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Practices on March 26th

ALL practices are canceled on March 26th due to inclement weather and after school activities canceled.

2023-2024 Club Season

Level 12 & 13’s season

December 4 - March 31 including 8 competition dates plus skill nights (dates not yet defined). Total cost $600.00 (includes $50 registration fee). Balance due upon team placement and email notice= $550.00

 

Level 14 - 18's season

December 4 - April 14 including 10 competition dates. Total cost $775.00 (includes $50 registration fee). Balance due upon team placement and email notice = $725.00

 

Club season registration is REQUIRED for all age groups. It is a $50 non-refundable fee. We CAN not let you tryout unless you are registered! Plan ahead.

Get ready for tryouts!!

Open Gym by age groups for registered 2023-2024 Lakes Volleyball season. No additional registration required. Just show up on the dates defined via the link below. Get warmed up and ready for tryouts!

Before Tryouts:

  1. Registration: Ensure you have registered for the tryouts.

  2. Appropriate Attire: Wear comfortable athletic wear, including shorts, a t-shirt, and court shoes. Avoid baggy clothing that may hinder movement.

  3. Knee Pads: Volleyball knee pads are recommended to protect your knees during dives and slides.

  4. Water Bottle: Stay hydrated during the tryouts. Bring a refillable water bottle.

During Tryouts:

  1. Arrive Early: Plan to arrive at least 15-30 minutes before the scheduled start time to check in and warm up.

  2. Positive Attitude: Approach the tryout with a positive and focused mindset. Confidence and a can-do attitude go a long way.

  3. Skillset: Be prepared to showcase your volleyball skills, including serving, passing, setting, hitting, and blocking.

  4. Listening Skills: Pay attention to the coaches' instructions and adapt to their feedback.

  5. Teamwork: Demonstrate good sportsmanship and the ability to work well with others during drills and scrimmages.

  6. Communication: Volleyball is a team sport; communicate effectively with your teammates on the court.

After Tryouts:

  1. Respect the Process: Understand that not everyone will make the team, and that's okay. Use the experience as an opportunity to grow and improve.

  2. Next Steps: An email will be sent to the email address provided during the registration process, letting you know teams have been defined. Teams will be posted on our website.

  3. Plan for the Season: If you make the team, be ready to commit to practices, games, and team activities as outlined by the coaching staff.

  4. Stay Active: Regardless of the outcome, stay active and continue to develop your skills for future opportunities.

Good luck, and give it your best effort!

Program Fees - What happens if my player makes a team?

Upon your player making a team, you will receive an email with an invoice with two payment options; full or a 2-payments (extra SportsEngine fees will be paid for by you).   A quick and easy link to pay the invoice will be provided and is due immediately! 

Balance is collected via a secure online service billing the documented amount below and is non-refundable

12-13's –  Total cost $600.00 (includes $50 registration fee). Balance due upon email notice= $550.00

14-18's – Total cost $775.00 (includes $50 registration fee). Balance due upon email notice = $725.00

The player will be placed on the official roster using the initial registration information.  You will receive an invoice request for remainder of the payment. Payment is due by November 19th.   Payment is your commitment to playing the season.  You can find this information on our event calendar on www.LakesVolleyball.org website.

Fees include competition dates, JVA and FLAAA registration, 2 jerseys, coaches fee, equipment and gym time. 

Season Practices & Competitions

  • Practices will begin in early December.  Your coach will be scheduling them and you will be notified when they will be held 

  • Gym space - practices held at the Middle School and the High School 

  • Tournaments:  Your coach is working on them now and will contact you with the schedule. 

  • Timing of tournament schedules – As soon as your coach receives the schedule for a tournament, they will work with parent rep to inform parents/players.  Tuesday before the tournament is common, Parent rep will double check on Fri as well  

Plan ahead - Mandatory Parent Meeting/parent rep training

For individuals who make a team, a mandatory parent meeting will be held at Lone Oak in Forest Lake based on age levels below. 

Levels 12 - 14  November 5th at 6PM postponed to November 19

Levels 12 - 18  November 19th at 6PM

The parent rep training will take place immediately following the parent meeting. 

Want to be a parent rep for your players team? learn more

For more information on Parent Rep duties, click on this link.


Uniform requirements for the season

Lakes provides two jerseys for the season.  Be sure to stop at the apparel table to try on the jerseys and fill out the appropriate size information and give to the board member present. This allows us to place the order immediately after team assignments. Board members will be available for assistance during the check-in process. Black spandex shorts are required and provided by the player, no colored shorts.

Inclement weather alert!!

Gym space being used for Lakes Volleyball practices is managed by Forest Lake district, we follow their cancelation procedures. If they cancel after school activities, we will cancel practice, etc.

 

Stay tuned to our website, Social media and your email. We will notify coaches & parent reps via email and post on social media as soon as know cancellations  are occuring.

Volunteer Requirements

We host our annual Kill the Chill tournament in January and each family will be required to fulfill volunteer obligations with sign up through SportsEngine's Dibs. It is important you choose the player you are fulfilling the volunteer obligation for.

We will NOT be collecting checks this year for volunteer obligations!! When registering for tryouts, you will pay a non-refundable registration fee of $50.00. You will see a $300.00 "Pay in Full" option if you prefer to pay $250 instead of volunteer during the season. We prefer you volunteer for our Kill the Chill Tournament held in January!  

For those that do not make a team, the $250.00 volunteer obligation will be voided upon team creation.

For those that do make a team, if your volunteer obligation is not met during the Kill the Chill tournament in January, we will collect $250 on Feb 28. 

Lakes Apparel Store

The Lakes Apparel store is now officially open, and you don't want to miss out on our fantastic gear! Whether you're a dedicated Lakes Volleyball Club member, a passionate fan, or simply someone who loves quality sports apparel, we've got something for you.

Get ready to gear up in style and show your Lakes Volleyball pride. Visit our online store here: https://full-court-lakes-volleyball-club.spiritsale.com/

For more information and details, be sure to check out our website: Lakes Volleyball Club

Don't wait too long; this is your chance to grab some awesome Lakes merchandise. Hurry, explore the store, and let everyone know you're part of the Lakes Volleyball family!