tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40247135688697019722024-03-12T21:07:24.050-04:00articatz volleyball programsTRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-77990183086968795682009-11-29T21:03:00.003-05:002009-11-29T21:07:34.163-05:00Youth Winter Programs.........<div align="center">Starting dates for the<br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">"YOUTH VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM"</span><br /></strong></span>Our <span style="color:#000099;"><strong>“Volley Tots”</strong></span> (3/4th) starts on March 2nd and<br />the <strong><span style="color:#000099;">“Middle Diggers”</span></strong> (5/6th) starts on February 2nd.<br />and the <strong><span style="color:#000099;">"Junior Spikers"</span></strong> (7/8th) starts January 8th.<br /><br />The <strong>Volley Tots</strong> and <strong>Middle Diggers</strong> will practice </div><div align="center">at the Bothwell Middle school on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30pm<br /><br /></div><div align="center">The <strong>Junior Spikers</strong> will practice at Baraga Gym on Fridays from 6:30-9pm<br /><br />I understand that it is not the most convenient for some parents,<br />but we are limited in facilities due to the overwhelming use of gyms.<br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">I promise the travel is worth the training your daughter(s) will gain.<br /></span><br />If you are interested in learning more please go to our website<br /><a title="http://www.articatz.com/" href="http://www.articatz.com/">http://www.articatz.com/</a></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-55318167542367752922009-10-19T22:19:00.002-04:002009-10-19T22:23:24.179-04:002010 CLUB TRYOUTS ...........<div align="center"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">TRYOUT INFORMATION</span></strong> <br />Saturday, Nov. 14th, 2009<br />Times: 10-2pm<br />(9th thru 12th)<br />Location:<br />Baraga Gymnasasium<br />(Police Station)<br />300 W. Baraga </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Marquette, MI<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3366ff;"><strong>“IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TRYOUTS”<br /></strong></span>I will not know the number of teams or participants<br />until after the tryouts. I will try my best to get the<br />best opportunity for everyone.<br /><br />PLAYERS MUST RETURN THE FOLLOWING<br />PRE-REGISTER AND SAVE ON TRYOUT FEES<br />* TRYOUT REGISTRATION FORM<br />*$35 NON-REFUNDABLE TRYOUT FEE<br />($40 DAY OF TRYOUT)<br />*MEDICAL HISTORY & RELEASE FORM<br />(forms available on www.ncrusav.org)<br /><br />MAIL TO: ARTICATZ VBC<br />1680 C. R. 492<br />MARQUETTE, MI 49855</span></div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-11104986072177233582009-08-03T11:46:00.003-04:002009-08-03T11:51:06.036-04:002009 HS Volleyball Invitational ....<div align="center">Articatz Volleyball would like to invite<br />Varsity and Junior Varsity Volleyball teams to Gwinn, MI and the facility of the<br />Gwinn High School for our<br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">FIFTH ANNUAL<br /></span></strong><br />Varsity Volleyball Invitational Tournament </div><div align="center">on September 19th, 2009<br />and<br />Junior Varsity and Freshman Volleyball Tournament </div><div align="center">on October 24th, 2009.</div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>TEAMS WHO WILL BE ATTENDING 2009</strong></span> <br />Munising (V/JV)<br />Gladstone (JV/FR)<br />Marquette (V/JV/FR) <br />Superior Central (V/JV) <br />Houghton (V/JV)<br />Rapid River (V/JV)<br />Chassell (V)<br />Calumet (V/JV/FR)<br />Escanaba (JV)<br />Engadine (V)<br />Gwinn (V/JV)<br />Dollar Bay (V)<br />Hancock (V/JV)<br /> <br />I would like to thank all the teams for attending </div><div align="center">our tournament in the past four years. <br />Because of the level of teams and the great cooperation from the coaches,<br />we have been able to host an outstanding event.<br /><br />If you are interested in attending this tournament please click on the link below<br /> (<a href="http://www.articatz.com/uploaded/files/2009%20HS%20tournament%20contract.doc">High school tournament contract doc</a>.)</div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-15888798616188724552009-05-12T13:17:00.005-04:002009-05-12T13:27:51.868-04:00Tues & Thur Practices Canceled............<div align="center">This is an unfortunately situation that we have been presented with.</div><div align="center">I received a call today from Bill Hill informing me that </div><div align="center">the "W" is <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>CLOSED</strong></span> again</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">They at this time are unable to pay their water and heating bills, </div><div align="center">this being said they have to closed their doors.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">They are hoping to find a solution to this problem, but until they do </div><div align="center">practice on Tuesday and Thursday at the "W" is <strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">CANCELED</span></strong>.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">This is a terrible PREDICAMENT not only for our club training there, but</div><div align="center">for the individuals that have membership, swim, and workout there.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I hope that they do find a way to save the "W". It would be a waste to loss </div><div align="center">such an incredible facility in our area.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Lets keep our fingers crossed.....</div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-17294181691965285182009-05-11T11:29:00.008-04:002009-05-11T20:10:10.661-04:002009 Raffle Winners..................