UND Men’s Volleyball Club Member Responsibilities

· Manage your time to the *best of your ability so you can participate in as many practices, events and tourneys as possible.

*If you do not have the time to commit and the willingness to learn, perhaps this isn’t the club sport for you. You have been warned J

· Do yourself and your teammates a favor: Stretch and workout often. This is not a lazy man’s sport. Couch potato’s need not apply.

· Promptly inform team officers of any changes in contact info.

o This includes, but is not limited to the following: Email address, home phone #’s, cell phone #’s, home address and any other info.

· Check email at least every other day AND respond promptly to emails requesting information or feedback.

o The people whose job it is to keep our organization going need all requested info in a timely fashion. Respond ASAP!

· Inform a teammate (preferable an officer) if you are unable to attend a practice and as early as possible.

o Immediately inform team officers/coach when you know you will not be making a tournament. Last minute = bad.

· Lifting weights or doing a heavy weight workout on practice days isn’t advised. Please do not work out immediately prior to practice.

· Come to practice prepared!

o Proper practice clothes

o Water bottle

o Ready to work hard and to be coached

· www.nivc.org. Read it, learn it, and know it. Many of the questions asked by players and officers can be answered on the website!

*This is Very Important so you can be familiar with our tourney schedule!

· Pay dues on time or make other arrangements with the team treasurer. NOT paying dues guarantees NO playing time.

· Be on time to designated meetings (i.e. Practice, events, and especially morning meetings before tourneys. Fill your tank up the night before)

o Being tardy shows disrespect to your teammates.

· If getting certified to referee for the season, promptly complete and hand in all items required. Referees – Buy your own whistle!

· Enjoy the benefits of summer volleyball in the sand! It improves your game immensely!!!

Most importantly, have fun playing a fantastic sport!