06/22/2026
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🏐 GSF Lady Hornets VBall Camp 2026 🏐
Camp Dates: July 20– July 24
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM daily
Location: YYAFA Gym
📍170 Hwy 418, Silsbee, TX
🌟 About the Camp
Volleyball season is almost here, and we’re excited to kick things off with our official pre-season camp for the GSF Lady Hornets!
This camp is designed specifically for those who plan to play with the GSF Lady Hornet Volleyball Program for the 2026 season. Whether you're new and ready to learn or returning and need to sharpen your skills, this is where we begin!
💡 Who Can Attend?
*Girls entering 6th–12th grade (by public school standards).
*5th graders may attend camp, with understanding they may not be eligible for the season due to team size limits.
**Please discuss this with them prior to camp to see if they can mentally handle doing camp and potentially not playing in the season if our roster is full.
🌟 You must be interested in playing with the Lady Hornets only. This camp is not for players committed to other schools or organizations.
💰 Cost: $25
*Camp fee covers instruction, fundamentals, drills, and conditioning.
*Camp T-shirt will be given on Friday as a gift for completion. You’re not paying for the shirt — you’re paying for the training.
⚠️ Camp fees are non-refundable. Shirts will only be given to those who attend camp.
🎉 Friday Team Outing
*On Friday, July 24, we will end camp early for a team dinner and bonding outing.
*Final details (location and cost) will be shared during camp week.
🔔 Important Details
🧍♀️Team Capacity
*JH has been capped as of July 1st. Please be mindful that there are just so many girls that we can play on the court. We don't want to turn anyone away, but a cap is necessary and, there will now be a waiting list. Camp attendance is still permitted, but season participation will only be available if a JH athlete drops out or chooses not to attend. (This happens from time to time.)
*For all who are added to the waiting list. Please discuss what this means with them prior to camp to see if they can mentally handle doing camp and potentially not playing in the season if our roster is full.
*High School (9th–12th grade): Max 18 players.
*Camp is a time to explore volleyball and see if our team feels like home. If your player decides not to continue after camp, that’s completely okay. If more than 18 HS players commit, we may hold tryouts. Please know that while talent matters, attitude and coachability are just as important as skills. We will prayerfully consider the best way forward together.
*Junior High (6th–8th grade): Will consist of 2 teams:
Gold Team – league team.
Black Team – plays when a second game is available.
Note: Not all opposing teams have 2 squads. Most do. Please understand this is not in our control as to who has 2 teams.
🙏 Faith-Based Program
We are a Christian organization. Prayer is incorporated naturally throughout practices and games. We respect that this may not be for everyone. Please make sure your family is aligned with this before committing.
🏐 What You’ll Need
*Court shoes
*Black knee pads
*Volleyball (We recommend Tachikara)
*Sweat towel
*Coachable spirit (most important!)
👕 Dress Code (3B Rule)
We use the “3B rule” to promote modesty and comfort:
*Belly – Raise your arms. If we see belly, change your shirt.
*Breasts – Bend forward. If cleavage is visible, change your shirt.
*Bottoms – Bend over. If cheeks show, change your shorts.
✅ Tank tops allowed (if they follow the 3B rule)
❌ No Spandex-only bottoms – Shorts must be worn over spandex.
🚫 No earrings or jewelry are allowed on the court during practices or games beginning Day 1 of camp. No exceptions even if piercings just happened.
📅 Season Info
Camp: July 20-24
Season: Begins right after camp and runs until mid-October. Games for JH will be played between Silsbee, Beaumont, Port Arthur, Baytown (if their team committed this year) and HS can play anywhere from Silsbee, Orange, West Hardin, Colmesneil, Burkeville, Newton, Bmt, and PA along with other surrounding areas.
📆 Practice Schedule:
Typically: Mon, Tues, Thurs (occasional Friday if needed)
No practices on Wednesdays or weekends
🏐 Game Days:
*JH: Mon & Thurs (some exceptions)
*HS: Mostly Tues & Fri (some exceptions)
*No Sunday or Wednesday games or practices ever.
*No Sat games (unless it’s a tournament which is on an occasional Saturday).
📄 Physicals Required
All players must have a current ACEL physical completed before camp.
📄 Download the form here:
https://www.theacel.com/uploads/3/7/6/1/37612253/medical_history_form.pdf
*This same form is good for basketball, softball, and cheer later in the year as well.
💸 Season Dues
*Estimated: Around $250 (TBD by Athletic Director)
*There may be an added fee with a reimbursement option if parents volunteer to help at games.
*We will update as further details are finalized.
🖊 Parent/Player Commitments:
*Forms will be posted soon for Parent and Player Commitments. Please read over them carefully. Both parents/guardians and players must sign and agree.
*All families must commit to helping in concession, door, scoreboard, and line judging. There "may" be a buyout part again this year, but that is TBD.
*We typically have 1-2 fundraisers. All families MUST participate in those. No exceptions.
✅ To Register
Please do ALL of the following:
*Click “Going” on the event/post.
*Comment your player’s name, grade (by public school standard), and shirt size in the comment section of this post, NOT in the discussion section.
*Please DO NOT sign up for camp, if you are unsure of participating. Only give info if it is set that your athlete will attend camp.
*Bring $25 cash on the first day of camp (Monday) to ensure their shirt is ready by Friday. Again, your child must participate in camp to receive the shirt.
We can't wait to get started and see all the new and returning faces! 🐝
Let’s work hard, grow together, and have an amazing volleyball season!
