Volleyball for Life Newsletter
Volume 4 Issue 8 July/August 2009 North Country Region USA Volleyball
Dear Member:

This newsletter is an informational publication that is sent out approximately ten times per year. It is sent to all registered members (18 years and older) with a valid e-mail address. More detailed information can be found at www.ncrusav.org.

The NCR Staff wishes everyone a safe and relaxing summer!

North Country Region represents Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the upper peninsula of Michigan.

IMPORTANT NEWS
  1. Registration information will be posted online October 1st. The registration packets will be mailed the last week of September.

  2. Our office will be closed August 3-14.

  3. Congratulations to all the junior girls teams who participated at Nationals in Miami, Florida. For complete results, click here.

  4. Congratulations to all the adult teams who participated at Nationals in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Results can be found here.

  5. Congratulations to Andy Baehr and Ross Erickson on earning their National Scorekeeper Patch, Christina Fiebich on earning her Junior National Referee Patch and Adam Pike on earning his National Referee Patch.

  6. Kaepa Product information.

  7. Background Screenings-Any adult involved with a junior team must have a background screen and be a member (of North Country Region). The screen is good for two seasons. If your name is NOT on the list you will need to be screened this season.

ADULTS

We offer all age divisions and all skill levels!

SUMMER SCHEDULE for indoor and outdoor events.


  • 2009-10 Educational Skills Clinic and Tournament schedule coming soon!
  • If you would like to sanction your Adult Tournament date to the schedule contact Jennifer (ext 14 or jennifer@ncrusav.org)

JUNIOR BOYS (Ages 18 and under)

Divisions:

  • Coed Elementary: 6th grade and under
  • Junior High: 7th-9th Grade
  • Senior High: 10th-12th grade

  • JUNIOR GIRLS (Ages 18 and under)

    • Registration information will be posted online October 1st. The registration packets will be mailed the last week of September.
    • Congratulations to all the junior teams who participated at Nationals in Miami, Florida. For complete results, click here

    IMPACT COACHES CLINIC

    All coaches need to be IMPACT certified in order to coach.

    • Impact Coaches Clinics will begin December 2009
    • You only need to attend one IMPACT clinic during the duration of your JO coaching career. However, you may attend additional clinics at no cost.
  • OFFICIALS

    • Please look in the Bulletin for upcoming Advanced Officials Clinics and Rating Sessions.

    • If interested in assisting the Region by working as a clinician observer, rater and/or Teach-n-Train sessions please contact Cara.

    • There is a new referee training website (it does cost money). The videos are the only training videos sanctioned by USA Volleyball.


    For your information, where does your membership fee go?

    Click here for detailed information.