Volleyball Information
***ANNOUNCEMENT: Tuesday June 5th volleyball will meet at 9Round Taylors 2728 Wade Hampton Blvd, Suite G Greenville, SC 29615 at 9:45 and end at 11:00 am.***
Blazer Volleyball Summer Schedule
I’m very excited to get started this summer on conditioning and practicing! With a great opportunity to increase our skills as individuals and as a team, I am confident that we will succeed this season. I wanted to make sure you had some details in regards to the calendar that was sent also. First and foremost I want everyone to understand that summer practicing/conditioning is not mandatory but strongly encouraged. However, coming or not coming plays no role in whether or not you will make the team. ONLY tryouts will determine who is on the team, not summer involvement. I would encourage you all though to attend practices as often as you can as it will increase your own skills.
Practices:
Practice will begin promptly at 9:00. If you are late, the whole group will run. We will conclude practice at 11:00. Your transportation should be no later than 11:10, or the whole group will run the next time. Practices on June 7th and 14th, July 10th and 12th, July 16-17th will be held at Eastside Worship Center. June 5th and 12th will be at Greer High School (3000 E. Gap Creek Rd, Greer, SC). June 6th and 13th, July 11th and 18th will be at Cleveland Park (East Washington Street and Cleveland Park Drive).
*All girls must have current physical to participate. Girls should come prepared with knee pads, proper tennis shoes, water bottle, and shorts (over spandex…you know my ruleJ).
Camps:
Camps are not required but strongly encouraged for girls to build their individual skills and gain a better idea of the basic concepts and techniques of volleyball.
Hillcrest High School Volleyball Camp- June 25-29 4:30-7:30. Registration deadline is May 25th (registration can be after this deadline you just won’t receive a tshirt) Find additional information here: http://www.hillcrestvolleyball.org/index.php/info-and-news/tournaments/ This is a great camp that is local and reasonably priced. Why not learn from a championship team?
Furman Individual Camp
Date: July 16-18, 2012
Cost: $200
Location: Furman University
Schedule: Commuters will need to be aware of the drop-off / pick-up schedule. All Commuter drop-off and pick-up will take place at Alley Gymnasium.
July 16th: Drop-off (check-in), 1:00pm Pick-up: 8:30pm
July 17th: Drop-off, 8:30am Pick-up: 8:30pm
July 18th: Drop-off, 8:30am Pick-up: 1:00pm
Description: Our overnight camp takes place on the beautiful Furman University campus. Campers will stay in the on campus dorms, eat in the Dining Hall and compete in both Alley Gymnasium and the Physical Activity Center (PAC). This camp is for players entering 9-12 grade. This is a challenging camp that consist of players with some volleyball experience to more advanced players looking to play at the next level. Campers will be divided into groups based on similar skill so that they will be challenged, but no overwhelmed. All campers receive a free camp ball and a t-shirt.
What to know / bring: Commuters will be eating lunch and dinner in the dining hall with the overnight campers, they need to eat breakfast before arriving at camp each morning. Commuters should come dressed and bring a water bottle and backpack to carry their things between sessions.
*This camp is a little more expensive but totally worth it! However, if you cannot afford this camp we will still practice this week in the morning (9-11 as usual). Please try to attend this camp as it is very beneficial and a great learning experience. Here is more information: http://www.furmanvolleyball.com/Default.aspx?tabid=147304
Tryouts
Tryouts will be July 30th and 31st from 9 am to 11 am. A list of girls who made the team will be posted on July 31st at 12:00 at Eastside Worship Center.
There may be a few changes to the location of practice and that will be updated immediately. I’m still working on a few fun things for us to do as far as conditioning/practicing. I’m very excited for the future of GMC Volleyball, I hope you are too! Get fired up! J
Go Blazers,
Coach Smith
