USAV Volleyball Badger Region Established in 1995 Penguins Established November 1997◦ This is our 25th year!!! It will be exciting!!
Over 142 clubs in region Over 17,800 junior athletes in region Badger has is a board of directors There are full and part time staff
members
How do you select a volleyball club?
See the region virtual open house information that clubs submitted.
Research club’s websites
Inquire as to the coach and their experience.
Ask what is expected of you as a parent
Ask other parents Does the program fit
your family life
Inquire as to the coach and their experience◦ Our Penguin coaches provide a great deal of
experience, and we are blessed to have the return year after year. Coaches have 4-28 years experience.
Ask what is expected of you as a parent◦ We ask that you support your child with athletics,
nutrition, responsibility, and support the entire team and club program.
Does the program fit your family life◦ We pride ourselves on family and balancing life as a
whole. As you near making a decision, please inquire with our staff with any concerns you would like to discuss.
The Penguins offer various programs for all age levels in the
community.
Digging It! K5-4th Grade
WI CLUB 5-8th Grade
Girl’s Performance Club Teams 11-18
Digging IT! K5-4th grades◦ Practice once a week for 6 weeks◦ Three to Four coaches for every 10 athletes◦ Levels (Beginner – Intermediate – Advanced)◦ Digger Youth - Beginners and intermediate will train…. Instruction, goals, and format
Skill development Footwork Ball control Court related movement Agility drills Hand-eye coordination And more
◦ Digger League - Advanced will train in small teams for 45 min and play in games for 45 minutes Same team, same coaches, consistency They will love it!
◦ All activates take place at Center Court in Waukesha
MWP – WI Club (mini club)◦ Practice twice a week for 8 weeks Sunday night practice with coach and team Thursday night fundamental practice with several
coaches. Skill development Footwork Ball control Court related movement Agility drills Hand-eye coordination
◦ 3 Mini-Tournaments – 2-3 matches each evening◦ One coach for every team for team/tourney’s◦ 3-5 coaches for Thursday skills practice per court◦ Levels Girl’s 5-6th & 7-8th
◦ All activates take place at Center Court in Waukesha
11’s 12’sTraining / Practice 2 times per week 2 times per weekNEW Performance Strength & Conditioning Program Optional plan Optional Plan
Tournament Dates 10-11 12-13President's Day Event 0 2 datesBadger Champs 2 dates 2 datesOther 2-day event 2 dates 2 datesOther single day events 7 dates 9 dates
Season November-June November-MayPlaytime Not Equal Not EqualAthletes 11 11
Girl’s Performance Club Teams 11-12
NATIONAL- Black REGIONAL- Red/WhiteTraining / Practice 2-3 times per week 2 times per week
NEW Performance Strength & Conditioning Program
Two 30-minute individual trainings
for 7 months
Two 30-minute individual trainings
for 7 monthsTournament Dates 20-24 14-16
Badger Power League Possible 6 datesBadger Qualifier 1 date MaybeMEQ Qualifier 3 dates 3 datesPresident's Day Event 3 dates 2 datesBadger Champs 2 dates 2 datesMisc. 2-day events 8 dates 2 datesOther single day events 3 dates 1dateNationals 4 dates Maybe
Season November-June November-MayPlaytime Not Equal Not EqualAthletes 11 11
Girl’s Performance Club Teams 13-18
Team training practice is twice a week Practices will be 1.5-2.0 hours in length
Each team will have two coaches Additional inner club scrimmages Additional specialized sessions throughout the season based on coach and court availability
The Midwest Penguins have partnered with Athlete Performance Training.
Athlete Performance is Wisconsin’s premier athletic training provider. Their trainers work with young athletes seeking to build a solid foundation and seasoned professionals looking to get an edge at the highest levels of competition.
Their world class facility, staff, and programs ensure that you can reach your maximum potential, maintain your performance, and excel on the field of play
NEW
This added program will provide substantial benefits to our athletes.
Areas to be addressed by performance training consist of but are limited to the following.
Core strength Lower body strength Injury prevention Jump and landing Lateral movement Mobility and footwork improvement Overall health improvements and flexibility
NEW
Each athlete will have access to training for 7 consecutive months through the year.
Each athlete will have access to the Athlete Performance App for scheduling and for additional training programs at home.
Each athlete will have access to individual training 2 times per week in the facility under the trainer's oversight.
Athletes may attend multiple locations in Waukesha and Mequon to met their needs.
Team pre-Season training sessions prior to December 1. There will also be a few team group training sessions with
the fitness center trainers during the season.
