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SAFETY | SERVICE | EDUCATION | OPPORTUNITY | GROWTH
PRESENTED BY NORTH COUNTRY REGION VOLUME I ISSUE XV
May 27, 2020
A Note from North Country Region This Just In
LAURA BUSH, REGION COMMISSIONER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GET THE MOST OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP
LETTER TO MEMBERSHIP
Dear Friends, UPDATED DAILY to
I hope you, your family, and community are still safe and healthy. The connect you with
last few months have been quite different than what any of us upcoming events, at
expected a year ago or even just six months ago. All of us have had home workouts,
to readjust plans, rethink our needs and wants, grieve the loss of
volleyball skill
opportunities, and continuously make decisions to serve the common
good. Like many of you, I am looking forward to the phased reopening improvement, articles,
of youth sports within each of the Region's states. The slowdown has and more. Lots of fun
caused economic hardships to many of our members and some of our and good information
clubs. As volleyball reopens, continue to weigh the risks and rewards
for a daily dose of volleyball. CLICK HERE TO
of opening a facility and participating in trainings. My want is for ALL of
CONNECT TO THE BLOG This is our final
you to come out of this pandemic successfully and healthfully. week of the daily blog.
Continue to trust the experts and trust your wisdom.
OPEN TO ALL -
REOPENING GUIDELINES - Region club leaders/directors were
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emailed on May 21st from the Region in preparation for the phased in
reopening of youth sports. Our club leaders have continued to lead by Graywater a licensend
example through following CDC, state, local, and USA Volleyball school psychologist
guidelines for their facilities and for small group/pod practice. and other mental
health professionals.
USA Volleyball - On May 13th USA Volleyball released its COVID-19 June 3rd @ 1:00 pm
Updates and Return to Play Guidelines. Please read through the CDT. Register here:
Guidelines to be informed of the expectations for safety and health for https://linktr.ee/North
all members at sanctioned events which include: tryouts, practices,
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competition, etc..
Social Media Connection
"All USAV sanctioned activities will be required to adhere to the most stringent federal,
state or local guideline for their respective areas. USAV insurance coverage will only be MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP
provided for activities that are allowed under such government directives." Connect with North Country Region via social
media. Daily updates and shares with the
On May 20th, USA Volleyball announced that the 18s, Boys, and 17
and younger Junior National Championships are cancelled for the volleyball community, Olympians, online coach
2020 season. clinics, and FUN! It's an adventure! Come join and
share your volleyball adventure.
AWARD WINNERS have been contacted and the unveiling of the
winners are being announced one-per-day on our social media. Once
all are announced, a full list will be posted on our website and in Court @northcountryregionvolleyball
Connection. Thank for all who submitted a nomination. It was
heartwarming to read and to learn more about club directors, coaches,
and Region members who grow people and also grow the game.
TRYOUT UPDATE 5/20/2020- see the 14 and under tryout dates for @NCRVolleyball
the 2020-2021 season under the Club Director portion of Court
Connection. North Country Region Board of Directors voted for more
specific language concerning the 14 and younger tryout start date that
was passed at the March 29, 2020 Directors Meeting. @ncrusav
Stay safe and healthy! Let's keep moving forward together.
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The Car Ride Home
A PLACE FOR VOLLEYBALL PARENTS
North Country Region's website has a section dedicated to YOU, the parent! With the assistance of local sports
psychologists, leaders in sports, USA Volleyball and club directors, the North Country Region staff collects, updates
and provides resources to better serve the entire membership.
Covid 19 Family EDUCATION -
Resources PAVE YOUR PATH
BY USA VOLLEYBALL
USA Volleyball has launched a series of education
videos called USAVed,with a select group of USA
Volleyball staff, coaches, and other experts teaching
various subjects to better your game on and off the
court. Pave you and your clubs path with additional
Our Volleyball National Governing Body - USA
educational opportunities. CLICK HERE TO
Volleyball (which you are a member) has a
ACCESS
dedicated webpage to assist players and parents.
The page is updated regularly with upcoming
webinars, news articles, at home activities, ways
to connect, and much more. CLICK HERE TO
VIEW and BOOKMARK
Matchpoint:The Rise and Boys and Men's Volleyball
BY USA VOLLEYBALL
USA Volleyball has partnered with Match Point, First Point Volleyball and Ball State University Volleyball to
host the global premiere of a new documentary called Match Point: The Rise of Boys and Men’s
Volleyball. This has been an ongoing project that we have supported and we are excited to share the journey
of our U.S. Men’s National Team and the experience of the men’s and boys volleyball community with the
world.
The official trailer was released today on social media and is also available to view on our website, check it
out: https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Volleyball/Features/Match-Point
The official premiere is scheduled for a LIVE, interactive Facebook Premiere Watch Party next Thursday
June 4th and the full documentary will be available on our site to watch.
