Slinger Volleyball Program

Attendance Policy

As members of a program, group, club, organization, committee, commitment is key.  We expect players to be at all practices, competitions and program events (e.g., hosting the Pre-Sprawl tournament, fundraiser assignments).  We understand circumstances may arise from time to time and the affected athlete may or may not have control over ability to be physically present with her team but we also have to appreciate that during that time our other teammates are working - either competitively on the floor or supporting our program function.  As in life, we unfortunately cannot do it all and, therefore, missing any practices, competitions and/or program events may result in missed opportunities for affected athletes as follows:  

Excused Absences:

Definition: Excused Absences are considered the following: sickness, injury, necessary medical treatment or appointment, religious event.

Missed Opportunities: Minimally the affected player could not start in the spot where she would have started in for the first match after returning to play. Please note, attendance is still encouraged for any injured athletes and will be taken into consideration should affected player be released during the season.  

Unexcused Absences:

Definition: Unexcused Absences include but not limited to the following: vacations, family wedding or funeral and/or other activities (e.g., jobs, other extracurriculars): Minimally the affected player could minimally miss the first set player would have played in upon return.

The coach for that team always considers and makes the best decision possible taking into consideration things like time missed, number of practices before the next contest, improvement of fellow teammates while the affected player was absent.  Final coach decision is based on impact to the entire team on when the affected player may re-enter competition.

We appreciate your understanding that when athletes miss a practice, competition or program even other athletes may have improved, developed team chemistry and earned additional playing time.

Coaches will communicate playing expectations to each player affected should circumstances arise where practices, games or program events are missed.