Dear Member, Important News Central Zone Championships in Rochester, MN May 13-14, 2006.  More National Girls Invitation Tournament at Minneapolis Convention Center-June 29-July 2, 2006. More Currently there are 232 teams registered for the tournament. Here are the age divisions and number of teams signed as of April 28. 12's-12 (Maximum number of teams 24) 13's-17 (Maximum number of teams 24) 14's-40(Maximum number of teams 48) 15's-33 (Maximum number of teams 48) 16's-54 (Maximum number of teams 48) 17's-41 (Maximum number of teams 32) 18's-39 (Maximum number of teams 32) NCR will need volunteers to help with the Girls Invitational (June 27-July 2) and Boys Nationals (July 4-July 12). If you are interested in volunteering please contact judy@ncrusav.org 800-657-6967/952-831-9150 x10. Boys Nationals at Minneapolis Convention Center-July 5-12, 2006. NEW-Camps/Clinic links-player camps and coaches clinics can be found here. Boys camp information-June 27th Substitution rule clarification click here Any adult involved with a junior team must have a background screen. The screen is good for two seasons. More information here.     Award Winners Meritorious Service Award Donna Iisakka-Esko Jrs Travis Karlin-NCR Official      Adults (Ages 18 and up)-we offer all levels! Central Zone Championships in Rochester, MN May 13-14, 2006.  More  Mini-Tournaments: Friday, May 5--Carver Elem. School, Maplewood, MN Friday, May 19--The Edge, Minnetonka, MN Nationals will be in New Orleans, LA Be sure to keep checking our website for 2006-07 Educational Clinics Don't forget to check out what Sol Volleyball has to offer.  Current Schedule      Juniors (Ages 18 and under for boys and girls) BOYS Boys camp information-June 27th Boys Nationals at Minneapolis Convention Center-July 5-12, 2006. GIRLS TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE-all events listed on the schedule are sanctioned through NCR. National Invitation Tournament at Minneapolis Convention Center-June 29-July 2, 2006. More NCR is looking for courts for the 17th Annual Presidents' Day Festival on February 17-18, 2007, if interested contact sue@ncrusav.org. Officials If you are interested in becoming a clinician to give junior officials clinics. Contact Candy.     Sponsors Kaepa USA-The official outfitter of NCR. NCR Kaepa Representative. Kaepa's website. Molten USA-The official ball supplier for NCR. Premier Volleyball Recruiting. Championship Productions-DVDs, Videos, Books and more. NEW-VolleyMall-puts you through directly to the retailer where each purchase benefits your sport. There are no "add on" or "fees" for using the VolleyMall portal.Your purchases help support: North Country Region, USA Volleyball and USA Volleyball Foundation.

Contents USA MEN VS. JAPAN Important News Award Winners Adults  Juniors  Officials Sponsors USA MEN VS. JAPAN USA Men will play JAPAN on July 29-30, at the Target Center. Ticket information here. Jim Polster coming back home to play in Minnesota see story details  NCR Office will be closed May 26th and May 29th. Summer Hours: (May 15th-Sept 8th) Mon-Thurs 9:00-1:00 Closed Fridays  NCR Staff www.ncrusav.org 800-657-6967/952-831-9150 Judy Praska, Executive Director, judy@ncrusav.org ext. 10 Candy Kolbow, Officials Coordinator, candyk@ncrusav.org ext. 11  Ken Miller-Junior  Coordinator, ken@ncrusav.org ext. 12 Sue Murphy-Assistant Jr Coordinator, sue@ncrusav.org, ext. 13 Jennifer Brathol, Co-Adult Coordinator/Boys Coordinator, jennifer@ncrusav.org, ext. 14 Sarah Storms, Co-Adult/Assistant Officials Coordinator/Webmaster, sarah@ncrusav.org, ext. 15         Next Board meeting will be July 16th, 2006 at 9:00AM. This will be the Annual Meeting. More information here.

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