12 &
Under
Three teams, two practices a week, late November through early May. Born on or after July 1, 2014? This is your age group.
ParentsParent meetings: Sun, Nov 14:00–5:00 PM at Gresham High School.- Tryouts
- Sun, Nov 8, 9 AM–12 PM
Gresham High School - Season
- Nov 29 to May 9
- Teams
- Timberline, Meadows, Zig Zag
- Season fee
- $1,800 to $2,600
Key
dates
- Sun, Nov 1
Open gym + parent meetings
Free open gym, 4–5 PM at Gresham High School. Parent meeting 4:00–5:00 PM, also at Gresham High School.
- Before Nov 8
Get ready
Register for tryouts, pay the $35 tryout fee, and buy a CEVA tryout membership.
- Sun, Nov 8
Tryouts
9 AM to 12 PM at Gresham High School. Check in 15 minutes early.
- End of your tryout
Team offers
Coaches will verbally inform parents and players of their offer at the end of their tryout session. A written offer will be extended via PlayMetrics and each athlete and their guardian will need to accept by signing the CEVA Letter of Commitment and paying the $600 deposit, due upon accepting a spot on the team. That secures her spot. After the deposit is received, the athlete may order her uniform package through Gear Up.
- Sun, Nov 29
Season starts
Practices begin. Two a week for every team, plus positional trainings, camps and clinics.
- Dec 1 to Apr 1
Monthly payments
5 equal monthly payments on Dec 1, Jan 1, Feb 1, Mar 1 and Apr 1, or pay in full and save 2%.
- Apr 18 to May 9
Regular season ends
Power League wraps Apr 18 and Regionals are Apr 24–25 for teams that qualify. 12 Meadows finishes at the Willamette Volleyball Classic, May 8–9. Post-season is in June for teams that earn a bid.
Three
teams
Each team is named for a spot on the mountain. Coaches place every player at tryouts on the team that fits her level right now. Not ready for a team yet? VTP, at the base of the mountain, is the recommended starting point.
12 Timberline
Our top 12s team, competing against the strongest teams in CEVA. Finished 6th in the region last season and has consistently placed in the top 10.
- Head coach
- Erika Hooley
- Tournaments
- 8–10
- Practices
- 2 per week, plus positional trainings, camps and clinics
- Uniform
- $250 package, not included
- Deposit
- $600
- Monthly
- 5 × $400
Tournaments
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19–20 | Winter Warmup | Portland, OR |
| Sat, Jan 9 | Power League Qualifier | TBD |
| Jan 16–18 | MLK Seattle Kickoff | Seattle, WA |
| Sat, Jan 23 | Power League #1 | TBD |
| Feb 13–15 | Prez Day Pacific Showdown | Ridgefield, WA |
| Sat, Feb 27 | Power League #2 | TBD |
| Sat, Mar 13 | CEVA GJNC Bid Tournament If qualified | Hillsboro, OR |
| Sun, Apr 18 | Power League #3 | TBD |
| Apr 24–25 | CEVA Regional Championships If qualified | Portland, OR |
Post-season tournaments are not included in the cost of dues. If the team qualifies, additional dues will be charged on May 15. Schedule subject to change.
Post-season, if the team earns a bid
Jun 18–21: Girls Junior National Championship (11–13), Chicago, IL
Not included in the season fee. If 12 Timberline qualifies, additional club fees for post-season play are billed on May 15. Families cover their own travel.
12 Meadows
Our second 12s team. A full regional schedule, including the CEVA Power League and multi-day events in Portland and Seattle.
