2009 Club Tryouts.........

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.

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.

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.

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.

We want athletes to improve and grow as athletes and at the same time,

expose them to a new level of competition.

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.

2009 TRYOUTS FOR ARTICATZ

for 9th/10th/11th graders

Tryouts~ November 22, 2008
(will do some training in Nov thru December; once a week if possible)
Location~ The “W” in Gwinn (Directions on http://www.articatz.com/)
Times~ 2-5:30pm

Training facility: The “W” (Gwinn) and Baraga Gym (MQT)

Club Training dates~ Tuesday (the “W”) &

Fridays from 6-9pm (Baraga gym)
Skill Training dates~ Saturdays (to be announced soon)
Club season~ January thru second weekend in June

Club Costs~ will be available on the website soon

Tournaments: We will attend 3-4 tournaments in the surrounding areas ~ Duluth, WI and Chicago

FAQ: Can my daughter play other sports and be a part of club volleyball;
Answer~ YES, as long as she attends one practice a week and when other sport ends then full commitment is expected

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

To learn more visit our web sites www.articatz.com - hope to see you on the court!

If you want to be updated on programs, events and fundraising opportunities please go on to our website and register to become a member.

Upcoming Fundraising Opportunities.....

Our Fundraising Opportunities have started and I am looking forward to success on every level this year.

Econo Foods Receipt Program~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.

Grocery Bagging day~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.

Grocery Bagging date:
December 13th

Econo Marquette
(please make sure that you can be available)

- Please email Amber Bell if you are interested in attending