Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS THE CLOSED PRACTICE POLICY?
The club has introduced a policy of practices being closed to parents. We believe this creates a much more professional and positive learning environment for your child as well as eliminate the negative comments which sometimes comes from a few parents.
The closed practice policy applies to practices but does not apply to our typical Friday night scrimmages in which parents are welcome. Parents of athletes that are on teams that only practice twice a week will be permitted to watch the last 60 minutes of the second practice of the week. For 12U and 13U teams, parents may watch practices during the months of November and December. All parents may also watch the first practice of each month, beginning in January.
ARE ATHLETES REQUIRED TO STAY IN THE SAME HOTEL?
Yes, we are required to stay at specific hotels due to the “Stay and Play” policy for most tournaments. For non-Stay and Play tournaments, families can stay at a location of their choosing.
WHAT IF I AM UNABLE TO TRAVEL TO AN OUT-OF-TOWN TOURNAMENT?
We ask that you make arrangements for your daughter to stay with another family/parent. Players are not allowed to stay in a room by themselves. Please make sure that your child is either traveling with a surrogate family or a family member of legal age. Also, please ensure your child takes enough money for meals, which could include breakfast, lunch and dinner and for any healthy snacks.
CEVC To-Do List
E-sign all paperwork; this should have been completed prior to tryouts
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Register for tryouts
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Complete the Tryout Paperwork
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Fill out your Gear Sizing form
After Tryouts
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E-sign the Participation Agreement
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Purchase (or renew) your daughter’s AAU membership (after August 15th). Make sure to add our club code!
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Purchase (or renew) your USAV membership (after September 1st) and select CEVC as your club.
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USAV Player Commitment form signed (after September 1st)
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Make sure your daughter completes the Junior Officiating requirements per the Carolina Region.
ARE THE ATHLETES REQUIRED TO WEAR SPECIFIC PRACTICE UNIFORMS?
A specified color CEVC t-shirt is the only required item for practices. Each team will decide the shirt color for their practices and each player is responsible for having the correct colored shirt. In the event the proper colored shirt is not worn, it can be purchased for $15.00 at the facility.
WHAT ARE THE TRAVEL DAYS FOR THE OUT-OF-TOWN TOURNAMENTS?
We travel the day before tournament play begins. Return trips should be scheduled any time after 4:00 pm on the final day of the tournament to avoid having to forfeit in the finals.
HOW SHOULD PLAY TIME ISSUES BE HANDLED?
Playing time is determined at the sole discretion of the CEVC coaching staff and is not guaranteed. It is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, a lineup for each competition that will lead to success on the court. Playtime is a very complex determination. It includes the coach’s opinion, the athlete’s ability, the athlete’s potential, the team’s needs/game strategy at the moment, the momentum of the game, the number of subs remaining, and the team’s needs for the future. The coach will not be required to defend his/her thought process or conclusions in these determinations, and it is improper for a parent to make such a request.
WHEN DOES THE SEASON BEGIN AND END?
Preseason workouts begin on 1 October and end 31 October. Our volleyball season begins in November and runs through June (season length varies with teams and age groups).
ARE TRAVEL EXPENSES INCLUDED IN THE CLUB DUES?
Travel is not included in the dues and must be booked by parents individually. That includes airfare, lodging, transportation to/from the facility and meals. We will provide the required hotel information to our travel parent (Team Mom/Dad). They will then share with the team. Please book ASAP as hotels fill up quickly.
HOW DO CLUBS PAYMENTS WORK?
Auto pay is mandatory and will start once the deposit has been made using the credit card authorization form. Alternative payment methods must be authorized by the club director.
MY CHILD IS RUNNING LATE OR CANNOT MAKE A PRACTICE—WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Being on time is required; however, if your child is going to be late (for a valid reason), they must contact their coach, (and assistant coach) as soon as possible. If they are unable to make a practice, they must let the coach know in advance as their practice plan may have to be adjusted. It is important for players to be at all their practices for the team to develop competitively.