Julia Fire Hawks Volleyball Last week there were tryouts for the grade 8 girls volleyball team. There was about 35 girls or more trying out for the team. There were only 12 spots on a volleyball team but the coach couldn't cut them all so now there are 14 players on the team. All the girls were amazing, it was sad to see them leave but there can't have a team of 40 girls. The volleyball tryouts were held in the gym by Mrs. Warkenton. They've had their first two games against Holy Cross, P.A, Surrey Christian and Lord Tweedsmere. They are doing great this year! The girls have been working on their over hand serves and all of them have it over. They've also been working on their new rotation. There are 3 positions on the court there is setter, hitter and middle. There are 4 setters, 4 hitters, 5 middles and one alternate. They are all very important parts. One of the 3 back setters, hitters or middles would bump it up to the front setter and the setter sets it up for the hitter to hit over. The setters on the right and the hitters on the left and the middles in the middle. Even though the girls didn't win every game they kept trying and kept a good attitude. They always have a great time playing and the teams playing them always enjoy them selves too. They try there best in every game! Also a lot of the girls know the players on the other teams from other sports. Volleyball is a very fun game but it's not easy. These girls work very hard on the team to do a great job. They practice in school and out perfecting skills and working on attacks. The coach trains them very well. During practice they have fun too and play mini games. They practice working on all the skills through out the mini games. One of the most fun parts about playing on the team is getting to meet all the girls and making friends. I hope to see you at the girls next game to cheer them on and to see you next year at tryouts!