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If you are interested in becoming part of the DRHS Volleyball family, make sure you sign up to receive emails. We'll send updates throughout the summer, and you'll want to make sure to stay in the know.
And make sure to follow us on social media too. We are on Instagram and Facebook, and update those channels OFTEN!
These are the best ways to reach us, and the best ways to keep updated with the ever changing events happening with Dakota Ridge Volleyball.
And make sure to follow us on social media too. We are on Instagram and Facebook, and update those channels OFTEN!
These are the best ways to reach us, and the best ways to keep updated with the ever changing events happening with Dakota Ridge Volleyball.
Please check the calendar for actual dates and times - all are subject to change. The below is just a rough outline of when events typically happen so you can plan accordingly.
Below are the events for a typical FALL season.
Below are the events for a typical FALL season.
WHEN should i start planning?
Well, the short answer is NOW. Volleyball is a fall sport, and begins in August, with tryouts happening BEFORE SCHOOL EVEN STARTS, but there are LOTS of events that happen in the spring and summer that your player can participate in!
Make sure to to subscribe to our calendar. It's a Google Calendar, and will have the most up to date info on it.
We are also on Facebook and Instagram. We try really hard to keep those up to date with important info. Follow us to stay up to date!
Make sure to to subscribe to our calendar. It's a Google Calendar, and will have the most up to date info on it.
We are also on Facebook and Instagram. We try really hard to keep those up to date with important info. Follow us to stay up to date!
GET A PHYSICAL EARLY!
No players are allowed to try out for the season without a completed, current Sports Physical. Physicals are good for 365 days from the date on the form. If you have a physical that will expire during the season (any time August through the end of October), you will need to obtain a new physical.
A few examples:
If you are taking your player in for a checkup at ANY point in the year, have the doctor sign that form, then you'll be set. You won't have to rush to get an appointment, or stress that you can't get in early enough. You can also have the doc sign their own form. Either way, you'll need a good ol' piece of paper that you'll need to upload during the registration process.
Click here for the form to bring to your doctor.
No players are allowed to try out for the season without a completed, current Sports Physical. Physicals are good for 365 days from the date on the form. If you have a physical that will expire during the season (any time August through the end of October), you will need to obtain a new physical.
A few examples:
- Physical form is dated for 6/12/2021 (so it expires on 6/12/2022) - tryouts are 8/9/2022
- This physical is EXPIRED. You will need a new one before you can tryout.
- Physical form dated for 8/25/2021 (so it expires on 8/25/2022) - tryouts are 8/9/2022
- You'll be permitted to register and tryout with that physical, however, you'll be required to update your physical because it will not be valid during the entire season.
- Physical form dated for 11/17/2021 (so it expires on 11/17/2022) - tryouts are 8/9/2022
- This physical is PERFECT - it will be valid during tryouts, and will not be expired during our entire season. You're good to go.
If you are taking your player in for a checkup at ANY point in the year, have the doctor sign that form, then you'll be set. You won't have to rush to get an appointment, or stress that you can't get in early enough. You can also have the doc sign their own form. Either way, you'll need a good ol' piece of paper that you'll need to upload during the registration process.
Click here for the form to bring to your doctor.
HOW MUCH DOES VOLLEYBall COST?
The program fee changes from year to year, depending on the expenses we anticipate for the upcoming season, but typically ranges between $300.00-$350.00. This fee does not include the Jeffco Athletic fee, which is typically $175.00
Our FAQ page has more specific information about fees, and how we use them.
Our FAQ page has more specific information about fees, and how we use them.
VOLLEYBALL IS A CUT SPORT
Volleyball is a cut sport. This probably comes as no surprise. In 2019 89 girls tried out for 47 positions; In 2020 83 girls tried out. You can do the math. There will likely be cuts this year as well. The coaching staff will be looking for coachable athletes who have a great work ethic, love to compete, and want to learn to become better players and teammates. The coaching staff will evaluate attitude, athletic ability, and volleyball skill in determining teams. The one area each and every player that attends the tryout can control is her attitude. Expect to work hard, be helpful, and demonstrate how great of a teammate you can be.
We will post the rosters on the last day of tryouts, after 11:00 pm. We will send an email to the players that have made a team on that evening with a link to register and pay the program fees. If a player did not make a team, and would like to discuss with the coaches why she was cut, please email us to schedule a time with the coaches.
