Indiana University Athletics
IU Volleyball Summer Camps Info
1/16/2009 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Jan. 16, 2009
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Indiana Volleyball is conducting four distinct summer camps in July, including a Commuter Camp (July 10-12), an All-Skills Camp (July 10-12), a Position Camp (July 14-16) and a Team Camp (July 17-20).
Complete Camp Brochure and Registration Form 
COMMUTER CAMP
July 10-12
Grades: 3rd and older
Cost: $160
The Commuter Camp is designed to teach players the fundamental skills of volleyball. Camp sessions will run daily from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (skill instruction) and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (competitive wash drills and competition). There will be a one-hour lunch break where the campers are responsible for bringing their own food items.
ALL-SKILLS CAMP
July 10-12
Grades: 5th and older
Cost: $375 resident/$300 commuter
The All-Skills Camp is designed to develop and improve the skills and understanding of the game of volleyball in a challenging and fun environment. Campers will be placed in groups according to skill level and experience.
POSITION CAMP
July 14-16
Grades: 9th and older
Cost: $375 resident/$300 commuter
The Position Camp is designed to train players for a specific position: middle blocker, outside hitter, defensive specialist, or setter. Each position will learn skills from basic footwork to the most advanced aspects of the game. Each camper must select only one position on the registration form.
TEAM CAMP
July 17-20
Grades: 9th-12th
Cost: $300 resident/$250 commuter
The Team Camp is designed to train entire high school teams while providing an opportunity for competition. All skills will be covered and each team will be assigned a coach. Each team should have a minimum of 8 players. One coach per 8 players will be free. If one team brings a second coach, the team is responsible for an additional $200 to cover basic camp costs. Larger teams may be split into several teams for scrimmage situations. Each camper and COACH must complete a registration form and include the team name and roommate request. Team registration forms MUST be mailed in the same envelope.
REGISTRATION
The registration deadline is July 1, 2009. Register early as camps fill up fast. To reserve your spot at camp, send in the completed registration/consent form (which can be downloaded above) and a $100 non-refundable deposit check made payable to IU "Volleyball Camp", or register online by clicking here. The remaining balance can be paid off at any time OR at camp check-in. Camp refunds may be given if the cancellation occurs before July 1, 2009 minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations after July 1, 2009 will result in a forfeit of
the $100 deposit. No refunds will be issued for any reason once a camp session has begun.
HOUSING
All housing will be in Foster Quad Dormitory on the IU Campus located at 1000 N. Fee Lane. Dining will be in McNutt Hall directly across the street from Foster. Parking permits are required for any vehicle parked on campus and can be purchased at check-in from Foster Quad for $7/day. Camp sessions will be held either at Wildermuth Gymnasium (HPER Building) or University Gym. Locations will be dependent on amount of campers and will be communicated to the campers/parents.
MEDICAL
A certified athletic trainer will be on site to care for any minor injuries and any other medical needs. Each participant should have her own medical insurance. Any medical bills incurred will be billed to the participant's insurance company. Parents must complete the consent form and fill out appropriate insurance information enclosed in this brochure.
RULES
Indiana University Volleyball Camp reserves the right to send a camper home, without refund, if she does not conduct herself in a manner that will enhance proper and safe learning, good sportsmanship, and willingness to follow directions.
STAFF
Current and former IU players, as well as high level college, club and high school coaches will participate in each camp to work with the campers and pass on first-hand knowledge of skills ranging from basic to advanced. There will also be time for campers to ask questions and get to know the players. The approximate camper to staff ratio will be 10:1. Camp coaches, players and an athletic trainer will be on duty in the dorms at all times, 24 hours a day.
ABOUT COACH DUNBAR
Coach Sherry Dunbar is in her third year at Indiana University. In her first season, Indiana compiled more Big Ten wins than in the previous three seasons combined. This past season, Coach Dunbar led the Hoosiers to a 6th place Big Ten finish and an overall record of 17-15. Both feats have not been accomplished since 2002. In 2008, Dunbar coached senior Erica Short to Honorable mention All-Big Ten, AVCA Mideast Region team and Honorable mention All-America along with sophomore Ashley Benson to All-Big Ten honors and Honorable mention AVCA Mideast Region team.
With Coach Dunbar at the helm, the future looks promising as the Hoosiers work towards their goal of being a perennial national contender. Coach Dunbar is an Indiana native and a Ball State University alum as well as a member of the BSU all-Decade team. After assistant coaching stints at the University of San Francisco and the University of Tennessee, Dunbar started her head coaching career at the College of Charleston in South Carolina where she compiled a 113-22 record, earned three NCAA Tournament berths and was two-time Southern Conference Coach of the Year.
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