District Tournament TODAY! End of CAVB Season Banquet - Sunday, 10/23!

Final reminder:

TOURNAMENT TODAY!!

1ST ROUND OF CAVB TOURNAMENT FOR 2016 DISTRICTS:

Wednesday, 10/19 - 6pm - Vs. Newark Catholic AT Newark Catholic:

1 Green Wave Dr, Newark, OH 43055

See the entire tournament bracket via the "2016 Tournament Info" link


END of Season Banquet has been set for Sunday, 10/23 from 5:30-8pm at the Irion's.  Please contact Tonia Irion to confirm that you will be in attendance, if you haven't already!  

The total count stands at 58, so we're thinking a lot of people can't make it since there are more players & parents than that in total ?  They are ordering food so please RSVP to the Irion's at tonia.irion@e-cycle.com TODAY so we can get a final count!

See you there and as always...

GO VIKES!

Tournament - Wed., 10/19 & Banquet - Sun., 10/23!!

TOURNAMENT INFO!!

1ST ROUND OF CAVB TOURNAMENT FOR 2016 DISTRICTS:

Wednesday, 10/19 - 6pm - Vs. Newark Catholic AT Newark Catholic:

1 Green Wave Dr, Newark, OH 43055

See the entire tournament bracket via the "2016 Tournament Info" link


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END of Season Banquet has been set for Sunday, 10/23 from 5:30-8pm at the Irion's.  Please contact Tonia Irion if you would like to help volunteer (need drinks) for this wonderful event!  Please see Laura Dubenion for contributions relayed via email!
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GO VIKES!

Friday, 10/14 Practice & Tournament Info

Please note the following updates as communicated by Coach Gepper:

Varsity will have practice on Friday, 10/14, 3:30 - 5pm.

TOURNAMENT INFO!!

1ST ROUND OF CAVB TOURNAMENT FOR 2016 DISTRICTS:

Wednesday, 10/19 - 6pm - Vs. Newark Catholic AT Newark Catholic:

1 Green Wave Dr, Newark, OH 43055

See the entire tournament bracket via the "2016 Tournament Info" link

GO VIKES!

LAST WEEK OF REGULAR SEASON GAMES!!

Well, the season is shortly coming to a close... that went fast!  Post-season tournament draws happen later today.   When Coach Gepper gets the info, we'll pass along asap!

Thanks to Linda Podgurski and Melinda McAfee for their generous assistance in helping to make Senior Night a wonderful success for the Senior Vikes and their parents!  

This week's info:

Monday, 10/10  -  GAME DAY!   HOME vs. London

JV-B - 5pm - Clock Keeper = Chris Young, Scorebook = Carol Anderson & Libero Tracker = not supplying, Line Judges = Lynnda Davis & Jessica Henry

JV - 6pm - Clock Keeper = Chris Young, Scorebook = Sandy Doyle-Ahern, & Libero Tracker = Christina Ryan, Line Judges = Katie Castle & Michael Ahern

Varsity - 7:15 pm Clock keeper = Walt Podgurski, Scorebook = Christine Freytag & Libero Tracker = Laura Dubenion, Line Judges = Tim Morford & John Exline

Tuesday, 10/11 - after school practice

Wednesday, 10/12 - after school practice

Thursday, 10/13 - GAME DAY - AWAY vs. Bexley - FINAL REGULAR SEASON GAME!!

JV - 5pm - Scorebook = Sandy Doyle-Ahern

Varsity - 6pm - Scorebookr = Laura Dubenion

Friday, 10/14 - after school practice TBD

FRIENDLY REMINDERS:

• If you've taken pics at any of the JV-B, JV or Varsity Games, please share with Laura Dubenion so we can get some of them up on the CAVB BLOG! *new ones up for Sr. Nite!
• END of Season Banquet has been set for Sunday, 10/23 from 5:30-8pm at the Irion's.  Please contact Tonia Irion if you would like to help volunteer (need drinks) for this wonderful event!  Please see Laura Dubenion for contributions relayed via email!

GO VIKES!

