AmeriSports Volleyball Placement Clinic Details

AmeriSports will have only 1 division for k-2nd and will create 2 divisions for all other age groups.

AmeriSports will have a placement clinic to score players and place them in the correct division. See the division details below for scoring.

Division 1

Playing in this league is ideal for players (boys and girls) that have played before and that have mastered the basics. Players have a basic understanding of specific positions on the floor, serve receive patterns, base position, base defense, and transitioning from defense to offense positions. Subbing in this division will be position specific and overhand serving will be required.

Other requirements

Players must attend a placement clinic to be evaluated for division 1
Division 1 players are not guaranteed to get the practice slot, coach, or teammates they request.
If an athlete does not make a division 1 team they will automatically be placed on a D2 team. There will not be any refunds.
Athletes that score division 1 will be able to play division 1 for a full year

Division 2

Playing in this league is ideal for players (boys and girls) who are new to the sport or that are still working on mastering the basics. Players are still working towards understanding specific positions on the floor, serve receive patterns, base position, base defense, and transitioning from defense to offense positions. Subbing in this division will be league style, not position specific. Players are still working on the overhand serve and three contacts on the ball prior to crossing the net.

Other requirements

Players are not required to attend a placement clinic if they want to play on a division 2 team. It is still recommended that players attend a placement clinic so we can balance our rosters.
Division 2 player's requests for practice slots, coach, or teammates will take priority.
If an athlete does not make a division 1 team, they will automatically be placed on a D2 team. There will not be any refunds.

Scoring

100 possible points between passing, setting, attacking, and serving.
Each player will get 10 attempts at each skill.
Passing: 30 possible points
- 3 points: If a player can pass a free ball higher than the top of the net and to the target. (Target will be shown on the ground)
- 2 points: If a player can pass a free ball higher than the top of the net and in front of the 10ft line.
- 1 point: If a player can pass a free ball higher than the top of the net and within the court boundary lines.
Setting: 20 possible points
- 2 points: If a player can set the ball higher than the top of the net and to a clearly defined target.
- 1 point: If a player sets the ball higher than the top of the net but it doesn't go to the intended target.
Attacking: 20 possible points
- 2 points: If a player can take an approach, jump, and hit the ball over the net.
- 1 point: If a player cannot take an approach, but still hit a standing down ball over the net.
Serving: 30 possible points
- 3 points: If a player makes a jump serves over the net
- 2 points: If a player makes a standing overhand serve over the net
- 1 point: If a player makes an underhand serve over the net (only 4th grade and under can underhand serve)
Scoring requirements by grade
- 3rd/4th grade division 1: 30/100
- 5th/6th grade division 1: 40/100
- 7th-9th grade division 1: 50/100