What are the age groups?

VAA accepts kids from ages 4 – 17. The birthday cut off is January 1, 2017.

When does the season start and end?

Games begin play the 2nd Saturday in January. The regular season ends on or around the 3rd Saturday in March.

How many nights are practices?

Teams are given an (1 ½) hour of practice time each week. It's up to the Coaches discretion if your team practices once or twice a week.

How are teams selected?

Players are evaluated in November then drafted by the coaches. Players who played the season before can request to be placed back on the same teams if remaining in the same division. Players changing divisions are evaluated and drafted.

Are siblings allowed to be on the same team?

Every effort is made to put siblings in the same division on the same teams.

What does my registration fee pay for?

Your registration covers the cost of the uniforms, that you are able to keep, the insurance cost, the fee for the officials, and other cost associated with running the league.

How does the league insurance work?

League Insurance is supplementary. Any injury claims must first be submitted to your primary insurance carrier, and remaining claims may be submitted to the league insurance carrier.

What is the fundraiser opt out fee?

In order to keep registration costs low the league uses fundraisers to help supplement revenue to keep the league operational. The opt-out fee is $20 per player. Every effort is made to choose a fundraiser that everyone can enjoy and will participate in. The Opt Out fee must be paid when fundraiser monies are due.

It is great that we can now pay on-line with credit card payment. Is it secure?

In a word, yes. Standard 128 bit encryption with SSL certification is used for totally secure communications. Credit card data is passed through for processing and is never stored.

Does VAA have a payment preference?

Yes, your use of our secure credit card payment feature significantly reduces the administrative burden of our volunteers. On-line registration requires credit card payment exclusively. For late sign-ups on tryout day checks are accepted but late fees are imposed for late signups.

Why does the VAA no longer offer multiple child discounts as has been done in the past?

This was offered in the past on a trial basis, but resulted in administrative and accounting problems with additional players being added after the initial registration and payment period, and also players dropping out after-the-fact. Since all this work is done by unpaid volunteers we simplified the process by eliminating this feature. We make every attempt to keep our families costs as low as possible.

Can I still sign up my child if I miss the registration deadline?

Everyone who registers on-line is guaranteed a roster spot on a team. If you miss the registration period, you may still come to the tryouts and register and pay on that day if there is no waiting list in your division, a late fee will be applied. After the tryout day, it is up to the Division Director's discretion whether to allow late entries and will depend on whether there are roster spots available. You may be placed on a waiting list.

Are players required to attend every practice and game?  What about scheduling conflicts?

We certainly encourage 100% attendance but understand there may be conflicts with other activities. Players will not be penalized for missed time; however, we encourage you to notify your coaches of anticipated missed time so they can plan accordingly.

What is the league policy on "extra" team practices?

The only sanctioned and VAA insured team practices are those that will be officially scheduled in school gyms as part of the season schedule and posted on this website. If your coach schedules additional practices outside of our official schedule at alternate sites such as on outdoor courts or in church or private gyms, they should be considered voluntary and VAA assumes no risk or expense. Coaches are not allowed to schedule extra practices at alternate sites assuming VAA sponsorship or insurance "umbrella" coverage.

Why is my child's Division schedule not posted when other are?

Some schedules are more complex to put together depending on Division size and gym availability. If there is a long delay please contact your President or Division Director, Chris Johnson (804) 467-6667 for an update.

Who do I contact about unsafe conditions or other issues about the gyms?

Contact VAA's President, contact information provided in our Board Member section.

FEES & REFUND INFORMATION

Winter Season '16 - '17 Fees:
Season fee $90.00
Late fee - $25 if registering after on-line registration closes and paying by check at player evaluation day. Late registrants may be placed on a waiting list if divisions fill up.

Returned Check Policy
If a check written is returned, the player will not be allowed to play until restitution is made to the league, plus a $25 returned check fee.

Refund Policy:
NO REFUNDS

Any questions please contact our President, Chris Johnson
e-mail: chris@chrisbailbondingservice.com
phone: 804-467-6667