Banquet Celebrates Fun Year!

The team had a year-end banquet in the dining hall with Chipotle, gifts and cake — what could be better? How about mementos and buddy gifts! The coaches handed out Varsity letters and JV certificates — and complimented all of our athletes on their team spirit and positive attitudes. Congrats to the Lady Vikes and Coaches Gepper, Yakscoe, Boyd and Walker! 


Individual awards included: Varsity: Viking Award – Alyssa Scheer; MVP – Lauren Vodnick and Jill Woodard; Junior Varsity: Most Improved – Megan Vern; Viking Award – Mackenzie Bell and MVP – Annie Morford. We had an enjoyable celebration with  teammates, parents and friends. This was a great bonding year for all. And, thanks to all the parents who worked so hard in every way.  View the season highlights video here.

Club Volleyball Tryouts

Some of our girls have enjoyed Club Volleyball. They elevated their skills and expanded their relationships by playing with other athletes from around central Ohio. Club volleyball usually entails two or three evening practices per week with tournaments on Saturdays. Most clubs offer a winter season (Dec through Feb) and a spring season (Feb through April.) We encourage parents and athletes to check this out. 


Ohio Valley Region of USA Volleyball

This is the national sanctioning body for all juniors volleyball. The site offers a wealth of information and lists Club teams and tournaments throughout the year. 

• How to find a team.
• Volleyball Clubs within 20 miles of downtown Columbus. 

Most Central Ohio club tryouts for high school-age girls are on Sunday, November 14.  Below are links to some of local clubs. Please let us know if we are missing any important contacts:


2011 Tryouts: Oct 31 through No 8

• Columbus Juniors Volleyball Club

2011 Tryouts: November 14th

• Buckeye Kaepa Volleyball Club
• CVA: Columbus Volleyball Academy
• Columbus United Volleyball Club
• Central Ohio Volleyball Club
• Elite Volleyball
• Mintonette Sports

Senior Night... Congrats Alyssa!

The Lady Vikes helped Alyssa Scheer celebrate her role as the team's only senior after they battled the Lakewood Lancers on Academy's home court.

Volley for the Cure at Granville

We congratulate the Granville High School on an outstanding Volley For the Cure fundraising program last Thursday. The program packed the stands and raised thousands of dollars for breast cancer research. Our Lady Vikes were proud to compete in the feature match against the Blue Aces.  See the photo archive here. 

Support the Charlie David Dinner

On October 8, Columbus Academy will host the Annual Charlie David Dinner prior to the varsity football game. This event features a buffet dinner, silent auction, raffles and other fun fundraising activities. This is the ONLY fundraiser for athletics at CA and a major portion of your contribution is tax deductible. 

If you are considering a donation to the Charlie David Dinner, and volleyball is your daughter's only sport, we ask that you designate your contribution to the volleyball program. That designation will help support needs for next year's program. The attached form may be submitted to the athletic office with your check. 

Think Pink!!

The JV and varsity games at Granville on Thursday, Oct. 7, will be a "Volley for the Cure" event so Viking fans are encouraged to attend and help in the fight against breast cancer. The evening will include raffle prizes, serving contest, silent auction, chair massages and special concessions from Whit's Frozen Custard, Cheryl's Cookies and Caribou Coffee.

Whitehall Photos

Check out all the action at the net! The Lady Vikes have the competitive spirit. Here are last night's photos.

CA Vikes Rock!

Mrs. Dillon took a few minutes out of her busy day to stop by and shoot a few pics of the team. We'll post those photos and the shots from Tuesday's game this evening.

Thanks Mrs Dillon!!

Gahanna Christian & Granville Christian

Here are today's photos.

   

Vikings Overcome Adversity

After a rough week, the JV and Varsity team showed their spirit and poise as they played against Heath. Though the scoreboard did not reflect it, the Vikes battled, rallied and proved they have talent. Check out these photos — can you see the enthusiasm?

