WHAT iS CLUB?	AGE DEFiNiTiONS	TEAM COMPOSiTiON
PRACTiCES	FEES	UNIFORM INFO
RULES & POLiCiES	WiNTER WEATHER

ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE HAS BEEN UPDATED FOR THE 2023-2024 SEASON!

WHAT iS CLUB VOLLEYBALL?
Club volleyball is a "select" volleyball training program for elementary, junior high and high school athletes outside of their school system. Practices are held throughout the week and matches are played in a tournament format on weekends. Most club teams play in 6-10 tournaments throughout the course of this 4-6 month season. The tournaments feature round-robin pool play followed by bracketed playoffs. Some tournaments are one-day events and others are two-day events. Club volleyball is a fee-based program where teams are selected following tryouts. The costs involved with club volleyball cover court rental, coach salaries & registration, equipment costs, tournament entry fees and administrative expenses. In Ohio, club volleyball is governed by the Ohio Valley Region (OVR) and USA Volleyball (USAV). Players and clubs must also adhere to rules set by the OHSAA (Ohio High School Athletic Association) regarding out of season/non-school athletic participation.

The organizations that govern youth volleyball in Ohio include USAV/OVR (us association of volleyball/ohio valley region), JVA (junior volleyball association) and/or AAU (amatuer athletic union). Our teams will be classified as National, American, and Regional. Our National teams will be JVA member teams that consist of higher caliber athletes who play in highly competitive events including multi-day tournaments which typically entail high entry costs and more significant travel. Most of our National level teams will end the season at the AAU National Championships which are held in June in Orlando. Our Regional and American teams will be USAV/OVR member teams - our Regional teams will consist of a athletes (in terms of caliber) who want to learn the fundamentals of the sport, gain playing experience and play tournaments that are more local or regional in nature. Our American division teams fall somewhere in between the National & Regional divisions in terms of player caliber/skill and commitment. Each club structures teams in these divisions differently so make sure to look at what is included at each division within a club to make comparisons between different clubs.

So, if you ARE interested in AiR CiTY CHiX tryout-based "select" club, travel teams; KEEP READING! The information below is about these teams! If you are interested in opportunities that are designed for beginner players or programs that entail less of a financial and time committment, please visit our TRAINING PROGRAMS PAGE where you can read about camps, clinics, and other training opportunities we offer that do not involve tryouts and the six-month commitment that comes with our club teams!

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2023-2024 USA & JVA VOLLEYBALL GiRLS' JUNiORS' AGE DEFiNiTiONS
Players can determine their AGE GROUP ELIGIBILITY using either their BIRTHDATE (including year) or the GRADE THEY WILL BE IN SCHOOL next fall. Players wishing to play on a NATIONAL DIVISION team MUST use only their BIRTHDATE to determine which age group they are eligible for. Players wishing to play on AMERICAN or REGIONAL DIVISION teams can use either their birthdate or simply the grade they will be in school next fall to determine their age group.

Players who are OLDER than many of their classmates in school may be considered a "grade level" player who can play with their classmates on an American or Regional team, but who would have to play "up" in the age group determined by their birthdate/year in order to play on a National team. Players who are YOUNGER than most of their classmates in school may be able to play in a younger age group based on their BIRTHDATE - an age group that is actually "younger" than the one determined by their GRADE in school next fall. These younger players are NOT considered "grade level" players, they are simply players who CAN play in a younger age group because their birthdate/year allows them to do so; however, they are NOT REQUIRED to play in the younger age group and can play in the age group determined by their grade, with their classmate peers.

PLEASE NOTE: When you are trying to determine your age group, PLEASE DO NOT simply look at a player's CURRENT AGE (or age at the time of tryouts), but rather her BIRTHDATE/YEAR and/or GRADE in school for next fall. In other words, "My daughter is 12 years old, so she should try out for 12-and-under." This statement may or may not be accurate - you must use your birthdate/year first and, possibly, your grade in school for next fall to determine your age group. Example: Player is a 7th grader, is currently 12 years old, and has a January 1, 2011 birthday; she would need to tryout for the 13-and-under age group based on her birthdate/year AND her grade in school next fall. Even though she is currently 12, this does NOT make her eligible for the 12-and-under age group.