GAMES, Senior Night... Week of 10/3 - 10/7

Monday, 10/3  -  3:30 practice for VARSITY ONLY

Tuesday, 10/4 - GAME DAY!   AWAY vs. Worthington Christian

Worthington Christian  (Grace Brethren Church, 8225 Worthington-Galena Rd., Westerville 43081

JV - 5pm - Scorebook = Sandy Doyle-Ahern

Varsity - 6pm - Scorebook = Lynnda Davis

Wednesday, 10/5 - after school practice

Thursday, 10/6 - GAME DAY - Home Game vs. Patriot Academy - SENIOR NIGHT!!!

**Note that Festivities will happen before the Varsity game & a reception after... spread the word!

JV - 5pm - Clock Keeper = Chris Young, Scorebook = Sandy Doyle-Ahern, & Libero Tracker = Lisa Edwards, Line Judges = Tim Morford & Michael Ahern

Varsity - 6pm Clock keeper = Walt Podgurski, Scorebook = Melinda McAfee & Libero Tracker = Laura Dubenion, Line Judges = Tim Morford & Michael Ahern

Friday, 10/7 - after school practice

FRIENDLY REMINDERS:

• Last call for volunteers - only 4 now needed for the 10/10 London HOME game... All Line Judge slots:  1-JVB, 1-JV & 2-Varsity.  Please volunteer your time for our final games via Sign-up Genius (link under HOME button on the blog) 
• If you've taken pics at any of the JV-B, JV or Varsity Games, please share with Laura Dubenion so we can get some of them up on the CAVB BLOG!
• We're beginning to look in to tournament info (looks like earliest District play will be 10/18 and finals for District up through 10/29 and hopefully, on from there!)  MORE TO COME!
• END of Season Banquet has been set for Sunday, 10/23 from 5:30-8pm at the Irion's.  Please contact Tonia Irion if you would like to help volunteer (need drinks) for this wonderful event!

GO VIKES!

CHANGES! Practice/Games...

Thanks to all who scrambled to get Thursday, 9/29's slots filled - it's much appreciated by all!!

Note that I am in need of 1 Libero tracker for the Senior Night game on 10/6... please!  Senior parents are done with their volunteerism & I need to coordinate the after-game festivities - anybody?!
 (and only SIX slots to fill after this one through the end of the season... and the pleading ends!)

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES:

There will be NO JV PRACTICE on Monday, 10/3... no school, no practice.

Varsity WILL practice on Monday, 10/3 at 3:30, per usual.

There will be NO JV-B game vs. Worthington Christian on Tuesday, 10/4 (W.C. cancelled due to injuries on their team)

The JV Game at Worthington Christian on Tuesday, 10/4 will now be at 5pm

The Varsity Game at Worthington Christian on Tuesday, 10/4 will now be at 6pm.

GO VIKES!

GAME DAY & other reminders - week of 9/26 - 9/30

Monday, 9/26 -  after school practice 

Tuesday, 9/27 - GAME DAY!   AWAY vs. Whitehall

675 S. Yearling Rd. Whitehall 43213

JV - 5pm - Scorebook = Lisa Edwards

Varsity - 6pm - Scorebook = Melinda McAfee

Wednesday, 9/28 - after school practice

Thursday, 9/29 - GAME DAY - Home Game vs. West Jefferson

JV-B - 5pm - Clock Keeper = Cyndi Yakscoe, Scorebook = Carol Anderson, Line Judge = Jessica Henry, we need 1 Libero Tracker and 1 line judge PLEASE!

JV - 6pm - Clock Keeper = Cyndi Yakscoe, Scorebook = Lisa Edwards, we need 1 Libero Tracker and 2 line judges PLEASE!

Varsity - 7:15 pm Clock keeper = Walt Podgurski, Line Judges = Steven Boltz & Thad Tibbles, Scorebook = Nate Hamilton & Libero Tracker = April Tibbles.

