HEA Firebirds News & Announcements

Expected Basketball Registration Opening - Sept 2nd, 2025.

In Season Practices (Nov - Feb) - subject to change*

BV - Schoolcraft College (8 pm - 9:45 pm) Monday & Thursday evenings
BJV - Schoolcraft College (8 pm - 9:45 pm) Monday & Thursday evenings
GJV - Schoolcraft College (8 pm - 9:45 pm) Monday evenings
    - Legacy Center Brighton (3:30 - 5:15 pm) Thursday afternoons
B14 - Legacy Center Brighton (3:30 - 5:15 pm) Thursday afternoons
G14 - Legacy Center Brighton (3:30 - 5:15 pm) Thursday afternoons
B12 - Legacy Center Brighton (3:30 - 5:15 pm) Thursday afternoons
G12 - Legacy Center Brighton (3:30 - 5:15 pm) Thursday afternoons
B10 - Legacy Center Brighton (3:30 - 5:15 pm) Thursday afternoons
Away Games on Monday or Tuesday evenings
Home Games on Friday evenings at Legacy Center Brighton

Tournaments:

GLHC Opener - Nov 15th - Brighton, MI (All Teams)
Firebird Round Robin - Nov 22nd - Brighton, MI (All Teams)
Crossroad Classic - Dec 5th & 6th- Westfield, IN (BV, BJV, B14?, GJV)
Midwest Challenge - Dec 12th & 13th - Ft. Wayne, IN (BV, BJV, B14?, GJV)
FWGIT - Jan 30th & 31st - Ft. Wayne, IN (All Teams)
States - Feb 20th & 21st - Mt. Pleasant, MI (All Teams)
Regionals - Feb 27th, 28th, Mar 1st - Lebanon, IN (G12?, B12, G14, B14, BJV, GJV, GV)
State Finals - Mar 8th - Teams must qualify
Nationals - March 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th - Springfield, MO (BJV, GJV, BV)
*Players are not required to attend all the tournaments, but it is encouraged.

Volleyball Spring and Summer Open Gyms

Open gyms provide an opportunity for players to get some ball time.  This is an unstructured time where the past and future players can come out and enjoy playing volleyball.  There will be coaches present to offer guidance when players need it.
May 14th, May 21st, June 4th and June 18th
(All are Tuesday evenings.  13u and older 4pm to 6pm.  12u and younger 6pm to 7pm)
Location: Legacy Church - Novi, MI
Fee: $5 (13u and older) and $3 (13u and younger)
Contact Mark Brandel - volleyball@heafirebirds.org with questions.

Sports Academy Vollyball

Sports Academy is a skill and athlete building system. We teach kids of all ages (as young as 5 years old) and skill levels the basics of a myriad of sports throughout the year. At it's core, Sports Academy is a shallow entry point for an athlete to learn a new sport in a low pressure environment. While beginner athletes are our focus, we also look to increase skills in athletes who already have some experience in a sport. At the end of each session an athlete and their parents should know the basic skills and rules of the sport, as well as drills for skill development between seasons. We can't wait to see you on the field or court soon!
VOLLEYBALL DATES:
May 14th - Passing
May 21st - Hitting
June 4th - Serving
(All are Tuesday evenings 7pm to 8pm.)
LOCATION: Legacy Church - Novi, MI
FEE: $5
Contact Mark Brandel - volleyball@heafirebirds.org with questions.