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2023-2024 TEAM COMPOSiTiON
For the 2023-24 club season, our plan is for ALL of our teams to carry 10 full-time players. On our 14-and-younger REGIONAL teams, coaches will have the option to pick-up two "practice players" in addition to the 10 full-time players. The "practice player" opportunities will be left up the head coach's discretion and would be determined after teams are filled with full-time players. Practice players would pay a reduced fee as indicated in our fee schedule.

AiR CiTY CHiX teams are named "PiNK", "BLACK", "WHiTE", or "SiLVER" with the "PiNK" teams being the #1 team in an age group, the "BLACK" team being the #2 team, the "WHiTE" team being the #3 team, and the "SiLVER" being the #4 team. The DIVISION that these teams register as (National, American or Regional) within the OVR or JVA is different for each age group and will, ultimately, be dependent on the TALENT of players in that age group and the positional depth within that age group. Below is a breakout of the planned structure in each age group for the 2023-24 CHiCKS' season:

• ONE or TWO 11-and-under teams - Our 11-PiNK team will be an AMERICAN OVR team playing in SIX or SEVEN tournaments and ending their season with the OVR Championships in April or May. Our 11-BLACK team will be a REGIONAL OVR team playing in SIX tournaments including OVR Championships in April or May which will be the end of their season. Our PiNK 11's team will play in five one-day tournaments and one or two two-day event; if we fill a 2nd 11's team, it could be comprised of 4th and 5th graders; and, they will play in six one-day tournaments.
• THREE 12-and-under teams - Our 12-PiNK team will register as a NATIONAL team within the JVA organization; our 12-BLACK team will register as an AMERICAN team with the OVR, and our 12-WHiTE team will register as a REGIONAL team within the OVR. Our 12-PiNK team will play in six, 2-day events; our 12-BLACK team will play in three 2-day events, two 1-day events, and OVR championships; our 12-WHiTE team will play in one 2-day event, four 1-day events and OVR championships. Our 12-PiNK team will end the season in mid to late May; our 12-BLACK and 12-WHiTE teams will end their seasons with OVR Championships or at a another event in early May.
• THREE 13-and-under teams - 13-PiNK team will register as a JVA NATIONAL team and will play in VARIOUS division AAU and/or JVA events throughout the region. Playing a total of seven 2-day tournaments plus the 4-day AAU Nationals in Orlando where they will end their season in mid-June. Our 13-BLACK team will register as an AMERICAN OVR team and will play in AMERICAN division events within the OVR; four 2-day tourneys and three 1-day tourneys - 13-BLACK will end their season either at OVR Championships or another event in mid-May. Our 13-WHiTE team will register as a REGIONAL OVR level team, will play in one 2-day event, four 1-day events and would end the season either at OVR Championships or another event in May.
• THREE or FOUR 14-and-under teams - Our 14-PiNK team will register as a JVA NATIONAL team and will play in VARIOUS division events AAU and/or JVA events throughout the region. They will play in nine tournaments - six 2-day events, two 3-day events, and they will end their season at AAU Nationals in Orlando in mid-June. Our 14-BLACK and 14-WHiTE teams will register as AMERICAN OVR teams and will play in AMERICAN division events within the OVR and various divisions outside the region. They will play in seven tournaments - four 2-day and three 1-day tourneys and will end their season with OVR Championships or another event in early May. Our 14-SiLVER team will register as a REGIONAL OVR team playing in seven events: one or two 2-day events and five or six 1-day events; they will end the season at OVR Championships or another event in May.
• THREE 15-and-under teams - Our 15-PiNK team will register as a JVA NATIONAL team and will play in VARIOUS division events AAU and/or JVA events throughout the region. This year, we've added a ninth tournament for our 15-PiNK team - they will play in six 2-day events, two 3-day events, and will end their season at AAU Nationals in Orlando in mid-June. Our 15-BLACK team will register as an OVR AMERICAN team and will play in AMERICAN division events within the OVR and various divisions outsdie the region. They will play in eight tournaments - four 2-day, three 1-day, OVR championships in May, and the 4-day AAU nationals tournament in Orlando in mid-June to end their season. Our 15-WHiTE team will register as an OVR REGIONAL team and will play in REGIONAL division events within the OVR - they will play in seven events, six 1-day tourneys and one 2-day event; 15-WHiTE will end their season with OVR Championships or another event in mid-May.
• THREE 16-and-under teams - Our 16-PiNK team will register as a JVA NATIONAL team and will play in VARIOUS division events within the JVA and/or AAU both in and outside the region. They will play in nine events: two 3-day events, six 2-day events, and the 4-day AAU National tournament in Orlando to end their season in late June. Our 16-BLACK team will register as an AMERICAN JVA team and play in eight tournaments: one or two 1-day events and six or seven 2-day events in and out of the region. They will end their season at the 4-day AAU Nationals in Orlando in mid/late-June. Our 16-WHiTE team will register as a REGIONAL OVR team and will play in REGIONAL division events within the OVR - they will play in seven events, five 1-day tourneys and two 2-day events; 16-WHiTE will end their season with OVR Championships or another event in mid-May.
• TWO 17-and-under teams - Our 17-PiNK team will register as a JVA NATIONAL team and will play in VARIOUS division events within the JVA and/or AAU both in and outside the region. They will play in nine events: two 3-day events, six 2-day events, and the 4-day AAU National tournament in Orlando to end their season in late June. Our 17-BLACK team will register as an AMERICAN JVA team and play in eight tournaments: one or two 1-day events and six or seven 2-day events in and out of the region. They will end their season at the 4-day AAU Nationals in Orlando in mid/late-June.
• ONE or TWO 18-and-under teams - Our 18-PiNK team will register as a JVA NATIONAL team and will play in VARIOUS division events within the JVA and/or AAU both in and outside the region. They will play in seven tournaments - five 2-day events and two 3-day events including the JVA World Challenge in mid-April where they will end their season. Our 18-BLACK team will register as a USAV/OVR REGIONAL team and will play in seven tournaments - a mix of 2-day and 1-day events both in and out of the region; their season will end early to mid-April.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the OVR's decision to move tryouts to July, we will NOT be able to post tournament schedules prior to tryouts for any of our Regional or American teams. We should be able to post "proposed" tournament schedules for our National teams. Just to get an idea of the types of events we play in, you can view our current 2022-23 tournament schedules on our TEAMS PAGE, CLICK HERE TO VIEW.

