This league will play in a three division format, breaking up the players by grade and ability. It is designed for girls in grades 4, 5 and 6 with beginner through advanced skill levels. Players of any skill set, beginner through advanced are welcome. Skill assessments for registered girls are held in late November, early December, and practices beginning in January with the season ending in March each year. Registration normally begins in late October, or early November.
Skills that will be taught include serving, serve reception, setting, passing, blocking, and transitioning. The adapted net height and the use of USVA certified Volley Lite volleyballs ensure personal success. Each team consists of a roster of 9 players and two coaches. There are 8 games with practices once a week.
Date/Time: 2020/2021 Season TBA
Fee: $65.00 Registration Fee includes jersey (2020 fee subject to change)
Refund policy: $5.00 fee retained if refund requested. No refund will be given to any player who withdraws after the second week of practices. An exception may be granted at the discretion of the staff due to medical reasons only. Further, no refund will be given to any player removed from the league during the course of the season for disciplinary reasons.
Registration: Registrations for 2020/2021 league will be available online with debit/credit card and at the church Welcome Desk with paper forms and check/cash at least one month prior to Assessments. League fills up quickly. Register in the appropriate age group (registering in the wrong age group without approval could cause you to miss a spot due to quick fill up). No one moves without staff approval. Registration deadline: TBA Registrations will be accepted after this date if space available.
Mandatory Skill Assessments: Date/Time TBA for 2020/21 season. There are two assessments scheduled for each league and we request you attend both. If you do not show up for at least one assessment, you WILL play in the lower division. Skill assessments are for Pre-Registered Participants only. Please arrive 30 minutes early to check in and pick up and pay for your jersey.
Mandatory Parents Meeting: During 1st Skill Assessment inside gym at same time as daughter’s assigned time.
Practice Days: One day a week; Date/Time TBA Practices begin in January.
Devotions: There will be a required 15 min devotional each week, more information to follow at Parent Meeting. This is required, any player missing devotionals will sit out their first rotation of next game.
Game Day/Time: Saturday at 8am, 9am, 10am, or 11am. (2020 schedule subject to change). First game TBA. Schedule will be posted in January prior to first game.
NOTE: NO JEWELRY DURING PRACTICES OR GAMES, SHORTS AT LEAST FINGERTIP LENGTH REQUIRED, KNEE PADS ARE RECOMMENDED.
Celebration Date: TBA First Friends will provide main food item/refreshments, please bring a dessert or side dish to share. Families are invited and welcome to attend.
Coaches Needed: Parents, if interested in helping with coaching, please indicate so on registration form and plan to attend Training Meeting, Date/Time TBA
Policy Statement: (Oct 12, 2017) Please note that when we list ‘boy’s/men’s’ or ‘girl’s/women’s’ we are referring to the birth gender of the participant. For all of our leagues, classes, unless they are designated as Coed, it is our policy that players participate within the gender designation that complies with the previous statement. We want to thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
Questions? Call 330.966.6868 or email sports@firstfriends.org.
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