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 Chesapeake Digs Newsletter                        www.CHRVA.org 

 April 2012

 
From the President:  It's Time to Vote
Julie Briggs
, CHRVA President 
 

It seems like only a couple of weeks ago since I welcomed you to the 2012 season. Now the adult season is almost wrapped up and the Junior season will wind down soon as well.

 

So far this season we are in growth mode. As of March 20, CHRVA membership is at 8600 members, which is up from last season. Our growth has brought the region some rewards from the National Office. We have been offered extra bids to the Junior National Championships, which is really exciting.

 

The Spring issue of Digs is generally devoted to the annual Board of Directors election. This issue is no different.

    
Your Voice Is Important:  Cast Your Vote for the 2012-2013 Board of Directors Elections
Julie Briggs, CHRVA President

The CHRVA Board helps set the direction for this non-profit organization.  As a member it is important that you help decide which candidates best align with what you see as the mission and goals of the organization and would represent your vision of amateur volleyball in the Region.

Please cast your vote as every vote counts!  Voting closes on Tuesday, May 1, 2012.


Step 1:
Get to know the candidates. Click here to read candidate bios.

Step 2:
Decide who you will vote for.  If you wish, you may print out this sample ballot and note how you plan to vote.
  • There are seven candidates and this year members need to elect seven Board Members.   
  • You may cast only one vote per candidate. 
Step 3:
Click here to vote online by Tuesday, May 1, 2012.  You will need your CHRVA member number and your email address on file with CHRVA. 
  

 

Commissioner's Corner:  Juniors Tourneys
Lisa DiGiacinto, CHRVA Commissioner 

Exciting news for CHRVA! We have been selected as a stop on the USAV Junior Beach High Performance Tour on May 13, 2012 in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Thanks to our partner, Mid-Atlantic Volleyball, we will be offering a Junior Doubles sanctioned tournament on May 12 and the HP Junior Beach tryouts on May 13.

The complete summer schedule for juniors outdoor doubles tournaments is now available!


    
Don't Miss the Girls' High Performance Tryouts
Charles Ezigbo
, CHRVA Junior Girls Director 
 
CHRVA is hosting its sixth annual tryouts to select two teams to compete in the USAV High Performance Tournament in Des Moines Iowa. July 24 - July 28, 2012.

Click here to keep reading ...    

Junior Boys News
Rob Lewandowski, CHRVA Junior Boys Coordinator 

The season is winding down, and so far we have had 3 teams who have qualified at Bid Tournaments for the OPEN Division of Nationals - NVVA 14-1, NVVA 16-1, and MVP 17-1. Congratulations! For a smaller region in terms of the number of boys' teams, and one that doesn't have boys volleyball as a high school state sport, we have had a high percentage of our teams qualifying for OPEN Nationals in comparison to other regions.  

 

We are continuing to try and grow the boys program, and increase the number of boys' teams in the region. We are hoping to add onto the programs offered to boys, particularly those for younger players. Adult players, Girls programs - we need your help! Promote the sport to any boys involved with you and your teams -sons, nephews, cousins, brothers, and even boyfriends who attend the tournaments are a great place to start! Email me for more information.  

 
CHRVA Program Profiled in "Inside HP"

The Chesapeake Region High Performance Program is profiled in the March 2012 issue of "Inside HP," the official newsletter of the High Performance Department of USA Volleyball.

 

Click here to view the March 2012 Edition of 'Inside HP.' To view the Inside HP newsletter in interactive mode, simply click the link above and click the "Click to Read" button on the newsletter. To obtain the PDF version of this "Inside HP" newsletter, click the link above, then click the far right icon (box with a down arrow) below the first page. The system will ask you to download the document.

 
Delaware Juniors Coach Receives Award

Congratulations to Stephen Halberg of the Delaware Juniors Volleyball who has been chosen to receive the Junior Assembly USA Volleyball Service Award for Outstanding Male Coach for 2012. 


    
Juniors:  Think About It (Crossword Puzzle)
Charles Ezigbo, CHRVA Junior Girls Coordinator 

Check out this crossword puzzle designed to test your knowledge about the sport you love.  (Answers are located in the last article in this newsletter.)

   
USA National Sitting Teams Update
Dixie Collins, CHRVA Score Chair 

The USA sitting program will be represented at the Paralympic Games by the Women's sitting team which qualified by coming in second at the World Championship in 2010.


    
Volunteers Needed for Regionals April 28-29

Our Regional Adults' Championships on April 28 and 29. You can check specific dates and locations at CHRVA Regional Information. Please check with your division coordinator or program director for more information. Because we have gotten so large, we need lots of volunteers. If you would like to volunteer to help out by checking in teams, selling t-shirts, directing teams, or even monitoring matches, we can use all the help we can get. If you are interested, please contact Julie Briggs for the Adult Regionals at [email protected]. If you would like to help out with any of the advance work rather than day of work, please contact the CHRVA VP, Eugene Yee at [email protected].

 

CAP Courses in Sterling This July

Come Join USA Volleyball and the Northern Virginia Volleyball Association for a CAP I and CAP II in Sterling, Virginia.
 
Dear Dr. Digs

The good doctor offers recommendations on training videos for referees and players and much more. 


    
$2500 Scholarship Up For Grabs; Apply by 4/30

Attention High School Seniors in Northern Virginia:  The Fairfax Volleyball Club is offering a $2,500 scholarship. Click here for information about how to apply but hurry, because applications are due by April 30, 2012.

 

Crossword Puzzle Answers
Charles Ezigbo, CHRVA Junior Girls Coordinator 

Once you have completed the crossword puzzle, click here to see how you did!  
 
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