Special Message: In light of the surging cases of Covid 19 cases in our region, we are re-scheduling the Girls Volleyball Assessments to the first week in January, 2021. Please see dates and times listed below.
As a church, we highly value family time. Therefore we believe by limiting in-person gatherings we are giving people in our community the best chance to spend time with their families for the upcoming holidays. The schedule will be posted below.
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.
League Dates: (Note New Dates) January 5, 2021 – March 13, 2021
Significant Dates (click here to download)
Fee: $45.00 Registration Fee
Jersey fee: $20.00 (If you have the First Friends 2019/2020 volleyball jersey you do not have to purchase a new one.)
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. Please read the Sports Winter Covid-19 guidelines for more information regarding refunds.
Registration: Registrations for 2020/2021 league will be available online with debit/credit card on Monday, Nov 2. Paper brochure registrations will be in the church brochure racks on Nov 6 and can be turned in at the church Welcome Desk with check/cash during office hours Mon-Fri 9am-3pm. A paper form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. 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: Dec 31, 2020. Registrations will be accepted after this date if space available. Church offices will be closed Dec 24 – Jan 3. Call church office before coming to building to confirm offices are open.
CLICK HERE TO PRINT REGISTRATION FORM
Please click on the link below to complete the Covid 19 Return to Play Waiver
YOUTH: https://firstfriends.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/65/responses/new
Mandatory Skill Assessments: 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.
First Assessment: Note new dates/times: Jan 5, 2021 Schedule is: 4pm – Last names beginning with the first letter A-F; 5:15pm – last names beginning with the first letter G-O; 6:30pm – last names beginning with the first letter P-Z.
Second Assessment: Thursday, Jan 7 at 4pm, 5pm or 6pm. Schedule will be posted on website January 6, after first assessment.
Parents Meeting: For 2021 Parents Meeting will be virtual. More information to be announced at later date. Parent Meeting notes will be available to print out from this website.
Requests can be made on registration form, however, they are not guaranteed. Please click on this link to view our Policy on Team Rosters Requests that affect the competitive balance of the team cannot be honored.
Practice Days: One day a week; Tuesdays at 4:30pm, 5:30pm or 6:30pm. Practices begin January 12.
Devotions: There will be a required 15 min devotional each week, on practice nights AFTER your practice starting the week of January 18. This is required, any player missing devotionals will sit out their first rotation of next game.
Game Day/Time: Saturdays at 9am, 10am or 11am. Schedule will be posted in January prior to first game. First game is January 23, 2021.
NOTE: NO JEWELRY DURING PRACTICES OR GAMES, SHORTS AT LEAST FINGERTIP LENGTH REQUIRED, KNEE PADS ARE RECOMMENDED.
Celebration Date: March 13, 2021
Coaches Needed: Parents, if interested in helping with coaching, please indicate so on registration form and plan to attend Zoom Training Meeting, Dec 3 at 6-7pm or Dec 5 at 9-10am. Please email Angie Sabatucci anghays@gmail.com
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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