February 24, 2008 - U15's at the Air Attack Tournament-Richmond
The U15 team played in their third tournament of the season in Richmond. We won two sets in the day.
Highlights include:
serving (at times), improved defensive positioning,better communication, improved blocking.
What we need to work on:
serve receive passing, digging, staying low and passing to setter, and more communication
'Stars' for the day include:
Emily: Staying low and supberb passing Star
Ally: Most versatile, most fun to watch, and most dependable Star
Jillian: Improved Staying low Star
Lauren: More aggressive and some awesome attacks Star
Shannon: Most missed Star
Nat C: Amazing consistent serving Star
Carli: Consistent serving and getting the block up Star
Natasha: Most missed Star Star
Ali V: Fantastic attack Star
Nat G: Passer Star and Bullet Hit when she jumps Star
Alex B: Most missed Star
Kate: Consistent Server and Placing the freeball Star
Torri: Most adaptable to a 5-1 Star
Rachel: Most Missed Star
We had a tough time keeping the momentum and focus throughout an entire set. There were some fantastic rallies and plays.
Lessons learned: No French Fries at lunch, despite the constant advice of reasons to eat healthy during a tournament.
We will be holding a "Serve-a-thon" to raise funds for transportation and accomodation at the 2008 Provincial and National Championships. This year's U14 Provincials are in Kelowna and the U15's Nationals are in Calgary. Please support our teams by pledging them in their Serve-a-thon on March 9th. Click here for more information on this event.
Extra pledge forms can be found here.
February 10, 2008 - U14's Season Opener
It seems like we just played our last tournament and here's another. It was a new experience for many players to having never played in such noisy conditions as in Harry Jerome Sports Centre.
The girls continue to hone their 4-2 system play as well as improving on their individual skills. There were moments of brilliant play where the team really worked together. We only need to keep those moments going for longer periods of time. We continue to suffer from injuries so it is fortunate we have a couple weeks until our next tournament. Everyone get well!
Highlights:
- excellent effort, strategic serving, bench cheering (thanks to Alexandra for coming up with cheers)
What we need to work on:
- team communication, passing, moving to the ball, coming off the net, defensive positioning
Lessons learned:
- bring more ice bags
February 9, 2008 - U15's Volleyfest
The U15 team played in their second tournament of the season at HJSC. We finished 4th in our pool and went on to win the 4th place playoff pool. Way to go Stars!
Highlights include:
- serving, serve receive positioning, improved defensive positioning
What we need to work on:
- serve receive passing, digging, staying low and passing to setter, and more communication
'Stars' for the day include:
Emily: Staying low and ready Star
Ally: Communication Best Digging Star
Jillian: Consistent Server Star and Improved Getting off the net
Lauren: More aggressive and Playing Position Star
Shannon: Most missed but great to have her there as support Star
Nat C: Most missed Star
Carli: Calling the ball and Great downball Star
Natasha: Bullet Server Star
Ali V: Great Net Play Star
Nat G: Passer Star and Improved defense position Star
Alex B: Serving foot positioning Star
Kate: Consistent Server and Learning 6-2 system Star
Torri: Smart Net Play Star
Rachel: Consistent Server Star
We were all proud of our achievements in attaining our goals.
On this most snowy week the U14 team played their first tournament hosted by the Synergy Club. Despite having missed our Tuesday practice and suffering player injuries the team battled on. As with the U15's, the U14's were also using a new system and new positions for many of the players. The girls quickly figured out where they needed to start, where and when to switch as well as keeping an eye on the ball - whew!! However, we did pay a price in injuries with a sprained thumbs and a couple of sore wrists.
Highlights:
- 4-2 system, learning new positions
- getting low, team communication, serving, passing, moving to the ball, pacing one's energy for the whole day!
- do not eat turkey for lunch
The U15 team played in their first tournament at HJSC. It was a tournament of firsts for this newly formed team. Great effort by all the girls. Many were learning a new system, new positions and playing with different players. Our goals for the tournament were to call the ball, serve receive positioning/passing and learning the new 6-2 system.
Highlights include:
- serving, staying motivated and learning to work together, calling the ball, communicating with each other
What we need to work on:
- defensive positions, serve receive, digging, staying low and passing to setter
'Stars' for the day include:
- Emily: Passer Star
- Ally: Bullet Server Star
- Jillian: Consistent Server Star and Improved Staying Lower Star
- Lauren: Server Star and Improved Playing Position Star
- Shannon: Net Play Extraordinaire Star and Motivator Star
- Nat C: Learning a new position and Nailing her Serves Star
- Carli: Leader Star
- Natasha: Most improved passer Star, and Most Coachable Star
- Ali V: Motivator Star
- Nat G: Hard Hitter Star
- Alex B: Upbeat attitude Star
- Kate, Torri and Rachel: Most Missed Stars
We were all proud of our achievements in attaining our goals. Megaphone of the matches included Carli, Nat G, Alex, Ali V and Ally S. Way to call it loud and proud
The teams for the U14 and U15 have been selected and are available on the Teams page. Thank you to all the players who came out to the tryouts.
November 30, 2007 - Tryouts
We are pleased to offer one team each at the U14 and U15 levels. The teams will be participate in 5-7 tournaments during the season. Practices will be on Sunday mornings and either a Tuesday or Thursday evening.
Club Fees:
U14: $350.00
U15: $400.00
These fees include gym rental fees, tournament entry fees, uniform and equpment rental costs and Volleyball BC membership fees. Travel costs to tournaments remain the responsibility of the athlete.
Tryouts are scheduled for mid December. Cost for the tryous will be $10.00 for the two sessions. Please contact Dori at dvanstolk@shaw.ca for more information.