- Head coach
- TBA
- Tournaments
- 8–10
- Practices
- 2 per week, plus positional trainings, camps and clinics
- Uniform
- $250 package, not included
- Deposit
- $600
- Monthly
- 5 × $340
Tournaments
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19–20 | Winter Warmup | Portland, OR |
| Sat, Jan 9 | Power League Qualifier | TBD |
| Jan 16–18 | MLK Seattle Kickoff | Seattle, WA |
| Sat, Jan 23 | Power League #1 | TBD |
| Feb 13–15 | Prez Day Pacific Showdown | Ridgefield, WA |
| Sat, Feb 27 | Power League #2 | TBD |
| Sun, Apr 18 | Power League #3 | TBD |
| April | Friendship Tournament TBA | TBD |
| Apr 24–25 | CEVA Regional Championships If qualified | Portland, OR |
| May 8–9 | Willamette Volleyball Classic | Portland, OR |
Post-season tournaments are not included in the cost of dues. If the team qualifies, additional dues will be charged on May 15. Schedule subject to change.
12 Zig Zag
Our developmental 12s team. Built for players newer to club volleyball, with a mostly local schedule and lots of reps on the basics: pass, set, hit.
- Head coach
- Olivia Rozema
- Tournaments
- 5–6
- Practices
- 2 per week, plus positional trainings, camps and clinics
- Uniform
- $250 package, not included
- Deposit
- $600
- Monthly
- 5 × $240
Tournaments
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| December | Friendship Tournament TBA | TBD |
| Sat, Jan 9 | Power League Qualifier | TBD |
| Sat, Jan 23 | Power League #1 | TBD |
| Sat, Feb 27 | Power League #2 | TBD |
| Sun, Apr 18 | Power League #3 | TBD |
| Apr 24–25 | CEVA Regional Championships If qualified | Portland, OR |
Post-season tournaments are not included in the cost of dues. If the team qualifies, additional dues will be charged on May 15. Schedule subject to change.
12U VTP
Our Volleyball Training Program runs the same season as club, at a much lower cost. It's built for athletes who need reps, skills and drills. For athletes still developing fundamentals like an overhand serve and consistent passing, VTP is the recommended starting point. It has placed many athletes on club teams the following season.
- Program
- Volleyball Training Program
- Season
- Same as club season
- Focus
- Reps, skills and drills
- Cost
- Much lower than a club team
- Sign-ups
- Coming soon
Is VTP the right start?
- No consistent overhand serve yet
- Passing is still developing
- Needs more reps before joining a team
Schedules are subject to change. Events depend on Power League rankings, qualification, and tournament waitlists, so a team may move to a different event or drop one. Power League gyms are assigned by CEVA before each event. Coaches post updates to their team directly.
Practice days, times and gyms are set after tryouts. They depend on how many players come to tryouts, how many teams we can form, and how gym space is shared across the whole club. Your coach will confirm your team's schedule before Nov 29.
The season starts Sunday, Nov 29.
Free
open gym
- Sun, Nov 1
- 4–5 PM
At Gresham High School, 1200 N Main Ave, Gresham, for players 12 and under. No cost. Sign up so coaches know how many to expect.
Sun,
Nov 8
Register online
Sign up and pay the $35 tryout fee through PlayMetrics.
Buy a CEVA tryout membership
CEVA requires one for every player at tryouts. It costs $20 and counts toward the full membership if she makes a team.
Check in 15 minutes early
Bring knee pads, court shoes, water, and your CEVA membership number.
Play
Coaches run drills and game play to see passing, serving, movement, and how each player competes and listens.
When will we know?
At the end of her tryout session. Coaches will verbally inform parents and players of their offer, and a written offer will follow via PlayMetrics.
Accepting a spot
Sign the CEVA Letter of Commitment, upgrade to a full CEVA membership, and pay the $600 deposit, due upon accepting a spot on the team, to secure her spot. Then order the required $250 uniform package through Gear Up. The Letter of Commitment binds your player to Mt. Hood for the season. Athletes should not accept a spot on a team unless they can commit to attending all tournaments. If there is an extenuating circumstance, talk with Sue Doan before accepting a spot. There are no refunds for missed tournaments. Mt. Hood Volleyball does not accept cash or checks. All payments must be made via PlayMetrics.
What it
costs
We're a non-profit. Each team's fee covers only that team's costs, so you pay for what your team does.
