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.

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

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

1. "Thank You" to all the teams that participated in the 18th Annual Presidents' Day Festival.
2. Regional National Qualifier deadline is March 14.
3. NCR Area Event deadline is March 31.
4. Are you looking for summer camps? We have a list on our website. More camps are added weekly.
5. Updated Rules Interpretation
6. Refund Policy-Once registrations have been received and checked in, there is NO membership refund.
7. All Coaches must be IMPACT certified prior to Nationals. NO IMPACT clinics will be held at Nationals.
8. The NCR Board of Director Nominating committee is seeking nominations. Please send nominations to Brian Karich DIVESPORTSWEAR@MCHSI.COM. Deadline is April 1st.
9. Nominations for Founder's Award and Meritorious Service awards are due April 7th.
10. 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.
11. If you have any lost and found old balls, shirts, excess or old volleyball nets, etc that you would be willing to donate to the Special Olympics group in Jamaica. Please send items to: Bob Stanek, 6970 Lake Dr, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 or call 651-780-0111.
12. 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.
13. Kaepa cash back rewards program
14. 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.

15. In case you have not heard, Karch Kiraly has been nominated to the U.S. Olympic Committee Hall of Fame. Seventeen other individual athletes have also been nominated and only six will be inducted. The USOC has said it will choose the inductees based on popular vote. So, please go to http://www.usolympichalloffame.com/?page_id=26 and “Vote for Karch”. It is really easy.

We offer all age divisions and all skill levels!

• Tourney information
• Entry Form

• Tourney information
• Entry Form

• National entry deadline information
• Current tournament schedule
• 07-08 Educational clinic schedule
• Adult general information
• If you would like to add a tournament date to the schedule contact Jennifer (ext 14 or jennifer@ncrusav.org)

JUNIOR BOYS