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2023-2024 PRACTiCES
Our general practice schedule for the UPCOMING 2023-24 club season is indicated below.

11's & 12's
December thru February: Two, 2-hour practice obligations weekly; on weeknight or weekend days
March thru end of season: Two, 2-hour practice obligations weekly; on weeknights
NOTE: often one of the two weeknight practices for these teams will be on Friday evening.

13's-14's Regional & American Teams and 13-National Team
December thru mid-January: One 2-hour Position Training/Team Combo session on Saturday morning or Sunday morning or afternoon; and one 2-hour team practice on weeknight or weekend
mid-January thru End of Season: Two, 2-hour practice obligations weekly; possible weekends thru end of February, after that on weeknights between 4-10 pm

15's-18's Regional & American Teams
December thru mid-January: One 2-hour Position Training/Team Combo session on Saturday morning or Sunday morning or afternoon; and one 2-hour team practice on weeknight or weekend
mid-January thru End of Season: Two, 2-hour practice obligations weekly; possible weekends thru end of February, after that on weeknights between 4-10 pm

14's-18's National Teams
December thru mid-January 1 hour position training (6:00-7:00 pm) and a 2-hour team practice (either 4:00-6:00 pm or 7:00-9:00 pm) on Wednesdays; plus one, 2-hour team practice on weeknight or weekend
mid-January thru mid-March: 1 hour combo practice w/another team (6:00-7:00 pm) and a 2-hour team practice (either 4:00-6:00 pm or 7:00-9:00 pm) on Wednesdays; plus one, 2-hour team practice on weeknight between 6:00-10:00 pm
mid-March thru end of season: Two, 2-hour practice obligations weekly; both on weeknights

NOTES:
1) During the first three months, some teams MAY practice both weeknights or both weekends; this will be dependent on the coaches' scheduling needs.
2) The above practice schedule plans are tentative and could change slightly when we head into practices.
3) With summer tryouts, we may add in a couple of "warm-up" practice sessions for all teams in November.
4) All of our practices and position training sessions will be held at BALES ARENA (1321 Research Park Drive, #100; Dayton, OH 45432).

