WELCOME TO THE DALLAS STARLINGS WEBSITE 

Dallas Starlings VBC is part of a national volleyball program; Starlings Volleyball, USA.  We are a 501-c3 non-profit organization.  We have created an affordable opportunity for young ladies to play club volleyball.  We are an junior volleyball program for girls that cannot pay the rising costs of other clubs. We create a positive and healthy environment for young ladies wishing to better themselves in the sport of volleyball. We assist in all aspects of our players lives by promoting strong academics through mentoring programs for college entrance, nutritional awareness, and career guidance. Our club survives through donations and player fundraising. Anyone interested in donating to our club, please click on the link to the left 'DONATE NOW'. All donations are tax-deductible. We appreciate your help with this worthwhile organization. Thank you and enjoy our site.

For more information about the Starlings program see our national website:

www.starlings.org

*December 11, 2009

It's alot of reading, but read all so you are informed about your club

**NO SCOREKEEPING CLINIC THIS SUNDAY!  

1. *CLUB FEE DUE THIS SUNDAY, DEC. 13TH*  

     *New Members Fee:   $150.00

     *Returning Members Fee: $50.00

2.  Practice: Sunday, Dec. 13th 

Practice Times are as follows:

Starlings Smith: 2-4pm

Starlings Grahams: 2-4pm

Starlings Carr: 2-4pm

Starlings Washington: 2-4pm

Starlings Pleasant: 4-6pm

3. Equipment: Players equipment has been ordered and we are hoping everything will be ready for you at tournament time.  Don't fret, we will have a uniform ready for you to play.  But, I am being told that all of it will be ready.  Lets cross our fingers!

4. Updated Scorekeeping Clinic: We have contacted the region office for the Scorekeeping Clinic and we have set another tenative date for Sunday Dec. 20th 2-3pm/$6 per attendee.  Parents, this a reminder that all players must be scorekeeping certified.  If you were scorekeeping certified last year as a Dallas Starlings, then you are off the hook to get certified.  All last year members that attended our scorekeeping clinic are certified for this year.  The certifications are good for 2 yrs within the club. We will let you know your certification level and if attendance is required.

5. With the scorekeeping tentatively set for Sunday, Dec. 20th 2-3pm, this means we will practice from 3-5pm for all teams.  If anything changes, you will be notified asap!! 

6. Updated Tournament Dec. 19th:  It does not look as if some age divisions are going to fill.  We will let you know Sunday whether your age divisions fill and where you will be playing.  Play Schedule: TBA.  Reminder that club tournaments do not always fill in every age division.  Cross your fingers that your age division fills, so you can play. 

7. Sunday, Dec. 27th: We regret to inform you that Arlington Courts will be closed Sunday, Dec. 27th; therefore, we will not have practice that Sunday, but we will continue to play in our tournament set for January 2nd.

8. On a personal note and reminder: Club is not anything like high school or middle school volleyball programs.  As a head coach myself, I wish it was because it would make everything alot more predictable.  In club, anything can change on a dime and you must roll with the flow for a successful season and a fun one too (this includes esp. the parents who are driving you everywhere and making plans and then they change because of club volleyball.) That being said, please be patient and understanding with the changes that arise during the season.  We will do everything in our control to make the club season be a smooth and successful one for you and your daughter.  Thanks in advance for your cooperation!

See you at Arlington Courts!  Have a great weekend!

Coach Bruscato & Coach Ortiz

 PRACTICE INFORMATION!

Next Practice Dec. 6th:

All 15's; 16's; 17/18's > 2pm-4pm

14's > 4pm-6pm

Stay Tune for the Scorekeeping Clinic we discussed in our parent meeting.

 THANKS!  CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING A DALLAS STARLINGS!

Thank you and Welcome,

The 2010 Season is HERE!!!

Site Locations:
ALL tryouts will be held at Arlington Courts.

Click on the LOCATION link to the left for directions.

• Each athlete needs to be accompanied by a parent/guardian to fill out the necessary paper work (see handouts below for registration papers; print, complete and bring with you to tryouts.  This will make the process much quicker and easier for you and your parent). 
• Parents, please plan on staying throughout tryouts for an informational parent meeting.
• Please come 30 minutes early for registration and paper work (see handouts below for registration papers; print, complete and bring with you to tryouts.  This will make the process much quicker and easier for you and your parent).  .
• There is a $35.00 non-refundable tryout fee (one-time fee for all tryouts)

Here are our tryout dates:

      12's/13's       Saturday   Nov. 7    11:00 - 1:00

                         Monday    Nov. 9     6:30 - 8:30

16's/17's/18's       Saturday   Nov. 14   11:00-1:00

                         Monday     Nov. 16    6:30 - 8:30

IMPORTANT:  Prior to tryouts, future and past players must register with the North Texas Volleyball Region to participate in any tryouts.  Registration is now open and ready to go. The NTR's website for registration is http://www.ntrvolleyball.org/registration.htm.  Please make sure to register prior to tryouts. 

**We must have a copy of your registration form as well as the one-time fee for tryout of $35. 

Have questions??? Please contact Maria Ortiz ortizm@lisd.net

Frequently Asked Questions 

1) What will be the location, time and date for the weekly practices? We practice at a facility called Arlington Courts (Mayfield and 360 on edge of Arlington); We practice one day a week, Sundays for 2 hrs. Estimated practice times are 2-4 or 4-6.

5) If my daughter is a returning player do we still purchase all new equipment? No. You may purchase equipment on a need bases.

6) So, if we are a returning players what is our acceptance fee?  For returning players, your acceptance fee is $150.00 due at 2^nd tryout. With that being said, if you are a returning player who does not need new equipment (-$100) your December payment will be $50.00.

Steps to be a Dallas Starlings

DID YOU MAKE THE TEAM: *If you received an Acceptance form or a phone call, then we would like to see you Sunday, Nov. 22nd at 2pm with your parent.  This acceptance form means we want you to play for us this season. 

*SIGN UP TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NORTH TX REGION/USAV: www.ntrvolleyball.org 

*OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE: Signed Tryout Offer and Acceptance Form with Initial Installment Fee of $150

*WHEN IS IT DUE? Tryouts… Or at the Mandatory Parent Meeting on Sunday, November 22nd at 3:00pm at Arlington Courts.  Bring a chair for meeting. 

*FIRST PRACTICE: November 22nd at Arlington Courts at 2pm-4pm

*FIRST PARENT MEETING: November 22nd at Arlington Courts at 3pm (we decided to change the time to have you out at the same time as your daughter) 

*PRACTICES: Held on Sundays at Arlington Courts (either 2-4pm or 4-6pm) 

****Please plan on attending the Mandatory Parent Meeting on Sunday, November 22nd at 3:00pm at Arlington Courts* For all information see our website: www.dallasstarlings.org