CDGD summer volleyballl series 2008

Capital District Grass Doubles runs grass doubles volleyball tournaments in the Albany area. Check our CDGD.org to register.

DAY	DATE	FORMAT	SITE
Saturday	May 10th	Reverse Coed 4's	Avon Crest Park
Sunday	May 18th	King and Queen of the Hill Doubles	Avon Crest Park
Saturday	June 7th	Men's and Women's 2's	The Meadows @ Collins Park
Sunday	June 8th	Coed-Reverse 2's	The Meadows @ Collins Park
Saturday	June 28th	Men's and Women's 2's	Collin's Park
Sunday	June 29th	Coed-Reverse 2's	Collin's Park
Saturday	July 12	Men's and Women's 2's	Collin's Park
Sunday	July 13	Coed-Reverse 2's	Collin's Park
Saturday	July 19	Coed Reverse 4's	The Meadows @ Collins Park
Saturday	August 16th	Men's and Women's 2's	Collin's Park
Sunday	August 17th	Coed Reverse 2's	Collin's Park
Saturday	August 23rd	Men's and Women's 4's	The Meadows @ Collins Park
Saturday	September 6th	Men's and Women's 2's	Collin's Park
Sunday	September 7th	Coed-Reverse 2's	Collin's Park
Saturday	September 20th	King and Queen of the Hill Doubles	Avon Crest Park

NVC beach volleyball tournaments 2008

New for this year, we have added a COED Open Division with cash prizes (that's a men's net in case you didn't know). Also, do to the small sizes of the Men/Women BB & B divisions we have combined them to just B. We had so much fun with the Retro Weekend, it's back July 12-13.

All events are to be held in Newport RI at Easton's Beach unless noted otherwise on the schedule.

Adult Schedule:
May 24-25 EEVB New London, CT
June 14 NVC (Men & Women - Open, A & B)
June 21 NVC (Men & Women - Open, A & B)
June 28 & 29 EEVB
July 12-13 NVC (Retro Weekend)
Sat: Men & Women - Open, A & B
Sun: Men & Women - AA, COED - Open, Reverse Coed - A & B
July 26 & 27 EEVB
August 2-3 NVC
Sat: Men & Women - Open, A & B
Sun: Men & Women - AA, COED - Open, Reverse Coed - A & B
August 9-10 EEVB New London, CT (Caribbean Qualifier #8)
August 16-17 NVC
Sat: Men & Women - Open, A & B
Sun: Men & Women - AA, COED - Open, Reverse Coed - A & B
August 23-24 NVC AVPNext New England Zone Championships (Double AVPNext Grand Prix Points)
(NO qualifying required, earn entry to the AVPNext Nationals)
Sat: Men & Women - Open, A & B
Sun: Men & Women - AA, COED - Open, Reverse Coed - A & B
August 30 NVC King Of The Beach
Sign up individually (Men & Women - Open/AA, A & B)
August 31 - Sept 1 EEVB New London, CT (Sunday -Monday)

Registration: www.newportvollyballclub.com
All players are required to be AVPNext Membership.

BVA Jump Training Clinic

Boston Volleyball has partnered with Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning to offer a new training program specifically for volleyball players! This is an opportunity for athletes who want to gain an edge over the competition and improve individual skills, physical conditioning level, and mental toughness. In addition to a strong emphasis on improving leg strength and jumping techniques, the BVA FLIGHT SCHOOL program will focus on strengthening core abdominals, and keeping your shoulder healthy.

The focus will be on athletic improvement while keeping you INJURY FREE. You may have tried other copy cat programs, now come train with the professionals

TRAIN WITH THE PRO'S
* Over 100 1st, 2nd and 3rd round draft picks from the NHL, NFL, and MLB
* 40 medalists from the '98 and '02 Olympics
* 25 NFL athletes, including 14 athletes with Superbowl game appearances
* Multiple athletes in World Cup and Summer Olympic Games

Athletes will receive instruction in dynamic/functional movement training including:
. Injury Reduction
. Linear and Lateral Speed Development
. Improve Foot Speed and Agility
. Explosive Power Development
. Core Abdominal Strength
. Functional Strength Training

BVA FLIGHT SCHOOL DETAILS
Start Date: March 31, 2008
The program meets twice a week, Monday and Thursday nights
Time: 6pm to 7pm
Duration: 16 Session (2 months)
Cost: $279

Please RSVP Bruno@bostonvolleyball.com if you would like to register. Don't delay as the program begins next Monday (March 31st).

