URGENT for JV Parents: Libero Trackers Needed

The JV team needs at least two parents to help with libero tracking score sheets this season. More importantly, we currently have no one for this role for the first home game next Tuesday. This is very easy to do and you get a ringside seat for the games. If you can help with this role, please contact Cyndi Yacksoe to sign up. 

Game Week — Get Psyched!

Columbus Academy Varsity Volleyball Team

The Vikings kick off the 2011 season this Thursday against Newark Catholic. Games take place at Newark Catholic high school with Junior Varsity beginning at 5 p.m. and Varsity starting immediately following the JV game around 6 p.m. We need lots of parents and fans to support our team, so please plan ahead to make the trek east. Links to game schedules (including away game travel directions) may be found in the left blog column.

Columbus Academy Junior Varsity Volleyball Team

Parent Volunteers Still Needed

We still need parent volunteers to support the team. There are two ways you may help:

JV Games Need Parent Support
More parents are needed to staff remaining openings for JV games. These roles are a fun way to get involved in your athlete's sport and to get to know other parents. Please contact Cindy Yakscoe to sign up. (If you've not made a commitment, we may pull you out of the stands on game day!) Thanks to all the parents who have helped us fill up the Varsity schedule. We're ready to roll. Click here to view the schedules, roles and  open dates.

Football Concessions
We need parents to prep and sell food in the concession stand on Friday, Sept. 23rd. It's easy work and a great way to show your support. Reminder: ALL sports, including volleyball,  benefit from funds raised by food sales at home football games. Please contact Julie Frazier to sign up.

T-Shirts and Food

It's All About Teamwork

We heard that some of the girls may want to wear their new CA Volleyball Team T-Shirts at Friday's first home football game. To make that happen, Becca must collect ALL shirt money by Thursday so she may hand out shirts on Friday. The shirts are long sleeved and individually numbered for each girl. Every girl ordered a shirt.

Please write your check for $17.00 payable to "Rising Moon" and deliver to Becca at school Wednesday or Thursday. If all goes well, they will have their new T-shirts by Friday.

Fueling Up Our Teams 

We are using the Academy Dining Hall to prepare snacks before each home and away game. We've chosen a selection of items such as turkey wraps, fruit and water. Snacks will be served in the dining hall or sent on buses for away games. Vegetarian items will be provided.

Jennifer Lange is coordinating this program with the dining hall. Please thank her when you see her. 

The cost for each student for all 16 weekday games is $64.00. Please make your check payable to "Jennifer Lange" and drop off or mail to Jennifer at the CA Upper School office. 

Note: There is one Saturday game for which students will need to provide their own food. The dining hall will be closed that day.

Tuesday Scrimmage Photos Posted

Celebrating the Point

The Volleyball Vikes notched it up to another level at tonight's scrimmage against Grove City Christian. We can't wait for the season to start! Check out the photos.

Reminders

Parents and Athletes,

Here are a few updates and reminders. Please turn in your Health/Travel Forms immediately if you haven't done so already. I have received a list of athletes that have not turned them in and I will be contacting them personally at practice. These forms are needed prior to travel, so PLEASE get them in ASAP. Thanks for your help and timely cooperation with this.

Middle School Scrimmage - Canceled today. The athletic office will have more details regarding practice tonight.

Today's Varsity/JV scrimmage will begin around 5:30 pm. Please be at the school at 4:45 to begin setting up the nets.

Reminder/Update: There will be no practice on Thursday (the first day of school), but athletes will be decorating the locker room. Parents are invited to help or drop off decorations if you would like.

Friday's Practice will be from 3:30-4:30.

Thanks again for all of your help to make this a smooth transition into our season!

-Coach Roehrenbeck

CA Volleyball is BACK!

Going up for the block

The Columbus Academy Volleyball program kicked off its 2011 season with an impressive start last night with Varsity and JV scrimmages against Gahanna Christian. Lead by captains, Becca Beitzinger and Lauren Vodnick, the athletes previewed skills and teamwork that bode well for an exciting season. 

The 2011 Vikes are coached by a new staff of volleyball veterans. Amanda Roehrenbeck returns as head coach after a few years away from the program. She is supported by Heather Gepper and by Craig Dow, Junior Varsity head coach. The middle school team is coached by Jordan Ellis.

CA middle school players cheer the upper school teams  

Visit the photo blog to view more pictures. We'll post new images after each game.  You'll need the team password to access the pages. If you do not have that password, contact dougfrazier@columbus.rr.com.

Important Parent Meeting

Thursday, August 18, 2011, 4:45 p.m.
Middle School Gym
Meet the coaches and get updates on the upcoming season
Prior to the home scrimmage against Gahanna Christian

Important Reminder: Parents are needed for line judging and scorekeeping at all JV and Varsity games. You may secure the best time slots now by contacting Cyndi Yakscoe: cyndi_yakscoe@columbusacademy.org