U-15 player update

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Columbia JVBC is looking at adding several additional players to our U-15 teams (players born on or after Sept. 1st 2003.) Any interested player should contact Chris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.for more information. There is a short window for adding any interested player, so don't wait to reach out to us if you are interested in playing.

U-15/16 Player Update

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Category: Tryouts

Columbia JVBC will hold a supplemental tryout for additional U-15 players on Nov. 25th at noon at Tri-Cities Prep HS in Pasco. Columbia MAY add up to 3 players at U-15 depending on skills at certain positions. See the Tryout Process post on our website's front page for the paperwork needed to attend this tryout. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Columbia's U-16 team is complete.

Players who have already been named to Columbia 16-Black Elite National, Columbia 15-Black Elite National, or Columbia 15-Red Elite National should do the following:

Upgrade their USAV tryout membership to Regular - Junior Girls. Click USAV Webpoint to login or create a membership.

Select Columbia Jrs as their Club in their USAV Membership. (We can't see them as members until you do this step.)

Select their choices (at least three) for jersey number using the link on the front page of our website. (Some players may move from Red to Black, but Jersey numbers are not duplicated between teams, so it won't matter if that happens.)

Select their uniform sizes using the link on the front page of our website.

Pay their initial fee ($500) at their first practice. See our Fees page from the website menu for additional payments.

WATCH our website closely for additional information!

How to accept a spot on a 2019 Columbia team

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If you have received a Offer and Acceptance Agreement offering you a spot on a Columbia team for the 2018-2019 season, here are the steps for accepting your offer:

1) A reminder that you have 72 hours from the time of the offer to make your decision. (This is true for every club.)

2) Once you have decided, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and let us know.

3) Print (if you don't have a printed copy from us), Sign, and Date the back (2nd page) of the agreement (both player and a parent must sign) and then scan or photograph both pages and email them to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as well. (Also, make any corrections needed to the name on the agreement.)

4) Go into your webpoint (USAV) membership account and upgrade your membership to Full, and select Columbia Jrs as your club. At this point, you are a club member for the coming season! Congratulations!

5) Team rosters will be posted later this week, along with lots of additional information, check our website often.

If you have questions, you can contact Chris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (best), or 509.851.2068 (slightly less great, text for faster response)

Columbia's 2018-19 Tryout Process

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Category: Tryouts

for reference:

• USAV Age Level Chart (.pdf)
• Columbia's Tryout Frequently Asked Questions FAQ (always updating)

Before tryouts:

• Register with USA Volleyball (see below) either for a full membership, or the $8 tryout membership
• Complete your Columbia Player Profile form, and USAV Medical/Concussion forms (.pdf)
  
• Make a copy of your most recent grade report showing your gpa (High School players only)

To register for a USA Volleyball Membership please click on the appropriate link below.                  

Registration Tutorials Click Here

Previous Member Registration New Member Registration 

What to bring to tryouts:

• Bring a copy of your USA Volleyball Membership card or tryout membership receipt to tryouts (Columbia will keep this copy) - Players must register for a yearly USA Volleyball Membership (see above, and we recommend using the tutorial. You can choose to do the tryout only membership at this time.) - (Note: Columbia won't be collecting the USAV fee as part of club fees. Players will need to pay this online.)
• Bring a completed USAV Medical/Concussion packet to tryouts (Columbia will keep these forms)
  
• Bring your $10 Tryout Fee - Check or Money Order (payable to Columbia Juniors) for Columbia's Tryout Fee (exact amount please if paying by cash)
• Bring a completed copy of the Columbia JVBC 2018-19 Player Profile Form
  
• (For High School age players only) - Bring a copy of your most recent grade report showing your GPA. Columbia players are required to maintain a 3.0gpa or better. YOU WON'T BE ALLOWED TO TRY OUT WITH OUT A COPY OF YOUR CUMULATIVE GPA. (Columbia will keep this copy)

Also:

• Come dressed to work out. You'll be working hard for the better part of two hours, but having fun as well.
• Be on time (or early) for your tryout. We often have a line at check-in that can take a few minutes to clear. Check-in opens at least 30 minutes before each tryout!

Paperwork reminder: COPY of USAV Membership; Concussion Form; Medical Release Form; $10 Tryout Fee; Player Profile Form; Grade/gpa Report (High School only)

During Tryouts -

• Each player will receive a player evaluation form during their Check-In for the tryout for their age-level. Columbia's coaching staff will collect these forms at the start of the tryout to use while evaluating players.
• Parent Information Meeting - Parents are welcome to participate in an information meeting with our Club Director that starts shortly after the tryout begins. (We have a parent information meeting for each tryout.)
• Parents are welcome to watch tryouts. (All Columbia practices and activities are always open to parents and guardians.) Seating isn't always available, but you can bring chairs as long as they don't have metal legs which might damage the gym floor.
• Players may wish to bring water bottles, since water breaks at tryouts release all players at once to the four drinking fountains.
• Tryouts will end on time.

After Tryouts -

Columbia will provide written offers to players invited to join teams. (Offers may happen both in person and/or online.) Procedures for accepting offers will be posted on the front of our website. Good luck everyone!

If you are offered a spot, watch our website for commitment details, uniform sizing, team meetings, and practice schedules.