BSSC Summer Grass Tournaments 2008

Outdoor season is right around the corner so mark your calendars NOW to
save these dates to play

All tourneys are at Ipswich River Park in North Reading, unless
otherwise noted

Sun June 8 - Reverse Coed - Fernald State School in Waltham
Sun June 22 - Men's, Women's, Reverse Coed
Sat June 28 - Reverse Coed
Sat July 12 - Reverse Coed
Sun July 20 - Reverse Coed
Sat August 2 - Reverse Coed
Sat August 9 - Men's, Women's & Reverse Coed - Mayors Cup in South
Boston
Sat August 23 - Reverse Coed

Check out bssc.com for more details and registration.

Boston College Summer Camp

Boston College is hosting their annual summer camp and clinics

Eagle Volleyball Camp, July 13-16th
Eagle Skills Clinic, July 17-18th
Eagle Team Clinic, August 9-10th

If you coach volleyball, please note the team clinic which offers middle school and high school teams a jump start on their seasons!

For more info and a brochure, please email me at: kristen.shockley@bc.edu

Kristen Shockley
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Boston College

AVP Crocs Tour Announces 2008 Schedule

The AVP tour schedule was released today and the sad news is that they are not coming back to Boston this year. The rumor has it that construction at last years location hampered the event from returning this summer. The AVP will host 18 events this year from Florida to New York and back to Southern California. The AVP will also observe its 25th anniversary July 19, 2008; the celebration will last throughout the season.

The 2008 AVP Crocs Tour includes 18 stops -- 17 regular-season events and one post-regular season event -- to determine the best of the beach in Glendale, Ariz. Tickets to all 2008 Tour events will be available at http://www.avp.com.

                          April 11-13 - Miami, Fla.
                        April 18-20 - Dallas, Tex.
                    May 2-4 - Huntington Beach, Calif.
                        May 8-10 - Charleston, SC
                       May 24-26 - Louisville, Ky.
                       May 30-June 1 - Atlanta, Ga.
                     June 6-8 - Hermosa Beach, Calif.
                         June 20-22 - Belmar, NJ
                        July 4-6 - Boulder, Colo.
                           TBA - Chicago, Ill.
                        July 18-20 - Brooklyn, NY
                     July 25-27 - Long Beach, Calif.
                       Aug. 1-3 - San Diego, Calif.
                      Aug. 29-31 - Cincinnati, Ohio
                    Sept. 6-7 - Santa Barbara, Calif.
                   Sept. 12-14 - San Francisco, Calif.
                  Sept. 19-21 - Manhattan Beach, Calif.
                      Sept. 26-28 - Glendale, Ariz.

Molten Division III Men’s Volleyball Invitational Championship

The 2008 D3 Mens Volleyball Championships will be held at Springfield College on
April 11-12, 2008. Find out more information at www.spfldcol.com

There will also be a boys’ high school invitational hosted by the Volleyball Hall of Fame in Springfield on April 12th and 13th called the Spaulding Boys’ Showcase Championship.

Click on the tournament logo to link to ticket and tournament information at Volleyball Hall of Fame

BSSC HITTING CLINIC

Basic Hitting Clinic
All levels
Men's and women's nets
Sunday, March 16, 9:30am to noon.
West Newton Armory
Tom Wilson, head clinician

Fees:
Pre-register by 5pm the Friday, March 14, to get the best price: $25
for BSSC members (non-members pay an additional $10).

Walk-on space is sometimes available for an additional $15,
regardless of BSSC membership.

To Register, contact Laura Nelson at laura@bssc.com or 617/789-4070.
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HITTING CLINIC
All levels
Men's and women's nets
Sunday, March 16, 9:30am to noon.
West Newton Armory
Tom Wilson, head clinician

Topics:
Approach footwork
Jumping mechanics
Armswing and followthrough
Transition hitting footwork

Head Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Coach

Elms College, a NCAA Division III institution in Chicopee, MA and a member of the North Atlantic Conference and North East Collegiate Volleyball Association New England Division, invites applications for the position of Head Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Coach. This is a full-time, benefited, 9-month position with a start date of August 15, 2008. Reporting to the Athletic Director, the coach will be responsible for organizing, developing and administering all phases of the volleyball programs, including budget preparation and the supervision of a part-time assistant coach, with an emphasis on recruitment of student athletes and daily instruction in practice. The successful candidate must be dedicated to building a successful, respected program and exhibit a strong commitment toward adhering to Elms College policies and guidelines. There will also be an administrative component with this position.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in a related field. Previous experience in coaching, preferably at the College level, is essential. The candidate must possess a thorough understanding and working knowledge of NCAA Division III regulations. Background check will be conducted. A valid driver’s license required.

How to Apply: send a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to: jobs@elms.edu Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Elms College is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Visit our web site at www.elms.edu