Frequently Asked Questions:
Will my child be eligible to play as a 9th grader?
The eligibility requirements are as follows. If you are promoted from the 8th grade to the 9th grade you are automatically eligible for High School Athletics. However, if you have 5 or more unexcused absences during your final semester of Middle School, you will be ineligible to play High School Sports. You must also maintain a minimum Grade Point Average to play at the High School level. We follow all guidelines set by GHSA.
When are tryouts?
Tryouts are usually after school, within the first few days of school. More information will be announced towards the end of the summer.
Are tryouts required?
YES! All players must attend the day of tryouts. If you arrive at tryouts the first day without a completed physical, you WILL NOT be permitted to tryout. Please come to tryouts prepared. You can submit all paperwork to Coach Gardener prior to the tryouts if you are attending the summer camps or open gym sessions or at the tryouts if you are not attending summer sessions.
What if my daughters physical is expired?
In order for any athlete to step foot on the practice floor she must have full clearance from a physician to participate in sports activities. If the physical is expired, she will not be allowed to practice. Each physical is valid only for one full year from the date of origination. Original copies need to be stored withe the Athletic Director at North.
What if I can not attend tryouts during the allotted date?
If you cannot attend tryouts, you will not be kept on a team. TRYOUTS ARE MANDATORY. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. IF YOU DO NOT TRY OUT YOU WILL NOT BE ON THE TEAM. Due to scheduling, tryouts must be on the date given. Coach Gardener May apporve a different tryout time for certain situations, but only if he is made aware ahead of time.
Am I required to attend camps or open gym practice sessions during June and July?
You are not required to attend anything during the summer which are scheduled. However, if you are trying to make the Junior Varsity or Varsity team, it is strongly recommended that you attend as many sessions as possible in order to improve your skills and fitness. The team will not be chosen based on attendance, but rather skill. You can chose to show up to all, most, some or none of the sessions. However, if you do not attend the sessions it will be hard for you to learn everything that we are expecting you to know.
What goes on at summer camp sessions?
Players who are candidates for the high school volleyball teams come to summer camps to work on their individual skills as well as team skills. The coaches will cover all of the skills needed to play volleyball at a competitive level. Practices are a great way to bond with other players as well as be seen by the coaching staff prior to tryouts.
If I attend open gyms and attend camps, am I guaranteed a spot on the team?
NO! You will be giving yourself the best opportunity to make the team and will benefit dramatically from the summer workouts, but no one is guaranteed a position. All players will be carefully evaluated by the coaching staff during tryouts.
If I do not attend open gyms and attend camps, can i still tryout and make a team?
YES! Tryouts are based on how the athlete can perform on the day of tryouts. Camps and open gyms are just there for athletes to get coached up on what will be expected on the day of tryouts and throughout the season. If an athlete can show up on tryout day and show the coaches she is capable of performing the skills, then she will be rated according and can possibly make the team.
When will announcements of teams be made?
Announcements for the teams will be made on our team website by 9pm on the day of tryouts.
If my daughter does not make the team, can she still participate in Volleyball?
YES! Each team is always needing 2-4 girls to serve as managers that assist with water, videography, stats, set up and break down of equipment. Managers are not required to attend practice, but are required to attend ALL games of the team they are chosen for.
If my daughter makes a team, will she be allotted certain amount of playing time?
NO! Our mission as a coaching staff is to get the team ready for competition. All girls will be taught the same skills at practice. The coaches will then determine which athletes give the team the best chance to win.
Can I miss practice once I am on the team?
NO! (unless you are cleared by the coaches) Our players pride themselves in never missing practice. High School volleyball requires commitment. Missing a practice can cause you to sit out a game.
What days and times do the teams play?
Games for Varsity are traditionally on Tuesday and Thursday starting at 5:30pm. Junior Varsity games are traditionally on Monday and Wednesday starting at 5:30pm (times for games played away are set by the host school)
Is my daughter required to fundraise?
NO! However, you are responsible to cover your daughters portion of the players fee dependent on what level she plays on. Fundraisers are set to help each player reach that goal so that parents don’t have to pay out of pocket. But if you would much rather make a donation you can do so.
