INSIDE THE REGIONS
Volleyball referee training takes to the web U
SA Volleyball and its Offi cials’ Commission have produced a
highly interactive and informative web site —
www.volleyballreftraining.com — for individuals interested in becoming a vol- leyball offi cial or simply know the rules of the game. The site features a combination of training materials – including modules, offi cials’ blog and many other resources to help both new and veteran offi cials. If rules or techniques cause you confu- sion, the site is the place with the most cur- rent and reliable offi ciating information for indoor, junior and beach volleyball. While the site provides information on how to become a USAV certifi ed offi cial, training camps and offi ciating opportunities, it also is a resource for the club coaches, parents and players on understanding the rules of the game.
One other feature of the site benefi ts junior volleyball players who compete in large club tournaments in which the ath- letes fi ll various roles such as scorer, line judges and down referee. The site provides junior players state of the art training so they can be stars of the work team, all done in a method that fi ts into how today’s junior players learn – online and at their convenience.
“The online videos have allowed junior players to get quality training as an of- fi cial, scorer and line judge instead of just focusing on one specialty,” Delta Region
Arizona Region The Arizona Region of USA Volleyball and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) are teaming up to take on cancer. Leukemia is the most common childhood cancer - and it’s time to fi ght back. With your help we can conquer this disease. Volleyball Spikes Out Cancer is a joint ini- tiative committed to raising money and aware- ness for volleyball’s most important fi ght throughout the 2012 season as players and clubs are encouraged to show their support. “It’s great that our clubs can give back to our community,” Ari-
zona Region Commissioner Harold Cranswick said. “In the spirit of teamwork we hope by partnering with notable causes like LLS to instill in our young athletes the importance of collaboration, because we know that the shar-
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Commissioner Joe Williams said. “Many parents have joined our Region so they can be a part of the offi ciating team at junior events.
VolleyballRefTraining.com has been a great addition to our Region’s educational resources.”
Join the community of volleyball
offi cials who use this site to keep up to date on the rules of the game. Visit www.
volleyballreftraining.com/sitemembership. php to receive free updates on rules, news and more.
ing of ideas, fi ndings, and funds is going to get us a cure faster.” The offi cial Volleyball Spikes Cancer days were scheduled for the club tournament on March 24, the Vulture Peak Challenge held March 30-April 1 in Wickenburg, Ariz., and the Championship and Open tournament on April 7. The tournaments raised funds on site and fans were encouraged to sport their red hair ribbons, shoe laces and shirts to show their support.
Heart of America Region The Heart of America Region, one of 40
Regional Volleyball Associations within USA Volleyball, teamed up with The Community Blood Center and held a blood drive at the 2012 Kansas City Presidents’ Day Tourna- ment.
Moku O Keawe Region Elroy Osorio, a long-time fi xture in the Moku O Keawe Region and its current vice
Osorio has pushed a petition drive asking his Regional Volleyball Association col- leagues to support an issue for University of Hawaii-Hilo to add men’s volleyball and produce added growth for the sport. “My thoughts are that our commission- ers might consider signing our petition and passing it on to the many volleyball schools within their Region, to get their support and especially their ‘written comments as to why this is a great opportunity for their young volleyball men,’ who may not qualify at the (NCAA) Division I level, but certainly would be for the Division II level,” Osorio said. Osorio sees one additional benefi t to add- ing a collegiate program in growing the sport. “Over these past 30-plus years, every one
of the girls’ volleyball students (at Hawaii- Hilo) did join our Moku O Keawe Region immediately following their NAIA and NCAA participation,” Osorio said.
For more information on the petition, visit
http://tinyurl.com/6mlpp96.
Boys in the Northwest The Pacifi c Northwest is putting into place tools for youth boys to develop a love for vol- leyball while possibly becoming the newest hotbed of talent. The Puget Sound Region and the Columbia Empire Volleyball Association, two of the 40 Regional Volleyball Asso- ciations within USA Volleyball, have been $11,000 USAV Boys’ Development Subsidy Grants. Puget Sound was awarded the second grant of 2011, while Columbia Empire was the fi rst region selected for the honor in 2012.
“USA
Volleyball is very pleased
to be able to help Puget Sound in the develop- ment of boys’ teams and programs in that area of the country,” USA Volleyball Manager of Region Services Programs Donise King said. “Puget Sound has worked very hard in getting this new program off the ground with the hiring of an experienced USA Volleyball ex-commissioner in Allan Chinn. With Allan at the helm of this new project, he has shown his dedication to making this exciting and suc- cessful for the Puget Sound members.” Like the Puget Sound Region, Columbia Empire will benefi t from the grant in develop- ing young male athletes from the ground level.
president, has launched a campaign to spur interest in bringing an additional men’s varsity college program to the NCAA and the state of Hawaii.
PHOTO: STEVE WEBSTER
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