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If you are considering a club team for your volleyball player but you are not familiar with club volleyball in Arizona, you've come to the right page. Here we hope to share important details, rules and expectations of families who participate in club volleyball in Arizona! We are governed by the Arizona Region of USA Volleyball and therefore, much of this information can be found on their site as well as more! We encourage you to explore this page and that of the Arizona Region of Volleyball.
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pURPLE CARD POLICYIn response to tournament officials and site personnel complaints of increasingly bad behavior from parents and spectators, the Arizona Region Board of Directors approved the use of the Purple Card.This policy was adopted in August 2017 and will be in use for the 2018 season and beyond. The official volleyball rules allow for an official to give point sanctions to players and coaches for bad behavior during a match (Yellow Card = Warning, Red Card = Penalty). The Purple Card has been added to the officials tools of the Yellow and Red cards but will be used to address spectator behavior during a match. JANUARY 2022 STATEMENTTo all Arizona Region Club Directors, Shortly after our Girls’ season began, the Region Office received reports that a number of incidents occurred, involving spectator/parent misconduct. This misbehavior consisted of verbal, often profane outbursts directed at court officials, reffing coaches, and junior players, specifically those assigned to line judge. Additionally, there were reports of physical confrontations in the stands during matches. These incidents have increased in the last few years. As a result of this type of behavior, many new and young officials have quit reffing, reducing the number of certified refs. Also, verbally attacking our junior line judges instills fear and intimidation in them, undermining their self-confidence. Therefore, the Region is asking you, as directors, to communicate with your parents and remind them of our Spectator/Parent Code of Conduct policy, emphasizing the consequences of misconduct at any of our tournaments. This policy can be found online and is posted at all playing sites. As you know, misconduct by any registered USAV member is investigated and handled either through SafeSport or the Region’s Due Process policy. Sanctions may range from verbal warning to suspension. However, most spectators or parents are not USAV members and are subject to only one consequence for misbehavior: Ejection from one or more Region tournaments, depending on the severity of the violation. Please be advised that in an effort to prevent this trend from increasing, the Region has adopted a zero-tolerance attitude toward any overt or profane outbursts, fighting, or other actions that pose a danger to others. Protection of our members, especially our young athletes, and maintaining a safe playing environment should be a priority for all of us. So, we will ask Site Directors and the Officials Division to be extra vigilant in monitoring misbehavior in the stands and sidelines. Be aware that Site Directors and Lead Officials at each tournament site are authorized by the Region to eject anyone violating conduct policies. Serious offenses will be reviewed to determine the length of the ejection/ban. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and support in this matter. It is our sincere hope that we will all work together to address this safety issue and this in turn will help us maintain the high level of integrity and respect that we enjoy in the Region. JR Salima | Ethics Compliance Officer Arizona Region of USA Volleyball tournament day schedulesThe schedule for each tournament weekend is typically released by the Wednesday before competition. The schedule can be found at advancedeventsystems.com after searching the tournament name. Please note that the schedule is always subject to change and you should follow all communication and directives of your coach! TOURNAMENT DAY STRUCTUREThe typical region tournament is schedule in both AM and PM pools. If you are scheduled for AM, you can expect to be onsite anywhere between 7-3 pm and if you are AM pool, 2 pm - 9 pm. Some days do run later! The entire team must be present BEFORE any matches begin in order for the coach to check in. Schedules can change the morning of with no notice due to travel issues, sickness, etc.
Teams are typically seeded into pools based on their current standing in the region. Depending on the division, you may be in a 4 team pool or a 3 team pool with a cross pool. Typically, your team will play 3 matches in a tournament day. Your athlete's team will also be responsible for working the match when other teams play: keeping score, line judging and reffing the match. Some sites have seating while others allow you to bring your own chairs. Always be prepared for both scenarios! 
nexus member communicationNexus will use the email your player is registered in League Apps with to communicate with you. Once your player has made a team, communication regarding practices, schedules, and other team news will be made using the GroupMe app. Please make sure you download and are on your player's team GroupMe.
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WHAT TO EXPECT FOR TRYOUTS
The week prior to tryouts, each club will have open evaluation days. During these evaluations, your athlete has an opportunity to show their volleyball knowledge, skill and their willingness to work with a team and receive coaching. You also have the opportunity to ask questions about the club so make sure you use that time to fully inform yourself.
REGISTRATION FOR THESE EVENTS IS REQUIRED! On tryout day, your athlete will participate in drills designed to showcase all skills of volleyball. Each player is evaluated based on these skills as well as their sportsmanship, attitude and coachability. REGISTRATION AND COMPLETED FORMS FOR TRYOUTS IS REQUIRED! Athletes will be offered teams via our LeagueApps software program. the invitation will be sent to the email address that was used to register for tryouts. It is important to have access to this email on tryout day. You will accept your athletes registration and pay a deposit for the season. The payment plan for the season is also outlined in the registration. There are discounts if you pay in full. Registration must be accepted in order to secure your athletes spot on the team. If it's not accepted in a timely manner, your athletes spot can be offered to another player. There will be additional paperwork that will need to be signed that day before leaving as well. CLICK THIS IMAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION FOUND ON THE AZ REGION WEBSITE ON THIS TOPIC!
team camp informationSome playing sites allow for team camps, but the rules are all the same!
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