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Ozark Juniors Competitive Teams
Ozark Juniors Competitive Volleyball Season begins with tryouts at the end of October begining of November. We offer four levels of teams: Local, Regional, Regional Plus and National. We offer teams for ages 10-18. Athletes at the age of 7-9 years old are more than welcome to tryout. Not all levels of teams are available at all ages. Ozark Juniors fielded 21 teams for the 2011-2012 season.
Teams usually compete from January through April. Some teams compete through June.
Contact Jenny Lingenfelter at ozarkjuniors@hotmail.com or 479-200-4422 with questions.
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Team Comparisons
| Local | Regional | Regional Plus | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 7-12 | 12-17 | 15-17 | 13-18 |
| Practice Days | 2 per week | 2 per week | 2 per week | 2-3 per week |
| Practice Times | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Practice Site | AAO | AAO | AAO | AAO |
| # of Coaches | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 |
| # of Players per Team | 10-11 | 10-11 | 10-11 | 10-12 |
| Tournaments | 4 Tournaments + Home League | 7 Tournaments | 8 Tournaments | 9-10 Tournaments |
| Qualifer Tournaments | None | None | 1-2 | 3-4 |
| Fees Include | Admin Fees, Equipment, Coaches Salary, Coaches Expenses, Tournament Entry Fees, Uniforms, Practices | Admin Fees, Equipment, Coaches Salary, Coaches Expenses, Tournament Entry Fees, Uniforms, Practices | Admin Fees, Equipment, Coaches Salary, Coaches Expenses, Tournament Entry Fees, Uniforms, Practices | Admin Fees, Equipment, Coaches Salary, Coaches Expenses, Tournament Entry Fees, Uniforms, Practices |
| Cost | $550 | $800 (Does not include travel expenses) | $950 (Does not include travel expenses or Nationals Expenses (If Qualify)) | $1400 (Does not include travel expenses or Nationals Expenses (If Qualify)) |
| Monthly Fees Due | 10th - Beginning in December | 10th - Beginning in December | 10th - Beginning in December | 10th - Beginning in December |
| Uniforms | 2 jerseys, 1 pair spandex, 1 pair kneepads, 1 pair socks, 1 practice shirt | 2 jerseys, 1 pair spandex, 1 pair kneepads, 1 pair socks, 1 practice shirt | 2 jerseys, 2 pair spandex, 1 pair kneepads, 1 pair socks, 1 practice shirt | 3 jerseys, 2 pair spandex, 1 pair kneepads, 2 pair socks, 1 practice shirt |
| Season Start | November | November | November | November |
| Season End | April | April | July (If Qualify for Nationals) | July (If Qualify for Nationals) |
| Deposit Due | $250 (Due November 6) | $300 (Due November 6) | $350 (Due November 6) | $400 (Due November 6) |
| Travel Area | Local (No more than 2 hours) | Region (No more than 2 hours) | Arkansas / Missouri / Oklahoma | USA |
| Tryouts Required | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Tryout Fee | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| Commitment Level | Moderate | High - we will work with school commitments with prior notice | Higher - attendance is expected at most practices and all tournaments - we will work with school commitments with prior notice. Will have the opportunity to qualify for Nationals | Highest - attendance is expected at all practices and all tournaments - we will work with school commitments with prior notice. Primary goal: To qualify for Nationals with play thru June |
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Competitive Teams Information
We realize that many members of our competitive teams are new to Club Volleyball. We try to provide as much information as possible throughout the season; however, we realize that it can all be overwhelming. Please use the documents below to answer any questions that you may have. These questions include things such as what to bring to tournaments, information on travel, food during tournaments, and responsibilities and rules while at tournaments. There is also a link below to the Parent Handbook. We hope these documents are helpful. If at any time you feel like your questions are not answered by these documents, do not hesitate to email us at ozarkjuniors@hotmail.com. We want to make sure your experience with Ozark Juniors is positive and we are here to make this possible.
