Tryouts

Tryouts for the 2018 Season will be held in the Prairie HS gyms on:

PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE AT ALL TRYOUT SESSIONS!

MONDAY, AUGUST 20 - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22

VIEW CALENDAR for times/sessions.

• Throughout the tryout sessions players will participate in physical testing (sprints, timed run, vertical jump, muscle strength/endurance exercises, etc), volleyball drills focusing on passing, setting, hitting, and serving), as well as game play situations.

• Please arrive 15 MINUTES prior to the session beginning as we will start ON TIME!

• What to wear: t-shirt (no tank tops), sports bra, shorts/spandex, socks, and athletic shoes.

• Optional items: knee pads, ankle braces

• What to bring: water bottle, healthy snacks for between sessions

Prairie Volleyball holds a CLOSED TRYOUT! During the tryout sessions only Prairie Coaches, Guest Coaches/Evaluators, and Participants are allowed in the gym. Tryouts are a stressful time and we want to provide the best environment possible without additional distractions.

BE PREPARED FOR FALL 2018 TRYOUTS--PLEASE READ OVER THE INFORMATION BELOW SO YOU ARE PREPARED!

1. Pick up your "sports packet" from the Prairie ASB office OR print off the forms here:

• • • Sports Physical Form

    • BGSD Athletic Code "Sports Packet"

    • Emergency Authorization Form

    • Concussion & Cardiac Form

2. Complete the list of Athletic Eligibility Requirements:

PRIOR TO FIRST PRACTICE/TRYOUTS *including summer activities: *Clear All Fines through the ASB office. If you are an incoming freshman, you will have to

clear any fines from your middle school.

PLAYERS WHO MAKE A TEAM & PRIOR TO FIRST COMPETITION/MATCH:

• • 1. Meet Academic Eligibility

    2. Purchase ASB Card & Pay Participation Fee (payment plans can be arranged through the ASB office)

    3. Complete 10 Practices (2 practices on the same day will only count as 1 practice in accordance with WIAA rules. Tryout days count towards your 10 practices.)

3. Turn in your complete sports packet ASAP!!!

• • • *The Prairie ASB office must have your completed packet processed before you are released to participate in ANY athletic opportunities (including pre-season).

    • In August, prior to tryouts ALL ATHLETES must receive clearance for the 2017-2018 school year---This includes outstanding fines/fees paid, academic eligibility checked, and (if not already turned in) Sports Packet & current Sports Physical.

ASB OFFICE HOURS :

**CLOSED June 24 - August 13**

4. Start or maintain your conditioning! Playing volleyball requires stamina and strength. In addition to volleyball skills, athletes will also do agility, speed, and muscular endurance/strength testing as a part of tryouts.

5. While participation in summer camps/clinics is not required it can be a great way to improve your volleyball skills and better prepare you for tryouts. Visit our "Spring & Summer Info" link for more information. Many local colleges/universities offer high school level volleyball camps as well. For more information visit their athletic homepage.

6. Review the PHS VOLLEYBALL CALENDAR for important dates & times----This includes tryouts, practices, matches, tournaments, and other important dates. Players selected for a team should note that all practices, tournaments, and program activities are MANDATORY unless otherwise stated.