Friday, 9/30 - after school practice

 

FRIENDLY REMINDERS:

• PLENTY of volunteerism slots left... 14 to be exact.  Please volunteer your time for our final games via Sign-up Genius (link under HOME button on the blog) 
• If you haven't already given your snack $ to Nikki Smith, please do so!
• Senior Night has been announced for Thursday, 10/6 Game vs. Patriot Academy... we will be providing snacks after the Varsity game to honor our 6 seniors and their parents... please see Laura Dubenion to contribute to this special event.
• If you've taken pics at any of the JV-B, JV or Varsity Games, please share with Laura Dubenion so we can get some of them up on the CAVB BLOG!
• We're beginning to look in to tournament info (looks like earliest District play will be 10/18 and finals for District up through 10/29 and hopefully, on from there!)  MORE TO COME!
• END of Season Banquet has been set for Sunday, 10/23 at the Irion's.  Please contact Tonia Irion if you would like to help coordinate this wonderful event!

GO VIKES!

3 games at London Tuesday & we need YOU on Thursday... HELP!!

Volleyball Viking Nation:

Reminder for games:

Tuesday, 9/20 - GAME DAY!   AWAY vs. London

336 Elm St., London 43140

JV-B - 5pm - Scorebook = Laura Dubenion

JV - 6pm - Scorebook = Laura Dubenion

Varsity - 7:15pm - Scorebook = Nate Hamilton

We are still in need of 3 volunteers for the Thursday, 9/22 games AT HOME vs. Bexley please?!

JV @ 5pm - we need 1 Libero Tracker and 1 Line Judge

Varsity at 6pm - we need 1 Libero Tracker.

Volunteers (as of Monday evening on Sign-up Genius):

JV - 5pm - Clock Keeper = Chris Young, Scorebook = Lynnda Davis, Line Judge = Alex Koch, we need 1 line judge PLEASE & 1 Libero Tracker!

Varsity - 6pm - Clock Keeper = Walt Podgurski, Line Judges = Chris Irion & Thad Tibbles, Scorebook = Melinda McAfee & we need a LIBERO TRACKER PLEASE

Please sign up via Sign up Genius if you can... otherwise, let Laura Dubenion know & we'll update accordingly.

Thanks & GO VIKES!

GAMES, Reminders - Week of 9/19 - 23

Monday, 9/19 -  after school practice 

Tuesday, 9/20 - GAME DAY!   AWAY vs. London

336 Elm St., London 43140

JV-B - 5pm - Scorebook = Laura Dubenion

JV - 6pm - Scorebook = Laura Dubenion

Varsity - 7:15pm - Scorebook = Nate Hamilton

Wednesday, 9/21 - after school practice

Thursday, 9/22 - GAME DAY - Home Game vs. Bexley

JV - 5pm - Clock Keeper = Chris Young, Scorebook = Lynnda Davis, Libero Tracker = Lisa Edwards, Line Judge = Alex Koch, we need 1 line judge PLEASE!

Varsity - 6pm - Clock Keeper = Walt Podgurski, Line Judges = Chris Irion & Thad Tibbles, Scorebook = Melinda McAfee & we need a LIBERO TRACKER PLEASE!

Friday, 9/23 - after school practice

FRIENDLY REMINDERS:

• PLENTY of volunteerism slots left... 18 to be exact.  Please volunteer your time for our final games via Sign-up Genius (link under HOME button on the blog) 
• If you haven't already given your snack $ to Nikki Smith, please do so!
• Senior Night has been announced for Thursday, 10/6 Game vs. Patriot Academy... we need several volunteers to help coordinate activities to make it special for our 6 seniors & their parents - see Laura Dubenion to sign up for this special event please!
• If you've taken pics at any of the JV-B, JV or Varsity Games, please share with Laura Dubenion so we can get some of them up on the CAVB BLOG!
• See NEW Important Link on the left side of the Blog for important info about volunteering &/or sponsoring CAVB & CA Athletics at the Charlie David Dinner - THIS FRIDAY, 9/23!
• We're beginning to look in to tournament info (looks like earliest District play will be 10/18 and finals for District up through 10/29 and hopefully, on from there!)  MORE TO COME!
• END of Season Banquet has been set for Sunday, 10/23 at the Irion's.  Please contact Tonia Irion if you would like to help coordinate this wonderful event!

GO VIKES!

Games, Reminders - Week of 9/12 - 16

Monday, 9/12 -  after school practice 

Tuesday, 9/13 - GAME DAY!   Home vs. Millersport

JV - 5pm - Scorebook = Sandy Doyle-Ahern, Clock Keeper = Chris Young, Libero Tracker = Christina Ryan, Line Judge = Jessica Henry we need 1 line judge PLEASE!

