USAV Officials Clinic

REFEREE'S CLASS---those older kids who wish to certify as officials to officiate Midnight Sun tourneys, there is a certification class on Sun. Jan 4, 12:00-4 at the Midnight Sun gym. Bring your social security number and a check for $30. E-mail Willy Reeder at debberdo@gci.net to sign up.

For those of you have been certified for high school:
- the high school certification does not qualify you to work club ball. They are 2 different rule sets and certifications so you need to attend this USAV clinic.

Tryouts over

Tryouts for the 2008-09 season for Midnight Sun are complete. Thank you for trying out for the program. Anchorage, Eagle River and the valley areas have an incredible level of talent and interest in volleyball. If you did not make our program this year we highly recommend you tryout again next year. There will be plenty of opportunity for camps and clinics in the summer along with your middle and high school programs to improve your skills.

A shout out to Goldenview Middle School who are the

Middle School Varsity Champions

Nice job ladies

2009 tryouts

Don't forget that tryouts are right around the corner. Click here for the blogpost on tryouts or check out the midnight sun vb club link.

USA Volleyball

Want a cool hoodie or t-shirt go HERE

off the sand to the dance floor

What's a girl to do after she wins her second gold medal?

- go dancin'

2008-9 Tryout Dates

Mark Your Calenders
for 2008-09 Tryout Dates

All tryouts will be held at the Cell One Center

(now named the AT&T Sports Center)

and require a $15 tryout fee

If you have a remaining balance on your account from last season or from the Reno trip you will not be able to tryout until the account is paid in full.



November 8th

9th graders: 8:30 - 10:30

Pre-Register online Click Here

or at 8:00

These are players currently in the 9th grade or on their C-team or VERY skilled 8th graders

10th graders: 11:30 - 2:00

Pre - Register online Click Here

or at 11:00

These are players currently on their C or JV teams and 9th graders who play on their JV Team

A few might be invited back from these tryouts for the Varsity tryouts on November 22



November 22

12:30 - 3:00

11th and 12th graders

also 10th graders who play on their Varsity teams



From the tryouts on Nov. 8th we will select players for the JV Silver and JV Gold divisions with a few perhaps going up to the Varsity division.

From the tryouts on Nov. 22nd, we will select players for the Varsity Gold and Varsity Silver divisions with a few players going back down to JV Gold.



December 6th

6th graders: 9:00 to 11:00

Pre-Register Online Click Here

or at 8:30


7th graders: 12:00 - 2:30

Register Online Click Here or at 11:15

8th graders: 3:30 - 6:00

Register Online Click Here or at 2:30

From these tryouts, players will be placed in the 12's (6th & 7th grades), 13's (7th & 8th grades) or 14's (8th and a few 9th)



Always check this site for updates and changes before the tryouts. For complete program infomation click on the PHILOSOPHY page regarding practices, costs, etc.

Great Quote

Here is a quote that Heather Bown remembers:

“Somewhere behind the athlete you've become and the hours of practice and the coaches who have pushed you is a little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back... play for her."

Heather Bown is a middle blocker playing on the USA National Team playing in the 2008 Olympics.

Alaska State Beach Volleyball

Mens Finals: Mike & Gary vs Joe & Bill



Womens Finals: Sarah & Morgan vs. Holly & Nicole

A little downpour didn’t dampen the spirits of those playing in this year’s state championship beach volleyball tournament on August 9 at the Springer Park sand courts. Two person teams competed in round-robin competition to determine seeding for the 25 point single elimination playoffs.

Last year’s women’s champs, Holly Evans and Nicole Knox, were dethroned by junior players Morgan Hooe and Sarah Johnson in the finals, 25-10. Bill Wyatt and Joe Kaltsbeek were ahead when Mike Vincent took himself out of play ending the finals match for him and partner, Gary Weiler.

Men’s Results
1st Bill Wyatt & Joseph Kaltsbeek
2nd Mike Vincent & Gary Weiler
3rd Dale Hoffman & James Franks
Russ Lacourse & Piotr Pawlikowski

Women’s Results
1st Morgan Hooe & Sarah Johnson
2nd Holly Edwards & Nicole Knox
3rd Sara Lasell & Teryn Edwards
Kasey Kavanaugh & Karlee Kavanaugh

Go Dub-ya

I hope Misty May corrected his hands.