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2023-2024 AiR CiTY CHiX CLUB FEES
Our 2023-24 club fees will cover club expenses including but not limited to: practice court rental, tournament entry fees, one longsleeve dryfit "warm-up" shirt for all players, coaches' salaries, administrative functions, registration fees for coaches, equipment costs, AND coaches' tournament expenses.

PLEASE NOTE that AiR CiTY CHiX club fees for the 2023-24 season will ALREADY INCLUDE: coaches' tournament expense money and ALL tournament entry costs INCLUDING AAU Nationals (for teams scheduled to play in this event) as well as the usual items. This year's fees WILL NOT include player jerseys or spandex - returning players may "recycle" these items from last season; new players will have to purchase the required jerseys and spandex. Other uniform items (warm-ups, sweats, kneepads, etc) will be SEPARATE from club fees with those costs incurred by the player. Returning players will also be able to "recycle" warm-ups and sweats as long as the items are in good, wearable condition.

2023-24 CHiCKS CLUB FEES BY TEAM
11-and-Under AMERICAN Team = $975
12-and-Under REGIONAL Teams = $1150
12-and-Under AMERICAN Team = $1300
12-and-Under NATIONAL Team = $1625
13-and-Under REGIONAL Teams = $1250
13-and-Under AMERICAN Team = $1400
13-and-Under NATIONAL Team = $2450
14, 15 & 16-and-Under REGIONAL Teams = $1300
14-and-Younger REGIONAL Team Practice Player = $700
14-and-Under AMERICAN Team = $1600
15-and-Under AMERICAN Team = $2000
14 & 15-and-Under NATIONAL Teams = $2600
16 & 17-and-Under AMERICAN Teams = $2225
16 & 17-and-Under NATIONAL Teams = $2650
18-and-Under REGIONAL Team = $1300
18-and-Under NATIONAL Team = $1,900

NOTE: For any teams that we register as USAV/OVR teams, players will have to renew or obtain USAV/OVR membership fees SEPARATE from any CHiX fees - for 2023-24, we expect the cost of these two memberships combined to be $67 per player; this combined $67 fee will be paid directly by the player to USAV/OVR. Players on our JVA member teams, DO NOT have to register with USAV/OVR and will NOT need to pay the $67 membership fee (on their own); instead they have a JVA membership fee of $35 that has been added to the above-listed fees.

FEE PAYMENT SCHEDULE
ALL players who accept either an "EARLY OFFER" with us in June or a tryout-based offer with us in July will be required to pay their first club fee installment NO LATER THAN JULY 31, 2023 - this installment will be 50% of their total club fee. The balance of your club fee will be due on DECEMBER 1, 2023. All fees must be paid online by credit card or bank check via the Sportsengine application. All Sportsengine "processing fees" will be covered by AiR CiTY CHiX.

PLAYER & PARENT TRAVEL EXPENSES
Player's (and family) own personal travel costs (transportation, food & hotel accommodations) are NOT INCLUDED in our club fees. Players and their families are responsible for these items on their own and in addition to the above-posted CHiX fees.

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2023-2024 AiR CiTY CHiX UNIFORM INFO & COSTS
For the 2023-24 club season, AiR CiTY CHiX will continue to use the ROX sublimated jerseys that were used for the 2022-23 season. Players who are NEW to the CHiX, will be required to purchase the specified jerseys for the team they are on. Players who played with the CHiX during the 2022-23 season may "recycle" their jersey(s) from the 2022-23 season. Returning players whose jerseys no longer fit or are not in wearable condition will need to purchase new jersey(s) from ROX. Returning players who played on 11-PiNK or one of our REGIONAL division teams during the 2022-23 season and who make an American or National team for the 2023-24 season will need to purchase the SiLVER ROX jersey for this year (our American and National teams have two jerseys; our Regional teams only have one jersey). JERSEY COSTS are NOT INCLUDED in this year's club fees - each jersey runs approximately $51 and this does include the online processing fee that is issued by ROX. Players WILL receive a longsleeve, dryfit "warm-up" shirt; the COST of this warm-up shirt IS INCLUDED in all club fees.

