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Volleyball: 2020 Volleyball Season Update 

8/6/20 – I wanted to get an update out with the latest details for our 2020-21 volleyball season to keep families in the know.

Volleyball has been re-designated as a SPRING sport for this school year (specific dates are TBD but would likely be mid-March to mid-May)

What does this mean in the short term?

• -We will be cancelling and rescheduling the Captains’ Practices from next week to the Spring (dates TBD)
• -We will be cancelling and rescheduling the Tryouts from 8/17-8/19 to the Spring (dates TBD)
• -Families will NOT need to register for Volleyball until Spring registration opens
• -I would like to KEEP the planned kickoff meeting night (8/20) and use it as an open forum for any families that would like more information or to have a voice (details will be coming out shortly)

What about the timeframe between now and the Spring season?

• -We will be adding optional Fall programming in the form of POD / Open Gym style format (pending MSHSL approved constraints) after Labor Day
• -Most local clubs are now opening their Fall programming to 9-12 grade athletes – these could be options if they are a fit for your family
• -There is nothing that prohibits athletes from doing both if they like and if it fits with family plans
• -I still highly recommend getting your sports physical taken care of with the free physicals being offered locally this fall as it will make sure you are ready when VB rolls around!

What about the clash between Club and HS Volleyball in the Spring?

• -This one still has a lot of unknowns but is being worked on every day by leaders in our volleyball community
• -We are trying to get options in place with clubs and the MSHSL to allow the athletes options to do both – still a lot of work to see what that would look like
• -Give this one a little time for more details to be fleshed out – I will continue to share what I know.

Contact me (Head Coach Jamison Gray) with any questions or needs at jamison.gray@mnselect.com or 763-218-9108.

Volleyball: 2020 Volleyball Season Update

8/4/20 - We all heard today after the MSHLS Board of Directors vote that the high school volleyball season will be pushed out to the Spring. I know that this information is causing our community frustration, confusion, and grief as we try to digest the impact on the athletes we hold so close to our heart!

Here is what I know:

     -  Our fall season has been postponed to be rescheduled as a spring sport (mid-March to mid-May)
     -  The MSHSL has approved for volleyball to move forward with practices in the fall if it fits within our program direction for the spring season.

Here is what I don’t know yet:
     -  DETAILS – the “what” and “how” of the forward path is now starting to be worked out and there are many moving parts and minutia – I will share with our families all the details as I have them.

What I need from each of our Crimson Volleyball Families:
     -  Take a deep breath and remember that while the decisions made may not be something we like or want, they were done with the best interest of our athletes and community at heart.
     -  Be understanding and empathic to those in our community around you as people react differently to the feelings they are having.
     -  Talk to your athletes and let them voice how they feel and let them know how you feel about the situation.
     -  Stay calm and be prepared to FLEX – These may be strange times but this is a Volleyball region and I know that the leadership of our volleyball community is already working to lay foundations to support our athletes.

Last of all (and most importantly from my perspective) – Reach Out. I will share everything I know via our media outlets but if you are still questioning or struggling with where things are I want to hear from you.

Contact me (Head Coach Jamison Gray) at jamison.gray@mnselect.com or 763-218-9108.

CRIMSON NEWS · JUL 29

Fall Sports and Activities Registration Update
Osseo Area Schools is using a new registration software (no more FeePay) this year. Each family needs to create an account on the new site and attach students via student IDs – information on how to do so will be released SOON!

You need a valid sports physical on file with the Activities Office to register for any fall athletics. The Activities Office will be open the week of August 3rd to collect new physicals – specific office hours will be posted at a later time. You can email a scanned copy of your physical to the email listed below.

Fall sports registration will open up Monday, August 10th. You must be registered by the fall sport start date – August 17th – in order to participate.

Contact the Activities Office with any questions:

Email (preferred): osatiuukr@district279.org

Phone: 763-391-8731

Fax: 763-391-8721

Volleyball: 2020 MG Parent-Athlete-Coach Meeting Cancellation

7/22/20 – Due to Covid related capacity restrictions, the Activities Office needs to cancel the in person fall parent-athlete-coach meeting that was originally scheduled for Wednesday, July 29. Our Athletic Director (Ricardo Jones) will be recording and sharing a video with updated registration details and information on the coming fall sports season. He will be sending this video after the MSHSL Board Meeting on August 4^th and we will share it on all of our media platforms.

Please continue to contact Coach Gray with any questions, concerns, or needs you may have!

#CrimsonFamily

Volleyball: 2020 Captains' Practices (Sign-up Required)

7/22/20 – MGVB will be holding our annual pre-season Captain's Practice sessions August 10th- August 14th (Monday-Friday) from 7-9 AM. These sessions are run by the program's varsity captains with oversight by MGVB Booster Board Members. They are meant to give opportunities for athletes to get some touches on the ball, get to know others in the program better, and get geared up to compete prior to tryouts the following week.

