Ballard Volleyball

Due to overwhelming demand, we are moving Wednesday and Thursday tryouts to MidAmerica East, 2401 Stanley Gault Parkway

A valid updated physical is required to try out. No exceptions.

Here is the tryout schedule:

15 Jul, Wed
9 am– 11am: Tryouts - 7th/8th/9th Graders
11am – 1pm: Tryouts - 10th/11th/12th Graders
3pm – 5pm: Tryouts - 7th/8th/9th Graders
5pm – 7pm: Tryouts - 10th/11th/12th Graders
At MidAmerica East, 2401 Stanley Gault Parkway

Some 7-9 graders will be asked to come to the 10-12th grade tryouts only after Wednesday

16 Jul, Thu
9am – 11am: Tryouts - 7th/8th/9th Graders
11am – 1pm: Tryouts - 10th/11th/12th Graders
3pm – 5pm: Tryouts - 10th/11th/12th Graders
at MidAmerica East, 2401 Stanley Gault Parkway
(First Cuts and First attempt at Team Assignments)

18 Jul, Sat
9am – 12pm - Practice - All Potential Varsity Only
at Ballard High School

20 Jul, Mon
6:30am – 8:30am: Morning Practice ALL teams
5pm – 7:30pm: Afternoon Practice All Teams
at Ballard High School

21 Jul, Tue
6:30am – 8:30am: Morning Practice ALL teams
5pm – 7:30pm: Afternoon Practice All Teams
at Ballard High School
(Final Cuts and Final Team Assignments)

If anyone feels the need for clean, the coaches will be cleaning and fixing up the locker room today, Friday July 10th from 10am until ??? Or you just come by and say Hi!

DEAD PERIOD IS OVER!! Time to think about Volleyball!... Here are a few links to visit for open gyms and tryouts.
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TRYOUTS: Register for tryouts here. These start next Thursday morning. See calendar below for details. We expect a very large turnout!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWy5I22h0DcLaned27Ic3nrafEupeKHtRqAhs2DbTITuiRcg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110580569619735829292

YOU MUST HAVE A VALID PHYSICAL PROVIDED TO THE TRAINER TO BE ABLE TO TRY OUT. NO EXCEPTIONS. If not already on file, bring a copy to tryouts
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OPEN GYMS: Please register for open gyms so we know how many to expect and can be prepared. These are Monday and Tuesday from 7-9 at the high school.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44A9AA29A0FFC16-64484364-ballard

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Here is a link to our calendar which covers all our open gyms, try outs, games and practices.

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=m5vrda1jcrgd7uqrseufspoh3s%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FNew_York
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LET'S GET READY!!! GO BRUIN VOLLEYBALL!!!

calendar.google.com

Make sure you are Registered for Tryouts!!! We will start tryout sessions on July 15.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWy5I22h0DcLaned27Ic3nrafEupeKHtRqAhs2DbTITuiRcg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110580569619735829292

LAST OPEN GYM BEFORE DEAD PERIOD!! Tryouts are just a few weeks away!!!

Ballard Girls Volleyball Open Gyms Ballard Open Gym Signups for 2026. These are open to any registered Ballard student or feeder shool student. We are just looking to get headcounts so we know how many nets to set up, coches to have on hand and to design a volleyball experience for all levels.

June and July Open Gym Schedule. Please sign up so we know how many to expect. thanks much!

Ballard Girls Volleyball Open Gyms Ballard Open Gym Signups for 2026. These are open to any registered Ballard student or feeder shool student. We are just looking to get headcounts so we know how many nets to set up, coches to have on hand and to design a volleyball experience for all levels.

We have completed April and May open gyms and are taking a break for a couple weeks. We will have 2 more before dead period. These are June 15 and June 22 from 6-8. Great opportunity to tune up your game before tryouts!!

We ARE doing OPEN GYM Tonight from 7-9 at Ballard high school!

You MUST have a physical on file with the trainer to try out on July 15!! Only 56 days!!!!

Some more Ballard Volleyball Questions:

Q: What are tryouts like? What is the time commitment if I make a team? What kind of conditioning should I be doing to prepare?

A: Tryouts will be held July 15–16, when initial team selections are made. They are designed to show what you can do and test your volleyball limits. They can be physically and mentally challenging. Final team decisions will be announced the following week.

Two-a-day practices begin Monday, July 20 and run through August 5 (the day before school starts). THIS PERIOD IS CRITICAL AS WE WILL BE WORKING ON POSITIONS AND OFFENSIVE/DEFENSIVE SYSTEMS. If you are planning a summer vacation, this is not the recommended time to be doing so. Morning sessions are from 6:30–8:30 AM, and evening sessions take place sometime between 5:00–8:30 PM, Monday through Thursday, depending on the team you make. Some half-day Saturdays or Friday evening practices may also be scheduled. Players rostered on multiple teams may have a heavier workload.

Varsity will compete in the Bluegrass State Games on July 31 and August 1 in Lexington, playing in the High School Open (highest) division.

During the regular season (through October 16), teams will practice or compete Monday through Thursday. Varsity will participate in 2–3 weekend tournaments (Friday evenings and Saturdays) in Louisville or Lexington, while Freshman and JV teams may have 1-2 tournaments. All players are required to be at all home matches as most will have game play or line judge/score keeping work duties. Matches consist of Freshman, JV then Varsity matches and typically run between 5-9 pm. You are encouraged to cheer on and support your teammates and/or do homework if you are not playing/working the match. While we have no hard rules against missing practices (life gets in the way on occasion) we will offer team placement, playing time and positions first to those making practice a high priority.

Most current club players are already involved in weight training or conditioning, and this is strongly encouraged to help prevent injuries and maximize performance. Practices can be very demanding and will require a high level of physical endurance—especially during the 6:30 AM sessions.