***CHANGES TO OUR INFORMATIONAL FLYER***
PLAYER COMITTMENT: Athletes receiving an offer on the first or second day of tryouts (Nov. 15th & Nov. 18th) only have until Sunday, November 22nd to decide if they are accepting the offer for a position on a team. At Noon on the 22nd, Raytown may withdrawal the offer and offer the position to a different player.
PLAYER REGISTRATION MEETING: The date has changed to November 23rd, at 7pm in the Park High School Cafeteria. 1901 12th St. Use parking lot on West side of building, off of 12th St.
BOYS TRYOUTS: Date is Sunday, November 22nd. (not 23rd) Whether we have a 14/15's combined team or a 15/16's combined team or a single age team of any age group will be determined by the number of athletes who come to tryouts.
Welcome Back!
It's that time of year again. High school seasons are winding down (or hopefully UP) and athletes are checking club tryout schedules. Raytown is looking forward to another awesome season to follow up on last year's incredible performances by many of our teams.
Informational meeting for new/interested families (not required): October 26th, 6:30pm in the Horlick High School library - 2119 Rapids Dr., Racine, 53404.
Tryouts: 1st Day - Sunday, Nov. 15th. 2nd Day - Wednesday, Nov. 18th. For complete tryout info, download our brochure or scroll down on this page.
FEES
The club fees for the 2009-2010 season will remain the same as last year. $1000 for the season (9-10 tournaments). There is an additional cost for attending qualifiers and/or festival tournaments (see our brochure). Girls 12's, 18's and Boys: $600 - these teams have a short season.
2009-2010 BROCHURE: Is downloadable from our "Forms" page.
TRYING OUT "UP" IN AGE GROUP
Raytown encourages athletes to try out for their own age group, however will allow athletes to try out up in age group. Ability will be the determining factor in whether a player is made an offer and not a desire to play with other players based on high school team affiliations. The WIAA has limits to team composition. For more info regarding these rules/limits, visit wiaawi.org. Information can be found in the WIAA Info, under "Eligibility Questions & Answers." Additionally, more info can be found in the WIAA Bulletin, Vol. 85, No.2.
ELITE TEAMS
For the first time ever Raytown will be offering the opportunity to participate on an "Elite" team at the 17's and 15's age levels. These teams will be commited to participating in 1 or 2 national qualifiers as well as regional festival tournaments. There is an increased cost and deposit required. Click on "News & Events" page for addtional information.
Tryout info:
Nov. 15th.
8-10am: Girls
14's (born on/after Sept. 1, 1995)
15's (on/after Sept 1, 1994).
10-Noon: Girls
12's (born on/after Sept. 1, 1997)
13's (born on/after Sept. 1, 1996)
16's (born on/after Sept. 1, 1993)
17's (born on/after Sept. 1, 1992)
18's (born on/after Sept. 1, 1991)
Wednesday, Nov. 18th, 7-9pm.
Girls - All ages.
November 23rd: BOYS: 10am-Noon
Boys 14 & 15 (same age designation as above)
ALL CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM PICS AT CHAMPIONSHIP COURT.
Raytown Volleyball Club is a highly competitive volleyball program located in Racine, Wisconsin. We provide advanced instruction for boys and girls ages 12-18, and we participate in tournament competition throughout southeast and central Wisconsin and Northern Illinois (usually within 1 1/2 to 2 hours). Additionally, top level teams travel to 1 or 2 National Qualifier tournaments in Minnesota and/or Indianapolis with the intent of earning a bid to the Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships (visit USAVolleyball.org). Club fees - not including personal travel expenses - usually total around $1000 for the season (December through mid-May and potentially through June for girls and early July for boys).
CONTACT
Curt Shircel: raytownvbc@aol.com or 262-930-0279
For a complete list of Director e-mail addresses and phone numbers please click on "Directors" above. For coach information, including phone numbers, please click on "Coaches" above.
UPDATE ON WIAA ISSUES REGARDING RACINE RAZOR VBC
Jenny Hahn, Executive Director of Badger Region, and Tom Shrafranski, assistant Director of WIAA, reviewed the membership agreement between Racine Razor VBC and Razor Sharp Fitness. The interpretation of the fees structure for Razors Volleyball Club has been resolved so that there is no violation or eligibility issues for any of the members of the Razor VBC. The families will be paying their dues to the volleyball club. The expenses that the volleyball club incurs for club activities at Razor Fitness on behalf of their members will be paid to the facility by the club.
