Question 1

What is the age breakdown for club teams?

Accepted Answer

U12: Players born on or after 7/1/14 (Usually in 6th grade)
U13: Players born on or after 7/1/13 (Usually in 7th grade)
U14: Players born on or after 7/1/12 (Usually in 8th grade)
U15: Players born on or after 7/1/11 (Usually in 9th grade) U16: Players born on or after 7/1/10 (Usually in 10th grade)

Question 2

How long is the club season?

Accepted Answer

U12 - U14 tryouts will be on October 25 & 26, 2026U15 - U16  tryouts will be on November 15 & 16, 2026Practices will start the week of November 16, 2026.  Strength and Agility with Training Haus will start the week of November 30, 2026.Final practices will either be the week of April 19, 2027 or April 26, 2027 (based on team). Final tournaments will either be the weekend of April 24, 2027 or May 1, 2027 (based on team).

Question 3

When and where are practices?

Accepted Answer

Practices will be in Commers Gym at Visitation School. Strength / Agility with Training Haus will be in the weight room at Visitation School. 2455 Visitation Dr, St Paul, MN 5512012-1, 12-2, 13-2Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30pm13-1, 14-1, 14-2Tuesdays and Wednesdays 7:00 - 9:00pm15-1, 15-2, 16-1Mondays and Wednesdays 7:30 - 9:30pm

Question 4

Can Northern Heat players be multi-sport athletes?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Northern Heat offers a club experience that works for multi-sport athletes.  Players are encouraged to attend all practices and competitions, but are not penalized for needing to miss a Northern Heat event for another sport.

Question 5

What is the expected commitment for Northern Heat players?

Accepted Answer

We hope that players join this season with the intention to improve individually and as a team. This is best achieved by attending all practices and competitions. That said, we understand sick days, schoolwork, planned vacations, and additional sports may result in practice / competition misses. Players will not be penalized for necessary misses (with a heads-up from the player or the guardian). However, coaches may need to adjust playing time if a player's misses are resulting in delayed skill development or court confusion. If you anticipate your player needing to miss several practices, please reach out to the club director to discuss options.

Question 6

Is playing time even in competition?

Accepted Answer

The majority of player development happens during our practices. That said, we understand the importance of game-time experience and all players will play in each match. Playing time will be largely decided by position / the rotation a team is running and is unlikely to be "even" between players. All positions in volleyball are crucial and we encourage players to focus on excelling in their position and viewing the team as one unit.

Question 7

Will travel be required for competitions?

Accepted Answer

All club teams have one travel tournament that will require travel accommodations not covered by the season fee. 12-1, 12-2, 14-2 will travel to Wisconsin Dells, WI (4/3/27 - 4/4/27)13-2, 15-2 will travel to Wisconsin Dells, WI (4/10/27 - 4/11/27)13-1, 14-1, 15-1, 16-1 will travel to Des Moines, Iowa (5/1/27 - 5/2/27)The other competitions will be in various locations throughout the Twin Cities.

Question 8

What does the club fee cover? Why are some teams priced differently?

Accepted Answer

Northern Heat Volleyball creates an intentional club volleyball experience offering players dedicated coaching, strength and agility training, and well-suited competitions. The fee covers a number of different aspects that make up a club season, includes the following:Practices x2, 1.5 hour practices per week Strength / Agility Training with Training Hausx2, .5 hour sessions per weekThis season we are excited to partner with Training Haus to offer our club teams volleyball-specific strength and agility training with experienced and qualified trainers. CoachesEach club team will have a dedicated Head Coach and Assistant Coach. Coaches go through Northern Heat coach training for skill-teaching and coaching philosophy developed from current USAV standards and MNVBCA training.Non-Tangibles- Gym rental fees- Team entry fees for Molten Series / playdates- Team entry fees for tournaments- JVA InsurancePlayer Package2 Jerseys / 1 Pair of Spandex2 Practice T-shirts1 Long Sleeve Warm-up Shirt1 Hoodie Sweatshirt1 Pair of Sweatpants1 Backpack1 Volleyball1 Sports Journal12-1, 12-2, 13-2 $2,80014-2, 15-2$2,950 additional fee for Molten Series (more competitive) playdates.13-1, 14-1, 15-1, 16-1$3,050 additional fee for Molten Series (more competitive)  playdates and slightly extended season.