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ADVANCED EVENT SYSTEMS (AES) - WHAT IS IT?
North Country Region provides this member benefit for MORE MEMBER BENEFITS
North Country Region tournament directors and USA Tournament Registration System
Volleyball active clubs who register for Region AES makes it easy for club directors to register their
sanctioned tournaments. What was once a technology teams in numerous events - all in one place!
platform utilized by a few tournament directors in the When a tournament accepts registration fees online,
Region, NCR contracted with AES so that the club directors can manage their payments right from
technology is utilized by all of our clubs and tournament their AES account.
directors. Default team rosters can be created making it quick
and easy to upload verified rosters directly into
With a focus on SAFETY, AES works with USA individual tournaments.
Volleyball Webpoint to further validate the credentials of
each member. For adults to be placed on a USA Tournament Management System
Volleyball Webpoint roster or a Region Tournament AES AES provides tournament directors with a one-stop
roster the adult must be: shop for setting up and managing their own events
from start to finish.
on a club that is verified as USA Volleyball active TDs have access to up to date information about team
a current current USA Volleyball member registrations, division capacity and fee payments –
cleared a current USA Volleyball background screen then they can easily manage that information to
completed IMPACT training ensure the best operation of their event.
and are current in SafeSport training AES makes it easy for TDs to communicate event
information directly to participating teams.
The benefits of utilizing this service far outweigh any NCR provides the use of this AES platform at no cost
concerns that a club or parents may have about adults to our member clubs.
following USA Volleyball safety guidelines.
Junior Club Director
HUB - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
At the March 29th North Country Region Board of Junior Girls born between September 2005 and
Directors Meeting, the Board of Directors September 20001(15 and Above/generally 9th grade
approved the following tryout polices effective and older)
September 1, 2020. • First tryout may be held the day after a State’s
High School Tournament is complete (in the state in
NEW (added 3/29/2020) Should a high school season which the club is located) or until the date permitted
be cancelled, tryouts can occur two weeks after USA by a particular State’s High School Association’s,
Volleyball approves sanctioning. rules, whichever is later.
Junior Girls born after September 2006 (14 and under Junior Boys
and generally 8th grade or younger) • (added 5/17/2018) All age divisions: The first
• (Revised 5/18/2020) First tryout may be held tryout for forming of teams may be held the first
the last Sunday of October if not in conflict with the Sunday after Labor Day or after.
junior player’s respective State High School Sport’s
Governing Body policies.
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Official News
Growing and Supporting Officials
The Official Highlight
HIGHLIGHTING OUR NCR OFFICIALS
Have you ever played a pickup game of volleyball? While it’s great fun, it just doesn’t carry with it the same
level of
play as a game that is officiated. The presence of officials brings a certain feeling of importance to the match
and an added level of organization to the game that amps up everyone’s level of play.
Being blessed to have exceptional officials right here in our midst, North Country Region has recently reached
out to some of our officials with some questions to help us all learn a little bit more about each of them. We are
grateful to our officials who took the time to communicate with us, and we are excited to highlight them here in
Court Connection as well on our social media outlets!
Let’s meet our next official. . . .
MICHELLE LEMAY
How long have you been officiating?
2 years
Why did you decide to become an official?
My daughter has played volleyball since she was 11. I have been a volleyball mom, a
volleyball coach for her 8th grade team, and a huge cheerleader for high school, JO and
now college. I enjoy watching the game so much I wanted to do something more so I
became an official.
Tell us about the most exciting match you have ever officiated.
It was a sectional game at New Life Academy in 2019. The games were going back and
forth, and all the girls were in it to win it. Each set only had a point differential of a couple Michelle Lemay
of points. It was great to watch. Is an integral part of
the NCR - USA
Volleyball officiating
What do you love most about officiating?
crew.
Watching the girls make a great play for a point.
What is your favorite book or movie and why?
I love the Harry Potter books and films. They show you despite adversity, good always
triumphs over evil.
REGION AWARDS - JUNE ANNOUNCEMENT
BY NCR STAFF
The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) and North Country Region
are affiliate partners working together to grow and recognize Region coaches and
leadership. The 2020 awards include Coach of the Year (each age division
recognized), Club Director of the Year, Net Works Award and Innovation
Award. Both the Net Works Award and the Innovation Award are NEW this
season and embrace the spirit of volleyball coaches who serve others and
continue to serve their teams even when volleyball activity slowed down. CLICK
HERE TO LEARN ABOUT THE AWARDS
ROBERT L LINDSEY MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD INFO ON AWARD
HERE
REGION FOUNDERS AWARD - INFO ON AWARD HERE
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