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.

Happy Holidays from the Region Staff!

1. AVP Hot Winter Nights Tour-Join the Hottest Beach Party when AVP Beach Volleyball comes to Minneapolis on January 29th. Call 612-673-1311. Be sure to mention North Country Region for discounted tickets.

2. NCAA Division II Volleyball National Championship, hosted by Concordia University, St. Paul. Thursday, December 4 – Saturday, December 6. Gangelhoff Center, St. Paul, Minn.

3. The 19th Annual Presidents' Day Festival tournament divisions have changed. We have received a large number of entries please make this a priority. Some divisions will fill soon.

4. NOTE: Junior Officials 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 ext. 16.
5. Commitment Letter can be viewed prior to tryouts. Please read carefully as many programs are using this document. Questions, call Ken (ext. 12)
6. Attention tournament directors: if you are interested in having paid officials for your event, please contact Cara ext. 16.
7. Uniform information-Uniforms numbered 1-99, centered on front (4”) on back (6”) highly recommended (6”) on front and (8”) on back.
8. Looking for officials for the 19th Annual Presidents' Day Festival (Feb 15). Contact Cara (ext.16) to sign-up.
9. Kaepa Product information
10. 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.
11. 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!

• Please keep checking our 2008-09 Tournament and Educational Skills Clinic Schedules.
• If you would like to receive regular updates on what is new and upcoming in Adult Volleyball please email jennifer@ncrusav.org.
• Adult Volleyball Guide-"What You Need to Know"
• 2009 Adult Nationals will be held in Minneapolis, MN.
• If you would like to add a tournament date to the schedule contact Jennifer (ext 14 or jennifer@ncrusav.org)

JUNIOR BOYS

Divisions:

Coed Elementary: 6th grade and under

Junior High: 7th-9th grade

Senior High: 10th-12th grade

• 2009 Boys tournament season will begin in February.
• 2009 Boys Tournament Schedule
• 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