Jammers were privileged to shag balls for the last big AVP tournament of the year at Queen's Beach in October, 2005.

The Jammers 15s played in the Junior Olympics in the 15 Open Division from June 30 to July 3, 2005. Unknown to the Jammers, a photographer tooks action shots of some of the team. Thanks to Arctic Ferret for these action shots taken on June 30 in the game against NORCO 15.

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Toshi Yoshida is the former coach of the USA's National (Olympic) Women's Team. Jammers Courtney Lelepali, Pihana Kea, Kristin Keeno, Skyler Kamaka and Lesli Akeo attended Toshi's 6 day intense training camp at Pomona University in California. Camp started off with 30 setters, then 10 hitters added on, and other 10 passers/liberos. Girls ranged from ages 14 to 18 and various skill levels. It was awesome just being in the presence of Coach Toshi, having him share his knowledge, tips and skills. Coach Toshi was very impressed with the technique and skill level of the Jammers - he knew right away that they were trained under Coach Deb. Jammers were always chosen to demonstrate the drills and Coach Erica, who assisted from Vanguard University, could not believe our girls were only 14. She was ready to sign up every one to play for her team. It was very hot - averaged 96 to 98 degrees and the gym had no air conditiong. Girls had to walk 6 miles every day from the dorms/cafeteria/gym. Overall, it was a good camp and our girls represented Jammers very well - other parents there knew of our club and very impressed with our girls. Coach Toshi is hoping to bring his camp to Hawaii.

Pictures by Arctic Ferret of the Jammers 14s vs. Texas Tornados. 2004 USAV Junior Olympics, 14 Open, Houston, Texas. P.S. Jammers swept Texas Tornados.

Our Jammers 13s have come a long way -- from a team with very few experienced players to a team which won the Bronze Division at the Far Western National Qualifier in Reno and reached the Gold Division in the Aloha Region 14s Regionals

Our youngest Jammers, the 12s, went to Denver to play in the USAV Crossroads National Qualifier in March, 2005. Our very youngest Jammers played in May at the Hooikaika tournament in Kauai where they medalled. The winning streak was continued at Volleyball Festival, where the Jammers 12s ended 7th in the Gold Division.

More Candid Shots of the Jammers 12s for 2005

Jammers 17s at the Las Vegas Invitational

Through the generosity of Jammers VBC's corporate sponsor Gatorade, Jammers were invited to participate in a special AVP Beach Volleyball clinic with several Olympians and other AVP players. The players were thrilled to meet and play with the pros, including Holly McPeak, Eric Fonoimoana, and Stein Metzger. They are all hoping to meet Kerri Walsh and Misty May on Saturday when Jammers will be shagging balls for the King of the Beach tournament at Queen's Beach.

Some Post-Season Play by the Jammers 12-2 and 12-1

Our youngest Jammers the 12-1s and 12-2s were at their first Spring Break Tournament.

The Jammers 13s played at an under-14 tournament in March, 2003, and became tournament champions.

The Jammers had an all club, all day picnic on March 26, 2003, at Fort DeRussy on the beach at Waikiki. We pigged out on ono-licious food all day, swam, played volleyball on the sand, competed in relays, scavenger hunts in a bucket of sand, a cheerleading contest and just generally had good fun!

The 14-2s played in their third tournament on March 9, 2003, and played for the championship! Congratulations to Onipa'a and our second place Jammers 14-2s.

May 31 -- June 1, 2002 at Brigham Young University at Laie. This was the end of season tournament featuring 17 teams, two seeding rounds, and a single elimination round which featured all 17 teams. The Jammers 12-1 were seeded first and maintained their seeding throughout the ten matches they played. The Jammers 12-1 each received a medal for their first place finish in their fifteenth tournament for the season and their last appearance in Hawaii in the under-12 age division.