 ***NOTE that this is an OPTIONAL event and has NO impact on program try-out results***

 To allow us to follow current CDC, MSHSL, District 279 and Maple Grove Activities guidelines and keep your daughters and our captains safe these events will require signup prior to attendance. This will allow us to manage numbers, plan courts, and cover traceability needs.

We will hold the event at MN Select Volleyball Club at 8686 Valley Forge Ln N, Osseo, MN 55369.

Players should come prepared to play (court attire, shoes, knee pads, and water bottle).

ALL players who enter MN Select must complete the MN Select Volleyball Club COVID-19 Safety Plan and Waiver of Liability. It is available here:

https://mnselectvolleyball.sportngin.com/register/form/423178470#_ga=2.221655258.339076026.1593799223-1349554302.1588867254

 ***NOTE: Masks are required when entering the building as well as whenever not active on court***

Players should come prepared to play (court attire, shoes, knee pads, and water bottle).

You must sign up at least 72 hours in advance (Friday August 7th). Sign up here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedqtfc9bgPZ4uithYv6b7IYfEaQ_e6kkMymZkd73wA3-QqhA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1

Let's Go Crimson!

Volleyball: 2020 MGVB Information Meetings Document

7/14/20 – Following our Zoom Information meetings, we are posting the information shared during those two events for those that were not able to make it onto the calls.  The document link can be found below!

2020 MGVB Information Meeting Document Link

Additional detail will be communicated out via the website, TeamApp, Twitter, Facebook, and other program platforms.

Please be sure to reach out to Coach Jamison with any additional questions or needs!

Volleyball: 2020 Pre-Season Open Gyms (Sign-up Required)

7/13/20 – MGVB is planning several open gym sessions before tryouts to give student / athletes the chance to get some touches on the ball, get to know others in the program better, and get geared up to compete.

***NOTE that this is an OPTIONAL event and has NO impact on program try-out results***

To allow us to follow current CDC, MSHSL, District 279 and Maple Grove Activities guidelines and keep your daughters and our coaches safe these events will require signup prior to attendance. This will allow us to manage numbers, plan courts, and cover traceability needs.

We will hold the event at MN Select Volleyball Club at 8686 Valley Forge Ln N, Osseo, MN 55369.

ALL players who enter MN Select must complete the MN Select Volleyball Club COVID-19 Safety Plan and Waiver of Liability. It is available here:

https://mnselectvolleyball.sportngin.com/register/form/423178470#_ga=2.221655258.339076026.1593799223-1349554302.1588867254

Players should come prepared to play (court attire, shoes, knee pads, and water bottle).

You must sign up at least 24 hours in advance. You DO have to sign up for each date if you plan to attend.

     Open Gym 1 (Monday 7/20/20) 4-6PM Signup - https://forms.gle/shzAQRfN6BhbxSkDA

     Open Gym 2 (Friday 7/24/20) 5-7PM Signup - https://forms.gle/nT9wW2B8sYeFLU9EA

     Open Gym 3 (Monday 7/27/20) 4-6PM Signup - https://forms.gle/oYHXR49iNHDjtsbM6

     Open Gym 4 (Friday 7/31/20) 5-7PM Signup - https://forms.gle/HgdTMPzwqDgdh4Q56

     Open Gym 5 (Monday 8/3/20) 4-6PM Signup - https://forms.gle/Um9sFg1ZDGUK5Kpc7

     Open Gym 6 (Friday 8/7/20) 5-7PM Signup - https://forms.gle/TpmP1nF8ejC8FYsU8

Let’s Go Crimson!

Volleyball: 2020 Pre-Season Sand Saturdays (Sign-up Required)

7/13/20 - MGVB is planning several sand sessions before tryouts to give student / athletes the chance to get some touches on the ball, get to know others in the program better, and have some fun.

***NOTE that this is an OPTIONAL event and has NO impact on program try-out results***

To allow us to follow current CDC, MSHSL, District 279 and Maple Grove Activities guidelines and keep your daughters and our coaches safe these events will require signup prior to attendance. This will allow us to manage numbers, plan courts, and cover traceability needs.

We will hold the event at Elm Creek Park Using the court(s) at the James Deane Pkwy Parking by the Acorn and Bluebird Picnic Areas.

Players should ensure they have applied sunscreen prior to arrival and bring enough water to stay hydrated. Additional recommendations are sunglasses, a towel, sand-socks, and sunscreen for reapplication.

You must sign up at least 24 hours in advance. You DO have to sign up for each date if you plan to attend.

     Sand Saturday 1 (7/18/20) Signup - https://forms.gle/uGr6BK8f95Hs7D5U6

     Sand Saturday 2 (7/25/20) Signup - https://forms.gle/ctN8yweiBQFG5EMd8

     Sand Saturday 3 (8/1/20) Signup - https://forms.gle/vgok1yC5g5gWUb8m6

Communication on weather related cancellations will be made 24 hours prior to the event.

Let’s Go Crimson!