Volleyball

Let your light shine before you in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.  Matthew 5:16

SJV Summer Volleyball Camp
July 21-24th, 2008

Don’t miss this opportunity to get ready for SJV splits!!  Coach Casey Brand, an experienced club volleyball and metro league coach, is bringing her volleyball camp back to SJV. Summer Camp Registration forms and checks are due by May 23, 2008 to either parish or school office.  Late registrations will only be accepted if space pernits and are subject to a $25 late fee (no exceptions).

SJV Shamrocks Volleyball Team Registration 
(Open to parish students in grades 5-8)

Completed forms and $80 nonrefundable participant fee ($105 if after May 23, no exceptions) are due to the Parish or School Office by May 23, 2008.  Please make check payable to SJV Athletics. 

The following forms are required with payment:
   Registration
   Physical Exam
   Risk Acknowledgement
   Medical Information
   Sportsmanship Pledge - Student
   Sportsmanship Pledge - Parent
   SJV Athletic Contract - Student
  

Note: Athletes will not be allowed to participate in any practices until all forms are totally complete,
including Physical Exam form.

PARENT/GUARDIAN MEETING

The parent information meeting was held Tuesday, May 27 in the Presentation Hall.  Handouts from the meeting are available. 

TEAM SPLITS

Female Athletes
At SJV, 5th and 6th grade teams are split evenly, according to talent by the SJV volleyball coaches. 7th and 8th grade teams will be split into A & B teams, according to talent by independent evaluators. To qualify for the A team, athletes must attend team splits. Following the second night of team splits, all female athletes will be notified by phone about their team placement.

(grade as of Fall 2008)
5th Grade Girls   Saturday. Aug 16 10 – 11:30 am
6th Grade Girls   Saturday. Aug 16 11:30 – 1:00 pm
7th Grade Girls   Fri. Aug 15 5 – 6:30 pm and Mon. Aug 18 5-6:30 pm    * note date change
8th Grade Girls   Fri. Aug 15 7 – 8:30 pm and Mon. Aug 18 7 – 8:30 pm  * note date change

Male Athletes
At SJV, typically there are usually enough male athletes to field one team for each grade level.
Therefore, splits are not needed. However, during the week of splits uniforms will be distributed and coaches will be encouraged to have a practice(s) in the cafeteria.

PRACTICES AND LEAGUE PLAY

Team practices start the week after team splits. Coaches contact their team with weekly practice days and times. 5th & 6th grade teams practice twice a week for 1-1/2 hours each; 7th & 8th grade teams practice twice a week for up to 2 hours each. League matches start the weekend following Labor Day on September 8 and finish on November 2, 2008.

League matches consist of three games.  Rally scoring is used -- first two games to 25; 3rd game to 15.  3rd game is played regardless of first two games.  Each team is to provide one parent line judge for each match.

8th grade Elizabeth Seton Tournament
The invitation-only Elizabeth Seton Volleyball Tournament for 8th grade teams is scheduled through November 2nd.  Boys teams play on Friday nights.  Girls teams play on Saturdays. There are no regular league matches on Sundays.

GAME SCHEDULE
St. John Vianney Shamrocks participate in the Metro Volleyball Conference.

UNIFORMS

Uniforms are distributed during the week of team splits. At the end of the season, uniforms are collected by the team manager. Families are contacted if the uniform has not been returned or is returned in a damaged condition.

Uniform distribution dates - Room A105 (next to the Activity Center)
5th Grade     Girls     Saturday, Aug 16 11:30 – 12:00 am
6th Grade     Girls     Saturday, Aug 16 11:00 – 11:30 am
7th Grade     Girls     Monday, Aug 18 6:30 – 7:00 pm  * note change
8th Grade     Girls     Monday, Aug 18 6:00 – 6:30 pm  * note change
ALL              Boys     Saturday, Aug 16 10:30-11:00 am

SJV VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS
SJV usually hosts a total of three volleyball tournaments (6th, 7th, and 8th grade). Since tournaments are the main fundraiser for the SJV Athletic Program and every athlete benefits from the money rasied, all families from the respective grade are required to help with concession duty and clean-up, even if their team is not particpating in the tournament. Team managers coordinate your involvement. Mark your calendar! You will be required to participate.

2008 SJV tournament schedule (note:  block these dates now in your calendar)
6th Grade:  Wednesday - Sunday  Oct. 1 – 5
7th Grade:  Wednesday - Sunday  Oct. 15 – 19
8th Grade:  Wednesday - Sunday  Sept. 17 – 21

CONCESSION DUTY
Families, excluding only the head coach of each team, are required to do concession duty a minimum of one time during regular volleyball season matches. This may increase due to need. As mentioned above, families are assigned to work concessions during their grade’s SJV tournament, regardless of whether or not their team is participating. Your help and cooperation is greatly appreciated! 

Teen volunteers looking for service hours may be willing to cover your shift.  Contact Bob Wellenstein if you would like to 'hire' a teen to do your concession duty.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The SJV athletic program is run entirely by volunteers. Your help is greatly needed! Please check an area of interest under the volunteer section on the registration form.

Coaches Needed
Contact Jeff Meyer (414) 755-4505 for more information.  Coaches are provided with training opportunities prior to the season.  Coaches must attend Safeguarding All of God's Family (formerly Virtus training) and coaches training prior to the season.

Coaches Application
Sportsmanship Pledge - Coach

Volleyball Season/Team Information
Contact Bob Wellenstein, SJV Athletic Board (262) 789-0103 for more information.