RATTLERS Recently: (updated Fri, Feb 5th)

• *Rupe temporarily on Sideline

• Just to let people know that 'Rupe' (Terry Noble) has been been put on the 'injured reserve list' for the next while in order to get some surgery done on his back.  The long-time SEAVC coach and ambassador for volleyball has been experiencing some mobility difficulties and numbness in his leg (he hasn't been using that cane just to make himself look more stylish than he already is) and required surgery to rectify the problem. 

• Rupe Update (as ofJan 27th) - Rupe is now back from surgery in Calgary and is on his 'siesta' at the Medicine Hat Hospital.

• Rupe Update (as ofJan 31st) - Rupe is up in bed, but not quite ready for any Mutton Bustin' in Elkwater yet. He now has access to a laptop once again, so Facebookers and e-mailers beware!! 

• Rupe Update (Feb 4) they evicted Rupe and he is now on  2 North (room 100)  :-)

• If you have questions about SEAVC, or even just want to say 'hi' or wish him a speedy recovery, you can reach Rupe at: tnoble@mhc.ab.ca or text him at 403-458-2871

   ** February Practice Schedule (7th-21st) is available - (click here for link)

             ** 17/18W to practice at Medicine Hat College again, starting Sunday, Feb 7th.

               - Developmental Volleyball is underway ... kids can still join, even if they were not at 1st practice

                    - 2-4pm at CHHS Gym (enter foyer doors from the East parking lot)

• Player Fees and Tournament Schedules:

•   - are now available for all age groups in the SEAVC Forms section below)

•        - Tournament schedules are subject to change pending ability to register in local tournaments

•        - if teams are unable to get into any given tournament, SEAVC may reduce athlete fees accordingly

     * Boys Teams updates:

- We have coaches in place for the 13/14Men and 15/16M

- Unfortunately we will  not have a 17/18U men's team this year as we were unable to secure a head coach for the team.  thanks to the athletes and their parents who tried to make it happen.

 

             Coaching Opportunities

A big thank you to the coaches who have stepped up to take on the vacant head coaching responsibilities with SEAVC.  We now believe that we have a qualified head coach (or with a couple of teams; 'co-coaches') in each program (except 17/18M) so that we may continue with registrations and entering tournaments.  A SEAVC 'coaches contact list' will be made available for parents on the SEAVC website shortly.  A thank you goes out to all of those who remained patient throughout this unsettling process.  I apologize for any inconvenience, stress and confusion that the coaching shortage may have caused anyone this year. Unfortunately, the 17/18U Men's team will not run this year due to NO coaches offering the take the team this year.

             - SEAVC is still accepting keen, personable head coaches for various age levels for the 2010 season!

             - Coaching and/or playing experience is an asset, but not a requirement

             - Coaching development and mentorship will be provided through SEAVC, MHC and ASDC

             - Possible opportunities for official Coaching certification

             - Coaches travel expenses are reimbursed for tournaments

         

          Tournament Conflicts

Athletes are asked to please check the AVA 2010 Tournament schedule (click here for link) and to bring a schedule of any possible conflicting dates (i.e. basketball, hockey, family trips, etc) to the tryouts, or to indicate conflicts on Athlete Registration Forms so that coaches, athletes and parents may plan the upcoming season accordingly.  Please note that any tournament schedule is tentative only and may change.

 

SEAVC PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

The South East Alberta Volleyball Club  (SEAVC - pronounced “see’- vick”) RATTLERS has been in operation since 1989, and has recently developed an even closer relationship with the Medicine Hat College Rattler.  Entering the club’s 22nd season, the SEAVC Rattlers have drawn 1000’s of athletes from all of the city’s Jr. and SR. high schools as well as from many of the surrounding communities throughout South East Alberta and South West Saskatchewan.  Last year, the club provided 11 teams (8 girls’ teams and 3 boys’ teams) and had 160 athletes (105 Competitive & 55 Developmental, including more than 40 athletes who were 12 years of age or younger).   

The SEAVC program is designed to incorporate “FUN” into the development of individual and team oriented volleyball skills.  The South East Alberta Volleyball Club is highly competitive with other programs in Alberta as SEAVC teams have won: 4 Provincial Tier II Championships (18W - ‘93 & ‘98, 16W – ’94, 18M – ‘06); 1 Provincial Tier I – Div II Championship (18M); 2 Div II Silver Medals (16W – ’00, 14W – ’06, 14W – ‘07) and 1 Bronze (18M – ‘98).  The club has also garnered 2 Tier I Provincial Consolation Championships (18W- ‘92 & ‘94).  SEAVC has finished second at the Canadian Western Championships Div II (16W – ‘02) and the 18U Canadian Open (18W – ‘03, 18M - '07), and 4^th at the Canadian Western Championships (14W – ’06).  We are looking forward to another successful season and an even greater turnout of athletes for 2010.  The SEAVC program is highly regarded in the province and by the Alberta Volleyball Association as one of the few programs that promotes grassroots development younger than 12 years of age and promotes maximum participation and competitive opportunities for athletes by providing developmental programs and offering as many teams as possible.

A number of former SEAVC athletes have gone on to play on Alberta Provincial Volleyball teams and for the Medicine Hat College Rattlers or other post-secondary teams.   Former SEAVC athletes who have recently played for (current MHC Rattler*) the MHC Rattlers volleyball teams include: Michelle Alberts*, Kim Andjelic, Lauren Bardahl, Alex Chesley,   Diana Davison*, Paige Dean,  Tiffany Donovan, Sage Fahlman*, Lindsay Hazelaar, Desirae Hemsing, Amanda McGarry*, Kayla Stephenson*, Julien VanTol*, Jessi Wilson*, Justin Freitag, Chris Sawicki and Brett Zinger.  Other relatively recent notable SEAVC graduates having played post-secondary include:  Cecilia Enestrom (Rochester Institute of Tech), Marie Muschiol (LCC), Cindy Black (LCC), Kristie Swetnam (LCC), Joel Schellenberg (Briercrest), Jessica Zinger (Briercrest),  Natalie Weir (College of the Rockies), Janine Merkl (Grande Prairie College), Jill Walker (Louisiana Tech), Brandie Clark (University of Buffalo); Jill Herman (University of Ottawa), Kim Stonehouse (Montana State), Sara Brunner (Rocky Mountain College - Billings), Janice-Rose Reinbolt (Minot State University).   MHC Rattlers' coaches (including current and previous years) who have coached and/or played with SEAVC include: Sharla Butler, Brandie Clark, Kim Stonehouse, Sue Edwards,  Eve Godin, Wes King-Hunter, Terry Noble and Stacey Toews.  Numerous SEAVC alumni have gone on to coach with volleyball teams at the school, club and college level, while a few  have managed to gain coaching experience at the  provincial and/or national team levels .