Volleyball will begin before the start of school in August. 5th and 6th grade girls will participate in the Southside Youth Organization. Games will take place on Saturdays, with the possibility of some weekday games. The season will run to the end of October with a conference tournament.
Participants in the tryouts will be evaluated by one outside evaluator (typically a Prior Lake High School coach) and the athletic director of St. Michael. In the event that there is a large number of participants, the players will be split into two different teams based on ability. This is contingent on there being enough players, coaches, and different ability levels within the league so the teams will not play against each other and all players will receive equal playing time. All teams will practice a minimum of 2 times each week after school at either St. Michael or one of the public schools in Prior Lake.
7th and 8th grade teams will participate in the Southside Youth Organization. SSYO games may fall on any day of the week. There will be a conference tournament at the end of the season.
In the event that there is a large number of participants, the players will be split into two different teams based on ability. The playing time for 8th graders is NOT equal. This is contingent on there being enough players, coaches, and different ability levels within the league so the teams will not play against each other. Each team will have a minimum of 2 practices each week either at St. Michael or at one of the public schools in Prior Lake.