Varsity - 6pm - Scorebook = Christine Freytag,,Clock Keeper = Cheryl Boltz, Libero Tracker = April Tibbles & Line Judges = Kevin Dubenion & Thad Tibbles

Wednesday, 9/14 - after school practice

Thursday, 9/15 - GAME DAY - Home Game vs. Grandview

JV - 5pm - Clock Keeper = Chris Young, Line Judge = Jessica Henry we need 1 line judge, a Scorebook & a LIBERO TRACKER PLEASE!

Varsity - 6pm - Scorebook = April Tibbles,Clock Keeper = Walt Podgurski,& Line Judges = Chris Irion & Thad Tibbles, we need a LIBERO TRACKER PLEASE!

Friday, 9/16 - after school practice

FRIENDLY REMINDERS:

• PLENTY of volunteerism slots left... go to Sign-up Genius (link below & under HOME button on the blog) 
• If you haven't already given your snack $ to Nikki Smith, please do so!
• Senior Night has been announced for Thursday, 10/6 Game vs. Patriot Academy... we need several volunteers to help coordinate activities to make it special for our 6 seniors & their parents - see Laura Dubenion to sign up for this special event please!
• If you've taken pics at any of the JV-B, JV or Varsity Games, please share with Laura Dubenion so we can get some of them up on the CAVB BLOG!
• See NEW Important Link on the left side of the Blog for important info about volunteering &/or sponsoring CAVB & CA Athletics at the Charlie David Dinner - Friday, 9/23
• We're beginning to look in to tournament info (looks like earliest District play will be 10/18 and finals for District up through 10/29 and hopefully, on from there!)  MORE TO COME!
• That also will correlate in to End of Year Banquet info - Stay Tuned, more info shortly!

GO VIKES!

Reminders, Games, etc. for week of 9/5 - 9/9

Monday, 9/5 - LABOR DAY  VARSITY ONLY practice 6 - 8pm- NO JV PRACTICE

Tuesday, 9/6 - GAME DAY!  AT West Jefferson

 1 Roughrider Dr., West Jefferson 43162

JV-B - 5pm... Scorebook Volunteer = Jessica Henry

JV - 6pm... Scorebook Volunteer = Laura Dubenion

Varsity - 7:15pm - Scorebook Volunteer = Laura Dubenion

Wednesday, 9/7 - Practice 3:30-5pm

Thursday, 9/8 - GAME DAY - Home Game vs. Worthington Christian

JV-B - 4:30pm - Scorebook = Laura Dubenion, Line judge = Jessica Henry; we need 1 line judge, a JV-B CLOCK KEEPER & a LIBERO TRACKER PLEASE!

JV - 5:30pm - Scorebook = Laura Dubenion, Clock Keeper = Kelly Liu, Line Judge = Jessica Henry we need 1 line judge & a LIBERO TRACKER PLEASE!

Varsity - 6:30pm - Scorebook = Nate Hamilton,Clock Keeper = Cheryl Boltz, Libero Tracker = Laura Dubenion & Line Judges = Kevin Dubenion & Thad Tibbles

Friday, 9/9 - GAME DAY - Home Game vs. Northridge

JV-B - 4:30pm - Scorebook = Laura Dubenion, Clock Keeper = Cyndi Yakscoe, Line judge = Alex Koch; we need 1 line judge, & a LIBERO TRACKER PLEASE!

JV - 5:30pm - Scorebook = Sandy Doyle-Ahern, ,Clock Keeper = Cyndi Yakscoe, Libero Tracker = Laura Dubenion & Line Judges = Jessica Henry & Kelly Liu

Varsity - 6:30pm - Scorebook = April Tibbles,Clock Keeper = Walt Podgurski, Libero Tracker = Nate Hamilton & Line Judges = Steven Boltz & Thad Tibbles

Remember to volunteer via Sign up Genius - thank you!!

GO VIKES!

Practice On, Practice Off...

Please note the updates/confirmations of practices....

NO Varsity Practice today (Friday) but, they WILL practice Monday (Labor Day, 9/5) 6-8pm.

The JV WILL practice today (Friday) but NO JV practice on Labor Day.

