2018 Summer Camps & Events

Updated April 18, 2018
Events
Details
OPEN GYM
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June 5, 7, 19, 21
​9:00-11:00am
This is an opportunity for SWC players entering grades 9-12 to get in the gym to get some extra practice time with the SW coaching staff. No cost. 
SWC VOLLEYBALL GOLF FUNDRAISER
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June 18
11:00am-5:00pm
This is the first of two major fundraisers for the Southwest volleyball program.  During the SWCHS fundraising golf tournament at the Chaska Town Course, Southwest volleyball volunteers to run a contest at one of the holes, with all of the proceeds going directly toward the Southwest volleyball program.  All players are strongly encouraged to attend.
SUMMER VARSITY SCRIMMAGES 
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July 8 & 15
​6:30-9:00pm
Summer scrimmages are for returning varsity players and additional invited players and take place at Shakopee High School.  This will give the team an opportunity to compete against other top-notch high school programs as they prepare for the high school season. No cost.
SWC YOUTH VOLLEYBALL CAMP
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June 26-28
9:00am-12:00pm
The SW youth volleyball camp is for players entering grades 6-8 as they prepare for their respective seasons.  Players will be given valuable skill training necessary to compete and succeed at a higher level.  All sessions will be conducted by Southwest varsity coach Greg Sayuk, along with members of the Southwest Varsity volleyball team.  Cost for the week is $99 and includes a camp t-shirt. The registration deadline is June 19 and is open to players from any school and level of experience.
SWC JV AND NEW PLAYER CAMP

July 9-13
9:00am-12:00pm
The JV and new player camp is for all players returning to the Southwest program that were on the JV or 9th grade roster during the previous season, as well as for all incoming players that will be new to the program. This week-long camp is designed to provide players with valuable skill training and knock off the summer rust as they prepare for the upcoming high school season. If players show a high level of skill, they may be invited to Varsity Camp (details below). All sessions will be conducted by Southwest varsity coach Greg Sayuk and other members of the Southwest Volleyball coaching staff. Cost for the week is $80. No pre-registration needed.
BREAKDOWN SUMMER VARSITY TOURNAMENTS

July 22 @ Stillwater
July 28 @ STMA
Breakdown Sports will be hosting half-day varsity level tournaments (3 matches) throughout the summer. We will bring as many teams as possible (made up of returning varsity players and additional invited players), as long as we have players to cover all of the positions. Tournaments are free of charge. More information will be communicated as summer approaches.
SWC VARSITY CAMP
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July 16-20, 23, 24, 27
9:00am-12:00pm

Tournaments
July 22 @ Stillwater
July 28 @ STMA
​Time TBD
Varsity camp is for returning SWC varsity players, all juniors and seniors, as well as additional invited players. At the end of Week 1 (July 16-20), the team will be heading to Stillwater for a 3-match tournament on Sunday (information above). At the end of Week 2 (July 23, 24, 27), the team will participate in a 3-match tournament on Saturday @ St. Michael-Albertville H.S. (information above), followed by the annual Alumni Game (information below) on Sunday.

This camp will include high level skill training as well as team play. It will be an opportunity for players to practice and compete with top players in the Southwest program as they prepare for the upcoming season. All sessions will be run by Southwest varsity coach Greg Sayuk and other members of the Southwest Volleyball coaching staff. Cost for the camp is $80. No pre-registration needed.
SWC ALUMNI GAME
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July 29 - 5:00pm
The Southwest Alumni game is for returning varsity players and additional invited players.  It will be an opportunity for the team to compete against former Southwest players, many of which have gone on to play collegiate and even professional volleyball.  No cost.
VARSITY CAPTAIN'S TOURNAMENT
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August 4 or 5 - 8:00am
The varsity captain's tournament is for returning varsity players and additional invited players. This tournament is hosted by Midwest Volleyball and The Breakdown volleyball magazine. This is an opportunity for the team to compete against other top-level programs from across the state, without the help of a coach. Cost TBD.
CAPTAINS' PRACTICES
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July 30, August 1, 3, 6, 8, 10
​9:00-11:00am
Captains' practices are for all players in the program. These are open gym-style practices that are run by juniors and seniors in early August to prepare for the start of the season. No cost.
START OF OFFICIAL PRACTICES
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August 13 - 9:00am
Official practices begin for the season on Monday, August 13. This event and all following events are considered mandatory for players in the SW volleyball program. The detailed schedule for the season can be found below.
Click here for the 2018 game schedule ~ Click here for the practice schedule (first two weeks)