All Minnesota Boys High School Volleyball Coaches / Program Directors need to complete the following steps!
The MN Boys HS VB League was set up to run as similar as possible to the current MSHSL Girls Volleyball Rules. However, some rule exceptions and additional League Guidelines were established solely to "grow the game" and increase initial interest for a "new" sport.
UNIFORMS FOR 2024-25 SANCTION SEASON: If an Athletic Department is purchasing uniforms to be used in 2024-25, refer the to current MSHSL Rules Handbook for requirements. These are NOT required for the 2024 Spring Season League.
Please review the current League Rules & Guidelines now to help answer these FAQs:
Topics Include:
NOTE: Please read this entire section before you begin any tasks.
THIS IS PAID DIRECTLY TO JVA BY YOU.
MN BOYS DOES NOT PURCHASE THIS FOR YOU.
Do NOT send your payment for JVA Director or Insurance policies to MN Boys HSVB.
As soon as you have committed to supporting a boys high school team please go to www.jvavolleyball.org (click here)
Click "Join Now" in the top right hand corner, and proceed to purchase the JVA Club Director membership.
*JVA has a new member platform. If you have a current membership and are just renewing, please follow the instructions under LOGGING IN FOR THE FIRST TIME.
COMPLETE ASAP
THIS INSURANCE WILL COVER YOU FOR TRYOUTS AND THROUGHOUT THE REST OF YOUR SEASON.
ABSOLUTE LAST DAY TO COMPLETE THIS STEP IS MARCH 1st, 2024!
NOTE: Only ONE individual/director/head coach should register your school program. The yearly DIRECTOR membership fee is $138.00.
NOTE: An individual/director/head coach cannot register as JVA Club Director Membership for more than one school.
You have 2 options:
1. If you are already a Director of a JVA Club and wish to register your boys high school team(s) under your current JVA Club then skip the director membership and go to the next JVA step below.
2. If you are already a Director of a JVA Club and do not want to register your boys high school teams under your current JVA Club then you must use a new person/coach and email to sign up as a director of your new boys high school club.
This pertains ONLY to the JVA Club Director membership, not team program insurance registration.
Please contact Lisa Wielebnicki at lisa.wielebnicki@jvavolleyball.org
with any questions or issues.
To view all of your Membership Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
Each school MUST purchase JVA Program Insurance for each team by MARCH 1ST.
THIS IS PAID DIRECTLY TO JVA BY YOU. MN BOYS DOES NOT PURCHASE THIS FOR YOU. Do NOT Send your payment for JVA Director or Insurance policies to MN Boys.
It is $110 per team and covers players and coaches every time they step into the gym (including tryouts, practices, camps and events) for the entire insurance year.
Click HERE to proceed to JVA Insurance.
Select "Program Insurance" and complete the application.
Your school should be listed in the dropdown if you already purchased your Club Director membership.
IMPORTANT: For those school clubs that need it, you can list your school district, high school, or playing facility as an ADDITIONAL INSURED on your policy.
Once purchase is made, you will receive your Certificate of Insurance within 2-3 days.
NOTE: You must have this in place BEFORE you start your regular season practices. Plan ahead. Due to the large volume of last minute requests, there is a $50 fee to expedite applications that are filed less than two weeks prior to the start of your season or your event.
NEW THIS YEAR - NEW THIS YEAR - NEW THIS YEAR....
SAFESPORT & BACKGROUND CHECKS from USA volleyball/North Country REGION
WILL NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR JVA!!!
NOTE: All adults working with the players must be background checked and APS or SAFESPORT Certified.
Background Screening and APS (Abuse Prevention System) Training: This is only needed every two years. It is a two year screen/training for $38 that automatically rechecks you after the first year.
You do NOT need it again this year if you completed it in 2023.
Click to verify your USAV credentials OR purchase your Background Screening and APS (Abuse Prevention System) training. https://jvavolleyball.org/background-screen-form/
Once you complete the Background Screening information, you will be asked to purchase. After you purchase, you will be emailed a link to begin your APS Training.
Send the link below to your players/parents and coaches AFTER you have purchased JVA Program Insurance.
This will allow them to complete their player insurance forms electronically.
JVA INSURANCE WAIVER FORM (CLICK HERE)
https://jvavolleyball.org/insurance-waiver-player-staff-form/
*All individual player and coach forms need to be submitted electronically PRIOR TO YOUR FIRST COMPETITION.
