Congratulations to Coach Filer and the Xavier Volleyball Team for earning a spot in this year’s Class 4A State Volleyball Tournament. State tournament games will be played at the Alliant Energy Powerhouse. Our first match is Tonight at 6:00 p.m. against Marion. The winner of this match will play in the semi-finals on Wednesday, November 3rd at Noon. The championship game for the 4A schools will be Thursday, November 4th at 12:15 p.m.
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the following plans and guidelines:
MONDAY
The match starts at 6:00pm. Xavier will dismiss at the normal school time of 2:45 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
IF WE ARE PLAYING IN THE SEMI-FINAL MATCH AT NOON:
Wednesday will be a Spirit Day.
School Attendance
Classes will remain in session for those not attending the game. Those who would like to attend and support the team, are encouraged to do so. Dismissal for those attending the game is 10:40. These students are expected to attend their first and second block classes. Parents dismissing their student can contact the office by using the planned absence online form, via phone, email. Please submit the online form by Tuesday 3:00 pm. An email will be sent confirming the form submission.
THURSDAY
IF WE ARE PLAYING IN THE FINAL MATCH AT 12:15 PM:
Thursday will be a Spirit Day.
School Attendance
Classes will remain in session for those not attending the game. Those who would like to attend and support the team, are encouraged to do so. The schedule has been modified so that students may attend their 1B and 2B classes. Dismissal for those attending the game is 10:40 a.m. (after 2nd Block). The bell schedule can be found here. Parents dismissing their student can contact the office by using the planned absence online form, phone or email. Please submit the online form by Thursday 8:00 a.m. An email will be sent confirming the form submission.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tickets
Tickets may be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000. Tickets may also be purchased at the Alliant Energy Powerhouse box office. This is the same for the entirety of the tournament. Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, October 22nd at 10:00am.
All tickets are $10 per person for an all-day ticket. Tickets purchased through Ticketmaster will include an additional $2 handling charge. Children not yet in Kindergarten do not need to purchase a ticket. Hard paper tickets will NOT be available at the school for the state tournament.
Seating
For the first round and semi-final round of play, the seats behind each end of the court are designated for student sections. We ask all adults to leave those areas open for students.
Representing Xavier
The Xavier community has worked hard to build a rich tradition of sportsmanship and school pride. We fully expect that our fans will continue to exhibit those qualities.
If you have questions about anything not addressed in the above information, please call the Activities Office. Thanks in advance for your cooperation with these guidelines and for your support of Xavier activities!