REVISED
All 13 and older athletes will participate.◦ This added value program performance
training is included in the dues for the season and the fees are passed at cost to the fitness center.
All 12 & Under athletes may purchase packages directly from the fitness organization.◦ Packages will be available for $250 and are
optional.
PRE COVID Play usually begins
at 8am Playoffs usually
begin at 2pm Tournaments end
about 5pm Generally, play in 4-
5 matches a day Spectators unlimited
POST COVID Waves of play may
be staggered. Such as starting at 7:30, 12, & 4:30
Pools may be played on two courts
Spectators my be limited
Wisconsin Center –Downtown March 19-20
Ages: Girls 16s, Girls 17s, Girls 18s (subject to change)
March 26-27 Ages: Girls 11s, 12s, 13s, 14s: (subject to change)
April 2-3 Ages: Girls 15s (subject to change)
BADGER REGION CHAMPIONSHIPS
Location is TBD
Dates are TBD Generally late Feb or Early March
Under 10 teams entered 1 day Greater than 10 teams entered 2 day
BADGER REGIONBID EVENT
Badger League is a held over 3 weekends, playing 3 matches each day.
Teams complete in various levels such as Elite, Club, Select etc.
2022 Dates are ◦ Jan 8-9◦ Feb 12-13◦ Apr 9-10
Locations have not been determined as of today.
Qualifier WeekendsNorthern Lights and Mid-East Qualifiers◦ Play pool play on day 1 and 2 Either 8am-2pm or 3pm-9pm◦Day 3 is play until you lose for bids or flights
We plan to send majority of teams to MEQ.
March 11-12: St. Louis, Mo. (11, 12, 13, 14, 15s)
March 26-28: Indianapolis, Ind. (16, 17, 18s)
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Mid-East QualifierMO & IN
March 18-120 (11, 12, 15, 16s)
March 25-27(13-14s)
Northern Lights Qualifier- Minnesota
Indianapolis, INJune 23rd through July 4th
Ages 13-17
Phoenix, AZApril 23-24-25
Age 18
USAV Junior National
June 10-11-12, 20223 Days of Competition All Ages
Asics’ Junior National Volleyball Championships
Navy Pier, Chicago IL
Generally near June 17-29 All Ages
AAU Girl’s Jr. National Volleyball Championships
Disney Wide World of Sports & Area
How much does traveling cost?◦ Most 1 day and 2-day events are drivable in a
day. Hotels are necessary for 3-day events. When traveling where do athletes stay?◦ Athletes stay with their parents in hotels.
How do you earn a bid to Nationals?◦ Bids are earned at the Badger Bid Event or a
National weekend qualifier.
SUMMARIZE, REVIEW, & QUESTIONS
Dues Include:◦ Two Uniform Jersey’s◦ Warm up Jacket◦ Pullover game day shirt◦ Practice T-Shirts◦ Volleyball◦ Practice facilities◦ Specialized practice sessions◦ Coach fees (2 per team)◦ 9-10 local tournament dates in WI◦ Administration, and more. ◦ **Optional Athletic Performance
Training
Fees◦ $1,400 Sales tax of 5.1% is applicable.
◦ Payment Options Pay in Full Pay in installments
Girls 11 Regional Teams
Dues Include:◦ Two Uniform Jersey’s◦ Warm up Jacket◦ Pullover game day shirt◦ Practice T-Shirts◦ Volleyball◦ Practice facilities◦ Specialized practice sessions◦ Coach fees (2 per team)◦ 11-13 local tournament dates in WI◦ Administration, and more. ◦ **Optional Athletic Performance
Training
Fees◦ $1,600 Sales tax of 5.1% is applicable.
◦ Payment Options Pay in Full Pay in installments
Girls 12 Regional Teams
Dues Include:◦ Two Uniform Jersey’s◦ Warm up Jacket◦ Pullover game day shirt◦ Practice T-Shirts◦ Volleyball◦ Practice facilities◦ Specialized practice sessions◦ Coach fees (2 per team)◦ 20-24 tournament dates◦ NEW Athletic Performance Training◦ Administration, and more.
Fees◦ $3,100 Sales tax of 5.1% is applicable.
◦ Payment Options Pay in Full Pay in installments
Girls 13-18 National (Black) Teams
Dues Include:◦ Two Uniform Jersey’s◦ Warm up Jacket◦ Pullover game day shirt◦ Practice T-Shirts◦ Volleyball◦ Practice facilities◦ Specialized practice sessions◦ Coach fees (2 per team)◦ 14-16 tournament dates◦ NEW Athletic Performance Training◦ Administration, and more.
