Volleyball for Life Newsletter
Volume 4 Issue 3 January 2009 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.

The NCR Staff is here to help the members have a successful season!

Happy New Year!

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

IMPORTANT NEWS

  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. The Concordia University volleyball team became the first Division II women's volleyball team to repeat as they defeated #2 CSU San Bernardino in the 2008 NCAA Division II Volleyball Championship at the Gangelhoff Center. Congratulations!

  3. Presidents' Day Festival Site informaiton and other details will be posted as soon as possible.

  4. Pre-order a program $6 for Presidents' Day Festival. Deadline is January 30, 2009.

  5. Recruiting Guide-Players interested in having their information included for College Coaches attending Presidents' Day Festival should get their information in as soon as possible.

  6. 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.

  7. Attention tournament directors: if you are interested in having paid officials for your event, please contact Cara ext. 16.

  8. Uniform information-Uniforms numbered 1-99, centered on front (4”) on back (6”) highly recommended (6”) on front and (8”) on back.

  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.

ADULTS

We offer all age divisions and all skill levels!
JANUARY EVENTS:
1/10-Whitney Rec Center-St. Cloud-Men 6's/Women 6's
1/11-Whitney Rec Center-St. Cloud-Coed 6's
1/24-Kennedy Act. Ctr-Bloomington-HiLo 6's

JUNIOR BOYS

Divisions:
Coed Elementary: 6th grade and under
Junior High: 7th-9th grade
Senior High: 10th-12th grade

  • JUNIOR GIRLS

    Ages 18 and under

    IMPACT COACHES CLINIC

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

  • Current IMPACT schedule
  • 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.
    • Officiating opportunities are available, please go to our website to see which tournaments you would like to sign up for.
    • If you are interested in working at the 19th Annual Presidents’ Day Tournament please contact Cara
    • The Referee and Scorekeeping exams are available online.
    • 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 officials.

    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 July 19th at 9:00 AM.

    FULL-TIME STAFF

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

    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

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

    Sponsors

    Official ball supplier of NCR

    Official Event Merchandise Sponsor

    Official Outfitter of NCR

    Book your travel arrangements at the same price as other online services

    DVD's, Videos, Books and more

    Great products made in the USA

    North Country Region is proud to be a Founding Member of the Sports Alliance of Minnesota