Dear [FirstName], Congratulations to all high school state participants! Happy Thanksgiving! Important News IT IS REQUIRED THAT ALL CLUBS AND COACHES FOLLOW THE RECRUITING POLICY. IF YOU KNOW OF ANY VIOLATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT KEN AT 800-657-6967/952-831-9150 EXT. 12. Commitment Letter can be viewed prior to tryouts. Please read carefully as many programs are using this document. Questions, call Ken at 800-657-6967 ext. 12. Background Screening-Any adult involved with a junior team must have a background screen and be a member. The screen is good for two seasons. If your name is not on the list you will need to be screened this season. More information here. North Country Region USA Volleyball is looking for advertisers for the 17th Annual Presidents’ Day Festival Program. It is a fun tournament for all. Call Judy or email judy@ncrusav.org to reserve your spot. Looking for officials for Presidents' Day Festival February 18th, 2007-More Special registration offer for club, high school and junior high school volleyball coaches to attend the American Volleyball Coaches Association Annual Convention in Omaha, Nebraska. NCR Volleyball Night-Nov 11 NCR Discount for Gopher Volleyball 2006 ANNUAL SUMMIT FOR YOUTH SPORTS LEADERS to be held on November 11th in Hopkins. Kaepa/NCR Club Rewards Program National Girls and Women Sports Day is a time to celebrate the accomplishments in girls and women's  sports, to recognize our Minnesota leaders and athletes. Nominate someone you know!   Adults (Ages 18 and up)-we offer all levels! 2006-07 Adult Schedule is posted! New Men's and Women's 5's Tourneys added. 2006-07 Educational Skills Clinic Schedule 2007 Adult Nationals will be in Austin, Texas Adult players interested in being a clinician for junior clinics or officiating junior events contact candyk@ncrusav.org. Don't forget to check out what Sol Volleyball has to offer.   Juniors (Ages 18 and under for boys and girls) BOYS Contact Jennifer (jennifer@ncrusav.org or ext 14) if you are interested in becoming involved with North Country Region Boy's Volleyball program as a coach or player. All boys information has a separate drop-drown menu on www.ncrusav.org. Boys webpage is being updated daily with tournaments, clinics and 2007 season information-Keep checking. The Junior Olympic Boys Volleyball Championships will be in Atlanta, GA-Georgia World Congress Center (July 4-11). GIRLS If you would like to sanction an event all information can be found here. Please send all tryout information to ken@ncrusav.org. If you are interested in hosting a 06-07 IMPACT clinic please complete request form.  You can post an ad on our website for teams looking for players, players looking for teams and coaches wanted-please send information to ken@ncrusav.org. The event schedule is posted. Presidents' Day Festival information is posted, the event fills fast. Sign up soon. Recruiting Guide information is posted. Players interested in having their information included for College Coaches attending Presidents' Day Festival should get their information in as soon as possible. Attention 13's and 14's girls' team you may play in the Boys' Junior High tournaments. For information contact jennifer@ncrusav.org. The Girls Invitational will be held in Atlanta, GA-Georgia World Congress Center (June 7-10). The Junior Olympic Girls Volleyball Championships will be held in Minneapolis, MN. (June 29-July 8)      Officials If you are interested in becoming a clinician to give junior officials clinics contact candyk@ncrusav.org. Advanced Training for Officials/Junior Clinician Trainings will be held November 16th-Bloomington 6:30-9:30 PM November 19th-Bloomington  1:00-4:00 PM December 10th-Rochester 11:00-2:00 PM January 28th-Moorhead  12:30-3:30 PM February 18th-Bloomington   9:30-11:00 AM Mark your calendars. Only need to attend one. Contact Candy (candyk@ncrusav.org or 800-657-6967 ext. 11 to reserve to a spot.   800-657-6967/952-831-9150             www.ncrusav.org

Contents Important News Adults  Juniors  Officials Award Deadline   SPORTSMANSHIP is an EXPECTATION So please........ Let the Players, Play Let the Coaches, Coach Let the Officials, Officiate Let the Spectators, Be Positive And together Let's Be....Committed to Excellence Thank you and Enjoy the Game.    Office Hours:  8:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday-Friday  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, Adult/Boys Coordinator, jennifer@ncrusav.org, ext. 14 Sarah Hammers, Asst Adult/ Officials/Webmaster, sarah@ncrusav.org, ext. 15 Next Board meeting will be December 3rd, 2006 at 9:00AM.   Minutes from July Board meeting. Award Deadline is April 1st, 2007 Founder's Award Meritorious Service Award   SPONSORS The official outfitter of NCR     The official ball supplier of NCR DVD's, Videos, Books and More   Shop online at the USA VolleyMall! With more than 1,000 merchants in the virtual mall, your purchases can be designated to benefit USA Volleyball, North Country Region or the USA Volleyball Foundation! North Country Region represents Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota and the upper peninsula of Michigan.