Officials Clinic

Volleyball Officials Clinic for Varsity Players

If you are on your high school varsity team and are interested in becoming an official to call C -team and middle school matches please contact Dana at boulder95@hotmail.com

We are holding a clinic on Sunday, August 17th from 3-7pm at the Midnight Sun Gym. As of right now this is the only clinic scheduled.

You will need to bring a check made out to ASAA for $55 and know your social security number.

Beach Volleyball

Beach Volleyball Alaska State Championships

(Anchorage, AK) August 9, 2008 at Springer Park in Anchorage, fufodabo will host the state championship doubles beach volleyball tournament. Teams will compete in a round-robin format with the top teams from each pool in the Men’s, Women’s or Coed divisions advancing to single elimination playoffs. Prizes will be awarded to the top two teams in each division. Cost is $20/team. Check-in is at 10 AM on the day of the event at the park. All ages and abilities are welcome and teams need not qualify to compete, but advance registration is recommended since participation is limited.

Presented by Mackowski and Associates Financial Planners, the events are held in cooperation with the Anchorage Parks and Recreation Department, Midnight Sun Volleyball and USA Volleyball.

For more information, please contact the Anchorage Parks and Recreation Department at 343 4040 or Dale Hoffman at fufodabo at 677 0619 or dale@ak.net.

UAA Skills Camp

Seawolf Skills Camp

**This camp has been cancelled**

Friday, August 1 - Saturday, August 2
830am – 330pm (lunch from 1130-1230)
Incoming 7th, 8th & 9th graders
$75 per player
Space is limited!!!
Please contact Head Coach Chris Green at 907.786.1226 or by email at anclg1@uaa.alaska.edu

Dimond High VB camp

2008 DIMOND VOLLEYBALL CAMP
August 4-7th
$75.00


Director: Kim Lauwers (Dimond H.S. varsity volleyball coach and former UAA head volleyball coach.)

Staff: Dimond H.S. assistant coaches, former and current Dimond H.S. volleyball players

Where: Dimond H.S. main gym

When:
11th – 12th grade 9:00-11:30 a.m.

9th-10th grade 12:30p..m.-2:30 p.m.

6th-8th grade 3:00-5:00p.m.

Each player will learn: individual volleyball skills, team skills, conditioning, and
footwork.

Please bring: indoor shoes, t shirt, shorts or spandex, socks, knee pads, water bottle, running shoes, sweats, volleyball (if you have one) and a positive attitude!

Contact Kim Lauwers at lauwers@alaskalife.net or 245-5041 for an application.

Next Beach Volleyball touranment

The next fufodabo beach volleyball tournament will be at Springer Park, 3809 Arctic Blvd., in Anchorage on Saturday, July 19. Beginners and experienced players are invited to compete. The format is men’s and women’s doubles, pool play with single elimination play-offs. There will be prizes for first and second places in each division. Cost is $10/person. Check-in starts at 10 AM with play beginning at 10:30.

Tournaments are brought to you by Mackowski and Associates and held in partnership with the Municipality of Anchorage Department of Parks and Recreation, USA Volleyball and the Midnight Sun Volleyball Club.

To register please call the Municipality of Anchorage Department of Parks and Recreation at 343 4040 or for more information, call fufodabo at 677 0619 or send an e-mail to dale@ak.net

Final Festival Rankings

18's finish at 30

17's finish at 47

16's finish at 88

15's finish at 71

14-1 finish at 41

14-2 finish at 109

13's finish at 39

Festival Rankings after 3 days

Today the only team playing is the 18's, the rest have a day off and are spending it shopping, sunning, sleeping in (I am sure) and relaxing those aching bodies.

18's are 30 from 28

17's are 47 from 54

16's are 88 from 97

15's - not updated on site

14-1's are 44 from 44

14-2's are 109 from 109

13's not updated on site

Festival Rankings after 2 days

18's are 43 from 43

17's are 54 from 59

16's are 97 from 113

15's are 83 from 58

14-1's are 45 from 80

14-2's are 121 from 93

13's are 38 from 18

Ultimate Sportsmanship - or shall I say Sportswomanship

Volleyball Festival Rankings for 1st day

18's starting at 43, 17's starting at 59, 16's starting at 113, 15's starting at 83,

14-1 starting at 80, 14-2 starting at 93, 13's starting at 18

Amazing catch

yes that's right- that's a girl

Start summer with a spike!