Below describes each team:
We will post the rosters on the last day of tryouts, after 11:00 pm. We will send an email to the players that have made a team on that evening with a link to register and pay the program fees. If a player did not make a team, and would like to discuss with the coaches why she was cut, please email us to schedule a time with the coaches.
Below describes each team:
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SUMMER EVENTS
Below are some important events that happen before the fall season begins. Not all dates are listed, so make sure to check the calendar for up to date information. Dates and times are subject to change!
MAY
- Open Gyms - These typically start the first week of May and are only for incoming Freshmen through Seniors.
- Freshman Camp - Typically the first week of May in the evenings.
- Summer Tryouts (Grandview Camp and / or Regis Camp) - High School aged players interested in trying out for one of the Summer camps held at Grandview High School or Regis College will want to attend this tryout. The space is limited at these camps which is why we have to hold tryouts. In 2021 we can only bring 12 players to Grandview only 24 players to Regis. More information will be delivered during open gyms and via email.
- IMPORTANT! If a player makes a summer team, that does NOT guarantee her a position on any team for the fall season. Additionally, if a player does NOT make a summer team, that does NOT exclude her from making a team for the fall season.
JUNE
- Open Gyms - These are typically held twice a week in the mornings. They are only for incoming Freshmen through Seniors.
- Eagles Summer Prep Camp - Typically begins the beginning of June and goes into July. Intended for incoming Freshmen through Incoming Seniors, this camp includes conditioning, skills, drills and game play.
- Future Eagles Camp - Typically held during the first week of June, this is a 4 day camp intended for 5-8th graders, typically from 9:30-11:30 am. High school aged players may be asked to help run this camp.
- Little Spikers Camp - Typically held during the first week of June, this is a 4 day camp intended for K-4th graders, typically from 12:00-1:30 pm. High school aged players may be asked to help run this camp.
JULY
- Open Gyms - These are typically held twice a week in the mornings. They are only for incoming Freshmen through Seniors.
- Varsity Grandview Camp - Typically held the 2nd week of July, this is a Tournament style 4 day camp at Grandview High School, held in the morning, until about noon. Transportation is NOT provided.
- JV Grandview Camp - Typically held the 3rd week of July, this is a Tournament style 3 day camp at Grandview High School, held in the morning, until about noon. Transportation is NOT provided
- Level 3 Grandview Camp - Typically held the 3rd week of July, this is a Tournament style 3 day camp at Grandview High School, held in the afternoon, from about noon until 4:00ish. Transportation is NOT provided.
- Varsity Regis Camp - Typically held the first week of August for 3 days. Transportation is NOT provided.
- JV Regis Camp - Typically held the first week of August for 3 days. Transportation is NOT provided.
AUGUST - crazy busy from here on out
- Eagles Team Camp - Typically held the first week of August. It is STRONGLY suggested that any player interested in trying out for the Fall season attends this 4 day camp.
- Mandatory Fall Sports Meeting - A required meeting given by the Athletic Director for all parents of a Fall Sport Athlete is typically held the week before school starts
- Tryouts / Teams Selected - Typically held the second week of August - before school starts.
- Registration / Uniform Handouts - Registration is required to be finalized EARLY the day after teams are posted. Uniforms will be handed out after school the day after teams are selected.
- First Day of Practice - Will be held the very first day of school, possibly the day before school starts.
- Mandatory Player / Parent Meeting - Will be held the same week teams are selected, in the evening.
- Team Bonding - The timing on this varies, but typically there will be an evening event for all players that have made a team.
- Scrimmage - Held on the first Saturday after school starts (like just a few days after school starts), each level of team will scrimmage other schools from approximately 7:30 am till noon-ish. Each level will be at a different school. Immediately following the Scrimmages, there will be a pool party bonding event.
- Pool Party - Held on the first Saturday after school starts (like just a few days after school starts), this pool party will be from approximately 1:00 - 4:00, and is for players and coaches only.
- Mandatory Team Pictures - Typically held at the Ken Caryl Ranch house, all players are required to attend.
- Team Level Dinner - This will vary from team to team, but each team will likely have a team dinner at someone's' home at some point in August or September.
- The First Official Game - Typically the last Tuesday in August, and games are typically held almost every Tuesday and Thursday after that.
SEPTEMBER
- Team Level Dinner - This will vary from team to team, but each team will likely have a team dinner at someones' home at some point in August or September.