<div align="center">We want to thank all those that purchased tickets from the girls </div><div align="center">in this years Raffle Ticket Fundraiser</div><div align="center">We are grateful also to the WestWood Mall for allowing us to </div><div align="center">sell tickets to customers walking thru and shopping</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>LIST OF WINNERS:</strong></span><br />Bruce and Cheryl Dykes (Gladsone)~ ATV </div><div align="center">Bryan Renolds (MQT)~19" LCD TV</div><div align="center">Donald Barter (Curtis) ~ Winery Gift Certificate</div><div align="center">Brad Hamar (Palmer) ~ $20 Walmart Gift Card</div><div align="center">Leadbetter (Negaunee) ~ Getz's Gift Certificate</div><div align="center">Mae Ohman (MQT) ~ $25 Texture Salon Gift Card</div><div align="center">Ben Lamirand (MQT) ~ Homemade Fleece Blanket</div><div align="center">Jim LaJoie (Negaunee) ~ $25 MC Sports Gift Card</div><div align="center">Rob Bell (MQT) ~ Regis Salon Basket</div><div align="center">Chris Valima (Gwinn) ~ Stain Glass Art</div><div align="center">Pat Bricco (MQT) ~ $25 Richer Image Gift Certificate</div><div align="center">Delores Cote (Gwinn) ~ $25 Jandron's Gift Card</div><div align="center">Leadbetter (Negaunee) ~ $10 Candleman Gift Card and Wells Fargo Bag</div><div align="center">Leadbetter (Negaunee) ~ Gift Certificate to Lawry's Pasty</div><div align="center">Ron Wait ~ Ladies Watch</div><div align="center">Shane Depuydt (Gladstone) ~ Ladies bangle bracelet and ankle bracelet</div><div align="center">Jon Aho (Gwinn) ~ Yonders Lotion Set</div><div align="center">Scott Schuhmacher (Gwinn) ~ Jim's Music Gift Card</div><div align="center">Georgia Selden (L'Anse) ~ $25 Lowe's Gift Card</div><div align="center">Ken Clement (Rapid River) ~ $5 Play -n- Trade Gift Card and Wells Fargo Bag</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">~Sorry if there were any misspelled names I did my best off the raffle tickets~</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Thank you again and we look forward to another great fundraiser.</div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-56788399091687064882009-04-07T15:32:00.007-04:002009-04-07T15:59:49.676-04:00WCPL Championship...........<div align="center">I would like to thank first and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">foremost</span> </div><div align="center">Dominic <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Yoder</span></span></span> for hosting the first of many</div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;"><strong>"Wildcat Challenge" Power League</strong></span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Being our first year there were many things that we learned about running </div><div align="center">a successful power league and we can't wait to for our next years power league.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">The final competition date saw;</div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>Border Blazers VS <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Articatz</span></span></span> 17's </strong></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Articatz</span></span></span> 17's team even thou we were down many of our players was</div><div align="center">able to come out victorious against the Border Blazers (3-0)</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I want to thank two girls: </div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Kylee</span></span></span> Fitzpatrick and Chelsey Caron for coming out </div><div align="center">and helping us fill a team to compete in the </div><div align="center">Championship match</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">It was great to see the girls play with such love and passion</div><div align="center">This is why I do what I do twice a week for 6 months.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Thank you also to all the teams involved this year and the years to come:</div><div align="center">Border Blazers</div><div align="center">UP Storm</div><div align="center">Delta Elite</div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Keweenaw</span></span></span> Select</div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Articatz</span></span></span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">VBC</span></span></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-49002019558112777832009-03-25T17:14:00.006-04:002009-03-25T17:43:36.880-04:00Power League Results..........<div align="center">We have one event remaining in the Wildcat Challenge Power League. </div><div align="center">4-teams are in striking range of the Championship. </div><div align="center">The schedule will be arranged so the teams will play each other </div><div align="center">to determine the championship fairly.<br /><br />Here are the current standings for the 2009 WCPL:<br /><a href="http://www.articatz.com/preview/38.html?psid=EfbufItW1ZPGJufSllL3"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Click Here</span></strong></a> to see standings</div><div align="center"><br />FYI: Teams earn WCPL points by set wins (1-point) and match wins (2-points). </div><div align="center">See you at the next WCPL on April 5, 2009. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Please make sure updates to the schedule are made no later than March 30th, </div><div align="center">if Dominic does not hear from you he will assume your </div><div align="center">team is not competing in the Final WCPL Competition. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">There will be a short Trophy presentation to the 2009 WCPL Champion </div><div align="center">upon the conclusion of the April 5th competition. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Good Luck</strong></span>. </div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-90998068950729928322009-03-20T23:17:00.002-04:002009-03-20T23:30:27.123-04:00Officials Clinic.......<div align="center">This weekend on March 22nd </div><div align="center">we are hosting an <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>officials clinic</strong></span> </div><div align="center">before the "Wildcat Challenge" Power League.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"> <br /></div><div align="center">Start time for the officials clinic is <span style="font-size:130%;color:#333399;"><strong>11am.</strong></span> </div><div align="center">We are required thru NCR to attend an officials clinic every season.