Volleyball for Life Newsletter
Volume 3 Issue 8 July/August 2008 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. Registration information will be posted online October 1st. The registration packets will be mailed the last week of September.
  2. Congratulations to all the junior girls teams who participated at Nationals in Dallas, Texas. For complete results click here.
  3. Congratulations to all the adult teams who participated at Nationals in Atlanta, GA. Results can be found here.
  4. Are you looking for summer camps? We have a list on our website.
  5. Join the Sports Alliance of Minnesota—BECOME A RESPECTED MEMBER! Membership in the Sports Alliance of Minnesota (SAM) is open to individuals and all youth sports organizations. Organizations can be one team, a single sport with teams at various levels, or an organization that covers a variety of sports with lots of teams. Membership is FREE.
  6. 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!

NEXT EVENT:
Saturday, July 19th-Duk Duk Daze Coed 4's Grass Tourney. Contact Daryl Wheeler (dddvolleyball@gmail.com) for more information regarding this NCR sanctioned event!

SUMMER SCHEDULE for indoor and outdoor events.
INDOOR:
  • Friday, July 25th COED MINI 3's
  • Saturday, September 20th-Indoor Coed 4's-Crystal Community Center
OUTDOOR:
  • Saturday, July 26th-Men's and Women's 3's (Grass)
  • Saturday, August 16th-Coed 4's

OTHER SANCTIONED EVENTS:

  • 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


  • SUMMER COED SAND EVENTS


  • 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
    • Are you looking for summer camps? We have a list on our website. More camps are added weekly.

    IMPACT COACHES CLINIC

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

  • 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.
  • OFFICIALS

    • Mark your calendar for the 19th Annual Presidents' Day Festival February 15, 2009. If you would like to officiate please contact Cara (cara@ncrusav.org).
    • If interested in gaining more experience as an official please click here or contact Cara (cara@ncrusav.org)
    • There is a new referee training website (it does cost money). The videos are available at www.volleyballreftraining.com .
    • 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.


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