Close games for JV last night & a hearty CONGRATS to Varsity for the win over Whitehall!!

Have a safe & Happy Labor Day & don't forget to sign up to volunteer for upcoming games :)

GO VIKES!

Reminders - Games, etc. for week of 8/29 thru 9/2

Coming off of tough losses to CSG & Delaware Christian for both JV & Varsity, we need everyone's support as we head in to our next week of games!   This week's schedule & list of volunteers:

Monday, 8/29 - 1st DAY of SCHOOL!  VARSITY ONLY practice 3:30 - 5pm - NO JV PRACTICE

Tuesday, 8/30 - GAME DAY!  AT Grandview

 (1587 W. Third Ave. Columbus 43212)

JV - 5pm... Scorebook Volunteer = Jessica Henry

Varsity - 6pm - Scorebook Volunteer = Laura Dubenion

Wednesday, 8/31 - Practice 3:30-5pm

Thursday, 9/1 - GAME DAY - First Home Game vs. Whitehall!

JV - 5pm - Scorebook = Sandy Doyle-Ahern, Line Judges = Mike Ahern & Jessica Henry WE ARE IN NEED OF A JV CLOCK KEEPER & A LIBERO TRACKER PLEASE!

Varsity - 6pm - Scorebook = Lynnda Davis,Clock Keeper = Cheryl Boltz, Libero Tracker = April Tibbles & Line Judges = Kevin Dubenion and we now need a 2nd line judge PLEASE!

Friday, 9/2 - Practice 3:30-5pm

SNACKS... PLEASE make the Coaches, Laura Dubenion &/or Nikki Smith aware if your daughter has any food allergies or dietary restrictions asap!

Note that Nikki Smith (Madi & Kenzi's Mom) will be handling ALL snacks for EVERY game this year! Please make sure you have gotten your $ to her ASAP to contribute ($90).  

Payable in cash or check to...

Suzanne N. Smith.  They can give it to Kenzie or Madi at practice or Nikki or Laura at a game or mail it to 370 Beecher Rd. Gahanna Ohio 43230.  

YOUR Lady Volleyballer is responsible for her own drink(s) however… please make sure she has plenty of water/Gatorade, etc. for practice, warm-ups, games & post-game.

We've had quite a number of volunteers via Sign-Up Genius (link on home page, right under the HOME button at top left).  PLEASE note that there are PLENTY of slots left open, particularly for JV, so please sign up.  If you need assistance in learning, please ask and note that there are instructions and examples for Libero & Scorebook under the "Related Links" section - bottom left of the BLOG.

GO VIKES!

Saturday, 8/27 INFO

Reminders:

Volunteers for Saturday's games, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the game, prepared with your pen(s)... a 4 color is helpful for the scorebook!  Check in at the score table.

Please bring your $90 ($40 for JVB-only) CAVB season snacks/meals, if you're able, on Saturday.

Payable in cash or make a check payable to Suzanne N. Smith.

Note that this & most all other info is now updated via links & postings on the CAVB Blog.

If you know of anything that you would find helpful (or corrections, etc.),  please email Laura Dubenion... laura@dubenion.com.

We've had quite a number of volunteers via Sign-Up Genius (link on home page, right under the HOME button at top left).  PLEASE note that there are PLENTY of slots left open, particularly for JV, so please sign up.  If you need assistance in learning, please ask and note that there are instructions and examples for Libero & Scorebook under the "Related Links" section - bottom left of the BLOG.

Thanks to all for stepping up & ensuring this season is a success!

See you all Saturday at CSG - 9am start-time!  And remember, the gate entry charge is $5-Adults & $3-Seniors/Students.

GO VIKES!

Saturday games start at 9am!!

Update to info regarding Saturday, 8/27 tri-match at CSG below:

And, Sign-Up Genius Link on the site & READY FOR VOLUNTEERS!!  See Link at the top of the page underneath the HOME button.  LOTS of open opportunities :)

** Note that April Tibbles (Kami #14) & Laura Dubenion (Khloe #12) will be available to train anyone that would like to learn the scorebook at the Saturday, 8/27 games!