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Power League will start at the end of the clinic at 1:30pm. </div><div align="center">We are very lucky to have the opportunity to compete</div><div align="center">every other weekend at this Power League</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"> <br /></div><div align="center">This playing opportunity will help us get better in our on court experiences.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"> <br /></div><div align="center">PS: Pack a sacked lunch</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"> <br /></div><div align="center">See you at the Officials Clinic</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-81647374548808365302009-02-26T13:52:00.009-05:002009-03-03T16:00:16.670-05:00My Sports Dreams Fundraiser........<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ff0000;">We had a very successful Mailer Launch on </span></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ff0000;">February 10, 2009</span> </span></strong></div><div align="center">and I want to thank all the girls that participated in the </div><div align="center">Sports Dream Mailer Fundraiser.<br /><br /></div><div align="center">This fundraiser was an opportunity for the players to earn credit </div><div align="center">toward their costs, but most <em><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>importantly</strong></span></em> earn money to help the </div><div align="center">program continue it's goal of allowing young girls the opportunity </div><div align="center">to participate in the Articatz Club Program.<br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">With our players and parents help and the support of our </div><div align="center">friends and family Articatz will continue to develop the </div><div align="center">areas young girls on and off the court.<br />(becoming the best volleyball player and person)</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">We were very lucky to have been able utilize the nation's leading sports </div><div align="center">fundraising company "My Sports Dreams" helping us continue the goal.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center">Check the site <a href="http://site5321.websiteforge.com/22.html">Fundraising Page</a> for upcoming programs!</div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-55420806727689675192009-01-27T11:09:00.005-05:002009-01-27T11:17:57.134-05:00New Start Dates for Youth Programs......<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">New start dates for our </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Youth Development Programs</span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#cc0000;">"Volley Tots"</span><br /></span></strong>This program is reserved for 3rd and 4th graders. </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>NEW</strong></span> start date is <span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>March 5th</strong></span> and goes till <span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>April 9th</strong></span>.<br />Days: ThursdaysSessions: 6 weeks/9 hours</div><div align="center">Times: 6:30-8:00pm</div><div align="center">Cost: $45</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000066;">"Middle Diggers"</span></strong></div><div align="center">This program is reserved for the 5th and 6th graders</div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">NEW</span></strong> start date is <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">February 12th</span></strong> and goes till <span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>April 9th</strong></span>.</div><div align="center">Tournament dates Mar. 21th, Apr. 11th @ the “W”.</div><div align="center">Days: ThursdaysSessions: 9 weeks/18 hours</div><div align="center">Times: 6:30-8:30pm</div><div align="center">Cost: $50</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">All training will take place at the "W" on KI Sawyer.</div><div align="center">This was the only gym space available for our clinic.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Please <a href="http://www.articatz.com/14.html?sm=51037">click here</a> for more information on this program</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-71424400150364921222009-01-26T11:02:00.006-05:002009-01-28T12:03:48.263-05:00"Wildcat Challenge"~ Power League....<div align="center">We have a great opportunity. </div><div align="center">Dominic Yoder and Northern Michigan University will be hosting the </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#009900;"><strong>"Wildcat Challenge"-Power League</strong></span><br /></div><div align="center">for our 17's and 15's programs. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">We have 5 clubs that are established now and we are so excited about that.</div><div align="center">Delta Elite ~Gladstone/Escanaba</div><div align="center">UP Storm ~ Rudyard</div><div align="center">Border Blazers ~ Hurley/Iron Mt</div><div align="center">Kewenawee Select ~ Copper Country</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">With this power league there is going to be so many opportunities for our girls.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">The play dates are as follows:</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>February 1st (17's only)</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>February 22nd (15's and 17's)</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>March 8th (15's and 17's)</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>March 22nd (15's and 17's)</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>April 5th (17's only)</strong></span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">The games are on Sunday's and they will begin at 1:30pm. </div><div align="center">We will need to be at the Vandament Gym by 12pm for warm-ups. </div><div align="center">There will be an entry fee for anyone staying to watch. </div><div align="center">The cost for this Power League will be determined tomorrow,</div><div align="center">so I will let you know what it will cost per player.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.articatz.com/21.html?sm=51063">Power League Sheet</a> need to be turned in at practice on Tuesday </div><div align="center">to find what dates everyone can attend so I can determine the cost per player.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">I need everyones participation.