FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Who are the Ironwood Ridge Volleyball Camp coaches?
Ironwood Ridge head coach Bill Lang and assistant coach Tim Gallagher set up the curriculum for training, but the Ironwood Ridge Volleyball Camp brings in premiere club and high school coaches from around Tucson, as well as experienced college coaches.

Are the camps open to only Ironwood Ridge students?
No, the camps are open to anyone who desires to improve their volleyball skills prior to the high school season.

Are the camps open to both girls and boys?
With the exception of the All-Skills Camp, we offer the camps to both genders, however some of the summer camps are specifically geared toward preparing the girls for the upcoming season in August. Therefore, the curriculum will be designed for female athletes. The Youth Clinics are always open to boys and girls. 

My child will be attending Ironwood Ridge, does she need to attend camps to make the volleyball team?
No. Camps are offered as an opportunity for prospective players to improve their skills before the season and tryouts. While the camps may help a player make a volleyball team, non-attendance will never hurt a player's chances at tryouts. The camps help promote advanced volleyball in the community and at Ironwood Ridge.

My daughter will be entering the eighth grade, what camps are available to her?
The free Youth Clinics are available for players entering the eighth grade and younger as well as the three-day Youth All-Skills Camp. In addition, she could attend the Freshman Fundamental camp and the high school All-Skills Camp. All campers in the high school camps are grouped by age and ability level, so each camper will be working out with players of equal skill.

Is there a limit to the number of camps a player can attend?
No...players are encouraged to enroll in as many camps as they desire. Just make sure that the camp matches your grade for the Fall and your personal goal for the particular session.

Can parents watch the camp?
Yes! The coaches' only request is that parents watch from the sidelines and let the players practice. Due to district and camp insurance/liability policies, non-registered guests are not allowed on the court near the drills and equipment. 

Is there a limit to the camp enrollment?
Yes. The camps are limited with court space and the player-to-coach ratio. Therefore, each camp has enrollment cap to ensure that the camp remains a quality experience for all campers. Register early - the camps have become very popular and have filled-up fast. The registration deadlines allow the camp director enough time to plan for the camp enrollment and secure enough quality coaches. Once the enrollment cap has been reached, the camp will form a waiting list.

Is there a charge for late registrations?
There is a $25 fee per session for all late registrations. Late registration is established for any registration received later than one week before each camp session. Please call/email camp director if you need to mail any registration form/payment after the deadline - you may need to register at the door.

My child will miss one of the camp dates, can they still attend the remaining dates?
Yes. Each camp session is progressive, where the curriculum is built upon each day, however, if you have a conflict and need to miss a session, the camp coaches will do their best to keep each camper up to task. The tuition will stay the same - we are unable to prorate the cost.

What is the refund procedure?
All refund requests must be made IN WRITING before the camp session start date. Refund requests made after the camp start date will not be honored. All refund requests should be directed to camp director Bill Lang. There will be NO refund of camp fees after the start date for reasons other than documented medical conditions.

Is the Medical Release Form the same as the district's physical form?
No, the Medical Release form is required for the volleyball camps only in case of an emergency. Each camper will be required to have a current release form on file before participating in any camp.