VNB SENIOR OPEN - TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Hey Gators !!!!!

Click here to see the tournament schedule
(Womens Senior B on Page 4)

I asked VNB if the one-hour captains meeting could be skipped so we would not finish so late on Saturday. There could be an online forum instead... I am awaiting an answer.

See you later GATORS !!

Some Slides

Here are some videos of some pretty good slides by Middle Hitters, with some help from the Off-Side.

Video number 1 has a good example of some foot work and a good cross hit. She jumps on her left foot (which you need to do to get the angle shot).

Video number 2 shows how the Slide can be done with the Off-Side. It's called a split. The Middle Hitter goes for the slide while the Off-Side (watch blonde #11) goes for a middle attack by stepping in to the 3 position after the Middle Hitter has crossed. Note that the setter could have set Middle or Off-Side. Carole L, you may want to try this Wednesday.

Video number 3 is a drill for setting the slide. As a blocker, you may want to set up so the slider has an open line and take away the cross.

Tournament Registrations for Season 2007-2008 completed

Hi Gators

Just a little note to let you know that I have paid the registration for all the upcoming tournaments scheduled for the 2007-2008 season ($1025.00). It is all done so we are sure to have a spot. Most tournaments only accept 8 teams but, don't you worry, we are in.

See you all on Wednesday !! Let's get ready for the OPEN !!!!
HEEEEEYYYYYYYYYY GATORS !!!!

Mel Gator

Lots of Volleyball at UdeM This Weekend!

The Anges Bleues are hosting an inter-conference tournament with four teams from Quebec and Atlantic Canada this weekend. We'll probably be there Friday at 7PM or Saturday at 7PM.

Here's the schedule:

Vendredi/Friday
Terrain 1 Terrain 2
17 h Laval vs CBU / Montréal vs UPEI
19 h McGill vs Moncton / Sherbrooke vs UNB

Samedi/Saturday
11 h Sherbrooke vs UPEI / McGill vs CBU
13 h Montréal vs Moncton / Laval vs UNB
17 h Sherbrooke vs CBU / McGill vs UPEI
19 h Laval vs Moncton / Montréal vs UNB

Dimanche/Sunday
11 h Laval vs UPEI / Montréal vs CBU
13 h Sherbrooke vs / Moncton McGill vs UNB

USA VS Japan - Word Cup '07

They're giants.

Call the Ball!!!

Call it loud, early and often and with a tone in your voice that makes it absolutely clear to everyone around you that they should get out of your way because this ball is YOURS.

And make sure you call it early enough, preferably before it crosses the net, so that the other players can stay clear of your path and get into an on-help position.

If another player calls the ball at the same time as you and with the same high level of certainty as you, you should do one of two things; if there is time you should call the other players name and tell that player to go for the ball as you back-off and give that player room to play the ball, or, if there is not sufficient time or if you and the other player are already almost on top of each other, you should continue to play the ball.

Remember, if one or both of you play the ball, you will have a much better chance at making the point than if neither of you plays the ball.

TEAMS WHO COMMUNICATE WELL CALL THE BALL.

Tournament Schedule and Map for Saturday in Saint John

This is the schedule for the Saint John Lightning's fundraiser.

The tournament is NOT AT SJHS, it's at St. Malachy'S High School. Not too far from SJHS.
Click here for a map and directions on how to get there.