To see who has completed their player forms and completed their background screen/safety training, login to your JVA account and click "Club Details' in your profile.
JVA Director of Member Development
Phone: 414-253-2026
We WILL NOT BE USING SportEngine to enter your roster
ENTER YOUR 2024 ROSTER BY FILLING OUT THIS ROSTER DOCUMENT (CLICK HERE)
There is a ROSTER google doc link on your school page on the MN Boys Sports Website. This is where anyone and everyone will access your Varsity and JV Rosters
* ROSTERS ARE DUE BY YOUR FIRST GAME DATE
Program Information on your MN Boys HS Website - School Page is MANDATORY .
TEAM WEB PAGE ACCESS
A - If you had access last year, you should still have access this year.
You will see a new template for 2024 AND if you scroll to the bottom of the page, ALL your 2023 info is there too. Arrange your page as you want.
B - If you are a NEW director and/or coach needing access, please follow the steps below:
********Once a person needing team page access has completed the steps above, we can add that person as a team page admin
The Mn Boys HSVB Assn will conduct a coaches meeting with review of all protocol, scheduling, guidelines, and officiating requirements to ensure consistency throughout the league and especially with schools new to the league.
Each school is required to have at least 1 Coach (ALL coaches, if possible) and/or Club Director attend 1 of the mandatory Coaches' Meetings.
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024
COACHES ZOOM MTG
MUST ATTEND ONE:
6PM OR 8PM
LINKS LISTED BELOW
Join 6:30PM Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88385407483?pwd=czVLTlpveUFkczBUdm9YdEh2M0pkdz09
Meeting ID: 883 8540 7483 Passcode: 677305
OR
Join 8PM Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86292134018?pwd=dWFSemRyUlVUekJyQmdHdjF3dFlpUT09
Meeting ID: 862 9213 4018 Passcode: 479257
REGISTRATION FOR ALL TOURNAMENTS WILL BE PROCESSED THROUGH THE MN BOYS HS VB WEBSITE - "TOURNAMENTS" Tab (CLICK HERE).
ONLINE VARSITY AND JV Tournament Registration will be available
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25TH @ 5:00 am
ONLINE JV2 Tournament Registration will be available FRIDAY, MARCH 15TH
A maximum of TWO tournaments per Varsity & 2 TWO per JV team will be accepted
ONLY ONE JV2 TEAM PER SCHOOL WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ROSEVILLE AND EASTVIEW JV2 TOURNAMENTS
The Scrimmage Jamboree does NOT count as
one of the two tournaments.
SIGN UP OPENS MARCH 1
There will be NO Large-Group Officiating Clinics.
Both Varsity and JV Teams will continue to assist with officiating duties at home and away matches.
Coaches are expected and REQUIRED to review League Guidelines and
CONDUCT an officiating clinic with its JV and Varsity Teams BEFORE the first competition.
Officiating Clinic materials and tutorials can be found on the "Officiating" Sub-Tab (CLICK HERE) under the "GAME DAY RESOURCES" page of this website.
COACHES are expected to TRAIN THEIR PLAYERS on the following:
NOTE: If an injury occurs, please complete the Incident Report below and send to Lisa Wielebnicki at lisa.wielebnicki@jvavolleyball.org.
If a claim needs to be filed, please let Lisa know and she will send over a claim form with instructions for the injured athlete.
JVA Director of Member Development
Phone: 414-253-2026
Purchasing Volleyballs for your program?
Currently the Preferred Ball for most MN Boys HS Club Teams. MAY NOT be approved or supported once Sanctioned by MSHSL. Textured Ball - Used for Club and College but currently not approved by NFHS
NFHS Approved Ball - Smooth Texture
MN Boys HS VB Director - Registration & Scheduling
Phone: (612) 759-5222
MN Boys HS VB - GAME RESULTS & JV2 League Coordinator
Phone: (952) 220-1373
MN Boys HS VB Director - League Rules & Guidelines
Phone: (952) 288-3319
MN Boys HS VB - Tournament Coordinator (Regular Season)
Phone: (612) 716-0548
MN Boys HS VB - TEAM PAGE Set Up Coordinator
Phone: 6127595222
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 SPRING LEAGUE IS NOW CLOSED & FULL!!
