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

The NCR staff is here to help our members have a successful season!

Happy Holidays from the NCR Staff!

1. AVP Crocs Hot Winter Nights Tour Join the Hottest Beach Party when AVP Crocs Beach Volleyball comes to Minneapolis this winter.
2. NOTE-Junior Official Clinics-Team Rep/Club Director/Coach-please bring your e-mail registration confirmation to the clinic you are attending. If you have not registered for a junior officials clinic please contact Cara (cara@ncrusav.org) or ext. 16.
3. Commitment Letter can be viewed prior to tryouts. Please read carefully as many programs are using this document. Questions, call Ken 800-657-6967 ext.12
4. IT IS REQUIRED THAT ALL CLUBS AND COACHES FOLLOW THE RECRUITING POLICY. IF YOU KNOW OF ANY VIOLATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT KEN AT EXT.12.
5. 18th Annual Presidents' Day Festival tournament divisions have changed for some age divisions. Please see website for details.
6. Presidents' Day Festival tournament has filled fast in previous years. Please send entries as soon as possible. The following divisions are full: 14 Gold, 14 Silver and 16 Gold.
7. Kaepa cash back rewards program
8. 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.
9. Looking for officials for the 18th Annual Presidents' Day Festival (Feb 17). Contact Cara (ext. 16) to sign-up.
10. National Girls and Women Sports Day is a time to celebrate the accomplishments in girls and women sports, to recognize our Minnesota leaders and athletes. Nominate someone you know.

We offer all age divisions and all skill levels!

• Registration form
• Entry form

• Current tournament schedule
• Current Adult Newsletter
• 07-08 Educational clinic schedule
• Adult general information
• 2008 Adult Nationals will be held in Atlanta, GA.

• If you would like to add a tournament date to the schedule contact Jennifer (ext 14 or jennifer@ncrusav.org)

JUNIOR BOYS

Divisions:

1. Coed Elementary: 6th grade and under
2. Junior High: 7th-9th grade
3. Senior High: 10th-12th grade

• 2008 Boys tournament season will begin in February
• 2008 Boys Season Information
• Boys 2008 Tournament Schedule
• Educational Skills Clinic
• Contact Jennifer (ext. 14 or jennifer@ncrusav.org) if you are interested in becoming involved with the boys program as a coach or player.
• General boys volleyball information
• Boys Grant Program

JUNIOR GIRLS

Ages 18 and under

• 18th Annual Presidents' Day Festival tournament divisions have changed for some age divisions. Please see website for details.
• Presidents' Day Festival tournament has filled fast in previous years. Please send entries as soon as possible. The following divisions are full: 14 Gold, 14 Silver and 16 Gold.
• The event schedule is posted.
• The Junior Officials Clinic schedule is posted.
• 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.
• If you would like your try-out information posted, please contact Ken (ext. 12 or ken@ncrusav.org)
• Tryout information is posted
• How to find a team/club
• If your team/club would like to host an officials clinic please click here for more details.
• Event sanction information is posted.
• The Junior Olympic Girls Volleyball Championships will be held in Dallas, Texas (June 26-July 5)

IMPACT COACHES CLINIC

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

• Current IMPACT Coaches Clinic Schedule
• If interested in hosting an IMPACT Coaching Clinic for 07-08 season, please complete the request form.
• 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.
• Check out your IMPACT certification status

OFFICIALS

• Officials needed for 18th Annual Presidents' Day Festival-Feb. 17th. Contact Cara (ext. 16 or cara@ncrusav.org)
• There will be an electronic OFFICIALS BULLETIN every month. If you would like to receive it, contact Cara.
• Advanced Officials Clinic Training /Junior Clinician Training dates are posted. You only need to attend one.
• The Referee and Scorekeeping exams are available online.
• If you are interested in becoming a clinician for junior officials clinics please contact Candy (ext 11).
• All teams and players can view the scorekeeping PowerPoint presentation online. If you do not have PowerPoint, you may download a view by clicking here.

For your information, where does your membership fee go?

Click here for detailed information.

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