Volleyball for Life Newsletter
Volume 3 Issue 10 October 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 is posted online
  2. Uniform information-Uniforms numbered 1-99, centered on front (4”) on back (6”) highly recommended (6”) on front and (8”) on back.
  3. GRADUATING SENIORS: just a reminder you can still play volleyball or brush up on your skills with the help of North Country Region. Please check out the adult tournament schedule and educational skills clinics.
  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. More information on discount tickets coming soon. Mark your calendars!
  6. 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.
  7. 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:
Coed MINI Scramble-Fri. Oct. 17th
Tournament information
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Educational Skills Clinics:
Thursday, Oct. 16th – Passing, Setting and Defense
Thursday, Oct. 23rd – Hitting, Blocking and Serving

JUNIOR BOYS

  • Divisions:

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

  • Fall Educational Skills Clinics coming soon. If you would like to be emailed further details as they become available, please email jennifer@ncrusav.org .

  • JUNIOR GIRLS

    Ages 18 and under

    • Registration information is posted online.
    • 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.
    • 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 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.

    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!

    • Contents

    Important News

    Adults

    Junior Boys

    Junior Girls

    IMPACT Coaches Clinic

    Officials


    Lessons about sportsmanship and fair play begin at an early age. So before you question a call, remember that it is more than the fans who are watching.

    OFFICE HOURS

    8:00 AM-4:00 PM

    Monday-Friday


    www.ncrusav.org

    800-657-6967/952-831-9150

    Award Deadline-April 1, 2009

    Founder's Award

    Meritorious Service Award

    Next Annual Board meeting will be Dec 7th at 9:00 AM.

    NCR STAFF

    Judy Praska, Executive Director Judy@ncrusav.org ext. 10

    Candy Kolbow, Officials Coordinator candyk@ncrusav.org ext. 11

    Ken Miller, Assoc Exec Dir/Jr Coord ken@ncrusav.org ext. 12

    Sue Murphy, Jr Girls Coordinator sue@ncrusav.org ext. 13

    Jennifer Brathol, Adult/Boys/IMPACT Coord jennifer@ncrusav.org ext 14

    Sarah Hammers, Webmaster sarah@ncrusav.org

    Cara Bartolic, Membership Services cara@ncrusav.org ext 16

    Travis Karlin, Officials Chair travis@ncrusav.org 612-807-7900


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