Smash Club Volleyball
What is Smash Club Volleyball?
Smash is a highly competitive club volleyball program. USA volleyball (USAV) is the governing body of volleyball in the United States. Badger Region Volleyball is the Wisconsin chapter of USAV of which Smash is a member. USAV determines much of the policies and procedures that Smash must follow to be a member which allows us to attend tournaments. Club volleyball is different from school volleyball. It is a more competitive option for girls that want to play at a higher level for a longer period of time. Smash recruits knowledgeable and skilled coaches who have a passion for the sport and teaching the sport to youth athletes. Our coaches have high expectations of athletes. Athletes trying out for Smash should expect to work hard during the entire season. Smash is a serious commitment for approximately a five month period from October/November through February/March. There is a tryout process for each age level. We strive to have ~9-10 girls on each team and teams are formed based on skills, positions and the vision of the coach/team. The ultimate goal of Smash is to form a team of similarly driven, skilled volleyball players that have a passion for being competitive and giving 100% to the team they belong to. Not all athletes that tryout will make a team. The number of teams formed may vary from year to year based on the number of coaches available and number of athletes trying out. This may mean that only one team at each age is formed. There will be athletes that are cut. The WWVA has developed a relationship with two other local volleyball associations to aid in making sure each athlete is informed about other local opportunities. Please use the links below to explore Croix Attack based in Hudson and Rage based in River Falls.
2024/2025 Smash Season Information
Note for athletes under the age of 13:
Smash has not recently formed a team with athletes under the age of 13 but we are open to do so if there is enough interest. If your athlete is younger than 13 years old (based on the Age definition chart for 24/25 Smash season), please send them to the 13 & 14 tryout date and time. Athletes are allowed to play for an older age group if appropriate.
Tryout Locations
15s and 16s
Saturday, November 16th
Time: 12 pm - 3 pm
Location: New Richmond High School Gym
17s and 18s
Saturday, November 16th
Time: 3 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: New Richmond High School Gym
Continue to watch this page for any updates to tryout times which can change based on tryout participant numbers
Attention SMASH tryout participants: We are aware that Croix Attack tryouts may overlap with Smash tryouts. We support athletes trying out at multiple club and will not penalize athletes for arriving late. Please email us if this applies to you!
Locations
Smash Tryouts 2024/2025
Ages 14 and Under
Registration will be open from September 6th to Friday, October 4th
● Ensure your athlete can attend the tryout date: Sunday, Oct. 6th
● Determine what age you should tryout for using the Age Definition Chart for 24/25 Smash season
● Obtain a Badger Region tryout membership here: Badger Region Tryout membership - 24/25 season - $10
● Register for Smash tryouts here: Smash Tryout 2024 - $25
● Complete the Medical Release Form here: Medical Release Form
● Complete the Athlete & Parent/Guardian Concussion Agreement here: Concussion Agreement
Ages 15 and Over
Registration will be open from September 6th to Thursday, November 14
● Ensure your athlete can attend the tryout date: Saturday, Nov. 16th
● Determine what age you should tryout for using the Age Definition Chart for 24/25 Smash season
● Obtain a Badger Region tryout membership here: Badger Region Tryout membership - 24/25 season - $10
● Register for Smash tryouts here: Smash Tryout 2024 - $25
● Complete the Medical Release Form here: Medical Release Form
● Complete the Athlete & Parent/Guardian Concussion Agreement here: Concussion Agreement
What to bring to your Tryout
Your athlete will not be able to tryout without these:
● A copy of your completed Tryout Membership/Badger Region Membership (you can print a card from Sports Engine which is the program used by Badger Region for memberships)
● A copy of your completed Medical Release Form
● A copy of your completed Athlete & Parent/Guardian Concussion Agreement
● Your athlete dressed ready to play volleyball: athletic clothing, shoes, knee pads (optional but recommended), a filled water bottle
● Your athlete wearing their age level colored shirt:
13 and under: Blue
14: Orange
15: Red
16: Black
17: Grey
For more details about the Smash Season, view our handbook:
Tournament Info
Reffing Clinic
Documents
Team Info
Meet our Coaches
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Dana West
Coach
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Kia Johnson
Coach
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Becky Anderson
Coach
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Cassie Riek
Coach