Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The official season begins in mid-August and, more often than not, ends with a trip to the state tournament in November. The banquet is typically in mid-November.
Andover Spring training and Summer camp events are held in June and July respectively. Individual training can be acquired year round through various JO programs listed on the North Country Region Link, or, through various athletic training organizations such as Velocity. Visit the “Useful Links” page for more information.
Andover High School Registration Fee: Fees and payment deadline are set by the School District, information can be found on the Andover High School Website
Night of Parent Meeting (Tryout Week):
-Fundraising: Each athlete will have a portion of their fundraising amount collected in check format to guarantee the value of fundraising cards/raffle tickets that are signed out to them. Depending on the year and fundraising plan, this can range between $150-$275. The full value of the check written can be recouped when the athlete sells through their fundraiser(s). Checks are held to allow for a fundraising grace period to minimize any personal impact to families. Dates will be communicated at Parent/Athlete Meeting in August. Questions can be directed to avbbooster.president@aol.com
-Extra Gear:
-Practice Shirts
-Knee Pads
-Extra Spandex (optional)
-AVB Gear (optional online store)
SuperFan T-Shirts: Each year a new SuperFan shirt design is unveiled that fans wear to games. Shirts typically cost $10-$12 each
End of season banquet (November): Tickets to the end of season banquet celebrating the athletes and season are available mid-late season and typically run between $20-$25 per person
Team and Individual Pictures: Professional pictures are taken early in the season and are available in a variety of package options from the photographer. Order forms will be sent home with the athletes.
Time is awarded through any of the activities associated with the program such as attendance at Booster Club Meetings or working at any of the various fundraisers or concession stands.
The players are responsible to both sign in at events to log hours, and, verify that the hours posted on the web site’s “30 Hour Initiative” page are accurate.
Special events are located in two places. The “Andover Volleyball Home” page has a .PDF file of the events calendar located under the News and Information section. The “Events Calendar” page also lists each event by date.
Parents and friends of the Andover Volleyball program are encouraged to help us support and cheer on the Huskies. Meetings are usually held at Majestic Oaks during the first week of the month – watch our site and event calendar for exact dates each month.
At the September or October Booster meeting four executive positions are voted on for the next school year – those positions are President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
The Booster Club’s purpose is to maintain the success of the Andover volleyball program by facilitating fundraising events benefiting the program.
What are the Booster Club’s Responsibilities?
– Player/Parent Communication
– Budgeting Expenses and Revenues
– Fundraising, Fundraising and Fundraising
An additional two $500 scholarships are awarded to alumni currently attending college classes.
Application forms are located in the “Scholarship” page. The annual completion of the 30 Hour Initiative weighs heavily on the awarding of the scholarships.