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2009

INFORMATION

BOOKLET

EMPHASIS ITEMS

  • NCR PLAYER REGISTRATION FEE:

For teams that choose only to play in the Arrowhead Structure, the four event days & the Queens of the Court tournament, the NCR player registration fee is $10.00 and there is no team fee. This $10.00 fee is for any age group. All adult fees are $35.00.

For more information please contact the Arrowhead office.

For teams wishing to play in additional events / tournaments the normal per player, per teamNCRregistration fee would apply.

  • WAVE PLAY – PLAY DAYS:

Age groups, when possible, will play in either a morning wave or afternoon wave.

Wave play should reduce the amount of times are required to travel.

A CONCEPTUAL STRUCTURE

An ideal structure for the AVAstructure would be to divide the areainto two divisions; a north and a south. This structure would allow for more competitive play with a wider varietyof teams. Additionally, more emphasis would be placed on team performance. This concept implies that all or most area Junior programs in the Arrowhead area organize and structure within the same timeframe.

  • FIRST PLAYING DATE

Teams from within the same division play each other.

  • SECOND PLAYING DATE

Teams from with the same division play each other, but move into different pools according to the first playing date.

  • THIRD PLAYING DATE

Cross Division Play

  • FOURTH PLAYING DATE

Random play structured based on results of the third playing date. This date would determine the top Arrowhead team for all divisions.

The AVASeries Events aresanctioned with (USAV / NORTH COUNTRY REGION (NCR). The geographical regionof the Arrowhead isNorthern Minnesota, Duluth Area andNWWisconsin.

League Philosophy

It is the philosophy of the AJVto provide a positive environment of sportsmanship and competition for team play. The purpose of

AJVis toprovide additional playing and developmental opportunities with a minimum of travel, cost and time commitment.

General Information

The dates below are chosen to reduce scheduling conflicts and demands for the multi-sport athletes and to help teams better

prepare for theirjunior tournament season.

1.League DatesRegistration DeadlinesPlaying Venue

Sunday, March 8Friday, Feb 27 or when filledTBA

Sunday, March 15Friday, March 6 or when filledTBA

Sunday,March 29Friday, March20 or when filledTBA

Sunday, April 5Friday,March 27 or when filledTBA

*Saturday, May 2Friday, April 3UWS / SuperiorMS

**Sunday, May 3Friday, April 3UWS / SuperiorMS

*12’s & 13’s / 14’s ** 15’s/16’s & 17’s / 18’s

Note: Early registration is encouraged. Due to limited facility space play days may fill before deadlines.

2.Age Divisions:12’s13/14’s15/16’s17/18’s

3.Eligibility Requirements:

All teams must meet the registration and eligibility requirements of the North County Region. Teams that are not properly registered with the NCR will not be allowed to play. Registration and requirements include:

  • Background Screening Requirement
  • Individual Membership Registration
  • Impact Certification for Coaches
  • Player Medical Release form
  • Attendance at Junior Officials Clinic – 1 Coach, minimum of 4 players.

Please visit the NCR website for all registration information and individual player and team requirements.

Website address:

4.NCR TRAINING CLINICS:

Junior Officials ClinicCoaches Impact Clinic

Sunday, March 1, 2009 Sunday, March 2, 2008

2:00 –4:00 p.m.9:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Hibbing Memorial Arena, Little Theater HibbingMemorialBuilding, Labor Quarters

Note: Please call the clinic contact to verify how many players will be attending the Junior Officials

Clinic and how many coaches will be attending the Impact Clinic. There will also be an official’s clinic in Duluth.

Clinic Contact – Junior Officials:Clinic Contact – Coaches Impact:

Cara Bartolic, NCRJennifer Brathol, NCR

Phone: 952-831-9150 x16Phone: 952-831-9150 x14

5.OFFICIATING:

Officiating guidelines of the NCR will be used. Officials, coaches and players must attend required clinics.

The AJA will attempt to provide first referees for all dates. If officials are provided, admissions will be charged.

Having assigned officials will benefit the players, coaches and parents.

  • Officials will provide knowledge of rules and regulations.
  • Serve as an educator for players and spectators.
  • Will give your team coach a much needed rest.
  • Will keep the day of play moving efficiently.

6.LEAGUE FACILITIES / SITES:

League play will be conducted on the IronRange and Duluth / Superior Area. All efforts will be made to minimize travel.

7.SCHEDULING PRACTICE & PROCEDURE:

Play days will be scheduled in the best interests of all teams. One of the goals of the AJA is to offer balanced competitive pools for all age divisions. Pool play results of each week will be considered when scheduling following play days.

8.SCHEDULE OF PLAY:

Playing schedules may not be ready until the Wednesday prior to the league play day. Schedules will be emailed in word document format and/or placed on All teams that register must provide an email address.