</span></strong> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">It will be a great opportunity to get game experience and situational training.</div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-33015667289674040502009-01-21T14:36:00.006-05:002009-01-21T14:54:26.599-05:00Upcoming Fundraising Opportunity.......<div align="center"> At the end of the month of January we will be receiving our </div><div align="center">"My Sports Dreams" mailers. </div><a href="http://www.mysportsdreams.com/?a=xf7eqe2"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293834964815176850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 165px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 116px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYwohjhZK8-052us-xYIBxfJVNsRdmmwNw86yFwbeQLSQFGkO0PMWv2WqL5GNpyIIgSgOmtXznlUSg2-LtK2vdq1Q5ZNzdo2EYM4v6g9DGcTZivqvT1NHdoab2BBK9hQDUg-Szrr_TYafN/s320/msd9_02.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div align="center">We are lucky to be able utilize the nation's<br />leading sports fundraising company helping us continue the goal<br />of allowing young girls to have the opportunity to participate in<br />the Articatz Club Program. We want to reach out to people<br />who have a rooting interest in your (the players) success as a<br />volleyball player and person.<br /><br />Our fans, relatives and close friends will receive<br />an important letter from our team.<br />The letter will update them on our progress and goals.<br /><br />Check the site <a href="http://site5321.websiteforge.com/22.html">Fundraising Page</a> for upcoming programs!</div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-3440551717129820742009-01-21T14:07:00.007-05:002009-01-21T14:56:52.687-05:00Introducing A New Club in Our Area........<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">We are so excited to introduce another volleyball club program in our area:</span></strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">The <span style="font-size:180%;color:#3366ff;"><strong>Delta Elite</strong></span> Volleyball Club:</span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">In their first season, the program is intended to service the female athletes of Delta County, Michigan, who wish to improve their fundamental volleyball skills, to have a great time with other great athletes, and to explore their options for funding their college educations through collegiate volleyball. Currently, they are sponsoring one team in the 17 and under age bracket. Female athletes that are 18 and in their senior year of high school are welcome to practice with them but are not eligible for competition. They hope to expand in the future to include a younger age group as well, though gym availability is currently a limiting factor.<br /></span><span style="color:#3366ff;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#336666;"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#3366ff;">Club Leadership</span><br /></span></strong></span><span style="font-size:85%;">Director and Coach Bron Harmon, Escanaba </span><a href="mailto:bharmonup@hotmail.com"><span style="font-size:85%;">bharmonup@hotmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Bron Harmon has been actively involved in volleyball since she was 15. Having played in high school and college, coaching was the next logical step. She has coached at the middle school, freshman, junior varsity, and varsity levels; led or helped with many clinics and summer camps; was an assistant coach to Tracy Hruska within the Articatz VBC; and continues to play in her spare time. Her family graciously understands her passion for kids, coaching, and volleyball and actively supports her continued participation in the game. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">For more information on this new club program please click the link below</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#336666;"><strong><a href="http://www.articatz.com/37.html?sm=79635&psid=wekDMgz3THCreSPoZKe0">DELTA ELITE</a></strong></span> </div><div align="center"><em>"just play"</em></span></div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-5460996709002760202008-12-28T22:42:00.001-05:002008-12-28T22:45:36.543-05:00Youth Programs in 2009........<div align="center">Coming up in the New Year.<br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#333399;">"YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM"</span></strong><br />Our <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>"14's Program"</strong></span> which is the beginning of our travel club program<br />begins on <strong>January 15th</strong> and goes till <strong>May 28th.</strong> <br />This program is designed for the 7th and 8th grader player wanting the<br />experience to prepare them for their high school program in August.<br /><span style="color:#333399;">Days:</span> Thursdays <br /><span style="color:#333399;">Times:</span> 6:30-8:30pm<br /><span style="color:#333399;">Location:</span> The "W" at KI Sawyer <br />(for more information and cost check out our <a href="http://site5321.websiteforge.com/uploaded/files/Brochure%20for%20Winter%20programs09link.doc">brochure</a>)<br /><br />Our <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>“Volley Tots”</strong></span> (3/4th) starts on April 16th and<br />the “<span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Middle Diggers”</strong></span> (5/6th) starts on March 19th. <br />The reason for the late dates for the clinic is to help with the drive<br />to the “W” during the winter months. <br />All our Youth Development Programs this year will take<br />place at the “W” due to gym space availability. <br />I understand that it is not the most convenient for some parents,<br />but it is one of the best facilities in our area. <br />I promise the travel is worth the training your daughter(s) will gain.<br /><a href="http://site5321.websiteforge.com/uploaded/files/Brochure%20for%20Winter%20programs09link.doc">CLICK HERE</a> FOR INFORMATION ON THESE PROGRAMS OFFERED</div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-56994279723885114942008-12-14T20:27:00.001-05:002008-12-14T20:29:39.149-05:00Econo Bagging Success.........