We were extremely fortunate to have had 7 of our varsity volleyball players play "Club/Junior Olympic" Volleyball last year. It is without a doubt, that their skill level improved because of this added experience. If you would like to continue playing volleyball, there are opportunities out there for you. There are two programs in the area that have tryouts coming right up. The NH Seacoast Volleyball Program and the Great Bay Program. Our seven varsity players played for Seacoast last year. Mrs. Peabody is also on the Board of Directors for the Seacoast Program. Coach Sasien is involved in the Great Bay Program. Both are wonderful programs. Don't be nervous about the skill level. At the 12 and under level, they accommodate everyone. At the 14 and under level, the players are divided according to skill level.
Once you are placed on a team, 99% of the practices are only on Sunday's. There are 5 tournaments for the 12U teams. If you make an Elite team, there could be a few more tournaments...AND after basketball season, a mid-week practice is usually added.
I will not lie, it does cost a bit of $$ to play on these teams. The cost for Seacoast includes uniforms, sneakers,warm-ups, etc... If you make an Elite team, the cost of hotel rooms and airfare is also included in the price. If you can relate it to a summer camp.......which usually cost approximately $500 for a one week over-night, it is worth the cost to play JO Volleyball.
Below is the information regarding the Junior Olympic Tryouts in the area:
Seacoast JO Tryouts will be:
At Dover High on November 14th
12U: 10:30-noon
14U: 10:30-12:30
16U: 1-3pm
18U: 3-5pm
Cost: $35
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Great Bay JO Tryouts will be:
At Rochester Rec
Sunday November 7 & Sunday November 14, 2010
Registration opens 1/2 hour before each session
Session 1: U-18, & U-14 : 10:00 am - 12:30 pm (both days)
Session 2: U-16 : 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm (both days)
(U-12 tryouts at New Heights in Portsmouth Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 6-8PM )
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