Join us on Sundays, September 29th and October 6th to sharpen your skills and prepare for an exciting 2024-2025 season!

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to build on years of experience, these clinics are a great opportunity to elevate your game, work with our dedicated coaches, and start the season off strong. 💪

👉 Get all the details and the full schedule here!

We look forward to seeing you shine on the court! 😊

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You can view the full tryouts schedule including fees and other important information here.

The location for all Tryouts remains the same (Piner High School Gym, 1700 Fulton Rd., Santa Rosa).

If you have any questions please contact Club Director Craig Hardisty at craig@aftershockvolleyball.com or (707) 479-9645. Alternatively you may use our contact form.

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Our “pre-tryout” clinics provide an opportunity for junior girl athletes to brush up on their volleyball skill sets and to help prepare them for our Tryouts for the 2024-2025 season.

All girls are welcome, including girls who are brand new to volleyball. You do not need to commit to trying out for Aftershock to attend these clinics. They are open to girls ages 9-18 regardless of intent to tryout or past volleyball experience.

The clinics give our coaches a preview of players’ skills, which combined with the tryouts, will help them to place players on teams that are best suited to their skill levels.

For those who do not plan to play club volleyball, these clinics will help participants practice their skills so they can perform better on their school teams or wherever they have access to a volleyball court!

The clinics will cover individual technical skills and position-specific skills. Practice drills will help athletes become stronger, more accurate, and more knowledgeable in their volleyball skills and the game of volleyball.

Dates and Times
Sundays, September 29 and October 6

Location
Piner High School (main gym), 1700 Fulton Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Cost
$25 for each clinic.

We accept cash, checks, money orders or cashier’s checks. Sorry, we do not accept credit or debit cards, or digital payment apps such as Venmo or Zelle.

If planning to attend both clinics, you will need to pay separately for each clinic and provide a Waiver of Liability form for each clinic that you attend.

Additional Information

2024-2025 Season Tryouts

Please refer to the USA Volleyball Junior Player Age Definition Chart to determine which age group tryout to attend.

Aftershock tryouts are open to all junior girl athletes. No invitation or past experience is required. Every effort is made to place players on teams that are in alignment with their experience and skill sets.

Location for all tryouts
Piner High School (main gym), 1700 Fulton Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Cost
$50 one-time fee.

We accept cash, checks, money orders or cashier’s checks. Sorry, we do not accept credit or debit cards, or digital payment apps such as Venmo or Zelle.

Tryout Registration Form
Please download and complete the Tryout Registration Form in advance of tryouts and bring with your payment to your designated tryout. This helps to speed up the registration process. For those who are unable to download and print out the form in advance, we will have blank forms available at tryouts.

Other Information

First Team Practice/Parent Meeting and Member Sign-Ups

Sunday, November 3
Piner High School, 1700 Fulton Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Following tryouts, the coaches will contact players/parents with team placement information. Upon acceptance, players/parents will be informed of next steps, including what time to show up on November 3rd for the first team/parent meeting and club member sign-ups. So, please hold this date on your calendars so you don’t miss this mandatory team/parent meeting & practice.
 

Safety Protocols

With the flu and COVID season upon us, we ask that participants self monitor and stay home if they are experiencing a fever or any other illness symptoms.

If you are unable to attend tryouts due to illness, please contact Club Director Craig Hardisty so he can work with you on a possible solution. Thank you!
 

We look forward to seeing you at clinics and tryouts!

If you have any questions please contact Club Director Craig Hardisty at craig@aftershockvolleyball.com or (707) 479-9645. Alternatively you may use our contact form.

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October 12, 13 and 19 for the 9-14 age divisions.

October 19, and 20 for the 15-18 age divisions.

Age divisions are per USA Volleyball Age Definitions.

NCVA and other volleyball organizations have authorized tryouts for girls in the 15-18 age divisions beginning July 26th. Though we are permitted to hold tryouts for the older age divisions as early as July 26, we are opting to hold them in October so all ages are trying out around the same time.

Our Reasons For This Decision

Did you know?…

… that Letters of Commitment are not recognized between Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) and West Coast Volleyball Association (WCVA). This means that signing a Letter of Commitment with WCVA does not prohibit a player from trying out or signing a Letter of Commitment with Aftershock, or any member club of NCVA.

BOTTOM LINE:
You can still tryout and play for Aftershock Volleyball Club EVEN IF you have signed a Letter of Commitment with a WCVA Club. This is because we are members of the NCVA, not WCVA.

See About Letters of Commitment below for a more detailed explanation.

Tryout Info

We will be posting the tryouts schedules and locations soon. If you have signed up for club notifications, you will get an automatic notice. You can sign up to STAY UPDATED on club news through our website, or simply check the website in September for updates.

Pre-Tryout Clinics

We will have pre-tryout clinics on Sunday, September 29 and Sunday, October 6. These clinics are designed to help players prepare for tryouts. Please check our website in a few weeks for more details, or subscribe through our website to STAY UPDATED on club news.

Why choose Aftershock?