<div align="center">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Econo</span> Bagging went great and I wanted to take this moment<br />to thank Amber Bell for <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">organizing</span> the fundraiser and also working the entire day (& <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Haylee</span>).<br />I am grateful for your help and support.<br />I would also like to thank all the players and parents that worked the fundraiser <br />You dedication to our program is very appreciated.<br /><br />Check the site <a href="http://site5321.websiteforge.com/22.html">Fundraising Page</a> for upcoming programs!</div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-69874837436923262262008-12-08T07:52:00.007-05:002008-12-14T20:32:42.189-05:00Success of our Recuiting Events.......<div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">The 2008 Recruiting Combine and the "UP Exposure Classic"<br />were a huge success and I would like to thank<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Xcel</span> Sports Training and all the volleyball players who attended for </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">making these two events a great experience.<br /><br />We had 20 players attend the "UP Exposure Classic" it was amazing to see players from different schools come together and compete as a team.<br />The new bonds these players have made with the players<br />they competed with on Sunday will now be there forever.<br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">These players were the best from their area</span></strong><br />and I am grateful for their desire to continue their education and playing careers. There information and the game tape will be sent out to college coaches across the country.<br /><br />Players were from the following schools:<br />(2) Calumet<br />(3) Hancock<br />(2) Ironwood<br />(2) Marquette<br />(1) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Westwood</span><br />(2) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Munising</span><br />(1) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Sault</span> HS<br />(1) Big Bay <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">de</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Noc</span><br />(1) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Manistique</span><br />(2) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Kingsford</span><br />(2) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Engadine</span><br />(1) Gladstone<br /><br />I want to thank again all the players that made the first ever </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">"UP Exposure Classic" </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">a huge success and I look forward to seeing </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">them on the court during </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">their high school season next year </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">and back at the "UP Exposure Classic" next year.</span></div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-66891915303348777162008-11-26T23:37:00.004-05:002008-11-26T23:50:03.811-05:00Articatz Up-Coming Events.....<div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>RECRUITING COMBINE</strong></span><br />Our second annual recruiting combine </div><div align="center">~ The girls will be tested on their physical<br />abilities and strengths and on their skills in volleyball<br /><strong>Date</strong>: December 6, 2008 </div><div align="center"><strong>Time</strong>: 9am-1pm<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>"UP EXPOSURE CLASSIC"</strong></span><br />Our first annual "UP EXPOSURE CLASSIC </div><div align="center">~ The best of the UP varsity players will<br />display their talents on the court in a competition. </div><div align="center">They will be able to display their<br />ability to college coaches and avid volleyball fans.<br /><strong>Date</strong>: December 7, 2008 </div><div align="center"><strong>Times</strong>: 12pm - 2pm</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#ff0000;"><strong>FANS PLEASE COME OUT </strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#ff0000;"><strong>&</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#ff0000;"><strong>SUPPORT THE AREAS VOLLEYBALL PLAYER</strong></span><br /><br />More information please<br />on the Recruiting Combine & UP Exposure Classic<br /><a href="http://site5321.websiteforge.com/18.html?new_sess=1" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-72898884547231060582008-11-17T15:29:00.007-05:002008-11-19T10:13:45.595-05:00Online Payment Option.......<div align="center">You will now have the opportunity to pay club dues,<br />travel and tryouts online thru PayPal.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">You</span> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">DO NOT</span></strong> </span>have to have a Paypal account </div><div align="center">to use our online payment options.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>There are absolutely no refunds</strong></span>.<br />(If you are injured in a volleyball event a credit </div><div align="center">to future programs may be given).<br /><br />If you are removed from the club due to violation of policy or choose to quit,<br />all fees are forfeited!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center">Click here to go to the payment section of our website:</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.articatz.com/11.html?sm=51027">http://www.articatz.com/11.html?sm=51027</a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-45863668574122929652008-11-12T11:54:00.008-05:002009-01-07T10:15:51.708-05:00Position Training Clinic......<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">Articatz Volleyball Club</span></div><div align="center"><br />Would like to invite you to improve your volleyball skills at our</div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;color:#6600cc;"><strong>POSITION TRAINING CLINIC</strong></span></div><div align="center"><br />This clinic is for anyone who is interested in becoming a better </div><div align="center">Setter, Outside, Middle or Libero </div><div align="center"><br />You don’t have to be affiliated with the club program it is open to the public.