ARAA JO Volleyball was created to provide a competitive program at a reasonable fee.  This league is designed for 4th through 12th graders who are looking to further their skills and knowledge of the game in that competitive setting.  Our program is open to volleyball players in the Anoka High School attendance area.  Players outside of this attendance area are welcome to tryout, but priority will be given to athletes living in the Anoka High School boundaries.   

• Advances players knowledge of the game and skills through officiating training,  practices, play dates and tournaments.
• Tryouts in November will determine the team placement of all players. Cuts may occur.  There will be no make-up tryouts and walk-ins are not accepted.  
• The season  runs from December through March. 
• Ideal season length for athletes who are involved in a spring sport. 
• Players will be coached by experienced coaches.
• Our goal is a maximum of 10 players placed on a team. Tryout numbers and coaching will be the deciding factors. 
• Greater emphasis to players and parents on team commitment when compared to house leagues.
• Equal play is not guaranteed as this is a competitive league.
• Players are required to learn officiating and scorekeeping responsibilities.  
• Members of the Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) under USA Volleyball.

Tryouts

 Players must attend their one designated age/grade time session.  A $30.00 tryout fee is due at the door via cash or check.  

**Tryout registration will close for ages 10-14 on 10/28 and ages 15-18 on 11/11**

**November 2nd, 2024**

Ages 10-11 (4th & 5th grades) 

9:30am - check in opens / warm ups

10:00am -11:30am - evaluations 

11:30am-12:00pm - Uniform/Apparel fitting

Ages 12-14 (6th, 7th, 8th grades)  

12:45pm - check in opens / warm ups

1:00pm-2:30pm - evaluations 

2:30pm-3:00pm  - Uniform/Apparel fitting

**November 16th, 2024**

Ages 15, 16 (9th & 10th grade)  

8:30am check in / warm ups

9:00am - 10:30am - evaluations 

10:30am-11:00am - Uniform/Apparel fitting 

Ages 17s, 18s (grades 11 & 12) 

10:45am - check in / warm ups start 

11:00am-12:30pm evaluations 

12:30p-1:00pm - Uniform/Apparel fitting

FIll out the registration link here to sign up:  ARAA JO Tryout Registration

Practices

• Practices will start in early December.
• Practices take place at Adrenaline, Anoka Middle School-Fred Moore and/or other local elementary schools.  
• Practices are 1.5-2 hours, 1 to 2 weeknights per week depending on the age group, holidays, breaks and gym availability.
• Practices will take place between 6:30pm and 10:00pm.  
• Practices will not take place over Anoka-Hennepin School District's holidays and winter and spring breaks. 
• ARAA JO Volleyball will follow Anoka-Hennepin School District's weather guidelines, practices may be cancelled due to weather.  

Tournaments/Playdates

• Weekend tournaments/playdates take place between the beginning of January and the end of March.
• Tournaments/playdates could take place during the weekends of Anoka-Hennepin spring break.
• Each of our our teams will play 5-7 competitions. The amount and type of tournaments will vary between age groups.  

Season Fees 

• Fees go towards, coaching,  apparel packages, gym space and tournaments.  
• All fees include a player membership to Junior Volleyball Association (JVA)/USA Volleyball.  This membership allows the player to participate in tournaments.  
• Payment plans are available.
• Grant-In-Aid Scholarships are available for families living in the Anoka/Ramsey Athletic Association area.

TBD

JO Volleyball Schedule

Coaches will be communicating practice and tournament schedules.  Please note that schedule changes may occur and will be communicated as soon as possible. 

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