2018 DPL Varsity Champions

General Information: Volleyball is open to students in 5th-8th grade. Volleyball is a fall sport. Registration dates will be communicated to school families via the "Weekly School Bulletin" and via email from the Athletic Director.

The volleyball season lasts 8-to-10 weeks. The season begins in early September and ends in mid-November.

Participating on a school team is a privilege. A gentle reminder to please review the Athletic Handbook policies.

Current Season Information:

*DPL Volleyball season matches begin Saturday, September 8, 2018.
*Volleyball Playoffs will take place Tuesday, October 23 - November 2.
*Finals will take place Saturday, November 2, location TBA.

*All-Star Volleyball Matches:
Bishop Lynch High School
Monday, November 5, 2018
6:30 & 7:30 PM
 
There will be two separate All Star matches: 8D1 and 8D2. Matches will be the best 2-out-of-3. The 8D2 match will begin at 6:30 PM and the 8D1 match at 7:30 PM.
 
Two athletes will be designated to participate in this event. Players TBA at a later date.
 
The matches will be played with rally scoring to 25 points. Teams will be split by the DPL Athletic Director. Girls will wear their school volleyball uniforms.

Registration: Registration for the 2018-19 season is currently CLOSED. To register during open registration dates, complete the Sports Registration Form and pay the registration fee (see complete instructions under "Fees" below). Also, please note additional requirements outlined below.

 Mandatory Eligibility Requirement: To be eligible to participate in Volleyball Open Gym Sessions, all rising 5^th graders and new students must complete a Sports Physical Form and submit it to school office prior to the day of event. No exceptions.

*Plano Urgent Care, located across the street from the school in Creekwalk Village, is available to perform sports physicals. They accept walk-ins. The cost for the exam for all St. Mark students is $25. They can be reached at (469) 443-0275.

Practices: Team practices are held twice per week at St. Mark Catholic School and last 1.5 hours each. Practice schedules are determined by coaches.

Games: Games are played on Saturdays. Once game schedules are set by the Dallas Parochial League, they can be found here. 

Rules: DPL Volleyball rules can be found here.

Concession Stand Volunteers: All parents are required to volunteer in the St. Mark Concession Stand on HOME GAME days only -- schedule TBD. 

Eligibility: All players must meet DPL eligibility requirements.

Fees:

1. Registration Fee: $140.00. Fee can be paid online (follow the prompt during online registration), or by check payable to St. Mark Catholic School (write "Volleyball" and the name of the athlete in the "memo" line), submitted to the school office.

2. Uniform:

Student Athletes will be issued a loaner uniform at the start of their sports season. Uniforms must be returned within 30 days of the last game played. Uniforms must be returned in good condition (washed appropriately; no stains; no bleach; no tears or snags; no discoloration). During the season, it is the responsibility of the student-athlete/ parent/ guardian to professionally mend the garment, if needed, before returning it to the Athletic Director. If a uniform is not returned, or is returned in poor condition, a uniform replacement fee will be charged based on the following schedule:

$100: football, baseball, softball, basketball
$50: soccer, volleyball, cross country, track
$0: cheer, tennis, swim
 
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS: COLD WATER ONLY - NO FABRIC SOFTENER - HANG DRY OR FLAT ONLY

Sports Physical Form: A Sports Physical form must be submitted each school year. For convenience, it is advised to submit a Sports Physical form every year from June 1 to June 1 to avoid any complications with school medical clearance.

Parent Code of Conduct Agreement: A Parent Code of Conduct Agreement  must be signed by the parents of every St. Mark athlete and returned to the Athletic Director.