<br /></div><div align="center">We will be training at the Sands Township Complex (Multi-purpose room)</div><div align="center">987 South M-553<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>Practice days</strong></span>: Saturdays<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>Times</strong></span> <span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>for Positions</strong></span><br />Setters: 10-11am<br />Outsides: 11-12pm<br />Middles: 12-1pm<br />Libero: 1-1:30pm<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>Cost</strong></span>: $15 per person per session<br />(you must pay for three sessions)<br /><br /></div><div align="center">If you are interested in attending please go to <a href="http://www.articatz.com/36.html?sm=79203">http://www.articatz.com/36.html?sm=79203</a></div><div align="center">(here you will see all the dates for training)<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>We hope to improve the areas volleyball one player and position at a time!</strong></span></div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-53065868349306403572008-11-09T20:34:00.005-05:002008-11-09T20:50:09.794-05:00Junior Spikers Youth Clinic......<div align="center"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">The "<strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">Junior Spikers</span></strong>" (7th/8th grade) will start after basketball season<br />Gwinn/Superior Central/Gladstone Area Players<br /><strong>Dates:</strong> Nov. 18th and end on Dec. 16th<br /><strong>Location Days & Times</strong>: The "W", Tuesdays 6:30-8pm<br /><br />Marquette/Negaunee/Ishpeming Area Players<br /><strong>Dates</strong>: Nov. 14th and end on Dec. 19th<br /><strong>Location, Days & Times</strong>: Baraga Gym (<span style="font-size:78%;">in MQT across from St. Pete's Cathedral</span>), Friday 6:30-8pm<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#6633ff;">You can attend either day or both if you like!</span><br /></span></strong><br />To get full details on all the Fall Youth Programs please </span><a href="http://site5321.websiteforge.com/uploaded/files/Brochure%20Fall%20programs08ink.doc"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">CLICK HERE</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.enotalone.com/article/5298.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">BENEFITS TO YOUTH PROGRAMS BOOK</span></a></div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-59678885192138936662008-10-25T00:16:00.008-04:002008-10-25T00:34:26.632-04:002009 Tryout Updates....<div align="center">Due to a gym conflict with the E-Girls basketball program, </div><div align="center">we have to move our tryouts to the week earlier. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br />I know that it is the opening day of hunting season, </div><div align="center">but we can't wait to go the week after the 22nd of November. </div><br /><div align="center">That would put us behind everyone else in the country. </div><div align="center">The reason we are adjusting for the E-Girls is they adjusted for us in the past. </div><div align="center">We need to help each other with the success of our programs.</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>~TryOuts~</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#000099;">Saturday, Nov. 15th, 2008</span> </span><br /></span><strong>Times</strong>: 2-5:30pm<br />Location:<br />WEST BRANCH COMMUNITY CENTER<br />301 Avenue A. Gwinn, MI<br /><br /><br />“<span style="color:#000099;">IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TRYOUTS</span>”<br />I will not know the number of teams or participants until after the tryouts. </div><div align="center">All players that make the club program are required to attend the </div><div align="center">Recruiting Combine as well on Dec. 6, 2008. </div><div align="center">I will try my best to get the best opportunity for everyone.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">PLAYERS MUST RETURN THE FOLLOWING</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">PRE-REGISTER AND SAVE ON TRYOUT FEES<br /></span>* ARTICATZ TRYOUT REGISTRATION FORM<br />*$35 NON-REFUNDABLE TRYOUT FEE<br />($40 DAY OF TRYOUT)<br />*MEDICAL RELEASE FORM</div><div align="center">*NCR MEMBERSHIP FORM</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">All these forms can be found on our site under the high school program page.</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.articatz.com/">http://www.articatz.com/</a></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">MAIL TO: ARTICATZ VBC<br />1680 C. R. 492<br />MARQUETTE, MI 49855</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000099;">CLUB SEASON & TOURNAMENTS<br /></span></strong>The Articatz season extends from tryouts,<br />to our final tournament June 12-15th in Chicago<br />Possible Tournament Schedules:<br />April 17-19th, 2009 ~Duluth<br />May 1-3rd, 2009 ~ WI<br />May 29-31st, 2009 ~WI<br />June 11-15th, 2009 ~ Chicago<br /><br />We will send out a tournament schedule sheet in December </div><div align="center">and Parents will need to fill out the dates that they will be available.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Skill Training Opportunities</strong></span><br />We will be having skill training days that are separate from club. </div><div align="center">This will allow player in the club to have a day to focus </div><div align="center">on their specific position. It will also allow players that just want </div><div align="center">to improve their skills that opportunity.<br /><br />More information to come on this please check the website <a href="http://www.articatz.com/">http://www.articatz.com/</a> or our blog<br /><a href="http://www.articatz.blogspot.com/">http://www.articatz.blogspot.com/</a></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000099;"><strong>Fundraising</strong></span><br />Check out website for fundraisers we are running to help with the cost of club.<br />(if you have more than one daughter in the programs there are cost exceptions)<br />We have had many players pay their entire club fees </div><div align="center">with the fundraising opportunities we have offered them.