Fees◦ $2,600 Sales tax of 5.1% is applicable.
◦ Payment Options Pay in Full Pay in installments
Girls 13-17 Regional (Red/White) Teams
Fundraising Opportunities (subject to change and level of participation)
December ◦ Racine Kringle Sale Kringles Cheese Spread Coffee Sausage Cheesecakes And more
January & or February, options tentatively ◦ Soups◦ Pizza◦ Cookie Dough
Other options based on participation
SUMMARIZE, REVIEW, & QUESTIONS
How many athlete's tryout at an age?◦ We did not offer retentions this year, so, we would expect about
40-80 athletes at each age to tryout. How are tryouts formatted?◦ We evaluate approx. 45 min of skills and drills, followed by 60
min or so scrimmage or wave playing. How many teams at each age are there?◦ We intend to have 2 teams at each level and a 3rd team at 12 & 13
and/or 14s. What if tryout time conflict?◦ Do your best to attend the tryout partially. Come late or leave
early as needed. Or be sure to come to at least one day, they are all important in the process.
What about age waivers in the region?◦ We do accept waivers on Red or White teams as needed
How are offers made?◦ Offers are made on site near the end of the tryout. Athletes and
parents are brought together at the conclusion of the tryout for discussion and Q&A.
What is the play-time philosophy?◦ Play to win, but each athlete should have the ability to play in a
match. Finals or qualifying events and Nationals, play time may be adjusted.
How many athletes are on a team?◦ Generally, 11 athletes. At times we have 10 and or 12 and it is
dependent on the team overall. How many athletes of each position make the team?◦ Generally, each team is comprised of 2 setters, 3 outsides, 2
Middles, 2 right sides, 2 DS/Liberos. What about an athlete participating in a school sport or other
activity?◦ We are happy to work with school activities as needed, please
discuss possible conflicts with coaches at tryouts and or as they arise if unforeseen. We would note that if there are several conflicts, we may not be the choice club for you in the current year. It takes time to bond with your team, learn systems, skills, and gaming.
Tryout Related
Miss the first session of tryouts, especially a club’s first tryout session?◦ Email the club and inform them you are missing the first tryout
and indicate that you intend to attend the second session. Possibly provide your position and or other helpful information.
Don’t get an offer at all?◦ Follow up with the clubs, check badger region website for teams
looking for players. Don’t get the offer you want or the offer of your choice?◦ Email the Penguins and ask where you were ranked at tryouts and
inquire if you should hold off on accepting another offer in case there is a chance the Penguins would offer you an opportunity.
Should I come to the second session of tryouts?◦ Most definitely yes, we use this date to play more with the team,
confirm acceptances, fill in additional athletes as needed to complete the team, and create a depth chart of next athletes to contact in the case we have an opening arise.
14 & Under Tryouts can begin
10/2 Penguin dates are◦ 11/12s Sat 10/2 12:00-2:00pm Sun 10/3 8:00-10:00am
◦ 13s Sat 10/2 8:00-10:00am Sun 10/3 10:00-12:00pm
◦ 14s Sat 10/2 10:00-12:00pm Sun 10/3 12:00-2:00pm
15 & Older Tryouts can begin
11/13 Penguin dates are◦ 15s Sat 11/13 10:00-12:30pm Sun 11/14 10:00-12:30pm◦ 16s Sat 11/13 8:00-10:00am Sun 11/14 8:00-10:00am◦ 17/18s◦ Sat 11/13 12:30-2:00pm◦ Sun 11/14 12:30-2:00pm
18 and Under Division: Born on or after July 1, 2003
17 and Under Division: Born on or after July 1, 2004
16 and Under Division: Born on or after July 1, 2005
15 and Under Division: Born on or after July 1, 2006
14 and Under Division: Born on or after July 1, 2007
13 and Under Division: Born on or after July 1, 2008
12 and Under Division: Born on or after July 1, 2009
11 and Under Division: Born on or after July 1, 2010
Athlete’s that have received an offer during the tryout process, must accept by the date and time below. Any offers given after the dates below, athletes must commit based on the individual club’s discretion.
Girls 14Under◦ Monday 10/4 by 7:01pm
Girls 15Older◦ Monday 11/15 by 7:01pm
www.midwestpenguins.comEarly season info can be found at club information across the top and then 5-6 links on drop down menu, club brochures, nationals, venues, practices, FAQ and more.