Indoor Club Programs

CLUB TRYOUTS: 

Tryout Registration opens October 1st, 2024 - 5PM

The Link will be live HERE.

 

**LET'S GO PACK** 

 

Age Groups and Team Formation

Each season, KVA will determine the number of teams and age groups based on athlete interest, available coaches, and gym time. Older age groups (13U-18U) will receive priority for High Performance (HP) coaches.

• Girls & Boys: 13U-18U
• Age Brackets: KVA follows VBC's 16-month age bracket.
• Play-Up Policy: Athletes wishing to try out for a higher age group should refer to the Play-Up Policy.

We aim to form teams in the following age groups each year, depending on athlete interest and coach availability: 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U, and 18U.

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Commitment Expectations

• Season Duration: All programs run from January through mid/late May, depending on team interest and Nationals participation.
• Practice: Teams practice 2-3 times per week, depending on availability.
• Tournaments: Teams typically participate in 3-6 travel tournaments per season, based on team decisions.
• Attendance: Athletes must attend at least 75% of practices and tournaments. If this commitment level isn't possible, the Black (High Performance) program may not be a good fit. Please disclose your availability at tryouts.

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Red Shirts / Practice Players

Red shirts may join practices at the coach’s discretion. See the Red Shirt Policy for more details.

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Team Management

• Parent Manager: A parent team manager is required for all teams to participate in out-of-town tournaments.
• Tryouts: All athletes must attend open tryouts. KVA reserves the right to assign team spots based on past performance.
• Removal from Team: KVA may remove a player for reasons deemed detrimental to the team or club. See the Code of Conduct Policy for details.

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Team Structure

KVA may combine age groups to maintain viable teams if necessary, depending on player numbers. This applies to all programs.

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Club and Tournament Registration Fees

KVA understands that club sports can be expensive, and we work to keep costs low. We also offer programs like the Hardship Fund to help reduce financial barriers.

Financial Assistance Options:

• Kidsport
• Athletics4Kids
• Canadian Tire Jumpstart
• KVA Hardship Fund

 

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Traveling and Coach Fees

Coaches receive an honorarium to help cover coaching costs. Travel expenses (food, mileage, accommodation) are covered on a per-tournament basis.

• Coach Fees: These are due one week before each tournament, unless otherwise arranged. Failure to pay coach fees may prevent participation in the tournament.

For more details on coach fees, Coaches' Fees Walkthrough

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