All athletes are expected to attend every scheduled practice. Only an illness serious enough to keep the athlete home from school, or a family emergency is a legitimate excuse for missing a practice. But, regardless of the reason, if an athlete misses an excessive number of practices, her playing time may be affected. Playing time will be determined by Ability, Attitude and Attendance.
 

IF AN ATHLETE CANNOT BE AT PRACTICE, SHE MUST CONTACT THE COACH. It is the athlete’s responsibility (not the guardians) to reach the coach BEFORE practice starts. A player who does not communicate with their coach about a missed practice, or who misses a practice for an unacceptable reason (see Rule #1), will sit out at least the first match of the next competition event she attends. The athlete must contact the coach directly at his/her home or work number or email address.
 

An injured athlete who can attend school is expected to attend practice, even if she cannot physically participate in practice. She needs to be there to support her team and be available to help where she can.
 

Scheduled practice time is a start time. Athletes should arrive early, not less than 15 minutes before start time to get dressed and help set up nets. The athlete must be dressed and completely ready for practice by start time.
 

If an athlete is late arriving for practice, she must change into her practice gear, report to her coach and explain why she is late. The coach, in his/her discretion, will determine if any corrective action needs to be taken.
 

Athletes are encouraged to bring water, in an unbreakable container, to practice and tournaments. Absolutely no glass containers are allowed. Clean up all bottles, etc… after you are done with practice.
 

NO FOOD, NO DRINKS AND NO CHEWING GUM ARE ALLOWED IN ANY PRACTICE FACILITY.
 

Athletes need to have volleyball shoes, which are carried to practice and worn only for practice. This is to assure that the courts remain clean.
 

Horseplay or ball handling in the lobby of practice or competition area is not allowed.
 

Inappropriate language or violent behavior directed towards any club member is violation of the Rules of VooDoo VBKC. A coach has the right to dismiss any player from practice for this behavior. A letter will follow the practice dismissal describing the events that led up to the dismissal.
 

Specialty clinics will be held throughout the season at no additional cost. The purpose of these clinics will be to focus on a particular skill or position. Participation in these clinics may be mandatory at the request of your coach.
 

All athletes are required to wear VooDoo VBKC apparel to practice. If your team has more than one color shirt, make sure that everyone knows which color to wear on which practice days. Each team is required to wear the same practice t-shirt at practice.
 

Guardians may attend practices but must remain in the stands and refrain from trying to communicate with your player.