In addition to game jerseys & warm-up shirts, ALL players MUST have the following REQUIRED uniform items:

1. SOLID BLACK SPANDEX or CAPRI or FULL-LENGTH LEGGINGS - you can purchase/wear any brand you wish as long as they are solid, black with NO DECORATION other than a manufacturer's logo. NOTE: spandex/leggings CANNOT have a roll-down waistband that has any sort of design on it. The CHiX will also offer ROX SPANDEX which will be available to try on at uniform sizing and can be purchased from ROX.
2. FULL ZIP JACKET, 1/4 ZIP JACKET, PULLOVER FLEECE HOODIE, or TRADITIONAL HOODED SWEATSHIRT - players must purchase (or recycle if a returning player) one of these offered CHiX LOGOED items to serve as their "warm-up top". These items will be available to try on at uniform sizing and can be purchased through our TEAM APPAREL STORE with The Spirit In You.
3. WARM-UP PANTS, JOGGERS or TRADITIONAL SWEATPANTS - players must purchase (or recycle if a returning player) one of these offered items to serve as their "warm-up pants". These items will be available to try on at uniform sizing and can be purchased through our TEAM APPAREL STORE with The Spirit In You.
4. BLACK or WHITE KNEEPADS - these are OPTIONAL ITEMS that will be available to try on at uniform sizing and can be purchased directly from our TEAM UNIFORM STORE with ROX.
5. BACKPACKS and DUFFLE BAGS - these are OPTIONAL ITEMS, they will be available to order through our TEAM APPAREL STORE with The Spirit In You.

2023-24 CHiX UNIFORM SIZING DATES
We will be conducting UNIFORM SIZINGS on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 and SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 - each team will be ASSIGNED A SPECIFIC TIME to come in and try on uniform items on these dates.

UNIFORM SIZING NOTES:

1. PRICES for all of the above items (required and optional) will be communicated to you when ordering instructions are sent out prior to sizing dates.
2. ALL NEW CHiX players MUST attend one of our uniform sizings so that we can get your TEAMSHIRT size and make note of your JERSEY size. ALL RETURNING CHiX players should attend uniform sizing IF they need to purchase a new jersey and/or if they need a different TEAMSHIRT size - otherwise, we will obtain returning player sizing info via email. Players with a conflict on their sizing date must contact Tina Jasinowski IN ADVANCE of this date to make other arrangements.
3. Any JERSEYS, SPANDEX, or KNEEPADS that you purchase will be done so via our ONLINE TEAM UNIFORM STORE with ROX volleyball. You will place your order, pay online, and your items will be shipped to you.
4. Any WARM-UP jackets, hoodies or pants, and any bags that you need to order will be done so via our ONLINE TEAM APPAREL STORE with The Spirit in You. You will place your order, pay online, and your items will be delivered to you at practices.
5. ALL sizings will be held at BALES ARENA.

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2023-2024 AiR CiTY CHiX CLUB RULES & POLiCiES

GENERAL POLiCiES
Our policies have been established to protect all members of AiR CiTY CHiX (players and coaches alike). We ask that you respect yourselves and other members of this club when making decisions that could affect any of us.

We hope that AiR CiTY CHiX becomes known as a classy program, one that promotes ethical decision making, great sportsmanship (in victory and defeat), and respect for the game and its proponents. Please help us create this type of a program by adhering to our policies and procedures:

