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Elections

October 5th, 2022

Gotham Fall Elections

Fall Elections are here! We’ll be electing Division and Power Training Reps for the next year in addition to volunteer opportunities for leadership positions within Gotham:

  • Submissions for interest in a role will open this Wednesday, 10/5 and close Wednesday, 10/12 at midnight
  • In order to represent a Division or Power Training class you must be currently playing in that division or class in order to be considered. Check out full roles and responsibilities with the button below
  • Voting for Division and Power Training Reps will be sent via email starting on Wednesday, 10/19 and remain open until Sunday, 10/23

This is a great way to give back to our community and be an advocate for your Division or Power Training class. Click here to sign up!

Gotham’s Fall Season

August 15th, 2022

Registration for the Fall season is underway. Don’t miss out! Register today for division play or the training program Power. Go to https://www.gothamvolleyball.org/upcoming-season/ to get more information.

  • Divisions 1-5: Registration closes Tuesday, August 23rd
  • Divisions 6-11: Registration closes Tuesday, September 6th
  • Power W: Registration closes Friday, September 9th
  • Power A-E: Registration closes Tuesday, September 13th

Fall 2022 Tryout Dates

Tryouts are here! Check out when we’ll be holding events for our season-long Fall programs:

  • Divisions 1 & 2: Saturday, August 27th
  • Divisions 3, 4 & 5: Sunday, August 28th
  • Divisions 6, 7 & 8: Saturday, September 10th
  • Divisions 9, 10 & 11: Sunday, September 11th
  • Power W: Tuesday, September 13th
  • Power A-E: Sunday, September 18th
  • Team Power: Monday, October 3rd

Registration for PowerPlay will open on Wednesday, September 21st and is first-come, first-served with no tryout required.

Insider Article – Building Community Through Volleyball

June 22nd, 2022

Check out a great article published through Insider about Gotham Volleyball as we represent one of the largest LGBTQ+ sports organizations with pride. Read the full article at insider.com.

What’s Pride to You?

June 22nd, 2022

For our first Pride month since coming back to the court, let’s remind each other what makes us proud.

Fill out our survey and you’ll see how your pride blends with the rest of our community as we celebrate this weekend in the New York area.

March with Gotham for Pride

June 14th, 2022

Join Gotham Volleyball as we participate in the 2022 NYC Pride March on Sunday, June 26. Be one of the first 60 members registered to showcase our community on the route.

Sign up using the button below. See you at The March!

Deadlines

May 3rd, 2022

Gotham Spring End of Season Election Nominations

All nominations for the spring elections are due by May 5th.

Spring Fling XII Registration

Registration for the Spring Fling XII is closing soon, sign up now!

End of Season Elections – Important Dates!

April 20th, 2022

Interested in helping shape what Gotham will look like in the future? Interested in using your skills to give back to the Gotham Community? If the answer is “yes” then remember the key dates for Spring EOS Elections:

     •    Thurs. April 21st – Nominations Open
     •    Wed. April 27th – Gotham Leadership Info Session
     •    Thurs. May 5th – Nominations Close
     •    Mon. May 9th – Spring EOS Election Voting Opens
     •    Thurs. May 12th – Voting Closes

For the EOS Spring Election, Members will be voting on the below positions:
Board of Directors:
     o    President 
     o    Secretary 
     o    Treasurer
     o    Director-At-Large 
Division Play:
     o    Spring 2022 All Stars
     o    Fall 2022 Captains  

During the nomination period you can also apply for positions on the below Leadership Groups and Board Committees:
     •    Activities & Outreach
     •    Tournaments & Open Play 
     •    Grievance
     •    Governance
     •    Diversity & Inclusion
     •    Elections & Nominations
     •    Communications
 

If you are unsure on which leadership group/committee/position is the best fit for you, or just want to learn more about the elections & nominations process, we will be holding a Virtual Info Session on Wed, April 27th @ 7pm, where you will get to talk with current Gotham Leaders to get a feel for what they do in their current roles. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any general questions about joining Gotham Leadership, or how the elections process works.

Updated Covid-19 Policies

March 23rd, 2022

As things continue to evolve and we continue to learn more about Covid-19, we are adjusting our policy to the below:

  • If 3 or more people test positive at or around the same time, those affected would be required to play masked in all Gotham programming for a week (vs. our protocol from the Fall Season which would have cancelled play for that division/class the following week).
  • If you receive communication that you have been exposed to some one who has tested positive, we still recommend getting tested during the 3 – 5 day window post exposure.
  • Revised guidelines are in-line with quarantine and exposure guidelines of the CDC.
  • Outside of scenarios where positive cases exist, masks are still optional, but any player who would like to play masked is free to do so. 
  • At this time, outside spectators are still not allowed at Gotham Events.

We will continue to revisit this policy throughout the season.

Volunteer Coaches Wanted

March 8th, 2022

One of the things that makes Gotham unique and special is our volunteer coaches. Most teams that play on Saturdays have at least one volunteer coach working with them. Our volunteer coaches add a layer of skill development and a crucial pair of eyes that a captain needs, as well as an important element of moral support. Coaching is rewarding, fun, and a great way to give back to the Gotham Volleyball community.

If you are interested in volunteering as a coach this Spring 2022 Season or are a captain looking for a coach, please reach out to [email protected]

Mask Update – March 8th

March 8th, 2022

As many of you may know, the mask mandate has been lifted by the New York City Department of Education at our host schools. Consistent with the policy of our host schools, Gotham will no longer be requiring masks, and mask-wearing during play will now be optional. All members are required to fill out the DOE Health Screening Form for each day they participate in a Gotham Activity and should be prepared to provide Proof of Vaccination if requested. Gotham Volleyball activities continue to remain closed to spectators/non-participants.

Wearing a mask while indoors is optional. As with all optional precautions, please remember to respect the decisions of your fellow Gotham members regarding whether or not to wear a mask while in our host schools.

 
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