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| Register by September 8th for Fall 2007 Season! |
With the fall season fast approaching, registration is in full swing. Make sure to register by September 8th to participate in the fall 2007 season. You can register online at www.USYVL.org or, of course, via mail. If you need a registration form mailed to you, you can reach us at 1-888-988-7985 or you may also print a registration form from our web site at www.USYVL.org. Remember, the final day to register is September 8th, 2007. Don’t miss the chance to have a great time learning and playing volleyball this fall.
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| Volleyball in Iraq and Egypt |
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The USYVL has been busy donating volleyballs and volleyball nets to Iraq and Egypt to help in opening volleyball programs that will help the youth and adults in the ravaged areas. They have donated over 150 volleyballs and 6 volleyball nets. They also supplied over 150 pumps and needles as well.
In Iraq, the USYVL was lucky enough to get in contact with Dave Mellon, part of the military support committee of Laguna Niguel. He informed us of a great opportunity that the USYVL could be part of. The marines will provide volleyballs and volleyball nets to the youth and adult leagues they have established in Al Qaim Region, Al Anbar Province, Iraq. The Laguna Niguel committee has high hopes for the citizens implementing the league and improving the lives of the residents.
The USYVL is also working in part with the program Athletes in Action. Athlete’s in Action is a sports ministry group that promotes their mission of building spiritual movements everywhere through the platform of sport.
A current site director from Valencia, Lisa Kennedy, got in contact with a gentleman named Mike Buchannan from her church group who is part of Athletes in Action. Mike and the supporters of the program hope by visiting Egypt and bringing volleyballs and volleyball nets to the kids will help kids in participating in sports and learning the game of volleyball.
The USYVL is proud to be part of two great missions that will in turn hopefully take away the disruption of war. By building a standing ground youth and adults can play and learn volleyball and come together as a team. In turn letting others know what volleyball has done for them. Who would have ever thought that one “Park N Sun” net and a volleyball would help to bring future world peace? |
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Get Involved |
We are still in need of volunteers to take on the positions of site director, clinicians, coaches, asst. coaches, and registration helpers at various sites.
Getting involved is simple and we provide training and tons of support. Volunteering is a great way to help your site grow and run smoothly. It is also a great way to socialize with your child. If you are interested in any of these positions, contact the national office at 1-888-988-7985 or register online at www.usyvl.org.
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The USYVL has been invited to come to two Women’s College Volleyball games this Fall 2007 Season. Top teams and top-notch excitement can be witnessed by USYVL players and family members if you can attend of these great Women’s Volleyball matches. Since these are two USYVL Kid's Days/College Nights, players are offered free tickets.
For the Moorpark game, all USYVL players who wear their USYVL apparel will get to attend the game for free. For the University of Irvine game, attached is a flyer of four postcards to bring to the game. Each postcard brought is a ticket for free admission.
These perks give players and their family members an opportunity to view some of the best volleyball players in the country. Aside from the pure excitement of watching high-level volleyball, there is no better way to learn the sport than to watch the technique and teamwork of these skilled players.
The good news is that many more USYVL Kid's Days/College Nights remain.
If you are in the southern California region, you have the opportunity to attend one these upcoming USYVL Kid's Days/College Nights events:
When: Friday, October 12th at 7 PM
Who: Women’s Volleyball Moorpark College vs. Santa Barbara City College
Where: Moorpark College Gym, Moorpark, Ca.
When: Saturday, October 13th at 7pm
Who: Women’s University of Irvine vs. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Where: Crawford Court, University of Irvine, Irvine, Ca.
Parking: The 1,300 vehicle parking structure is immediately adjacent to the Bren Center, with additional lots and structures nearby. Parking fees are $7.00 per day/event. Permits can be purchased at the entrance to the parking structure.
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Watch Out for Confirmations!!! |
It’s that time of year again! Started August 15, USYVL confirmations started hitting front doors everywhere. Please remember that the box contains a volleyball and confirmation packet. So please don’t throw away the box, since there is a confirmation packet inside which contains the parent meeting and coaching clinic dates and times, season schedule and other really important information! Once in your possession, the volleyball should be marked with the player’s first name initial and last name (i.e. V. Sanchez). No full names or phone numbers on the volleyballs please!
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Olympic Volleyball Pre-Qualifier
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The United States Men’s National team in September is beginning their Olympic pre-qualifier matches in Anaheim, California. The matches will be September 16th through September 21st. They will be playing North and Central America, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Canada and the Dominican Republic competing for a spot in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Tickets are on sale now so please go to www.ticketmaster.com to buy your tickets for some unbelievable match play.
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USYVL Favorite Player Moment!!!
The USYVL national office would like to congratulate Emina Hamzic from the USYVL Mountain View site for being the favorite moment from a USYVL player. We would like to Congratulate Emina for her great story and here it is below for everyone to read...
(Emina Hamzic, Player, Mountain View. CA.) My favorite moment was when my team (white crush) was playing our second to last game of the season. The other team hit the ball straight over the tip of the net, at what seemed 50 miles and hour. It went straight over the tip of my fingers, as I was setter, then I panicked because one of our least skilled players was in the balls way. I quickly thought of running after the ball myself and try to save it, but I regained control of myself and I suddenly remembered that I have to trust in my teammates. The girl in the back quickly bumped the ball high enough for another girl to spike it. However, she lost sight of the ball for a moment and hit it directly into the net. Smack!! As I was trying to alter to my brain what had just happened, I totally forgot about the ball. As I saw the ball nearly touch the ground my teammate sprung up and dived for the ball; she amazingly hit it. Oh No!! It was just barely touching the top of the net. I crossed my fingers. “Please go over, please go over!!!” I was whispering to myself. The ball hit the tip and I sighed “It’s not going to go over”. I turned around hoping to not catch a glimpse of the ball as it hit the floor on our side. “AAAAaahhhhh” My whole team was screaming. “WE GOT THE POINT!!” Sadly, our team did not win, but I will always remember that moment.
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Show off your USYVL pride by purchasing a USYVL T-Shirt or Sweatshirt.
USYVL T-Shirts range in sizes YM to A-XL and come in colors red, white, and blue. The cost for T-Shirts is $10.00 plus shipping and handling.
USYVL sweatshirts are a light grey and come in an assortment of sizes. YM to A-XL are $25.00 plus shipping and handling and A-XXL and A-XXXL are $28.50 plus shipping and handling.
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Donate to the USYVL |
Make a difference in the lives of your children and your community. The United States Youth Volleyball League is in constant need of donations in order to provide such a quality service. Be it time, money, net sponsorship, or merchandise, the USYVL needs your help. Contact the National Office at 1-888-988-7985 or your Sponsorship Administrator to see how you can make a difference today.
Donate to the USYVL
Contact the National Office by telephone at: 1-888-988-7985; or via email at USYVL@aol.com |
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