Chesapeake Digs Newsletter                        www.CHRVA.org 

Fall 2016 

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Rebecca Ruiz Johannes, CHRVA President 
 
The season is upon us and as we all prepare for the club season, CHRVA continues to identify and implement process and technology changes to improve the membership experience.

Have you seen the new-and-improved CHRVA website? If not, check it out! It's the Region's primary source for communicating information to you. We recommend that you visit the website often.

Webpoint is the membership portal and it's where all information on certifications, background screening, membership status and player information is maintained. For example:
  • Coaches, you have access to all rosters on which you are listed.
  • Members, you need username, email address and member identification number for casting votes in the Spring. 

Planning for Regionals is underway and dates have been published. Fellowships information for the start of the season will be on the officials website this week.

I look forward to a great season and seeing everyone on the courts!
       

 

Lisa DiGiacinto, CHRVA Commissioner 

If you haven't already renewed your membership, please do so today. Remember to look on our award-winning and recently updated website for all of the information you need to be active in our region including managing your players, teams, coaches, etc.

Other reminders:
  • Certificates of insurance for practices or tournament hosting need to be requested again in order for your practice or tournaments to be covered by USAV insurance.
  • The next progression of the required USAV/USOC SafeSport training will be implemented this upcoming season with all Juniors coaches required to complete the training in order to be placed on a Juniors roster.
   
Adult Program Updates         

Get the latest information about changes in officiating and borrowing players; learn about the new single-day playing membership; and mark your calendars with dates for tournaments, regional championships and USAV national championships. 
 
From the Ladder      
Rebecca Ruiz Johannes, Referee Chair  
 
As we ramp up for the new season, here are a few important notes.

There will not be any rule changes for the season. The rules books provided last year are still current through 2017. You can find a link on the Officials section of the CHRVA website.

The certification process will begin on November 1. There will be modifications to the process. Please visit the "Officials" section of the CHRVA website for detailed instructions. It is critical to read the directions carefully. For any questions regarding scorer certification please email [email protected]. For any questions with referee certification please email [email protected].  

Please remember that in order to hold a referee certification, you must be a certified scorer. Check the website for further information.

I have been appointed as Referee Chair. I'd like to say thank you to Bryan Strong for holding the position of Referee Chair for the past several years. Thanks, Bryan! 
      
Dixie Collins, Scorer Chair  
 
Here are some tips and reminders about scorer and referee certification processes, scoresheet changes and more as we go into the new season.

Plus, if you're looking to volunteer, there are opportunities waiting for you.

Juniors News (Indoor) 
Dado Singer, Director of Junior Programs
Cindy Hillard, Boys Program Administrator
Gina Trinsey, Girls Program Administrator

We have your complete wrap-up of Juniors indoor news including:
  • Club tryouts;
  • Regional championship dates;
  • Tips for club directors and coaches;
  • And more!
We're also very pleased to share that of the 11 CHRVA Boys teams going to Nationals, four of the teams qualified for the Open division through their competition results at national bid tournaments.

 
Dado Singer, Director of Junior Programs
Irv Rodrigues, Outdoor Volleyball Coordinator
 
CHRVA Juniors participated in good numbers in Mid-Atlantic Volleyball's Juniors and Adults divisions in the Mayor's Cup in September. Our advanced Juniors and Regional Beach-HP players led most Adult divisions. Visit MAV's Facebook page for all pictures. (Select photos are included with this article.)

 
Player Spotlight 

Beating the Odds

Jordan McKinney, class of 2018 (shown at right), knows a little about hard work and commitment. As a smaller sand volleyball player from Northern Virginia, she's had to work hard for many years and be very creative in order to compete at the national level.

Flash forward to this past summer. Jordan became a top-5 national ranked player; took the silver medal at the USAV JBT Nationals in Milwaukee; is weighing five college offers; and much more. 

Click here to keep reading ...

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Adventure on the Boys Youth National Team for CHRVA Member Jaylen Jasper

Ever wonder what it was like to be on the U.S. Boys' Youth National Team? We had a chance to talk to Jaylen Jasper (shown at right) of the Annapolis Volleyball Club who had the honor of being on the 2016 U.S. Boys' Youth National Team this year.

Through the stress, laughter and great volleyball, Jaylen's advice is similar to other great players. He said, "Go for it. This was an awesome experience that everyone should dream of having."

 
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