JE 8th Grade Volleyball

TEAM RULES & GUIDELINES (this is general for both teams.  Mr. Sherman will have his own guidelines)

More to follow and info may be revised.

Practice is always at the Middle School Gym or Ramsdell Gym and will be generally 3:00 - 4:30. 

Your athlete can be picked up at 4:30 or wait and take the 5 pm bus home.

Pickup behind bus garage or parking lot. The circle is probably not a good idea because of the bus.

UNIFORM INFO

One Jersey is provided to players / players provide own shorts.  Two if you happen to be a libero.

Shorts - Color - preferably navy (black is acceptable)  All solid in color please.  You do not have to wear spandex - athletic shorts are fine.

Knee Pads - all players should provide their own knee pads.  Do not rush out to purchase - make sure your athlete likes the sport first.

No jewelry for practice or games (not a league rule, but is a coaches rule) - Let's prevent a ripped out ear lobe. 

Permanent jewelry like bracelet is not allowed.

TRANSPORTATION to Matches

All players must ride the bus to matches.  Any exceptions will need to be approved by the coach and athletic director 24 hours in advance.

You may ride home with person(s) on your transportation form, but you must be signed out.

No Food Consumed on bus. We follow the same rules that are followed during the regular bus runs.  You should eat a small snack during sports study hall -- not on the bus.  

Families please do not bring meals (pizza, subs, Dunkin etc. for players to eat in stands before a match or after a match).  They should be having a small snack during sports study hall.   Most gyms do not allow food in their gyms (exception  - medical). Absolutely no door dashing of food to matches.  Dunkin drinks are not allowed at the bench or in stands.

Only water bottles allowed on bus and bench (no sugary sticky drinks -- painful when they spill -- and they will spill)

MATCHES - where do teams sit?

At home and away matches, the 8th grade team will sit together in a designated area. No food or snacks at the bench area

PLAYING TIME - We do not discuss playing time.  It is at the coaches' discretion and based on the player's attendance, coachability, and on the level of skill of the opposing team.

If you miss any part of a practice, your playing time will be affected.

If you are out sick for any part of the day, you are ineligible to participate in practice or a match.

If you have an unexcused absence the day before a match, you will not play in a match the next day.