</div><div align="center"></div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-28728558379180063532008-10-20T10:29:00.006-04:002008-10-20T10:49:25.900-04:002009 Club Tryouts.........<div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">The choice to play club volleyball is one that requires a commitment and this commitment can be a demanding one, not only for the players, but also for the parents and families. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />The Articatz program is one we feel has a great deal to offer each athlete, at Articatz Volleyball, our program strives to develop each and every athlete in every area of volleyball to best of their ability. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Our philosophies involving the methods and teaching of the basic skills and techniques, as well as our practice planning and implementation are different from other programs in the area and we hope to help you understand why we feel that our program has great things to offer each athlete. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Our goal is and will always be to provide the best club experience for our athletes and develop their skills as volleyball players and their integrity as young adults. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">We want athletes to improve and grow as athletes and at the same time, </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">expose them to a new level of competition. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />While many of our players simply want to be the best they can be for their high school teams, some of our athletes are preparing for competition at the collegiate level.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong><br />2009 TRYOUTS FOR ARTICATZ</strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">for 9th/10th/11th graders</span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="center"><strong><br />Tryouts~ November 22, 2008</strong><br />(will do some training in Nov thru December; once a week if possible)<br /><strong>Location</strong>~ The “W” in Gwinn (Directions on <a href="http://www.articatz.com/">http://www.articatz.com/</a>)<br /><strong>Times</strong>~ 2-5:30pm</div><div align="center"><br /><strong>Training facility</strong>: The “W” (Gwinn) and Baraga Gym (MQT)<br /><br /><strong>Club Training dates</strong>~ Tuesday (the “W”) & </div><div align="center">Fridays from 6-9pm (Baraga gym)<br /><strong>Skill Training dates</strong>~ Saturdays (to be announced soon)<br /><strong>Club season</strong>~ January thru second weekend in June</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong><br />Club Costs</strong>~ will be available on the website soon<br /><br /><strong>Tournaments</strong>: We will attend 3-4 tournaments in the surrounding areas ~ Duluth, WI and Chicago<br /><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">FAQ</span>: Can my daughter play other sports and be a part of club volleyball;<br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Answer</span>~ YES, as long as she attends one practice a week and when other sport ends then full commitment is expected<br /><br />Fundraising Opportunities: We run many fundraising events to help with the overall cost of the club. Because we don’t want anyone to miss out on this great opportunity<br /><br /><strong>To learn more visit our web sites <a href="http://www.articatz.com/"><span style="color:#ff0000;">www.articatz.com</span></a> - hope to see you on the court!<br /><br />If you want to be updated on programs, events and fundraising opportunities please go on to our website and register to become a member.</strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-29478502862814669852008-10-19T22:45:00.006-04:002008-10-19T23:00:04.218-04:00Upcoming Fundraising Opportunities.....<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#ff0000;">Our Fundraising Opportunities have started and I am looking forward to success on every level this year.</span></strong></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;"><br />Econo Foods Receipt Program</span></strong>~We can earn 1% of all the receipts we collect throughout the year. Econo will cut a check twice a year for what we have collected. Because there are Econo Foods stores in a few different UP cities, most of the girls should be able to collect receipts and turn them in at practices. I will be sure to have a collection box located at each practice. Tell all of your family members to collect as well and the totals really do add up quickly.<br /><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>Grocery Bagging day</strong></span>~In conjunction with the receipts program we are looking to set up a grocery bagging day or two in the MQT store. We are hoping to set that up grocery bagging days in other stores as well. The girls will bag groceries for customers for tips of cash and/or the customers’ receipts! If your local area doesn't have an Econo store, maybe your local grocer would allow the girls to bag groceries for tips on a Saturday morning.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Grocery Bagging date:<br />December 13th </strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;"><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Econo Marquette</span><br /></strong></span>(please make sure that you can be available) </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br />- Please email <a href="http://www.blogger.com/amber1605@hotmail.com">Amber Bell</a> if you are interested in attending</span></div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-51405827478025900662008-10-19T22:24:00.006-04:002008-12-14T20:34:34.817-05:002008 Recruiting Combine & UP Exposure Classic..<div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong><br />Articatz Volleyball Club is pleased to introduce its</div><br /><div align="center">second annual <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Recruiting Combine</strong></span> on Sat., December 6, 2008</div><br /><div align="center">and its first annual “<span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>UP Exposure Classic</strong></span>” on Sun., December 7, 2008</div><br /><div align="center">______________________________________________</div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>What is a Recruiting Combine & Exposure Classic</strong></span>?