Payment plan
A $600 deposit, due upon accepting a spot on the team, secures her spot. Then 5 equal monthly payments on Dec 1, Jan 1, Feb 1, Mar 1 and Apr 1.
| Team | Fee | Deposit | 5 × monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Timberline | $2,600 | $600 | $400 |
| 12 Meadows | $2,300 | $600 | $340 |
| 12 Zig Zag | $1,800 | $600 | $240 |
- Two practices a week, gym rental included
- Opportunities to attend positional trainings, camps and clinics
- Coaching all season
- Tournament entry fees, including the full CEVA Power League
- CEVA Regional Championships entry, if the team qualifies
- CEVA Bid Tournament entry, if the team qualifies (Timberline)
- Equipment, insurance, and club administration
- Uniform package
- $250, required
- Tryout fee
- $35
- CEVA membership
- $70
- Travel
- Flights, hotels, meals
- Post-season tournaments
- Billed May 15, if qualified
The uniform package, tryout fee, CEVA membership, travel and post-season tournaments are not included in team fees. Uniforms are ordered through Gear Up.
- Deposit
- $600, due upon accepting a spot on the team. Secures her spot.
- Monthly
- 5 equal payments on Dec 1, Jan 1, Feb 1, Mar 1 and Apr 1.
- Pay in full
- 2% off
- Club Multi-Athlete Family Discount
- 6% off per player for any athlete who is a sibling of another player rostered on a Mt. Hood club team
Mt. Hood Volleyball does not accept cash or checks. All payments must be made via PlayMetrics.
Post-season fees
If a team qualifies for post-season play (USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships), additional club fees are billed on May 15. At 12U this applies to 12 Timberline. Family travel to post-season events is separate.
Help paying
CEVA Athlete Success Fund. CEVA awards need-based scholarships of $500 to $1,500 toward club dues. Apply by Monday, Nov 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Your player must have a full CEVA membership (not the tryout membership) by that deadline. Awards are paid to the club starting in January 2027 and can't be used for tryout fees or deposits.
Fundraising. Club fundraising goes toward players' travel costs, not team fees.
CEVA
rules
Mt. Hood plays in CEVA, the Columbia Empire region of USA Volleyball. These rules come from CEVA and USA Volleyball, not the club.
Who can play 12U
Born on or after
July 1, 2014
Age groups go by birth date, not school grade. Younger players can try out and play up on a 12U team. Players born before July 1, 2014 play 13U or older. Not sure? Check the 2026–27 age chart.
CEVA membership
- Tryout membership
- $20
- Junior player membership
- $70
Every player at tryouts needs a membership. The tryout membership covers tryouts through Dec 31 and is applied to the full membership if she makes a team. Players need the full membership before practices and tournaments. Memberships are bought from CEVA, not the club, and are non-refundable.
Buy a CEVA membershipLetter of Commitment
When you accept a team spot, you sign CEVA's Letter of Commitment. It commits your player to one club for the season. Signing can start on Nov 8, the first day 14U and younger tryouts are allowed in CEVA.
CEVA tryout guidePractice
facilities
Where Mt. Hood holds practices, trainings, clinics, camps and tryouts. Each team's days, times and location are set after tryouts and confirmed by your coach.
Quick
answers
How long is the season?
The season starts Sunday, Nov 29. 12 Meadows ends its regular season at the Willamette Volleyball Classic, May 8–9. 12 Timberline finishes with Power League on Apr 18 and Regionals on Apr 24–25 if it qualifies. Zig Zag's last event is in April. Post-season is in June: if 12 Timberline earns a national bid, it plays in Chicago on Jun 18–21.
How many tournaments will we play?
Timberline and Meadows play 8 to 10 tournaments, depending on which events they qualify for. Zig Zag plays 5 to 6, mostly one-day events close to home.
What if my player isn't ready for a team?
Start with VTP, our Volleyball Training Program. It runs the same season as club at a much lower cost, and it's all reps, skills and drills. For athletes still developing fundamentals like an overhand serve and consistent passing, VTP is the recommended starting point. It has placed many athletes on club teams the following season. Learn about VTP.
Can my player try out for more than one team?
She tries out once for 12U. Coaches watch every player and place her on the team that fits her level.