THIS STEP HAS BEEN COMPLETED BY ALL SCHOOLS!
MN Boys HS Volleyball will take care of the initial scheduling of ALL regular season matches for each group or conference.
* All teams must be available at least 3 of the 4 days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
* FLEXIBLE FRIDAYS: Please provide at least 3-4 fridays that you are willing to play. To help make scheduling easier and work with officials' availability please provide
"BONUS FRIDAYS". SUBMIT ANY Fridays you can host AND/OR Fridays your school could be scheduled to play.
NOTE: We are hoping 90% of our schools will give us at least 3+ Fridays that you are willing to play during the season.
Be prepared to enter the following information:
Host Dates: Dates your school can host Varsity & JV game days.
Start Times: 5:30 is the preferred start time. Games will start at the designated start time. This assumes 15 minutes for warm-up prior to any designated start time regardless if gym availability is delayed.
Example: Scheduled Start time is 5:30pm.
Gym is available at 5:00 so JV match will start on time at 5:30 pm.
Location: Name, address and other important information
Contact person: For all scheduling issues
THE EARLIEST TIME YOUR SCHOOL COULD START PLAYING A JV GAME
GAME DAY SITE DIRECTOR - This person is responsible for any issues, questions, and suggetions BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER all game day matches.
Check the MSHSL website to see if your school has already signed up to be an MSHSL Member School for Boys Volleyball in 2024. CLICK HERE - MSHSL MEMBER SCHOOL LIST
LAST DAY TO BECOME A MSHSL MEMBER SCHOOL: Contact Lisa Quednow at MSHSL to inquire
MSHSL MEMBER SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS:
IF YOU ARE A MEMBER SCHOOL, SEE THE PDF DOCUMENT (BELOW) WITH ADDITIONAL MSHSL MEMBER SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS.
MN BOYS HSVB IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY OF THESE REQUIREMENTS.
*******CONTACT YOUR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FIRST. IF YOUR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR HAS QUESTIONS CONTACT LISA QUEDNOW AT MSHSL (763-560-2262) .
THIS STEP HAS BEEN COMPLETED BY ALL SCHOOLS - REGISTRATION is now closed for the 2024 Spring Season
DECEMBER 1ST, 2023
Contact Jenny Kilkelly with registration questions
NOTE: $200 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT is due at the time of registration. The remaining balance is due by March 15th, 2024.
PAYMENT
Click on the LINK below to register your school.
NOTE for Metro & Southern MN: THE LEAGUE FEE INCREASED DUE TO ADDING AN R2 OFFICIAL TO THE JV MATCH AND VARSITY MATCH. Northern MN will still ONLY have an R1.
Early Bird Discount:
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 15th 2023
($200 off the Regular Season League Fee)
EARLY BIRD LEAGUE FEES FOR EACH SCHOOL (NOT each team):
METRO MN SCHOOLS (VARSITY & JV, 12+ GAME SCHEDULE) = $2025
SOUTHERN MN (VARSITY & JV, 8 GAME SCHEDULE) = $1550
NORTHERN MN / R1 ONLY – (VARSITY & JV, 6 GAME SCHEDULE & ) = $950.00
Regular Season League Fee:
Regular Season League Fee - sign up AFTER November 15th, 2023:
REGULAR SEASON LEAGUE FEES FOR EACH SCHOOL :
METRO MN SCHOOLS (VARSITY & JV, 12+ GAME SCHEDULE) = $2225
SOUTHERN MN (VARSITY & JV, 8 GAME SCHEDULE) = $1750
NORTHERN MN / R1 ONLY – (VARSITY & JV, 6 GAME SCHEDULE) = $1150
School League Fee Includes:
Note: This league fee is NOT the total cost for each player to play volleyball this spring.
Example: For a SCHOOL with 20 players. Each player will be contributing $111.25 toward the $2225 "REGULAR SEASON METRO AREA" SCHOOL LEAGUE FEE. It will be less or more depending upon how many players PER SCHOOL you carry on your VARSITY / JV roster. See the Matrix EXAMPLE for a breakdown of cost per player.
You will have the option to pay online OR mail a payment to us.
Mail Payment To:
MN BOYS HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION
Attn: Jenny Kilkelly
211 South River Ridge Circle #106
Burnsville, MN 55337