About Letters of Commitment

Clubs utilize “Letters of Commitment” within the same association (in our case NCVA) to prevent competition between clubs for players. Signing a NCVA Letter of Commitment with a particular club prevents other clubs in the same association from recruiting you to play for their club. If you wish to play for a different club from the one you “committed” to via the Letter of Commitment, you must get the club you signed with to “release” you from your commitment.

Again, the purpose of the Letter of Commitment is to secure a player’s commitment to ONE club within a club volleyball association and to prevent recruitment of that player by another club within the same association.

Questions?

Contact the Club Director, Craig Hardisty at craig@aftershockvolleyball.com or (707) 479-9645. Alternatively you may use our contact form.

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No prior volleyball experience is required. This program is open to all girls, whether or not they have played on a club or school team.

Participants

Girls ages 10–18. Help us spread the word and invite a friend to participate with you!

Clinics Overview

The first one or two clinics will be to evaluate participants’ abilities in order to place them in a group with similar skills and experience.

The remaining clinics will consist of practicing with your assigned group. These practice drills will help athletes to become stronger, more accurate, and more knowledgeable in their volleyball skills and the game of volleyball.

Participants will need to bring their own knee pads and water. Parents are welcome to attend to observe.

Dates and Times

• June 11–July 24, 2024 (no clinics the week of July 1-5 in observance of the July 4th holiday)
• Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• 10-14 years old: 6:00–7:30pm
• 15-18 years old: 7:30–9:00pm
• Twice a week for 1-1/2 hours each clinic

If you are 14 years old and you played on a 15’s club team this year, please come to the later clinics for the 15-18 year old age group.

Location

Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) Headquarters
5621 Skylane Blvd
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Parking at the site is limited, but there is usually additional no-cost parking available across the street during the evening hours.

Cost

• $300 for the 6-week program, due on or before the player’s first clinic.
• We only accept checks or cash. Your player may bring payment with the completed and signed WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM to their first clinic or you may mail a check and the form to:
  • Aftershock Volleyball Club, PO Box 8023, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
• Fees are non-refundable.

Registration

Complete the REGISTRATION FORM and the WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact the Club Director, Craig Hardisty, at (707) 479-9645 or craig@aftershockvolleyball.com, or the Director of Player Development, Rich Schwarz, at (707) 478-5593 or rich@aftershockvolleyball.com. Alternatively, you may use our contact form.

See you at the clinics!

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The 2023 season is here – and we’ve got some questions. Are you ready? 👀

• Are you ready to show your support like never before?!
• To cheer louder and high-five stronger?!
• To celebrate, come together, and celebrate some more?!

If you answered YES – then you’re going to need some hot-off-the-press new merch to see you through!

And guess what???

The official SHOCK SHOP is now live!

Head over to the link below to grab this year’s latest spirit gear so you can support your team in style this season!

SHOP CLOSES ON 01/01/24 at 11:59 PM

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No prior volleyball experience is required. This program is open to all girls, whether or not they have played on a club or school team.

Who?

Girls ages 10 – 18. Help us to spread the word and invite a friend to participate with you!

What?

The first one or two clinics will be to evaluate participants’ abilities in order to place them in a group with similar skills and experience.

The remaining clinics will consist of practicing with your assigned group. These practice drills will help athletes to become stronger, more accurate, and more knowledgeable in their volleyball skills and the game of volleyball.

When?

• June 13 – July 19, 2023 (no clinics the week of July 3-7 in observance of the 4th of July holidays)
• Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• 10-14 years old: 6:00-7:30pm
• 15-18 years old: 7:30-9:00pm
• Twice a week for 1-1/2 hours each clinic

If you are 14 years old and you played on a 15’s club team this year, please come to the clinics for the 15-18 year old age group.

Where?

Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) Headquarters
5621 Skylane Blvd
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Parking at the site is limited, but there is usually additional no-cost parking available across the street during the evening hours.

How?

Participants will need to bring their own knee pads, water, and face mask (if they desire to wear one).

Cost

• $275 for the 5-week program, due on or before the player’s first clinic.
• We only accept checks or cash. Your player may bring payment with the completed and signed WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM to their first clinic or you may mail a check and the form to:
  • Aftershock Volleyball Club, PO Box 8023, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
• Fees are non-refundable.

Registration

Complete the REGISTRATION AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact the Club Director, Craig Hardisty, at (707) 479-9645 or craig@aftershockvolleyball.com, or the Director of Player Development, Rich Schwarz, at (707) 478-5593 or rich@aftershockvolleyball.com. Alternatively, you may use our contact form.

See you at the clinics!

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Who?

Girls ages 10 – 18. Beginners are welcome. No previous volleyball experience required.

What?

Following registration, we will send out an email to all participants with the dates and times for their practices and who their coaches will be.

Players can expect to spend about one third of the time doing drills and building skills, and two thirds of the time scrimmaging with other teams. Practice drills will focus on developing individual technical skills (serving, setting, digging, spiking, and blocking), team strategy, and conditioning your muscles for endurance.

