13 &
Under
Three teams, two practices a week, late November through April. Born on or after July 1, 2013? This is your age group.
ParentsParent meetings: Sun, Nov 15:00–6:00 PM at Gresham High School.- Tryouts
- Sun, Nov 8, 11 AM–3 PM
Gresham High School - Season
- Nov 29 to Apr 25
- Teams
- Timberline, Meadows, Zig Zag
- Season fee
- $2,200 to $2,850
Key
dates
- Sun, Nov 1
Open gym + parent meetings
Free open gym, 5–6:30 PM at Gresham High School. Parent meeting 5:00–6:00 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
11 AM to 3 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 17 to 25
Regular season ends
Power League wraps Apr 17. Teams that qualify play Regionals Apr 24–25. 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.
13 Timberline
Our top 13s team. A national-qualifier schedule with trips to Hawaii and Reno, and a shot at a national bid.
- Head coach
- Maggie Young
- Tournaments
- 9–11
- Practices
- 2 per week, plus positional trainings, camps and clinics
- Uniform
- $250 package, not included
- Deposit
- $600
- Monthly
- 5 × $450
Tournaments
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19–20 | Winter Warmup | Portland, OR |
| Sun, Jan 10 | Power League Qualifier #1 | TBD |
| Jan 16–18 | TransPacific Volleyball Championships | Honolulu, HI |
| Sun, Jan 31 | Power League Qualifier #2 | TBD |
| Sun, Feb 7 | Power League #1 | TBD |
| Feb 13–15 | Prez Day Pacific Showdown | Ridgefield, WA |
| Sun, Mar 7 | Power League #2 | TBD |
| Sun, Mar 14 | CEVA GJNC Bid Tournament If qualified | Hillsboro, OR |
| Apr 9–11 | NCVA Far Western National Qualifier | Reno, NV |
| Sat, Apr 17 | 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.
Travel for families
Families book their own flights and hotels and choose where they stay.
Honolulu, Jan 16–18
Plan to arrive Fri, Jan 15 and fly home Tue, Jan 19. Families choose their own hotel from the tournament’s approved list. Estimated cost for one player and one parent, 4 nights: about $2,000 to $3,300.
Coaches’ hotel: Holiday Inn Express Waikiki. Families don’t have to stay there; it’s listed so you know where the coaches will be.
Reno, Apr 9–11
Plan to arrive Thu, Apr 8 and leave Mon, Apr 12. Families choose their own hotel through the tournament’s housing service. It's about a 9-hour drive, or a short flight. Estimated cost for one player and one parent, 4 nights: about $1,250 to $2,350.
Club travel policies
- Families book their own flights and hotels and choose where they stay.
- Coaches do not room or travel alone with athletes, per USA Volleyball SafeSport rules.
- 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.
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 13 Timberline qualifies, additional club fees for post-season play are billed on May 15. Families cover their own travel.
13 Meadows
Our second 13s team. A full regional schedule, including the CEVA Power League and multi-day events in Portland, Seattle and Ridgefield.
- Head coach
- Jessica Larson
- Tournaments
- 8–9
- 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 |
| Sun, Jan 10 | Power League Qualifier #1 | TBD |
| Jan 16–18 | MLK Seattle Kickoff | Seattle, WA |
| Sun, Jan 31 | Power League Qualifier #2 | TBD |
| Sun, Feb 7 | Power League #1 | TBD |
| Feb 13–15 | Prez Day Pacific Showdown | Ridgefield, WA |
| Sun, Mar 7 | Power League #2 | TBD |
| Sat, Apr 17 | 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.
13 Zig Zag
Our developmental 13s team. A mostly local schedule with plenty of reps on the basics: pass, set, hit.
- Head coach
- Kim Beaudoin
- Tournaments
- 8–9
- Practices
- 2 per week, plus positional trainings, camps and clinics
- Uniform
- $250 package, not included
- Deposit
- $600
- Monthly
- 5 × $320
Tournaments
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| December | Friendship Tournament TBA | TBD |
| Sun, Jan 10 | Power League Qualifier #1 | TBD |
| Jan 16–18 | Battle at Olympus | Hillsboro, OR |
| Sun, Jan 31 | Power League Qualifier #2 | TBD |
| Sun, Feb 7 | Power League #1 | TBD |
| Feb 13–15 | Presidents' Day Tournament | TBD |
| Sun, Mar 7 | Power League #2 | TBD |
| Sat, Apr 17 | 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.
13U 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
- 5–6:30 PM
At Gresham High School, 1200 N Main Ave, Gresham, for 13s and all 14s, including advanced players. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Timberline | $2,850 | $600 | $450 |
| 13 Meadows | $2,600 | $600 | $400 |
| 13 Zig Zag | $2,200 | $600 | $320 |
- 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 13U this applies to 13 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 13U
Born on or after
July 1, 2013
Age groups go by birth date, not school grade. 13U teams compete in CEVA's 14s division for Power League, the Bid Tournament and Regionals. Younger players can try out and play up. Players born before July 1, 2013 play 14U 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. Power League wraps on Apr 17, and teams that qualify play the CEVA Regional Championships on Apr 24–25. Post-season is in June: if 13 Timberline earns a national bid, it plays in Chicago on Jun 18–21.
How many tournaments will we play?
13 Timberline plays 9 to 11, depending on which events it qualifies for. 13 Meadows and 13 Zig Zag play 8 to 9.
Why do 13s play in the 14s division?
CEVA groups 13s and 14s together for Power League, the Bid Tournament and Regionals. Our 13U teams play against both ages all season.
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 13U. Coaches watch every player and place her on the team that fits her level.