2023-2024 USA Junior Player Age Definition
14 and Under: Players who were born on or after 7/1/2009
13 and Under: Players who were born on or after 7/1/2010
12 and Under: Players who were born on or after 7/1/2011
11 and Under: Players who were born on or after 7/1/2012
10 and Under: Players who were born on or after 7/1/2013
The IHSAA
1. No more than 3 players from 1 high school may play for a single team .
2. The above rule does not apply to seniors, nor to grade school students nor to students who are not on a school's team
3. No staff members from a particular high school may coach roster players from that high school while school is in session. High school staff may coach players from other schools at any time, and their own players after the school year has ended.
Inclement Weather Policy
Practices are held at Twin Lake Recreation Center, Childs Elementary, Summitt Elementary & Tri-North Middle School. Generally, coaches will be notified if practice is canceled within two hours of practice time. An attempt will be made to reschedule the practice within the same week if possible, but availability depends on gym space. If you feel as though inclement weather is preventing you from attending a practice that has not been canceled, we ask that you communicate with your coach as soon as possible.
Tournaments are almost NEVER cancelled, if they are, you will be notified by your coach or team representative.
Missed Practices or Games Policy
We realize that student athletes are involved in other activities during the club season. It is our philosophy that current school activities come first. We are also understanding about family commitments and other extracurricular activities. However, coaches reserve the right to ask that players attend as many practices and games as possible, in order to improve their skills. Pantera is a competitive volleyball club and the coaches will play the players whom they believe can help the team win at any given moment. Generally, the more skilled players are the more experienced players, and missing practices and games is missing an opportunity to improve.
That being said, parents and players are expected to notify coaches as early as possible if they are going to miss a practice or a tournament.
Player Expectations
Just showing up for practice isn’t enough. We need players who are punctual, who are in the proper frame of mind to work hard, and who pay attention to coaches and cooperate with teammates and coaches.
Commitment: It is vital to be committed to the program. If you really don’t want to participate, don’t. If you work hard in practices, matches and scrimmages, you are likely to have a successful season. Players who are committed to improving will have little time for you, if you simply wish to turn practices into social events.
Regular Attendance: We know that not all players can show up to every practice. Exams and other activities sometimes must take priority. It’s important that you attend every possible practice and notify your coach when you can’t attend.
Respect for the rules of the club: This includes the club and the USAV player’s Code of Conduct. Rules will be clearly stated, and will be enforced. Each team will also have its own rules established by its coach.
Cooperation: You may, for example, take an overnight trip with us. These trips require that you will have some rules that you’ll have to live by. We expect you to respect that rules we make.
Maintaining good grades: We think that you should consider yourselves scholar-athletes, and strive for the best possible performance in school.
Playing time: Playing time is not guaranteed to any player and is up to the discretion of the coach. Parents are asked to abstain from discussing playing time and any other concerns with coaches and staff before, during, or after matches. We encourage players to take the initial step in this process.
No player can be borrowed to play for a different club team, during our season.
Parent Expectations
Yes, Parents, we do expect some things from you. While writing a club due check does help keep the club operating smoothly, please remember that there are several other ways in which you can help:
Deliver and pick up players on time. Coaches have had to wait as long as 30 minutes after practices for all players to be picked up. Please remember that coaches may have families or other commitments after practice. Late arrivals to practice cause disruptions.
Please assist with transportation for players to out-of-town events. We encourage parents of the teams to work together on transportation arrangements.
Please watch your daughter when she competes. Even though she may not let you know, she will appreciate it if you are there to cheer the team on when you can. Be supportive of your daughter without judging her, the coach, or her teammates.
Pay dues on time. If dues are not paid coaches and bills cannot be paid. Monthly fees and tournament expenses must be paid in full each month in order for your daughter to compete. This year, failure to pay and/or communicate with the Director will result in suspension of playing time. Players whose fees are not paid at the end of each season will not be eligible for future seasons with Pantera.
Finally, please assist us in planning the away tournament this year “The Volley of The Roses” will in the month of April in Louisville, KY. Hotel reservations will need to be made and transportation for all the girls planning on playing. Please let your coach know how many rooms your family will need. A block of rooms will then be reserved for Pantera Volleyball Club.