Youth Winter Programs.........

Starting dates for the
"YOUTH VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM"
Our “Volley Tots” (3/4th) starts on March 2nd and
the “Middle Diggers” (5/6th) starts on February 2nd.
and the "Junior Spikers" (7/8th) starts January 8th.

The Volley Tots and Middle Diggers will practice

at the Bothwell Middle school on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30pm

The Junior Spikers will practice at Baraga Gym on Fridays from 6:30-9pm

I understand that it is not the most convenient for some parents,
but we are limited in facilities due to the overwhelming use of gyms.
I promise the travel is worth the training your daughter(s) will gain.

If you are interested in learning more please go to our website
http://www.articatz.com/

2010 CLUB TRYOUTS ...........

TRYOUT INFORMATION
Saturday, Nov. 14th, 2009
Times: 10-2pm
(9th thru 12th)
Location:
Baraga Gymnasasium
(Police Station)
300 W. Baraga

Marquette, MI

“IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TRYOUTS”
I will not know the number of teams or participants
until after the tryouts. I will try my best to get the
best opportunity for everyone.

PLAYERS MUST RETURN THE FOLLOWING
PRE-REGISTER AND SAVE ON TRYOUT FEES
* TRYOUT REGISTRATION FORM
*$35 NON-REFUNDABLE TRYOUT FEE
($40 DAY OF TRYOUT)
*MEDICAL HISTORY & RELEASE FORM
(forms available on www.ncrusav.org)

MAIL TO: ARTICATZ VBC
1680 C. R. 492
MARQUETTE, MI 49855

2009 HS Volleyball Invitational ....

Articatz Volleyball would like to invite
Varsity and Junior Varsity Volleyball teams to Gwinn, MI and the facility of the
Gwinn High School for our
FIFTH ANNUAL

Varsity Volleyball Invitational Tournament

on September 19th, 2009
and
Junior Varsity and Freshman Volleyball Tournament

on October 24th, 2009.

TEAMS WHO WILL BE ATTENDING 2009
Munising (V/JV)
Gladstone (JV/FR)
Marquette (V/JV/FR)
Superior Central (V/JV)
Houghton (V/JV)
Rapid River (V/JV)
Chassell (V)
Calumet (V/JV/FR)
Escanaba (JV)
Engadine (V)
Gwinn (V/JV)
Dollar Bay (V)
Hancock (V/JV)

I would like to thank all the teams for attending

our tournament in the past four years.
Because of the level of teams and the great cooperation from the coaches,
we have been able to host an outstanding event.

If you are interested in attending this tournament please click on the link below
(High school tournament contract doc.)

Tues & Thur Practices Canceled............

This is an unfortunately situation that we have been presented with.

I received a call today from Bill Hill informing me that

the "W" is CLOSED again

They at this time are unable to pay their water and heating bills,

this being said they have to closed their doors.

They are hoping to find a solution to this problem, but until they do

practice on Tuesday and Thursday at the "W" is CANCELED.

This is a terrible PREDICAMENT not only for our club training there, but

for the individuals that have membership, swim, and workout there.

I hope that they do find a way to save the "W". It would be a waste to loss

such an incredible facility in our area.

Lets keep our fingers crossed.....

2009 Raffle Winners..................

We want to thank all those that purchased tickets from the girls

in this years Raffle Ticket Fundraiser

We are grateful also to the WestWood Mall for allowing us to

sell tickets to customers walking thru and shopping

LIST OF WINNERS:
Bruce and Cheryl Dykes (Gladsone)~ ATV

Bryan Renolds (MQT)~19" LCD TV

Donald Barter (Curtis) ~ Winery Gift Certificate

Brad Hamar (Palmer) ~ $20 Walmart Gift Card

Leadbetter (Negaunee) ~ Getz's Gift Certificate

Mae Ohman (MQT) ~ $25 Texture Salon Gift Card

Ben Lamirand (MQT) ~ Homemade Fleece Blanket

Jim LaJoie (Negaunee) ~ $25 MC Sports Gift Card

Rob Bell (MQT) ~ Regis Salon Basket

Chris Valima (Gwinn) ~ Stain Glass Art

Pat Bricco (MQT) ~ $25 Richer Image Gift Certificate

Delores Cote (Gwinn) ~ $25 Jandron's Gift Card

Leadbetter (Negaunee) ~ $10 Candleman Gift Card and Wells Fargo Bag

Leadbetter (Negaunee) ~ Gift Certificate to Lawry's Pasty

Ron Wait ~ Ladies Watch

Shane Depuydt (Gladstone) ~ Ladies bangle bracelet and ankle bracelet

Jon Aho (Gwinn) ~ Yonders Lotion Set

Scott Schuhmacher (Gwinn) ~ Jim's Music Gift Card

Georgia Selden (L'Anse) ~ $25 Lowe's Gift Card

Ken Clement (Rapid River) ~ $5 Play -n- Trade Gift Card and Wells Fargo Bag

~Sorry if there were any misspelled names I did my best off the raffle tickets~

Thank you again and we look forward to another great fundraiser.

WCPL Championship...........

I would like to thank first and foremost

Dominic Yoder for hosting the first of many

"Wildcat Challenge" Power League

Being our first year there were many things that we learned about running

a successful power league and we can't wait to for our next years power league.

The final competition date saw;

Border Blazers VS Articatz 17's

The Articatz 17's team even thou we were down many of our players was

able to come out victorious against the Border Blazers (3-0)

I want to thank two girls:

Kylee Fitzpatrick and Chelsey Caron for coming out

and helping us fill a team to compete in the

Championship match

It was great to see the girls play with such love and passion

This is why I do what I do twice a week for 6 months.

Thank you also to all the teams involved this year and the years to come:

Border Blazers

UP Storm

Delta Elite

Keweenaw Select

Articatz VBC

Power League Results..........

We have one event remaining in the Wildcat Challenge Power League.

4-teams are in striking range of the Championship.

The schedule will be arranged so the teams will play each other

to determine the championship fairly.

Here are the current standings for the 2009 WCPL:
Click Here to see standings

FYI: Teams earn WCPL points by set wins (1-point) and match wins (2-points).

See you at the next WCPL on April 5, 2009.

Please make sure updates to the schedule are made no later than March 30th,

if Dominic does not hear from you he will assume your

team is not competing in the Final WCPL Competition.

There will be a short Trophy presentation to the 2009 WCPL Champion

upon the conclusion of the April 5th competition.

Good Luck.