FROG FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions:
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WHEN DOES THE SEASON BEGIN?
The season begins in the end of November and runs through April National teams are until June.
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HOW OFTEN DO YOU PRACTICE?
Practices are two times a week and an optional Position Training. Practice days and times are set on Frog Day at the beginning of the season.
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ARE MULTI-SPORT ATHLETES WELCOME?
YES AND YES!! Our program is designed to support athletes that are in multiple sports or activities.
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WHAT IS THE CLOSED PRACTICE POLICY?
Some clubs maintain a policy of practices being closed to parents. WE DO NOT.
AT POV we believe an open door practice shows transparency to the health and well-being of your child. We believe in minor children knowing their parent's involvement for a positive professional relationship and secure learning environment for your child. ALL ARE WELCOME unless you cause us to ban an individual because of distraction or code of conduct f=violations such as making negative comments toward your own child or others.
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WHEN TRAVELING, CAN WE PACK SHOES AND UNIFORM GEAR IN CHECKED LUGGAGE?
NO, no, no….if the bag is lost, the player will not be able to play. Each player must carry their gear—PACK SHOES, ALL JERSEYS, SHORTS, AND ANY & ALL GEAR IN YOUR BACKPACK SO IT FITS UNDER THE SEAT. This eliminates the risk of a carry-on gate check when overhead space is filled. The player should never be separated from their gear!!!
ARE ATHLETES REQUIRED TO STAY IN THE SAME HOTEL?
Yes, At some events, the teams are required to stay at specific hotels due to the “Stay and Play” policy . At POV for saftey, players travel and room with their parents.
You will be notified which hotels are Stay to Play.
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WHAT IF I AM UNABLE TO TRAVEL TO AN OUT-OF-TOWN TOURNAMENT?
We ask that you make arrangements for your daughter to stay with another family/parent. Players are not allowed to stay in a room by themselves or with staff members. Please make sure that your child is either traveling with a surrogate family. Also, please ensure your child takes enough money for meals, which could include breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and for any healthy snacks.
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ARE THE PLAYERS REQUIRED TO WEAR SPECIFIC PRACTICE UNIFORMS?
A specified color POV t-shirt and spandex (or solid black leggings) are the only required items for practice attire. Athletes can choose their own brand of shoe, ankle protection, knee pads, and elbow pads. Each player is responsible for having their practice gear on and ready to start warmups. In the event the proper colored shirt is not worn, it can be purchased for $8.00 at the facility.
WHAT ARE THE TRAVEL DAYS FOR THE OUT-OF-TOWN TOURNAMENTS?
We travel the day before tournament play begins for out of town events. In the event of flying to a National or Regional event... Return flights should be booked any time after 6:00 pm on the final day of the tournament to avoid having to forfeit in the finals or incur change fees/missed flights.
HOW SHOULD PLAY-TIME ISSUES BE HANDLED?
Playing time is determined at the sole discretion of the POV coaching staff and is not guaranteed. It is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, a lineup for each competition that will lead to the best level of success on the court. Playtime is a very complex determination. It includes the coach’s opinion, the athlete’s ability, the athlete’s potential, the team’s needs/game strategy at the moment, the momentum of the game, the number of subs remaining, and the team’s needs for the future. The coach will not be required to defend his/her thought process or conclusions in these determinations, and it is improper for a parent to make such a request.
ARE TRAVEL EXPENSES INCLUDED IN THE CLUB DUES?
Travel is not included in the dues and must be booked by parents individually. That includes airfare, lodging, transportation to/from the facility and meals. We will provide the required hotel information to our travel parent. They will then share with the team. Please book ASAP as hotels fill up quickly. All players that qualify for the USAV Nationals will pay an additional fee of $400.
HOW DO CLUB PAYMENTS WORK?
Auto pay is mandatory and will start once the deposit has been made using the credit card authorization form. Alternative payment methods must be authorized by your POV director.
MY CHILD IS RUNNING LATE OR CANNOT MAKE A PRACTICE—WHAT SHOULD THEY DO?
Being on time is required; however, if your child is going to be late (for a valid reason), they must contact their coach, (and assistant coach) as soon as possible. If they are unable to make a practice, they must let the coach know in advance as their practice plan may have to be adjusted. It is important for players to be at all their practices for the team to develop competitively and if they can not attend to makeup that practice.