Volleyball for Life Newsletter
Volume 5 Issue 1 September 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.

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

  1. New-Rulebooks will be printed every two years. The rulebook you receive this year will be for 2009-10 and the 2010-11 seasons.

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

  3. Kaepa Product information.

  4. 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!
SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER UPCOMING EVENTS.
  • Friday, Sept 11-MINI Coed 3's
  • Friday, Oct 9-MINI Coed 3's
  • Saturday, Oct 17-Coed 4's
  • Friday, Oct 23-MINI Coed 3's

  • 2009-10 Complete Educational Skills Clinic and Tournament schedule coming soon!
  • If you would like to sanction your Adult Tournament so it appears on our 2009-10 NCR Adult Tournament schedule, please 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.
    • If you would like your tryout information posted, please contact Ken. (ext.12 or ken@ncrusav.org)
    • Event sanction information is posted.

    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.
    • If interested in hosting an IMPACT Coaching Clinic for 2009-10 season, please complete the request form.
    • We will be posting our 2009-10 IMPACT Coaches Clinic Schedule on Oct 1st.

  • 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.

    • Contents

    Important News

    Adults

    Junior Boys

    Junior Girls

    IMPACT Coaches Clinic

    Officials

    Lessons about sportsmanship and fair play begin at an early age. So before you question a call, remember that it is more than the fans who are watching.

    OFFICE HOURS

    Monday-Friday

    8:00 AM-4:00 PM


    www.ncrusav.org

    800-657-6967/952-831-9150

    Award Deadline-May 1, 2010

    Founder's Award

    Meritorious Service Award

    Next Annual Board meeting will be Dec. 6th at 9:00 AM.

    FULL-TIME STAFF

    Judy Praska, Executive Director Judy@ncrusav.org ext. 10

    Ken Miller, Assoc Exec Dir/Jr Coord ken@ncrusav.org ext. 12

    Sue Murphy, Jr Girls Coordinator sue@ncrusav.org ext. 13

    Jennifer Brathol, Adult/Boys/IMPACT/Webmaster jennifer@ncrusav.org ext 14

    Cara Lang, Officials Coordinator cara@ncrusav.org ext 16

    Sponsors

    Official ball supplier of NCR

    Official Event Merchandise Sponsor

    Official Outfitter of NCR

    DVD's, Videos, Books and more

    Great products made in the USA

    North Country Region is proud to be a Founding Member of the Sports Alliance of Minnesota