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Volleyball Information
Volleyball
Information Sheet (PDF)
Volleyball Game Schedule (PDF)
Volleyball Practices: Start on Monday August 24.
- 4th Grade: Monday/Wednesday, 6-7 PM, Parish Center
- 5th Grade: Monday/Wednesday, 7-8 PM, Parish Center
- 6th Grade: Monday/Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 PM, Burlingame Sports Center
- 7th and 8th Grade: Monday/Wednesday, 8:30-9:30 PM, Burlingame Sports Center
Program
The volleyball program is open to girls in grades 4 – 8. All
eligible students of St. Dunstan Catholic School and the St. Dunstan
Religious Education Program (CCD) are encouraged to play. Teams
participate in the Peninsula Parishes/Schools League (PPSL). The
league is comprised of Catholic Parishes from South San Francisco
to Redwood City. Fourth graders play on “training” teams
where the emphasis is on learning the sport in a fun and non-competitive
environment, no scores are kept, and teams are balanced. Starting
in fifth grade, when there are enough participants to form more
than one team, teams are formed by the skill level of the girls.
This provides the appropriate level of competition for each girl.
Game scores and league standings are kept in fifth grade. In grades
6 – 8, teams may compete in post-season playoffs to determine
PPSL champions.
Time
Line
Sign-ups for volleyball take place in April prior
to the next school year. Permission slips and registration fees
are due at sign-ups. In grades 5 – 8, when there are enough
participants to form more than one team, the Athletic Board will
conduct player evaluations before school is out in June. Practices
begin in August before school is in session and games are played
September through November. Teams generally practice twice each
week on Mondays and Wednesdays. The lower grades practice in the
Parish Center from 6:00pm to 9:00pm while the upper grades use Mills
High School from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Each practice session is 1 to
1½ hours long, depending on gym availability. Teams will
participate in pre-season tournaments when possible. PPSL games
generally take place on Saturdays at gyms in the area, we use Mills
for our home games. Fourth grade games usually start the day at
9:00am, and then games are played one hour apart for the rest of
the day in ascending order by grade. The season will conclude with
an Awards Night where we recognize the efforts and accomplishments
of our student-athletes and coaches.
Coaches
and Parental Participation
Coaches are chosen by the Athletic
Board. Upon completion of this most valuable service, coaches are
credited 40 service hours. Contact the Volleyball Commissioner or
Athletic Director if you are interested in becoming a coach. Parents
can earn service hours on Saturdays as line judges or by running
the scoreboard. Our volunteer coaches
deserve our respect and support. Parents can support the coaches
by dropping off and picking up their kids on time and by assuring
the student-athletes are dressed appropriately and have all their
equipment for games and practices. On game day, parents can support
the team by cheering and praising their play. Remember to leave
the coaching to the coaches. As we are reminded in our PCA workshops
“Coaches coach, referees referee, and parents
praise.”
Uniforms
Game uniforms will be loaned to each student-athlete. Uniforms are
for game use only. The Uniform Commissioner will schedule uniform
distribution and return days. Coordinate in advance with the Uniform
Commissioner if unable to make the scheduled date.
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