Volleyball

Firstly, a bit congratulations to students who have recently gained representative honours: Scarlett Brain (Y13) - New Zealand Junior Womens A team, Hine Lankshear and Michelle Clarke (Y10) second place in the New Zealand Secondary Schools Beach Volleyball championships for Year 10 girls. Well done to you all and to those who supported their journeys.

TERM ONE INFO:

• We have about 180 names registered to play social, competitive, sensior and junior volleyball - TREMENDOUS PARTICIPATION!!!
• We welcome Ms Aneta Wright and Ms Stef Belworthy to our volleyball whanau both enthusiastic volleyballers and they join Ms Blythe, Ms Robinson, and our community coaches Dave Harris and Chris Summerville to support our athletes.
• HOWEVER: we have not got enough staff to support all teams, so we do need parents and whanau to help us look after social teams

JUNIOR SOCIAL TEAMS

• 8 players minimum (stay in year levels 9 OR 10)
• 1-2 parents to be the manager - there must be ONE parent present on the court at games (they also flip the score, but do not need to know any rules :))
• Cost is $50 per player - please pay ASAP (online or at the fees office)
• Please also return a permission slip to Ms Blythe, Ms RObinson or the sports office
• Players will need to wear PE uniforms to play in and preferably appropriate shoes.
• Games are at QEYC on Tuesday nights 4.20-8pm - referees are provided as part of your fees
• Students can form their own teams or see Ms Blythe or Ms RObinson if they would like us to place them in a team.

JUNIOR COMPETITIVE TEAMS

• Training for Y9 and Y10 students who wish to develop their skills and hopefully gain selection in our competitive junior teams in Term 4, TUESDAYS and WEDNESDAYS at LUNCHTIME in the sports hall - wear PE gear and bring shoes, kneepads if possible
• Our top Year 10 athletes are playing senior volleyball Term 1 including 3 weekend tournaments and they play Thursday nights. Dave Harris will be their coach
• All other teams play Tuesday nights. Ms Belworthy will be coaching and looking after the Year 10 competitive teams
• Year 9 competitive athletes will be focusing on skills development until later in the year when we will trial for our competitive teams.
• Cost is $50 per player (but $110 for the team playing tournaments - Dave's team)

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Nga mihi nui
Ms Blythe and Ms Robinson