1/26/2010
NETS Action Begins This Weekend
Hocus Pocus hosted by Volley FX at the Rochester Armory marks the first NETS event in the three event series.
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1/15/2010
USA Volleyball Releases Dates for the Girls Junior National Championships
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12/22/2009
Congratulations to AGR honorees!
2009 AGR Teams
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12/21/2009
To all, Season Greetings!

The very best of the Holiday Season, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and
Happy New Year, to you! This past season has been a very challenging and
rewarding one of officiating volleyball for all of us! I appreciate what
all of you have contributed to Western Empire (WEVA) junior club volleyball
and volleyball this year. From Commissioner John Hughes, myself and
everyone on the Officiating Committee and Board of Directors, thank you!

As you know, several of our members have undergone various surgeries or
experienced conditions that have affected their ability to carry on normal
activities, never mind referee. For most who were forced to the bench,
recovery is imminent or complete or at least they are able to resume
refereeing.

However, there is one person and family that needs all of our prayers and
love. Please take a moment to think about Jeff & Jessie McKinney's daughter
Anna battling cancer. Most remember, she underwent a bone marrow transplant
earlier this year. While initially it things looked positive, her cancer
has returned. Jeff & Jessie are trying every known procedure and treatment
known to man. She needs all of us to keep her close to our hearts and
prayers. Anna is such a special girl and this being a special time of year,
a note, kind thought or some gesture would be appreciated.

I hope you are able to share the wonders of this holiday time with family
and loved ones. God Bless you.

Peace,

Fred Chase,
WEVA Referee Chair
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12/19/2009
Congratulations to Penn State University for their third consecutive NCAA DI Championship!!!
Alyssa D'Errico is the starting Libero for the Nittany Lions and a former VFX alum. We are proud of you, great job!
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11/23/2009
Congratulations to NYS HS Champions!!!
AA Canadaigua Academy defeats Baldwinsville
A Victor defeats Cornwall
B Eden defeats Hendrick Hudson
C City Honors defeats Loudonville Christian
D Thomas Alva Edison defeats Cattaraugus Little Valley
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***Permanent Postings***

Background Check & Screening

Question: Why does USA Volleyball do background screening?

Answer: There are two primary reasons. The first and foremost, USAV, its regions and its clubs have a professional and moral responsibility to provide a "safe" environment for its members during sanctioned activities. The second reason is brought on by insurance, or lack thereof. Insurance companies have turned to the process of background screening as a "risk management tool" to help reduce potential sexual abuse/molestation claims by identifiying and eliminating individuals that might pose a threat from the group they are providing coverage from.

To learn more, please download the Background Screening Info PDF.