Goose Lake in Anchorage is the place on June 21 as fufodabo holds the first tournament of this Olympic year. Men and women, boys and girls, pros and beginners are welcome to play and learn the game. The format is men’s and women’s doubles, pool play with single elimination play-offs. There will be prizes for first and second places in each division. Cost is $10/person. Check-in starts at the Paddleboat Café at 10 AM with play beginning at 10:30.

Tournaments are brought to you by Mackowski and Associates and held in partnership with the Municipality of Anchorage Department of Parks and Recreation, USA Volleyball and the Midnight Sun Volleyball Club.

For more information, please call fufodabo at 677-0619 or send an e-mail to dale@ak.net.

See you at the beach.

Dale Hoffmanfufodabo LLC
907 677 0619

Allen Allen Volleyball Camp

Aug 7-8 Allen Allen Volleyball Camp.

@ Bartlett HS.

Get ready for HS tryouts.

This exceptional 2 day clinic will run about 3.5 hours each day held at Bartlett HS. Cost is $145 and open to all high school & middle school girls. There will be 2 sessions per day HS girls (10th-12th) 1230-4pm, HS girls 9th grade & Middle school 530-830pm. Allen Allen is an AVP Beach Professional & US National Team Volleyball player who now coaches in Hawaii & San Diego and will be leading the camp. He ran 3 exceptional clinics during 2006/07 in the local area. Allen Allen's Summer camp space is limited to 40 per session, so a $40 deposit will hold your spot. See the attachment for more details. Point of Contact Coach Princella Jones at PLJones@gci.net

Coach Gary SteinfortAlaska Volleyball Assoc (AVA)www.alaskavolleyball.org907-622-1915 H

Misty May and Kerri Walsh

Beach volleyball clinic

June 13, 6-9 PM
Beach volleyball tournaments (doubles)June 21, start at 10 AMJuly 19, start at 10 AMAugust 9, start at 10 AM

All events are at Goose Lake.
For more information, please call 677-0619 or e-mail dale@ak.net.

UAA Team Camp
UAA will host a team camp on Aug 8th and 9th for $250 ( per team ) which will give all teams involved a lot of play time.
Contact Chris at 786-1226 for more information

polska siatkowka (polish volleyball)

High Score: Shelbe "fingers" Kukowski - 16
Free Online Flash Games

Amazing volleyball save, swedish volleyball

Arctic Winter Games - 2008

Congratulations to the 2008 Alaska Team for coming home with Gold Ulus from Yellowknife, Canada.

The Female Athlete Scholarship

Female athletes of all ages are welcome to apply for a scholarship offered by The Female Athlete store. You must fill out the application and attend one of their scheduled sport seminars. Please visit their location for the application - all females and all sports - see their link in our "websites to visit" area to the right.

Camps posted on Website

Please visit the Midnight Sun Volleyball website for info on the summer skills program and the jump and strength training offered this summer. Info can be found under the camps/clinics page.

Reno - 14's Team Holly and Gina

Reno 2007 17's

Volleyball Festival Try-outs

If you are wanting to head to Reno for the 2008 Volleyball Festival you need to attend the tryouts on Sunday, January 27th at Hanshew Middle School. The try-out cost is $5 and a list will be circulated this week at your practices to add your name to it so we have an idea of how many to expect. The tryout times are:

17's & 18's are 10am to 12pm

15's & 16's are 12 - 2pm

13's & 14's are 2pm - 4pm

Spring USAV Clinic Scheduled

Willy Reeder is running a USAV officiating clinic at the Midnight Sun gym on January 13th from 12-4:30. If you would like to earn money officiating Midnight Sun or city league matches for the spring season and are in the Varisty Gold or Silver division please attend this clinic. The cost is $25 and you will need to provide your social security number. If you attended the Fall clinic with Freddie you do not need to attend this clinic. Contact Dana at boulder95@hotmail.com if you are interested.

14's Reno 2007

2007 Team Thomas

2007 Reno 13's