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U12 - U16 CLUB TEAMS
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)
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).
At this time our season is only for girl's volleyball. We hope to offer boy's teams in the near future.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tryouts
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U12 - U16 TRYOUTS
This season we have the capacity for 9 club teams and anticipate the following- 12-1, 12-2, 13-1, 13-2, 14-1, 14-2, 15-1, 15-2, and 16-1. Team offerings are subject to change based on the number of registrations in each age group.Teams will have between 10-12 players based on the teams' needs and skill-level.
Teams are most successful when comprised of players with comparable skill levels and that will be the number one factor when forming teams. Coaches will also consider the position of the player and the rotation they plan to run. Please note that we encourage players to get to know new teammates and we do not take friend groups or former teammates into consideration when forming teams. Cuts will be contingent on the number of players that try out at each age group, as well as relative skill-level.
Players will attend the tryout session for their age group on Sunday. If they make the program, they will attend a team placement session the following Monday. Sunday 10/25/26U12 9am - 11amU13 12pm - 2pmU14 3pm - 5pm Sunday 11/15/26U15 11am - 1pmU16 2pm - 4pmAt the end of Sunday's tryout, players will be notified if they have made the Northern Heat program and a non-refundable deposit of $500 will be due before team placement the following Monday. This deposit secures their spot on a Northern Heat team and will be the first month's payment. Players should then return the following day for team placement. Players who have been invited back after Sunday's tryout, and have paid their deposit, will not be cut on Monday. Players unable to join Sunday's tryout may still have the option for evaluation on Monday, but their spot in the program will not be guaranteed. All players will be evaluated on Monday and teams will be formed by comparable skill level and a team's position needs. Players who only join on Monday may be cut based on availability after Sunday's tryout. Monday 10/26/26U12 7:00pm - 8:30pmU13-U14 7:00pm - 9:00pmMonday 11/16/26U15-U16 6:30pm - 8:30pmPlayers will either be divided into their teams by the end of Monday's team placement or will receive an email with their team placement on Monday night (based on the coaches' need to deliberate further). If players are unable to attend the tryout time-slot for their age on Sunday, or unable to attend Monday's team placement, please reach out to the club director to discuss your options.
We understand that tryout day can be difficult to navigate as players may want to try out for more than one club or may have schedule conflicts. If players are unable to attend the tryout time-slot for their age on Sunday, they may have the option to do an evaluation during a different time-slot, or during the team placement the following day. Please reach out to the club director to discuss your options.
We value finding the right club fit for as many players as possible and players are welcome to tryout at Northern Heat if they have been cut from another program. If players are unable to attend the tryout time-slot for their age on Sunday, they may have the option to do an evaluation during a different time-slot, or during the team placement the following day. Please reach out to the club director to discuss your options.
A player's season deposit ($500) is due after Sunday's tryouts and before Monday's team placement. This deposit is non-refundable and guarantees the player's spot on a Northern Heat team. If a player is only able to join for Monday's team placement and offered a spot on a Northern Heat team, the season deposit will be due the following day.
YDL
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U11-U10 Youth League
Northern Heat Youth League is for beginner players U10 - U12.
At this time our season is only for girl's volleyball. We hope to offer boy's teams in the near future.
The Youth League is for beginners - players who are brand new to volleyball or who have participated in camps / recreation leagues.
Youth league will start January 5, 2027 and practice through April 22, 2027 with their last competition on April 24, 2027.
There will not be tryouts for the Youth League. There are 36 spots available and it will be first come first serve.
There will be up to 3 teams and teams will be put together by age. Age groups may need to be combined.
Starting skill may be considered when forming teams to better ensure a productive practice / competition experience.
Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 - 7:30pm from January 5, 2027 to April 22, 2027.Practice will be in Commers Gym at Visitation School.2455 Visitation Dr, St Paul, MN 55120
50% of practices will be group skill-training with all 3 teams, led by club director, Molly McLaughlin. The other 50% of practices will be in teams, led by the team's head coach. There is a primary focus on skill-development and a secondary focus on game-like drills.
Northern Heat will participate in five, 2-match, playdates hosted by Northern Lights. The schedule for these playdates will be released the week of. Northern Lights 14050 Judicial Rd, Burnsville, MN 55337Sunday January 31, 2027Saturday February 20, 2027Saturday February 27, 2027Saturday March 6, 2027Saturday April 24, 2027
No, Youth League players will rotate and play from all positions in competitions.
Yes, Youth League players will share court time evenly, rotating at each new server.
There is an option to pay the $850 fee in full, or in monthly installments. Monthly Installments: A deposit of $250 is required upon registration. February 1st $200March 1st $200April 1st $200
Families can expect tournament spectator fees charged by tournament hosts (~$5-$10). Players do not need to pay admission.
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