Tuesday Post-Game Dinner

Steve and Sandy Maratea have offered to provide dinner for the volleyball team following their game on Tuesday.  The dinner will take place in the dining hall. It won't last long, but it will be fun for the girls. The JV girls can either stay to watch the Varsity play, or Cyndi Yakscoe can provide a quiet place for them to work on homework until the Varsity game is over.  
Please respond to the Maratea's or Cyndi Yakscoe by Monday evening if you will attend so they may plan accordingly.

Volleyball Spiritwear Available

Sandy Maratea is taking orders for player and parent spiritwear. Available items include:

• Hooded Sweatshirts
• Sweatpants
• Long-sleeve T's
• Short-sleeve T's

Sandy has design samples she can share with you at the next game. Or, you can contact her via email or by phone. She is in the CA Directory.

Bexley Photos

Check out the photos from tonight's game against Bexley.

Lakeview Photos

 Game photos have been uploaded to the photo site. Click to view.

Licking Valley Photos

Here are photos from last Thursday's Licking Valley Games.  

Vikings vs. Blue Aces Pics Online

Check out these photos from Tuesday's home game with Granville.

Heath Game Photos

Here are the pics from tonight's varsity game. Enjoy.

Newark Catholic Pics

Check out the game pics here. (Sorry we arrived too late to shoot JV.) 

 

Whitehall Photos Online Now

Check out photos from tonight's JV and Varsity games against the Rams. Click here.

Vikings Show Promise

Despite losing six seniors from 2009, the young Columbus Academy team showed skill and talent in its first outing at the Annual Kick-off Classic. Lead by senior Alyssa Sheer, the Academy Vikes made a strong showing as they served, bumped and spiked against Tree of Life Christian, Linden McKinley and Fairfield Christian. Click to visit the photo gallery. 

Regular Season Practice Schedule

We will practice daily 3:30 to 5:30 pm from August 30 through the end of the season. And, mark your calendar now for our Year End Party on October 26. (Time to be determined.)

Kick-Off Camaraderie

The Varsity and JV teams and coaches enjoyed a few hours of fellowship and pizza after practice on Friday. It was an opportunity to get to know each other better before hectic school and game calendars kick in. The girls had a good time — then headed home to bed before an early Saturday lifting session.

  

Join the Fun! Volunteers Needed

We need parents to line judge, keep the scorebook, run the clock and track liberos at each Varsity and JV home game. We are asking all parents to help for a handful of games to elevate the burden on a small core group.
It's easy and it's fun!
Cyndy Yakscoe is coordinating these game-day officiating roles. Please see the schedule at right and contact her via email: cyndi_yakscoe(at)columbusacademy.org, or by phone. (She's in the school directory.)

Important Pre-Season Updates

Scrimmages set for Aug. 17 and Aug. 19
A reminder to players that scrimmages are scheduled for Tues., Aug. 17 and Thurs., Aug. 18. Wear a Columbus Academy T-shirt to each scrimmage. Departure time from school is 3:30 p.m. on the 17th. On the 18th, arrive at school by 4 p.m. to set up the gym. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle.

Practice notes for Sat., Aug. 21
No practice for JV on Sat. Aug 21; however, the varsity team will lift weights at 9 a.m.

Practice Notes for Monday Aug 23rd
We will practice from 7-9am.  If your daugther needs a ride home please advise Coach Phillips.

Shortened Practices on Aug. 25, 26 & 27
Players will get a break in practice during the first three days of school, Aug. 25, 26 and 27. Practice time is 3:30 to 5 p.m. On Monday Aug. 30, the regular practice schedule resumes, 3:30 p.m. to 5: 30 p.m.

AVP Event Cancelled

We had been planning a Labor Day field trip to see the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour in Cincinnati. Unfortunately, the AVP has cancelled that tour. Read more here.

Players Hone Skills at Ohio State Volleyball Camp

Six Columbus Academy Volleyball athletes participated in a three-day team camp in July. The CA girls and 300 other student athletes received team and individualized instruction from OSU coaches and varsity volleyball standouts

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