Open Gym Information

What is the purpose of high school open gyms?

• To prepare players for the upcoming high school tryouts through participation in fundamental and game-centered drills  which will help players improve skill, build team chemistry, and establish team expectations.

• These sessions are NOT to be used as "extra practice" for players not trying out for the high school team.

Can transfer students participate in open gyms?

• High school students transferring from another high school

  • must be officially enrolled at Woodford County High School

  • contact the head coach as additional paperwork will be required to receive official clearance for participation from KHSAA

  • submit all required volleyball paperwork to the head coach through email

  • may not participate until the 2023-2024 school year has ended for Woodford County Public Schools

• Middle school students transitioning into high school from another school district

  • must be officially enrolled at Woodford County High School

  • submit all required volleyball paperwork to the head coach through email

What is required for players to participate in open gyms?

• 1 REQUIREMENT which must be submitted digitally to the head coach PRIOR to the first day of participation

  1. Emergency Contact Information Form

• 10 REQUIREMENTS which must be emailed to the head coach PRIOR to the first day of participation

  1. Current KHSAA High School Physical (3 pages)

  2. Copy of Current Insurance Card

  3. Self-Carry/Self-Administration of Medication

     1. • • Only submit if the player takes prescribed medication.

          • This includes an inhaler for asthma.

  4. WCHS Drug and Alcohol Athletic Policy

  5. Random Drug Testing Procedure Form

  6. Statement of Hazards Form

  7. Choice for Sports Practices and Competitions

  8. Student Event Transportation Release Agreement Form 

     1. • • • • List EACH Individual Adult who has permission to transport your player during the season.

              • You may not write "all volleyball parents" as each person needs to be listed specifically by name.

  9. Volleyball Athlete's Pledge

  10. Volleyball Handbook Agreement

Participation in off-season opportunities is not mandatory.

• Each participant needs to bring a water bottle and volleyball gear.

• All participants are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from open gyms.