The 15/16’s and 17’s division is for girls in Grades 9-11 only (current school year). The team will be made up of current 9-11th graders who tryout with Hutchinson JO Volleyball.

This is a team for players with advanced skills. Players will receive the following:

• Advanced instruction on an individual and team basis.
• Emphasis will be placed on successful execution of the game -- encompassing both the physical and mental demands.
• Sustained high level of volleyball play.
• Playing time that is dependent upon the conditions of each game situation and may not be equal.
• Begin to specialize, placing players in positions suited to their skill.

The official start of the season will begin with tryouts and player selection. Tryouts are held in early to mid November. Practices start in January, and the season typically ends in late April or early May.

Cost for the 17’s Team (9th – 11th Grade) is $960. Players must be 17 years of age or younger. A $150 deposit will be due following tryouts and team placement when registration opens in November. Team costs do not include a nonrefundable tryout fee which may be charged by Hutchinson JO Volleyball. Payment plans may be set up for the remaining balance. All registration will be done online. Costs cover uniforms, program t-shirt, level of coaching, any league fees the team may incur, practice time for 20-25 practices and space rentals, and a minimum of 6 competitive events and other competition if schedules allow.

Cost for the 15/16’s Team (9th – 10th Grade) is $760. Players must be 16 years of age or younger. A $150 deposit will be due following tryouts and team placement when registration opens in November.  Team costs do not include a nonrefundable tryout fee which may be charged by Hutchinson JO Volleyball. Payment plans may be set up for the remaining balance. All registration will be done online. Costs cover uniforms, program t-shirt, level of coaching, any league fees the team may incur, practice time for 20-25 practices and space rentals, and a minimum of 6 competitive events and other competition if schedules allow.

Players will be grouped by their ability to be coached, attitude, athletic ability, communication, position, work ethic, teamwork, and volleyball ability. The JO Board desires to have team sizes in the range of 9 to 11 players. Cuts may occur if there are over 11 players but less than 18 players. The JO Board reserves the right to form a team with less than 9 players or with more than 11 players when they feel it is in the best interest of the program.

If a player who tries out is not selected for the 17’s team, she may opt to join another team at her age level.  Tryouts for 17’s team and 15/16’s team will be held the same day. The tryout period is typically 2 hours per group and players may be assigned to their team throughout the tryout process or at the end of the tryout process. In the unfortunate event that a player does decide to withdraw, the Hutch JO Volleyball Board reserves the right to rearrange the teams with the remaining players based on what is best for the program.