Question 9

What is the payment plan for the season fee?

Accepted Answer

Season fees are processed through LeagueApps. (No CC processing fees will be added.) Level 1 $2,800 (12-1, 12-2, 13-2)Level 2 $2,950 (14-2, 15-2)Level 3 $3,050 (13-1, 14-1, 15-1, 16-1)(U12-U14) Due by October 26, 2026$500 deposit(U15-U16) Due by November 16, 2026$500 depositDue by December 1, 2026Level 1 $460 paymentLevel 2 $490 paymentLevel 3 $510 paymentDue by January 1, 2026Level 1 $460 paymentLevel 2 $490 paymentLevel 3 $510 paymentDue by February 1, 2026Level 1 $460 paymentLevel 2 $490 paymentLevel 3 $510 paymentDue by March 1, 2026Level 1 $460 paymentLevel 2 $490 paymentLevel 3 $510 paymentDue by April 1, 2026Level 1 $460 paymentLevel 2 $490 paymentLevel 3 $510 paymentFamilies are also welcome to pay for their season in full.

Question 10

What other expenses can I expect throughout the season?

Accepted Answer

The season fee covers all aspects of the club volleyball season with the exception of the travel accommodations for our one travel tournament (either Des Moines, IA or Wisconsin Dells).Families can also expect tournament spectator fees charged by tournament hosts (~$5-$10), and may be asked for small contributions for team bonding meals / activities.

FAQ
U12 - U16 CLUB TEAMS

What is the age breakdown for club teams?

How long is the club season?

When and where are practices?

Can Northern Heat players be multi-sport athletes?

What is the expected commitment for Northern Heat players?

Is playing time even in competition?

Will travel be required for competitions?

What does the club fee cover? Why are some teams priced differently?

What is the payment plan for the season fee?

What other expenses can I expect throughout the season?

FAQ
U12 - U16 TRYOUTS

How many club teams will there be and how many players per team?

How will teams be formed? Will there be cuts?

How do tryouts work?

What if a player can't make Sunday's tryout? / has another tryout at the same time?

Can a player tryout after being cut from another club program?

When is the deposit due?

FAQ
U11-U10 Youth League

Who is the Youth League for?

What skill level is the Youth League for?

How long is the Youth League season?

Will there be tryouts? How many spots are available?

How many teams will there be? How will they be formed?

When and where are practices?

How are practices run?

When and where are competitions?

Will Youth League players have a specific position?

Will Youth League playing time be equal?

What is the payment plan for the season fee?

What other expenses can I expect throughout the season?

FAQ U12 - U16 CLUB TEAMS

What is the age breakdown for club teams?

How long is the club season?

When and where are practices?

Can Northern Heat players be multi-sport athletes?

What is the expected commitment for Northern Heat players?

Is playing time even in competition?

Will travel be required for competitions?

What does the club fee cover? Why are some teams priced differently?

What is the payment plan for the season fee?

What other expenses can I expect throughout the season?

FAQ U12 - U16 TRYOUTS

How many club teams will there be and how many players per team?

How will teams be formed? Will there be cuts?

How do tryouts work?

What if a player can't make Sunday's tryout? / has another tryout at the same time?

Can a player tryout after being cut from another club program?

When is the deposit due?

FAQ U11-U10 Youth League

Who is the Youth League for?

What skill level is the Youth League for?

How long is the Youth League season?

Will there be tryouts? How many spots are available?

How many teams will there be? How will they be formed?

When and where are practices?

How are practices run?

When and where are competitions?

Will Youth League players have a specific position?

Will Youth League playing time be equal?

What is the payment plan for the season fee?

What other expenses can I expect throughout the season?

FAQ
U12 - U16 CLUB TEAMS

FAQ
U12 - U16 TRYOUTS

FAQ
U11-U10 Youth League