1. Players must wear regular and "full" t-shirts to practice. Shirts must be full length, full-sleeved t-shirts that completely cover the waistband of player's spandex. Cut-off shirts or exposure of midriff skin is not acceptable and won't be tolerated. Please dress like an athlete.
2. Players ARE NOT PERMITTED to wear jewelry or chew gum during CHiX practices or tournaments - no exceptions.
3. Parents may not approach coaches during practice or tournaments to discuss any type of conflict situation. Coaches will be happy to schedule time with parents (and player) to discuss and, hopefully, resolve the conflict. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in the player being SUSPENDED from two practices (detailed in suspension/expulsion policies below)!
4. All players will get playing time during POOL PLAY at tournaments although EQUAL playing time is not guaranteed. During BRACKET PLAY, coaches reserve the right to "play to win" which might mean that some players would not get playing time during these matches.
5. Parents are responsible for securing transportation to and from practices and tournaments for their daughter. Parents, please be respectful of your coaches' time and be onsite to pick your daughter up when a practice is scheduled to end
6. Once a player accepts a position with AiR CiTY CHiX, she is responsible for paying ALL club fees even if injury precludes her from participating in any/all tournaments. Players who choose to discontinue their season (for any reason) are obligated to pay all pre-determined fees and will not be awarded any refunds. Any exceptions to this are at the discretion of the club director and head coach.
7. Failure to pay club fee installments by designated deadlines will result in consequences as described in the Suspension & Expulsion section below. If you cannot meet an established payment deadline, you must contact the club director, IN ADVANCE of the deadline, to make other arrangements.
8. Inappropriate behavior by PLAYERS or PARENTS will not be tolerated at any AiR CiTY CHiX practices, tournaments or events. This includes, but is not limited to foul language, rude or inappropriate gestures, general disrespect of other persons or property.
9. Bullying and/or verbal or emotional abuse will not be tolerated - this includes, but is not limited to, action/language/social media posts directed at teammates, coaches, other members of the CHiX, opponents, parents or fans. Please think before you speak, type, or act; and ask yourself if your words/actions might be hurtful to someone else.
10. **NEWLY ADDED: march 2024** CHiX players, parents and coaches are required to observe a 48-hour "cool-off" period following tournaments you are participating/playing in before approaching one another and/or club staff requesting a meeting/conversation about any tournament situations that may be of a confrontational or stressful tone... this would include, but not be limited to things like:
        a) players and/or parents wanting to discuss playing time
        b) coaches who are "fired up" after a poor team showing/performance wanting to conduct an extended post-game meeting with their team
        c) players and/or parents wanting to know why a coach made a coaching decision (which they perceive to be "unfavorable") in the tournament.
11. Players and teams are required to officiate and score keep during tournaments, this is a USAV, AAU and JVA rule. Our USAV players ages 13 and up are required to obtain OVR certification in either scorekeeping or down officiating. 12-and-under players are required to obtain OVR scorekeeping certification. ALL CHiX players must know how and be able to line judge and libero track during tournaments. More information about these "officiating" duties, requirements and training will be communicated to players and parents via email following tryouts and team selection.
12. Players are required to wear AiR CiTY CHiX apparel at ALL tournaments (t-shirts, warm-up shirts, sweats, warm-up suits). Wearing other volleyball apparel is NOT PERMITTED at tournament venues (in the gym/playing area). Non-compliance of this policy will result in a ONE-MATCH suspension for each occurence. This non-compliance DOES include wearing "tournament apparel" while at the venue, with your teams.
13. Players will not be permitted to leave a tournament site until all officiating responsibilities have been completed by her team and the team has been "released" by the head coach.
14. For safety reasons, players may not leave a practice site or tournament venue without notifying the coach and obtaining their permission.
15. During multi-day tournaments that require overnight lodging, players must room with their parent/guardian or with a teammate and that player's parent/guardian. Players will not be allowed to room in an unchaperoned room.
16. AiR CiTY CHiX will charge a $25 fee for any returned checks.

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ATTENDANCE
AiR CiTY CHiX recognizes and supports the fact that many of our athletes may also play other school sports and may be involved in other school or extra-curricular activities. We also recognize how difficult it is to put a team together when coaches or members of that team are absent during training sessions. Our attendance policy is designed to try to accommodate busy schedules AND our goal of developing better volleyball players and worthy teams.

1. Player MUST notify team coach(es) whenever she is going to miss practice or arrive more than 15 minutes late for practice. This notification should be given at least 24 hours in advance. Team coach(es) will inform you of the best method for contacting them.
2. Missing one and/or both practices DIRECTLY BEFORE a tournament date WILL result in a loss of playing time AT the tournament in question or at the next tournament at which the player is present - the extent of this "loss of playing time" will be at the head coach's discretion (and will be communicated to the team at their pre-season team meeting).
3. Missing any part of a tournament will count as one absence and will also result in a loss of playing time at THE NEXT tournament (again, the extent of playing time loss will be at the head coach's discretion)
4. Players who have "regular" absences may also suffer playing time loss as deemed appropriate by the head coach of the team. Coaches are asked to notify player and parent when attendance is becoming an issue and may result in loss of playing time at tournaments.
5. Regardless of the reason, a player may not incur more than 10 absences. The 10th occurrence will result in a review by the team coaches and Club Director and may result in suspension from the team/club. Expulsion from the club is a possible consequence for continued absences after exceeding the initial 10 absences.

