Cy Woods Wildcat Volleyball
Dear Potential Wildcat Volleyball Athletes and Parents, Revised March 30, 2017
Please mark the tryout information and dates on your calendars, and check that the enclosed contact information we have for your family is correct.
Important Dates:
Physicals available to be taken at Cy Woods H. S. for $20 (Cash Preferred):
April 29th 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
August 1st – Tryouts and 2-A-Days begin
August 4th – Scrimmage, Mandatory Player and Parent Meeting
August 5th – Scrimmage
August 8th – Competition Begins
August 28th – 1st Day of Classes at Cy Woods High School
2-A-Day Schedule: 6:00a – 6:30a Registration for All Teams
Tuesday 8/1 Varsity & JV Freshman
6:30a – 7:30a 6:30a – 8:30a
9:30p – 12:30p 11:30a-2:30
Wednesday 8/2 6:30 Make-up Practice/Run Time
Varsity & JV Freshman
8:30a – 10:30a 6:30a – 8:30a
1:00p – 4:00p 10:30a-1:30p
Thursday 8/3 6:30 Make-up Practice/Run Time
Varsity & JV Freshman
8:30a – 10:30a 6:30a – 8:30a
12:30p – 3:30p 10:30a-1:30
Friday 8/4 Scrimmage at Clear Falls starts at 8:00AM, leaving at 6:00AM, bring healthy snacks!
6:30 pm Mandatory Parent and Player Meeting in the Performance Gym
Saturday 8/5 Scrimmage – Leave at 6:15am – Scrimmages start at 8:00AM
Special Note about 2017 Tryouts:
Due to the fact that our competition schedule will begin before the start of school, no athlete who misses 2-a-days will be permitted to compete on the 2017 teams unless approved by Coach Ahlfinger. Attendance is required at every practice.
Necessary Paperwork:
Physical Packet This paperwork must be completed before an
Emergency Cards athlete is permitted to participate in tryouts. Physicals must be completed after April 29th, 2017!
What to Expect:
High Expectations The Volleyball Coaching Staff expects
Timed Sprints athletes to arrive in shape. We highly
Demonstration of Volleyball Skills recommend you participate in a rigorous
Weight Training summer workout program to prepare.
Team assignments and “cuts” will be made in the first 2 days and will be based upon the four aspects of athletics: Physical Condition, Volleyball Skills, Attitude and Teamwork.
Where to Go: Cy Woods Main Gym
What to Bring: PAPERWORK
Water Bottle
Knee Pads
A Positive Attitude!
Questions? Contact:
Ashley Ahlfinger - Head Coach
214-725-7631 cell phone
281-213-1877 office phone
Check out the website for updated information at:
http://www.cywoodsathletics.org
Summer Sports Preparation Program:
http://www.cywoodsathletics.org/
Summer Camp:
July 24th-26th
For incoming 7th – 9th Grade
A great way to meet the coaching staff, improve on skills, understand the game of volleyball and the importance of teamwork. It is also helpful to incoming 9th graders to learn many drills before tryouts begin!
2017 Schedule:
The 2017 Volleyball Schedule has been posted. Participation in the volleyball program requires your full commitment, and these scheduled events take precedence over club sports competitions.
Thank you for your interest in Cy Woods Wildcat Volleyball. We look forward to seeing you and we’re very excited about the 2017 season! Coach Ahlfinger and our amazing Wildcat Volleyball Coaching Staff: Ashley Ealand and Alex Schubert
ATTENTION INCOMING 9TH GRADE
V O L L E Y B A L L PLAYERS AND PARENTS
Volleyball Season and Two-A-Days (Tryouts) will begin
Tuesday, August 1st, 2017.
Our first match will be the very next week on
Tuesday, August 8th, 2017
Cy-Woods High School begins classes on
Monday, August 28th, 2017
Get up to date information on tryouts and camp at:
http://www.cywoodsathletics.org
Our early season schedule is as follows:
Date / Activity / Teams InvolvedTues. 8/1 – Sat. 8/5 / 2 Practices a Day/Scrimmage / All Levels
Mon. 8/7 – Wed. 8/9 / 1 Practice a Day / All Levels
Tues. 8/8 / First Game / All Levels
Thurs. 8/10 – Sat. 8/12 / CFISD/Katy Varsity Tourn. / All Levels
Tues. 8/22 / 1st District Game – Cy Creek / All Levels
Thurs. 8/24 – Sat. 8/26 / Texas Showdown San Antonio / Varsity
Mon. 8/28 / 1st Day of School / All Levels
Volleyball players are required to be at all practices from August 1st through the end of season (October/November). Athletes’ attendance and performance during practices will be taken very seriously to determine who makes the program, on which team, and with how much playing time.
We trust that by providing the schedule early in the year, we enable everyone to schedule their travel and vacation plans to avoid any conflicts/absences. We appreciate your dedication and commitment.
G O W I L D C A T S!!!!
Freshman Tryouts (Overview)
¨ Tuesday morning they will be running one 400, two 200, and two 100 yard sprints that will be timed. (They do not have a time limit on the sprints, we just want them to finish.) They will NOT run on any other mornings, unless they have to make-up runs.
¨ They might want running shoes for the mornings and court shoes for later.
¨ We know that coming in as a freshman can be intimidating. I encourage the girls to just do their best. We are looking for girls who have wonderful attitudes, a team spirit, and the ability to add value to their teammates on and off the court.
¨ If a player is cut from the team, we will help find a place for them in another sport or activity. If they only want to do volleyball and don’t make the team as a player, they may tryout for a manager position. Every child has a place where they add value; tryouts will be an evaluation period to help find that place!
10th - 12th Grade Tryouts (Overview) or any athlete who wants to try-out for JV/Varsity level
¨ WTR (Wildcat Training Requirements)
3x400-yard sprints within 90 seconds each.
Four minutes rest in between.
3x200-yard sprints within 40 seconds each.
Three minutes rest in between.
3x100-yard sprints within 20 seconds each.
One minute rest in between.
¨ You may not practice/tryout until you have completed your running (those within the district that have signed a contract) but you will be required to be at all practices. If you do not make your times but complete your running you can tryout but you will continue to run until the end of Two A Days.
¨ Students who are new to the district will be required to do the running also. We understand that they may not have been aware or properly trained in conditioning. They will be expected to complete the running.
Cy Woods
Wildcat Volleyball!!!
Excellence in Motion