We will be following the current Sonoma County health and safety protocols for team sports.

Space is limited, so register early to ensure your spot. We will be forming groups based on skill levels, ages, and positions to ensure a positive experience for the players.

We are aware that players may not have touched a volleyball in over a year. Please rest assured that players will receive instruction in the safe, caring, and nurturing environment that Aftershock is known for.

When?

• July 6 – August 5, 2021
• Tuesdays – Thursdays, between 5:30 and 9:00pm
• Twice a week for 1-1/2 hours each practice

How?

Self Monitoring:

• Participants will be expected to self-monitor for COVID symptoms.
• Please stay home if you have any symptoms.
• Let us know if you have contracted COVID, so we can initiate the contact tracing process.
• Read the RETURN TO PLAY SAFETY PLAN.

On-Site Monitoring:

• Temperatures will be taken at the door upon arrival to your clinic/practice session.
• Players will sanitize their hands upon arrival (hand sanitizer will be provided) and can use the hand sanitizer as often as they wish.
• Only 2 cohort teams per session. They will be separated by one court.
• Balls and courts will be sanitized between sessions.
• Face masks are required at all times.
• Drills will be established to allow for distancing as much as possible.
• Bring your own water, and do not share with others. This is a time when sharing is discouraged!
• We’re very sorry but parents will not be permitted to be in the building to observe during this program. If your beginner player is somewhat shy, this may not be the best way to introduce them to the sport of club volleyball.

Program Location:

Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) Headquarters
5621 Skylane Blvd
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Cost:

• $200 for the 5-week program, due on or before the player’s first clinic.
• We only accept checks or cash. Your player may bring a check with the WAIVER FORM to their first session or you may mail both check and form to:
  Aftershock Volleyball Club, PO Box 8023, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
• Fees are non-refundable, except under extenuating circumstances, subject to approval by the Club leadership team.

Registration:

• There is no specific registration deadline but we encourage you to register early as space is limited.
• Complete the REGISTRATION FORM
• Read the RETURN TO PLAY SAFETY PLAN
• Complete and sign the WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM

Questions?

Contact the Club Director, Craig Hardisty, at (707) 479-9645 or craig@aftershockvolleyball.com or the Director of Player Development, Rich Schwarz at (707) 478-5593 or rich@aftershockvolleyball.com.

We hope to see you soon!

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We would like to update you on the current status of youth volleyball for the 2020-2021 season and our current plans for proceeding. Without a doubt, the current pandemic has caused a drastic change to things we once considered normal. We, NCVA, and USA Volleyball are all making the necessary adjustments to coincide with these changes. Here at Aftershock our primary focus is to provide a quality volleyball experience while keeping everyone safe. We are and will continue to abide by all guidelines set forth by the Sonoma County Health Order as well as by the state of California.

NCVA has established the Girls Program Advisory Committee (GPAC) – comprised of Club Directors and NCVA staff. This committee has been meeting for the last 6 weeks to discuss and establish plans for the re-opening of youth volleyball, once it is safe and permissible to do so. Here are the two plans that were established by NCVA and GPAC:

PLAN A

Currently the NCVA plans to start the 2020-2021 season as regularly scheduled with competitions beginning at the end of January. Please understand that this is the schedule as of today. Any changes or developments with the current pandemic may create changes to our season, but we have an optimistic plan to return.

TENTATIVE PLAN B

The NCVA and GPAC Committee are currently discussing plans for a tentative start date later in the season, if need be. We will update you on these options once we know further details.

TRYOUTS

Since traditional tryouts are not allowed, or safe, the NCVA in conjunction with the Girls Program Advisory Committee (GPAC) has determined that all clubs within the NCVA may offer roster spots to all returning and new players, beginning August 29, 2020 without a traditional tryout. It is felt that this change will ease the many pressures families and clubs are feeling during this turbulent time.

If your player would like to be considered for a position on a team with Aftershock for the 2020-2021 season, we invite you to complete our AVC Interest Form.

We will use the information we receive from your submission to gauge interest for the 2020-2021 season and if there is enough interest, we may begin formulating teams so that if and when we are given the green light from the county and state health authorities, we will be ready to get started!

Just as with tryouts there are no guarantees of placement on a team, however, we will do our best to place all interested players on teams most suitable for their position and skill level.

If you have not played for Aftershock before, we may arrange for a mini-tryout session (if we can do so safely) so we can assess your skill level for proper placement.

As always, we will continue to prioritize the health and safety of our members during our decision making and will keep each of you informed along the way.

While these past few months have been wrought with fears about the pandemic and wildfires, uncertainty about the future of America, unexpected job losses, and anxiety over sending our children back to school and figuring out new ways to learn, socialize, and work, we hope you are taking care of yourselves and are getting support where you need it.

Check back often for updates or subscribe to receive club news by email.

Feel free to contact Craig Hardisty, Club Director at (707) 479-9645 if you have any questions.

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You will be notified of your teams picture day by your coach soon.

Alicia Parks Photography will be taking the photos this year. Be sure to download your order form below!

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