</div><br /><div align="center">A Recruiting Combine is a day which has a combination of physical testing and volleyball skill testing. An Exposure Classic is a day of play that is observed by college coaches who are interested in recruiting athletes to play volleyball at their college.</div><br /><div align="center">_______________________________________________ </div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Who is eligible to attend</strong></span>?</div><br /><div align="center">Any 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade volleyball player from any High School. You do not need to be a member of Articatz VBC. This combine is open to ALL players regardless of club or high school affiliation.This is a perfect opportunity for those players who would normally have limited exposure to college coaches because of their outstate location, or because they are playing in a club that doesn't travel to any of the major junior events (Qualifiers).It is also a perfect opportunity for club players who want additional exposure to college coaches. You will be on the court at the combine, and not sitting on the bench.</div><br /><div align="center">_______________________________________________ </div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>What colleges will be there to watch me</strong></span>?</div><br /><div align="center">We hope to have anywhere from 40-100 college coaches to attend this event. Division II, Division III, NAIA, all levels are invited to attend. We hope to have a list of coaches whom will be attending. Please be aware that many coaches won't register until just a few days before the event.</div><br /><div align="center">________________________________________________ </div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>What happens at the combine</strong></span>?</div><br /><div align="center">When they arrive players will register and be given a color coded shirt. They will then go through a series of physical tests and skills tests in the morning. After a break for lunch players will be put on teams and will have the opportunity to practice with their team to get ready for Sundays competition.</div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Recruiting Combine </strong></span>~rough time table for the day, Sat December 6th,<br />8:00 am Registration<br />9:00 am Physical Testing<br />11:30 am Individual Skills (Combine done)<br />12:30 pm Lunch Break<br />1:30 pm UP Exposure Classic Team Practice<br />4:00 pm Finish</div><br /><div align="center">(<a href="file://site5321.websiteforge.com/uploaded/files/VBGFunctionalPerformanceTests%20link--(Done).doc">click here</a> for information test administered)</div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">*The information is then sent to all college volleyball programs in the country in order to assist in evaluating athletes for the purpose of recruiting. Each athlete will also have their own individual profile, which contains the Combine test information, academic and athletic achievements, high school and club coach contact information, as well as their picture and season stats.</span><br /></div><br /><div align="center">“<span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>UP Exposure Classic</strong></span>” ~will be help on Sunday, December 7th, 2008 and it will begin at 10am and end around 4pm. ______________________________________________________ </div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>What is the cost to attend the Recruiting Combine & Exposure Classic</strong></span>?</div><br /><div align="center">The cost for a player to attend the combine is $105. (Combine $75 and Exposure $30) You will receive a color coded shirt that identifies you to the coaches.<br />_______________________________________________________</div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>How do I register</strong></span>?</div><br /><div align="center">All players must register online. This allows us to gather your information for the college recruiters.<br />(<a href="http://www.articatz.com/18.html?sm=51057">Click Here)</a> </div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024713568869701972.post-60840267116153539472008-10-01T19:31:00.005-04:002008-10-01T19:38:43.414-04:00Youth Program Information..........<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Updates on the Youth Program and Location:</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This years Fall programs for our "Volley Tots" and "Middle Diggers" </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">will remain at Baraga Gym in Marquette. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We will look at the "W" for a Winter Youth program as well<br />as Marquette. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The more youth playing volleyball the better<br />success or the sport in our area.<br /><br />The youth program has started <span style="color:#000099;"><strong>but if you are still interested<br />please don't hesitate to come to the next training session</strong></span>.<br /><br />Our Fall Youth Program:<br /><strong>Dates</strong>: Sept. 26th and end on Nov. 7th. *NO practice Oct. 31st*<br /><strong>Days & Times</strong>: Friday 6:30-8pm<br /><strong>Location</strong>: Baraga Gym (300 W. Baraga Ave, MQT)<br /><br />These dates are for the "<span style="color:#ff0000;">Volley Tots</span>" and "<span style="color:#ff0000;">Middle Diggers</span>".<br />~We will allow late registration for the youth programs~<br /><br />The "<span style="color:#ff0000;">Junior Spikers</span>" (7th/8th grade) will start after basketball season<br /><strong>Dates</strong>: Nov. 14th and end on Dec. 19th<br /><strong>Days & Times</strong>: Friday 6:30-8pm (@ "W" to come)<br /><strong>Location</strong>: Baraga Gym & possibly "W"</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">The best way to stay up to date with the latest news about Articatz Programs and Events is to become a member on our website. </span></div><div align="center"></div>TRACY HRUSKAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04222941721024359182noreply@blogger.com0