Volleyball Nova Scotia is pleased to announce the launch of a 12 and Under Mini Volleyball Program.  The program will be run in 5 different locations around metro by Justin Lynch, head coach of the University of Kings College men’s volleyball team.  The program will run for 8 weeks at a cost of $45 per athlete.

The program is geared towards girls and boys ranging from ages 8-12.  It is a modified version of the volleyball game intended to allow children to learn the skills while still having fun and experiencing success.  This program is ideal for any child who may want to play for their school or club in the future.  It is also great for any child looking to try the sport or even just to get out and be active.  The start date for the program is January 4th, 2010.

For more information and to register visit www.minivns.org.  Please direct any questions about the program to admin@minivns.org.

Congratulations to all of the girls who have tried out for this year’s Lakers U16 Girls. You all worked very hard  and the level of talent this year was very high, making  our decision very difficult. I would like to announce that the following players have been chosen for our teams this year.

Girls Tryouts for 2010 Season

Tryouts Day 1 – Saturday December 12, 2009

Tryouts Day 2 – Sunday December 13, 2009

Where:   Ecole Du Carrefour

Directions:   (See Map)

Note:    Arrive approx. 30min early to register, get dressed, and warm-up for tryouts

Cost:     $10.00 for both days (Checks payable to Lakers Volleyball)

Age Groups:

18U – Must be born in 1992/1993 (see below)   Sat 10:00am to 12:00pm    Sun 5:00pm to 7:00 pm

16U - Must be born in 1994/1995                          Sat 10:00am to 12:00pm    Sun 5:00pm to 7:00 pm

14U – Must be born in 1996 or later                      Sat 12:00pm to 2:00pm      Sun 10:00am to 12:00 pm

The 18U team may have 2 overage players:  19 years old and in their first year of grade 12, having not been held back in school at any time.

If you are planning on attending, please send the U16 Girls Head Coach Luc Potvin an e-mail with your Name, DOB and any previous playing experience, to: u16girls@lakersvolleyball.org (Please put “Girls Tryouts” in the subject line). Pre-registration is not required to attend tryouts players may register at the gym.

Team practices will be held three times a week for the 16U and two times a week for the 14U & 18U teams. In addition to committing yourself to attending practices you should also be prepared to commit yourself to Friday night / Saturday tournaments. Once season starts in late January the Lakers teams will be participating in many tournaments, plus NS Provincials, and Easterns inSherbrooke, Quebec (14U and 16U only).

Some Extra Notes for Parents…

• Team registration fees include, but are not limited to: VNS fees, provincial team entry, t-shirt, tournament fees, and gym cost. Actual team fees will be communicated at tryouts.
• All players must also submit a $50.00 uniform deposit along with their fees, upon making the team
• All fees are due at the Parents meeting
• Team apparel will be available for viewing and ordering at the Parent meeting
• Parent meeting for all players that make the team will be held during the last 30 minutes of the first practice following tryouts

Mark Heese, Olympic Bronze Medalist Beach Volleyball (1996), 10 time National Champion, Ranked #2 in the world at one point, will be making an appearance at the Atlantic Volleyball Camp in Sussex, NB (Aug.23-28).

Can you please post this opportunity on your website for our athletes?

They can find out more information at www.atlanticvolleyballcamp.com

The Metro Lakers Volleyball Club is now accepting coaching applications for the 2009-10 season.

If you are a Head Coach, Assistant Coach or Team Manager that would like to join our club, please follow the link below to fill out our on-line application form.

http://www.lakersvolleyball.org/register/coaching.php

Our executive group will be meeting over the summer to finalize positions on the board as well as review applications for the upcoming season.

Thanks
Paul