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Summer is Volleyball Season at Jordan Park Camp


Teams play on four nights throughout the week at Jordan Park Camp. 

Competition is heating up at Jordan Park Camp as 92 teams get their feet in the sand for the summer volleyball league.

The Jordan Park Volleyball League began June 2 and will run through August 8, with over 500 people streaming in and out of the camp Monday through Thursday for games. The league added a fourth night of games this year and a new middle division to allow for more evenly matched play on the court.

A weekly opportunity to invite coworkers and friends to, the league brings new people into fellowship and provides a fun way to meet more people. The unity of teams extends beyond the courts, too. Many teams grill out after their games and spend time sharpening their bump, set, spike skills outside their regular game nights.

"I pray that relationships within current community groups would grow and mature as people play together for one purpose and also that friends and coworkers would come and see what fellowship looks like outside of the workplace," said Amelia Gibson of the Jordan Park Volleyball staff.

Along with Gibson, other Jordan Park Volleyball staff members include Kaden Bronzynski, Adam Nordaker and Josh Smith.

Mark your calendars for the annual hog roast and tournament on Friday, August 8 to end the summer volleyball season.




By Jackie Wallentin
Walnut Creek Windsor Heights 

Bump, Set, Fellowship

The champion team of the recreational sixes league, "I Can Dig It," poses for a photo at Jordan Park.

The annual hog roast and a final tournament capped off another fun season of Jordan Park Volleyball on Friday, August 9.

A total of 30 recreational teams of six, 38 competitive teams of six, and 19 competitive teams of four participated in this year’s season, which ran from June 4 to August 9.

"When people participate in one of the leagues and invite others to play, it really creates an amazing opportunity for fellowship, outreach, and strengthening of relationships," said Josh Smith of the Jordan Park Volleyball staff. "That, coupled with the Christ-like example of so many team leaders and participants, helps to create a welcoming, fun, and positive environment."

Along with Smith, other Jordan Park Volleyball staff members include Amelia Gibson and Adam Nordaker.

Congratulations to the champion teams in each league:
  • Recreational sixes:  I Can Dig It (Jessica Anderson, Bridgitte Haugen, Laura Jerome, Nic Jerome, Rob Patterson, Jon Touchette, Audrey Van Lohn)
  • Competitive sixes: The Ace Team (Jason Eisenga, Katelyn Kostek, Marc Vander Velden, Erin Vander Velden, Dave Venas, Jaime Zeigler)
  • Competitive fours: The Elites (Greg Altmaier, Mollie Coffman, Beth Discher, Josh Smith)