Spring 2012 House & Travel League Plans

Our fourth VYI Volleyball season begins in Spring 2012.  We offer Recreational House leagues for Elementary School (4th-6th), Middle School (7th-8th) and High School (9th-12th) players.  It is open to all registered athletes regardless of experience and skill level.  Last year we had about 300 participants.

We also plan to offer a few more advanced, Travel teams for Middle and High School age-groups that compete against other programs in Fairfax county.  Travel tryouts will take place in late February.

We always NEED volunteer coaches - and we will hold Coach Clinics in February or pay for coaches to attend and obtain Coach certifications. If we don't get enough volunteer coaches, we will have to reduce the number of players/teams during registrations.  Please consider coaching we will try to provide support to help you succeed and it is a great way to be part of your child's pursuit in the great sport of volleyball.

Below an outline of the planned schedule for the 2012 season.

VYI Volleyball Activity	2012 Target Schedule
Registration - Open	Dececember 7
Registration - Late fee	February 15
Travel Team tryouts	Week of February 20th or 27th
Coaches Coordination Meeting	Week of February 27th
Registration - Closed	March 9
Coaches Clinic	Week of March 5th
Rosters Available	March 12
Skills clinics	Weeks of March 12th & 19th
Practices begin	March 19
Games begin	March 26
FCPS Spring Break - no practice/games	April 2 - 6
Marymount Challenge	TBD (May) - Weekend
Playoffs	Week of May 28
All Stars Practices	Weeks of May 21st & 28th
NOVA Regional All Stars	June 2 - Saturday
Dulles Youth All Star Challenge	TBD (June) - Weekend
End of Season Picnic	June 3 - Sunday

by posted 05/01/2010
 
Dear Parents and Coaches,

VYI has received some complaints concerning the behavior of some parents, coaches and/or children using area sports facilities. While many of these complaints are eventually discovered to be related to other sports that are not related to VYI, we want to ensure our members continue to be respectful of the neighborhoods, schools, and parks that host our practices and events. Some of the specific complaints we’ve received include:

• Parking in front of neighborhood houses and obstructing resident access
• Walking through private property
• Generally disturbing the peace and quiet of the people living around the fields and gyms

As stated previously, we don’t know if any of the incidents reported involve VYI parents, coaches or children but it is appropriate that we establish guidelines so that everyone knows what is expected of them. Anything a parent, coach or player does while attending a VYI activity reflects on VYI and all of us individually.

Use of area gyms and fields is a privilege not a right. VYI has an excellent reputation in the community and because of that we enjoy certain privileges. It is imperative that we maintain this reputation. We are guests in these neighborhoods and must conduct ourselves accordingly.

We will be amending the parents Code of Conduct rules to spell out specific expectations but here are some rules that we must all follow:

• Parking on residential side streets is only permitted when all lots adjacent to a facility are full.
• Do not park in the designated SACC (School Age Child Care) parking areas in school parking lots
• When it is necessary to park on a neighborhood street we must be quiet and respectful of the residents and their property. This means there should be no yelling, littering or trespassing on private property.
• Never park in such a way as to block a driveway or otherwise obstruct the resident from leaving their home or parking in front of it.
• Make sure we leave each facility clean and free of trash.
• Be a leader. If you witness inappropriate behavior intervene and report to a coach or commissioner as appropriate.

We appreciate your support in ensuring that we have continued access to the facilities that are vital to our sports programs.

Vienna Youth Incorporated