Parents Guide To Focus Volleyball

What can athletes expect to receive?

Uniform

Warm-up shirt
Coaching
Weekly gym time for practice
2-3 tournaments and a provincial championships tournament

Membership with Volleyball BC (including insurance and magazine)

I have three athletes in the club.  Do I get a break on fees?

Yes!  The youngest athlete will only be required to pay half of the registration fee.

When do they play?

Unlike many sports where teams play one game, once a week, volleyball uses a tournament schedule. Tournaments are usually one or two day events (depending on the level and location).  A listing of some of the key tournaments can be found on our Tournaments page. The average number of matches played at a tournament is 6.

My child plays soccer on the weekend?

It’s not uncommon for our children to play more than one sport. What is nice about the tournament format is that your child may have to miss a match at the tournament, but will be back for the remaining matches.

What additional equipment will my child need?

Knee pads are a good idea as are court or volleyball shoes. Volleyball requires some quick foot work and sometimes the gym floors have slippery spots.

We supply the team uniform and in some cases matching shorts. The club does offer hoodies and warm-up pants. This is an additional charge and they can be ordered at the beginning of the season.

Should we expect extra costs?

Some teams will incur additional expenses, particularly at the older age groups. As the kids develop their skill level the coach may want to attend extra tournaments, out of town tournaments, book extra practice time or travel to the Nationals. On the upside, we have experience at this and are very good at keeping the costs down.

I hear a lot about “Nationals”, what are they?

The National Championships are an open tournament held every year. Your child's team does not have to qualify for the National tournament, but you do have to make a commitment early. The tournament books up quickly and so do the on-site residences.  Teams attending Nationals not being held locally can expect an extra expense of $800 or so (tournament fees, accommodations, travel expenses, food etc.).