Travel Volleyball - Girls
8th Grade Travel - Tara Grier
contact information - Email: griert@fonddulac.k12.wi.us
7th Grade Travel - Kara Gessner
contact information - Email: gessnerk@fonddulac.k12.wi.us
7th/8th Grade Travel Volleyball ~ Sabish 2023
Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year and the beginning of the volleyball season!
Your coaches: 8th grade: Mrs. Grier
7th grade: Mrs. Gessner
Teams/Games
During the first two days of volleyball, we will hold tryouts and up to about 12 players will make each travel team. Bussing is provided to and from away games and 7th and 8th grade teams will travel together. Students may choose to travel home with a parent as long as they sign out with a coach.
Players who don’t get chosen for the travel team may continue to play volleyball in the Rec. Dept. program. This program will start once school begins, will include the 6th graders, and will include games against Woodworth and Theisen. Listen for announcements at school regarding when these practices will begin.
Practices
Players are expected to attend all practices unless absent from school or a note is provided from a parent/guardian. Failure to attend practice on a repeated basis may result in less playing time during games or even dismissal from the team. In addition, coaches will check with teachers frequently to make sure grades and behavior are where they need to be. Playing time may be affected for failing grades or behavior issues.
Throughout the season, there will be a strong emphasis on hard work and team play. The girls will be expected to push themselves to improve their volleyball skills while working on cooperation and sportsmanship. Of course, we will also have a lot of fun!!
The first day of tryouts is Wed., August 23 at 3:30. Make sure you’re ready to go with athletic shoes, shorts, a t-shirt, and knee pads (encouraged, but not required).
After teams are selected, a calendar for practice and game will be shared. You should expect practice on most days that we don’t have games - it’s a 5-day per week commitment.
Athletic Code Meeting
Players, along with a parent/guardian, need to attend the athletic code meeting on Open House night on August 29 at Sabish. You can choose to attend either before open house (4:30-4:45) OR after open house (5:45-6:00).
Required Forms
Emergency card
Athletic code form (you will sign this after attending the code meeting)
Concussion form
$20 participation fee (cash or check payable to Sabish)
Physicals - these are now optional at the middle school level
Spirit Wear - Order forms will be available for optional volleyball spirit wear.
Forms will be available during the first week of practice. Don’t worry about any of it ahead of time. However, participation is not allowed in games until forms are in and the fee is paid.
Contact Information
Tara Grier Email: griert@fonddulac.k12.wi.us Text: (920) 322-5572
Kara Gessner Email: gessnerk@fonddulac.k12.wi.us
The majority of important information and reminders will be communicated to players during practice. It is their responsibility to get this information home to their families.
Have a great volleyball season and school year!
