turned in the day of tryouts.  Please be sure to bring it all with you to tryouts.

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​​​STEP FOUR:  SIGN COMMITMENT FORMS AND PLAYER/PARENT CONTRACT

At the conclusion of the sessions, CCJ will post the rosters of the teams offered.  At this time, players and parents will be asked to sign their contracts and the initial deposit (non-refundable) will be required at this time.  Please review the CCJ Commitment Policy prior to tryouts.  Once a commitment is made, the Arizona Region considers the athlete committed to the club for duration of the season.  Players are not eligible to tryout or practice with another club until the end of the club season.

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• Player/Parent Contract

• Commitment Deposit (paid in cash, check, or credit card)

• Uniform Sizing

 

Please have a parent available at the conclusion of the tryouts to sign the required documents and to provide payment.

 

The first monthly payment for all teams will be due on December 10, 2020

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​CCJ Volleyball Club Tryout Related Information

Prior to the Team Selections, the club will host a series of Informational Meetings and Open Houses to assist families in navigating through the process of playing competitive volleyball and choosing the right club.  If you have any questions, please contact us!

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INFORMATIONAL MEETING | OCTOBER 24

CCJ will host its annual Informational Meeting on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at 3:00 PM.  This meeting will be for any player and/or parent interested in the competitive programs and teams that CCJ has to offer for the 2022 season.  We will be discussing information concerning the upcoming season, including National and Region teams, the 2022 tuition budget and fees, player evaluations, and the Cactus Classic Invitational.  We're excited about the new additions to our coaching staff and most coaches will be on hand for players and parents to meet and answer any questions concerning CCJ and/or club volleyball in general.

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PLAYER EVALUATIONS (OPEN HOUSE PERIOD)

CCJ will offer Open Houses where potential players can attend a practice setting to see we're all about and what to expect from our coaches.  Players and parents may talk with the Administrative Staff about what we have to offer, meet the coaches in their age group, and see the practice location of the club.

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• 2021-22 Open House Schedule

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FACTS AND SUGGESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN TRYING OUT FOR A CLUB

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ARIZONA REGION INFORMATION

 

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PLEASE NOTE:  The Arizona Region has a Quiet Period for all athletes that are currently playing on a high school volleyball team during the AIA Volleyball State Tournament.  This period will be from October 29-November 13, 2021.  CCJ will honor the Arizona Region's commitment to keeping student-athletes focused on their high school team during this time - our coaches will not be discussing the club season with any athlete still playing in the State Tournament.  If you have any questions regarding this policy or have any experience our staff violating this policy, please contact CCJ Director Bill Lang immediately.

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