Volleyball for Life Newsletter
Volume 4 Issue 1 November 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.

Congratulations to all high school state tournament participants!

Happy Thanksgiving!


North Country Region represents Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the upper peninsula of Michigan.

IMPORTANT NEWS

  1. The 19th Annual Presidents' Day Festival tournament divisions have changed. We have already received entries. Please send entries as soon as possible.
  2. Commitment Letter can be viewed prior to tryouts. Please read carefully as many programs are using this document. Questions, call Ken (ext. 12)
  3. Uniform information-Uniforms numbered 1-99, centered on front (4”) on back (6”) highly recommended (6”) on front and (8”) on back.
  4. North Country Region members can receive discounted tickets to Gopher volleyball. Click here for details.
  5. AVP Hot Winter Nights is coming again January 29th to the Target Center. Call 612-673-1311
  6. Looking for officials for the 19th Annual Presidents' Day Festival (Feb 15). Contact Cara (ext.16) to sign-up.
  7. North Country Region USA Volleyball is looking for advertisers for the 19th Annual Presidents' Day Festival program. Contact Judy (ext. 10) to reserve your space
  8. Kaepa Product information
  9. AVCA Girls Talent Showcase will be held Dec 21st. It is open to uncommitted and unsigned girls volleyball players who will graduate from high school in 2009 or 2010. Cost to participate is $85.
  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.

ADULTS

We offer all age divisions and all skill levels!

NOVEMBER EVENTS:

JUNIOR BOYS

  • Divisions:

        1. Coed Elementary: 6th grade and under
        2. Junior High: 7th-9th grade
        3. Senior High: 10th-12th grade
    Boys' Educational Skills Clinic
    Nov 16 Passing, Setting & Defense
    Nov 23 Hitting, Blocking & Serving
  • 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

  • JUNIOR GIRLS

    Ages 18 and under

    • The 19th Annual Presidents' Day Festival tournament divisions has changed. We have already received entries. Please send entries as soon as possible.
    • Uniform information-Uniforms numbered 1-99, centered on front (4") and (6") on back, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED centered (6") on front and (8") on back.
    • If you would like your try-out information posted, please contact Ken (ext. 12 or ken@ncrusav.org)
    • Event schedule is posted.
    • The Junior Officials Clinic schedule will be posted Nov 14. All registrations for the officials' clinic are open to all members and go through Cara (ext 16) or cara@ncrusav.org.
    • If your team/club would like to host an officials clinic please click here for more details.
    • Event sanction information is posted.
    • If interested in becoming a Junior Officials Clinician please contact Cara (ext. 16 or cara@ncrusav.org).
    • If interested in Hiring Officials for upcoming tournaments, please contact Cara (ext. 16 or cara@ncrusav.org)
    • 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 Junior Olympic Girls Volleyball Championships will be held in Miami, Florida (June 26-July 5).

    IMPACT COACHES CLINIC

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

  • IMPACT schedule is posted.
  • If interested in hosting an IMPACT Coaching Clinic for 08-09 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

    • Dates for the Advanced Training clinics are posted.
    • If interested in becoming a Junior Officials Clinician please contact Cara ext. 16.
    • 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 the only training videos sanctioned by USA Volleyball.
    • More details may be found at www.ncrusav.org click on offiicals.


    For your information, where does your membership fee go?

    Click here for detailed information.


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