Note that Varsity is meeting at school at 7:30am to ride to CSG as a team and JV is meeting directly at CSG at 8am.  A pre-game snack will be provided for both.  (**See CAVB 2016 Snack Info link)

*schedule star says we start at 10, but both Varsity & JV will play their first match at 9

JV/V Home Tri-Matches with Columbus Academy & Delaware Christian                           

Varsity will be in the Crane Gym, JV in the Gold Gym. 

 Playing schedule will be:
1st Match @ 9am:              CSG v. Columbus Academy
2nd Match @ 10:00am:     Delaware Christian v. Columbus Academy
3rd Match @ 11:00am:       CSG v. Delaware Christian

*Please note these times are rough estimates.
Please be ready to play upon completion of prior match.

All teams and fans must enter through our Main/Athletic Entrance
65 S. Drexel Avenue.

That is the only entrance that will be open that morning.

There will be a gate- Adults $5, Students & Seniors $3

GO VIKES!

This Week's News/CAVB Game Volunteer Sign-Ups!

GREAT week last week!

The scrimmage against Linden McKinley went well... the girls had an awesome start :)

Hopefully you made it out to the Parent/Coaches Info Meeting & if not, most info you'll need is located here on the BLOG.

PERTINENT INFO needed asap:

PLEASE sign up for the Game-Day Volunteer slots.  We need multiple volunteers, particularly for home games... for ALL 3 teams!

The blog now has the sign-up sheet that went around at the meeting & we're currently filling in all of the info collected via SIGN UP GENIUS for ease of use going forward.  (Link coming this week)

Let Laura Dubenion know if you have issues signing up & if you're available for the first few games... we want to get those slots filled THIS WEEK please!  Laura@Dubenion.com or 614 316-6148.

This week's practice... 4-6pm Monday through Friday.

Reminder... first game - Saturday, 8/27 at 10 & 11am - Tri-Meet at CSG:

8/27 @ CSG  56 S. Columbia Ave. Columbus 43209

GO VIKES!

Reminders - Week of 8/15 - 8/19

We will send out weekly reminders for the CAVB games/events, etc. via the BLOG updates that will blast out no later than Monday around 1pm of each week.  This week...

Monday, 8/15 - NO PRACTICE!  Coach Gepper indicated that the Otterbein Camp was a success!  The Lady Vikings learned a lot and worked very hard (as you may have noticed!)

Tuesday, 8/16 - Practice at 4:00 and PARENT MEETING following practice, around 5:30

PLEASE come to meet the coaches, other parents & to get vital info regarding the season!

Wed., 8/17 - SCRIMMAGE vs. Linden McKinley at CA - 5pm.  We will be demonstrating how to line judge, do the Libero tracker & how to do the scorebook, so please come & support your Lady Vikes and learn/brush up &/or help instruct other parents so that we're well-covered all throughout the season for all of our teams... your participation is necessary and greatly appreciated by all!

Thursday, 8/18 - Practice at 4pm

Friday, 8/19 - Practice at 4pm

GO VIKES!

CAMP, 8/15 Practice & Parent Meeting Info!

1)  Reminder... CAVB Camp is Wed., 8/10 through Friday, 8/12 - 4:30pm

**Otterbein Women's Volleyball Head Coach Monica McDonald once again joins forces with the CAVB coaches to host a pre-season camp**  $30 fee for the 3-day camp (includes t-shirt!).  Please send a check with your Lady Viking & make it out to "WRIGHT CAMP".
 - anyone who needs assistance with the cost, please see Coach Gepper

2)  PRACTICE IS CANCELLED FOR MONDAY, 8/15!!

3)  **** NEW INFO! ****  All-CAVB Parent Meeting!
     Please plan on attending a very informational meeting with your CAVB Coaches.  It's for  CAVB parents of ALL Lady Volleyballers... after practice (5:30-ish) on Tuesday, August 16th!  We'll be discussing:

• Snacks/Food allergies
• Volunteerism opportunities (LOTS & we need you!  please bring your calendars!)
• Game schedules
• Rosters
• COACH will be speaking about the upcoming season
• Kim/Physical Trainer & Dom/CA A.D. - rules/regs/details/forms (potentially)
• Time for questions, ideas

PLEASE come, if you can, & we'll all begin the adventure of the 2016 CAVB season together!

GO VIKES!