The Citadel Girls Varsity Coaching Staff expects a large influx of pretty high level athletes to the point of not being able to accommodate them all on the varsity team. Our goal this year is to set up a program, not just a team and see how that pans out, but the main thing we need is one or two volunteers to take on the JV team. A background in volleyball would definitely be preferred, but we can help with the teaching coaching set-ups regarding drills, systems etc. – if desired. Alternately, if the coach is confident, they can be totally autonomous from the varsity.

At Citadel we have a great facility with access to two full size courts for practices. If things work out as hoped, we would like to try having at least one, and occasionally two combined practices per week, with the others separate. Our coaching staff will be available for advice, help and encouragement all the way, and I think we would be able to make it a rewarding experience for someone interested in the sport, in coaching, and in being around a positive and enjoyable environment. The time commitment would be for minimum 2 practices per week and on average 3 matches every two weeks through the season. In addition, we have hopes that the team would also be able to enter many of the same school tournaments that the senior varsity team will be entering.

If you or anyone you know may be interested, please contact head coach Ken Boutilier ASAP. Ken’s e-mail is: ken.boutilier@amec.com

Girls 14 Under Tryouts  (those born 1996 or later)
Sunday Nov 29
Location: Citadel High School
Time:  5:30 pm-7:30.  Players should arrive early to sign up and be registered.  There will be someone available at 5:10 to coordinate.  Enter through the Community entrance at the North end of the building. Note: Leeway will be given to those not able to be at this first tryout, due to the short notice, but everyone is encouraged to attend if possible.

Date: Sunday Dec 7
Location:  Tallahasee Recreation Centre (Eastern Passage)
Time: 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Date: Monday Dec 8.
Location  St Andrews Centre on Bayers Road
Time : 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Girls 16 Under tryouts (born 1994 or later)

Sun Dec 7th   – 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Tallahassee
Mon Dec 8th   – 5:30pm – 7:30pm at Citadel High
Tues Dec 9th   – 7:30pm – 9:30pm at Tallahassee

Girls 18 Under tryouts (born 1992 or later)

Sun Dec 7th   – 10:30pm – 12:30pm at Tallahassee
Mon Dec 8th   – 7:30pm – 9:30pm at Citadel High
Tues Dec 9th   – 7:30pm – 9:30pm at Tallahassee

Note that you did not have to attend the ID camp held earlier on to attend tryouts.
Tryout costs will be $20.00 total, with a $10 deduction if you attended the recent ID camp.
Further information and tryout times for other age groups, please check with the club web-site (still being finalized, so please check back often).

Mondays and Wednesdays, May 11 to June 3, 6-8PM

$100 per player

Click here for more info and entry form

If your son or daughter will be 16 years of age or younger throughout all of 2009, the Metro Lakers have announced tryout dates on their web site.

Note: There will NOT be a U15 team as previously advertised.

Click Here for Details

WHO:
Halifax Mainland Marksmen Volleyball Club is putting on a pre season skills and conditioning camp for all high school or soon to be high school boys volleyball players in HRM.

WHAT:
Pre-High School Season Skills and Conditioning Camp.
Coaches will focus on the development of players serving, setting, passing, spiking and blocking over a two day camp that will run for 5 hours each day.

WHEN:
Monday September 1st 2008 and Tuesday September 2nd 2008, 10am to 3pm

WHERE:
Gottingen St. YMCA, Halifax NS

WHY:
Proceeds will go to fund the development of the new Halifax Mainland Marksmen/Markswomen Volleyball Club and the NSSAF Boys Volleyball Program.

HOW:
Registration must be in by no later than Thursday August 21st 2008. Registration fee is $45.00 per player and will include a group photo and a T-Shirt. Please reply to this ad to register or contact George MacPherson at geo_mac19@hotmail.com