The eligibility requirements are as follows. If you are promoted from the 8th grade to the 9th grade you are automatically eligible for High School Athletics. However, if you have 5 or more unexcused absences during your final semester of Middle School, you will be ineligible to play High School Sports. You must also maintain a minimum Grade Point Average to play at the High School level. We follow all guidelines set by GHSA.
When are tryouts?
Tryouts are usually after school, within the first few days of school. More information will be announced towards the end of the summer.
Are tryouts required?
YES! All players must attend the day of tryouts. If you arrive at tryouts the first day without a completed physical, you WILL NOT be permitted to tryout. Please come to tryouts prepared. You can submit all paperwork to Coach Gardener prior to the tryouts if you are attending the summer camps or open gym sessions or at the tryouts if you are not attending summer sessions.
What if my daughters physical is expired?
In order for any athlete to step foot on the practice floor she must have full clearance from a physician to participate in sports activities. If the physical is expired, she will not be allowed to practice. Each physical is valid only for one full year from the date of origination. Original copies need to be stored withe the Athletic Director at North.
What if I can not attend tryouts during the allotted date?
If you cannot attend tryouts, you will not be kept on a team. TRYOUTS ARE MANDATORY. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. IF YOU DO NOT TRY OUT YOU WILL NOT BE ON THE TEAM. Due to scheduling, tryouts must be on the date given. Coach Gardener May apporve a different tryout time for certain situations, but only if he is made aware ahead of time.
Am I required to attend camps or open gym practice sessions during June and July?
You are not required to attend anything during the summer which are scheduled. However, if you are trying to make the Junior Varsity or Varsity team, it is strongly recommended that you attend as many sessions as possible in order to improve your skills and fitness. The team will not be chosen based on attendance, but rather skill. You can chose to show up to all, most, some or none of the sessions. However, if you do not attend the sessions it will be hard for you to learn everything that we are expecting you to know.
What goes on at summer camp sessions?
Players who are candidates for the high school volleyball teams come to summer camps to work on their individual skills as well as team skills. The coaches will cover all of the skills needed to play volleyball at a competitive level. Practices are a great way to bond with other players as well as be seen by the coaching staff prior to tryouts.
If I attend open gyms and attend camps, am I guaranteed a spot on the team?
NO! You will be giving yourself the best opportunity to make the team and will benefit dramatically from the summer workouts, but no one is guaranteed a position. All players will be carefully evaluated by the coaching staff during tryouts.
If I do not attend open gyms and attend camps, can i still tryout and make a team?
YES! Tryouts are based on how the athlete can perform on the day of tryouts. Camps and open gyms are just there for athletes to get coached up on what will be expected on the day of tryouts and throughout the season. If an athlete can show up on tryout day and show the coaches she is capable of performing the skills, then she will be rated according and can possibly make the team.
When will announcements of teams be made?
Announcements for the teams will be made on our team website by 9pm on the day of tryouts.
If my daughter does not make the team, can she still participate in Volleyball?
YES! Each team is always needing 2-4 girls to serve as managers that assist with water, videography, stats, set up and break down of equipment. Managers are not required to attend practice, but are required to attend ALL games of the team they are chosen for.
If my daughter makes a team, will she be allotted certain amount of playing time?
NO! Our mission as a coaching staff is to get the team ready for competition. All girls will be taught the same skills at practice. The coaches will then determine which athletes give the team the best chance to win.
Can I miss practice once I am on the team?
NO! (unless you are cleared by the coaches) Our players pride themselves in never missing practice. High School volleyball requires commitment. Missing a practice can cause you to sit out a game.
What days and times do the teams play?
Games for Varsity are traditionally on Tuesday and Thursday starting at 5:30pm. Junior Varsity games are traditionally on Monday and Wednesday starting at 5:30pm (times for games played away are set by the host school)
Is my daughter required to fundraise?
NO! However, you are responsible to cover your daughters portion of the players fee dependent on what level she plays on. Fundraisers are set to help each player reach that goal so that parents don’t have to pay out of pocket. But if you would much rather make a donation you can do so.