- Mandatory Volunteering Event - required for all players, this will be a Saturday, in either September or October, typically at Miracle League of Denver.
- Level 3 Tournament - Typically the 3rd or 4th Saturday in September.
- JV Tournament - Typically the 3rd or 4th Saturday in September.
OCTOBER
- Mandatory Volunteering Event - required for all players, this will be a Saturday, in either September or October, typically at Miracle League of Denver.
- Varsity Tournament - Typically held the first week of October.
- Level 4 Tournament - Typically held the second week of October.
- Uniform Check-in - Held a day or two after the last game, all players except Varsity, will return their uniforms, typically held after school.
- Eagle Invitational - A REQUIRED 2 day event for the whole program. Typically held the 3rd week of October. Varsity will play, all other levels will work both days of the event (concessions, line judging, score keeping, etc.). Parents of every player will also be required to volunteer for one day during this event.
- End of Season - The Eagle Invitational marks the end of the season
NOVEMBER
- Regionals / State - Typically Held the first two weeks of November, first Regionals, if ranked high enough, and then based on performance at Regionals may move on to State. Varsity players, and players who swing to Varsity only.
- Banquet - Held after the entire season is over, typically a week night.
THE TRYOUT PROCESS
Players MUST HAVE A CURRENT PHYSICAL BEFORE STEPPING FOOT ON THE COURT. The dates are listed below.
If a player is selected for a team, once rosters are posted, players must register and pay their program fee. A day or two after they have paid their program fee, the district fee will need to be paid via Jeffco Connect.
Tryouts and practices are closed to anyone not participating, including friends and parents.
If a player is selected for a team, once rosters are posted, players must register and pay their program fee. A day or two after they have paid their program fee, the district fee will need to be paid via Jeffco Connect.
Tryouts and practices are closed to anyone not participating, including friends and parents.
Make sure you have knee pads, athletic shoes, and a water bottle!
FRESHMENMonday
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SOPHOMORESMonday
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JUNIORSMonday
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SENIORSMonday
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i made a team - now what?
Congratulations! And hold on to your horses - it's gonna be a crazy ride!
Pay attention to your email, it will have very specific information regarding what the next steps are. We will update the home page with information for all players.
Pay attention to your email, it will have very specific information regarding what the next steps are. We will update the home page with information for all players.
- The Day After Teams are Selected - Uniform Checkout
- Register and pay program fee before 11:00 am - parents will be emailed the link to register
- Uniform check out, each level will be a different time slot - parents will be emailed with details - also check the calendar
- Have your required participation deposit check ready
- Order spirit wear
- The Day after Uniform Checkout
- 1ST DAY OF PRACTICE
- Mandatory Player / Parent Meeting (all levels)
- Mandatory NEW PLAYER / PARENT MEETING (to be held immediately after the other parent meeting)
- During these meetings we will introduce coaches, answer questions, and share expectations for our season.
- Volunteer - see the volunteer page for details on the areas we need volunteers
- The Saturday after Teams are Selected
- Scrimmages - each level at a different school
- The next week after Teams are Selected
- Team Pictures
- Pool Party
i didn't make a team - now what?
Thank you for trying out and for showing an interest in being a part of Dakota Ridge Volleyball. We are sorry we weren't able to select you for a team. If you would like to contact a coach regarding this decision, please email us to schedule a time to meet with them.
Still want to be a part of the program?
We may have some manager positions available. Email us to learn more about being a team manager. As a manager you will be a vital part of the program, participate in program bonding activities, and have the chance to letter. The time commitment required to be a manager is the same as being a player.
Want to continue playing volleyball?
Volleyball is a great sport that can be played at many levels and there are other options out there. There are many local clubs and rec programs that might be a great fit for you. Let us know if you need help finding somewhere to play!
Still want to be a part of the program?
We may have some manager positions available. Email us to learn more about being a team manager. As a manager you will be a vital part of the program, participate in program bonding activities, and have the chance to letter. The time commitment required to be a manager is the same as being a player.
Want to continue playing volleyball?
Volleyball is a great sport that can be played at many levels and there are other options out there. There are many local clubs and rec programs that might be a great fit for you. Let us know if you need help finding somewhere to play!
i've got more questions
We have EVEN MORE resources on our FAQ page. There are links, important documents, a list of frequently asked questions, etc. If you've looked around and still have questions, no sweat. Drop us a line.