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SUSPENSiON & EXPULSiON
AiR CiTY CHiX' coaches have the authority to suspend players for up to FIVE (5) DAYS from practice or tournaments for inappropriate conduct, bullying, disrespect, or failure to comply with the "general" club policies listed above and/or team policies that are communicated during pre-season team meeting.

PARENTS/GUARDIANS who are found intimidating, harassing, yelling at and/or approaching the officiating "support" crew, any hired officials, CHiX players, parents and/or coaches, or any opposing players, coaches or parents when our teams are at club tournaments; AND/OR parents or players who violate the above-written "48-hour Cool-Off" policy will be dealt with as follows:

1. If this behavior is witnessed by an AiR CiTY CHiX' coach, the coach will issue a verbal warning to the parent and will notify the club director.
2. If this behavior is reported to AiR CiTY CHiX by anyone else (from within or outside of our club), the incident will be investigated by the club director and, if found to be valid, the parent(s) involved will be issued a warning.
3. Following either of the above-stated warnings, if the behavior either 1) continues or 2) happens again; the player(s) of that parent(s) will be SUSPENDED for 10-DAYS from AiR CiTY CHiX' practices, tournaments, and team activities. Notification of this suspension will be delivered by club director, tina jasinowski, via phone call and email to the parent(s) of the impacted player(s).
4. Any additional occurrences of this type of behavior, during or after the initial 10-day suspension, will result in the impacted player's IMMEDIATE EXPULSION from the club.

PLAYERS will receive a VERBAL WARNING and 2-DAY SUSPENSION FROM PRACTICE for any of the following infractions:

1. Intimidating, harassing, yelling at and/or approaching the officiating "support" crew, any hired officials, CHiX players, parents and/or coaches, or any opposing players, coaches or parents while at club tournaments
2. PDA (public display of affection) by a player with a significant other at any AiR CiTY CHiX' event or function (including practices & tournaments, practice sites & tournament sites/hotels, and team activities).
3. Players or parents addressing a conflict situation with an AiR CiTY CHiX coach/club director at or during practices or tournaments without having scheduled a discussion time in advance.
4. Bullying (in person, via text or social media) a teammate, other CHiX player(s), CHiX parents, and/or CHiX coaches. NOTE: a subsequent violation of this particular policy will result in IMMEDIATE EXPULSION from the club.
5. Incurring 10 absences (subject to Club Director's review).
6. Players having significant others in their hotel room at tournament hotels/accommodations.

Any subsequent violations of the above policies (following a first offense) will result in the player being SUSPENDED for 10-DAYS from AiR CiTY CHiX' practices, tournaments, and team activities.

Players committing a 3RD violation of the above policies will be IMMEDIATELY EXPELLED from AiR CiTY CHiX.

PLAYERS will be SUSPENDED for 10-DAYS from AiR CiTY CHiX' practices, tournaments, and team activities for any of the following infractions:

1. Smoking or vaping at any AiR CiTY CHiX' event or function (including practices & tournaments, practice sites & tournament sites/hotels, and team activities).
2. Leaving tournament playing venue without permission from team coach.
3. Any type of criminal activity for which an AiR CiTY CHiX player is the subject of an investigation.
4. Failure to pay any required AiR CiTY CHiX' fees within established deadlines (unless other payment arrangements have been made).

Any subsequent violations of the above policies (following a first offense) will result in immediate EXPULSION from the club

PLAYERS will be IMMEDIATELY EXPELLED from AiR CiTY CHiX' volleyball club for any of the following infractions:

1. Use, possession, and/or sale of illegal substances during any AiR CiTY CHiX practices, tournaments, and/or team activities.
2. Intentionally physically harming any CHiX player, parent, coach and/or administrator.

SUSPENSION & EXPULSION NOTES

• Club players (or parents) who have knowledge of any above infraction, but do not report it will be subject to suspension for one tournament.
• Money will not be refunded for any suspensions or expulsion.
• AiR CiTY CHiX club director reserves the right to evaluate and expel players for any conduct not directly specified above that reflects negatively on the AiR CiTY CHiX volleyball club.

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GRiEVANCE PROCEDURE
Should a concern or problem arise, AiR CiTY CHiX wants to ensure that the situation is handled in an appropriate manner and that all parties are involved in productive, open communication. Our grievance procedure has been established to facilitate this type of communication.

First Level

1. Players are encouraged to maintain an open dialogue with coaches and to schedule a meeting to discuss any type of problem issue.
2. Players AND parents are encouraged to discuss any club-related problems with one another PRIOR TO scheduling a family meeting with coaches.

Second Level

1. If, after First Level attempts, a problem still exists; parents and/or athletes may request a meeting to discuss the issue at hand. This meeting will include both coaches, the athlete and the athlete's parent(s)/guardian(s).
2. This Second Level meeting will be a privately held, pre-scheduled meeting. Coaches will not discuss problem issues at tournament sites or during practice times - please be respectful of this and do not approach a coach during these times with the intention of discussing a problem situation.

Third Level

1. If First and Second Level attempts at resolution are unsuccessful, parent(s)/guardian(s) may request a meeting with the club director.
2. This meeting will be a privately held, pre-scheduled meeting that will include the Club Director, coaches of the team, player and player's parent(s)/guardian(s). The Club Director will not discuss problem issues at tournament sites or during practice times - please be respectful of this and do not approach the director during these times with the intention of discussing a problem situation.

Final Level

1. If all other attempts have been unsuccessful, the parent(s)/guardian(s) may request a meeting with the Board of Directors.
2. This meeting will be a privately held, pre-scheduled meeting that will include Board Members, Club Director, team coaches, player and player's parent(s)/guardian(s).

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WiNTER WEATHER POLiCiES

1. Should a Level 3 snow emergency be declared in either MONTGOMERY or GREENE county, the directors of AiR CiTY CHiX will make a decision to cancel practices and will NOTIFY HEAD COACHES via text message. Head coaches will then be responsible for communicating this info out to their respective teams. PARENTS & PLAYERS should not contact the club about practices during winter weather situations; please let us monitor the situation, make a decision and communicate that out to YOU.
2. In case of bad weather that does NOT result in a Level 3 snow emergency being declared in Montgomery or Greene County, HEAD COACHES will monitor weather leading up to their practice times - we are asking them to monitor 2 hours, 90 minutes, and 60 minutes prior to scheduled practices. If the HEAD COACH either isn't able to safely get to/from bales arena themselves OR if they feel the conditions are unsafe for travel to/from practice, they will make a decision to cancel practice.
3. A decision will be made no less than 60 minutes prior to your practice time for THAT day (please keep in mind that things could change as we move through the day/evening, so IF we have a significant split in practice times, decisions will be made for EACH team individually by head coaches.)
4. Coaches may not notify you if practice is "ON" but only if practice is cancelled or delayed. Basically, no news means we're "on" - if you are uncertain, please CONTACT YOUR HEAD COACH not the club directors.
5. Please note that practices will NOT be cancelled simply on the prediction of bad weather - we will begin monitoring two hours before practice, will watch the situation and will go from there.
6. Please DO NOT CALL CLUB DIRECTORS AMIDST BAD WEATHER FOR A STATUS - unless there is a Level 3 snow emergency issued, the CLUB is not making practice decisions during winter weather, we are leaving this in the hands of head coaches.
7. PLEASE NOTE: If your team is still holding practice, but YOU are unable to safely make it to practice due to the weather, it is your responsibility to notify your coach. As long as you notify your coach, this absence will not be counted against you.
8. TOURNAMENT SITUATIONS: It is very, very rare that club volleyball tournaments are cancelled due to winter weather - it just simply is not done. There are some instances where the start times are delayed and that would be communicated to COACHES who will then communicate the info to you. When winter weather is predicted and you have a tournament that could be impacted by that weather, you should make plans to allow for extra travel time or book overnight accommodations as needed. Please DO NOT contact tournament directors for weather status amidst bad weather, you are simply complicating things - the COACHES will be notified of any changes due to weather and they will then contact you. Again, no news means no changes.

And, please remember, it IS winter and we ARE going to get some inclement weather and, undoubtedly, some snow... when you are out and about, please slow down, allow extra travel time, and drive safely!

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