Play may be scheduled in waves. This means there may be a early group of teams playing followed late in the day by a

new group of teams. This scheduling practice may offer a better balance in competition and traveling.

9.AJA SERIES STRUCTURE & FORMAT:

Sample structure: (May be revised due to time constraints.)

3 Team Pool / Match, 2 games to 23 pts, teams play each other twice
4 Team Pool / Match, 3 games, to 21 points
5 Team Pool / Match, 2 games to 19 points
6 Team Pool / Match, 2 games to 17 points, speed play probability

10.FORFEITS:

If a team fails to show for a scheduled play day they will beassessed a $50.00 forfeitfee. This fee must be paidbefore

participation in remaining play days or events conducted by Dive Sportspluswear.

11.REGISTRATION & PAYMENT:

See League Registration Form. All entries must be received (in-hands)on or before the deadline.

12.ENTRY FEE:

$75.00 per play day.

13.REFUND POLICY:

All entry fees are non-refundable, non-transferable. Refunds will only be issued if the league office cancels league play.

14.ADMISSIONS:

Admissions will be charged when and if officials are used.

THE DAY OF PLAY

1.Play Day Manager / Official

On each play day it will be the responsibility of the team coach / representative to check in with the Play Day (event) Manager. The manager will review schedules of play, team responsibilitiesand facility policies. When officials are provided there will not be a team meeting. Teams simply must at or on courtside for all appropriate time elements.

2.Sportsmanship

All league representatives; coaches, players and spectators are expected to display great sportsmanship. Any spectator

that shows disrespect to league representatives, players, coaches or officiating teams will be ask toleave the facility.

3.Balls

Teams must provide their balls for warm-ups and games.

4.Volleyball Shoes

All players are to change into their volleyball shoes prior to entering the main gyms of play.

5.Team Benches

Only NCRregistered team personnel will be allowed to occupy a seat on the team bench area. (Insurance Standard) Teams are responsible to clean their team bench areas of all water bottles and debrisfollowing their match.

6.First Aid & Safety

Teams are responsible for their own first aid and safety prevention. All emergenciesshould be reported to theplay day manager or community host.

7.Accountability

Any individual damaging or destructing any facility property will be responsible forthe same.

8.Warm-up Periods

Warm-ups for the first scheduled match of a play day will start 25 minutes prior to theschedule starting time.

Warm-upsfor succeeding matches will begin immediately followingthe previously scheduled match. Warm-up

periods and procedures for play days will be identified on each EVENT DATE SCHEDULE.

(Note: The AJA rents facilitieson an hourly basis. Staying on schedule is a must!)

9.Updated Information

Structures and format changes are subject to change. Coaches and / or Club Representatives are responsible to make sure that they are aware of updatedinformation and changes by checking website updates and or emails.

OFFICIALS NEEDED

We are looking for officials. Officials will be paid for their services. If you know of someone that would be interested in officiating

or becoming an official please have them contact the league office.

There will be an advanced official’s clinic on December 13, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the GraceLutheranChurch in Hibbing.

To register please contact:

Cara Bartolic, NCR Phone: 952-831-9150 x16, Email:

WEBSITE ADDRESS

LEAGUE EMAIL ADDRESS

For more information:

Brian W. Karich, 218-262-4112, cell 969-3716

TEAM REGISTRATION FORM

Please use a separate form for each team. The team name, club name and team representative section should bethe same as your team’s North Country Region registration.

Team Name:
Club Name:
Team Representative:
(Information sent to team reps.)
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Email:
(must have an email address)

Division:___12‘s___13’s/14’s___15’s/16’s___17’s/18’s

(Please Check)

League Dates:___3/8___3/15___3/29___4/5

Fee:$75.00 for individual dates.

Make Checks payable to:Arrowhead Junior Volleyball

Mail Check & return this form to:Arrowhead Junior Volleyball

3414 Outer Drive

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received:
Check Number:
Check Amount:
Spreadsheet:
Address Label:

Hibbing, MN55746

AJVA

“QUEENS THE COURT TOURNAMENT”

MAY2ANDMAY3, 2009

TEAM REGISTRATION FORM

REGISTRATION DEADINE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3

Please use a separate form for each team. The team name, club name and team representative section should be the same as your team’s North Country Region registration.

Team Name:
Club Name:
Team Representative:
(Information sent to team reps.)
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Email:
(must have an email address)

Division:(Please check one)

SATURDAY, MAY2___12‘s___13’s/14’s

SATURDAY, MAY3 ___15’s/16’s___17’s/18’S

TOURNEY FEE:$110.00

Make Checks payable to:Arrowhead Junior Association

Mail Check & return this form to:Arrowhead Junior Assocition

3414 Outer Drive

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received:
Check Number:
Check Amount:
Spreadsheet:
Address Label:

Hibbing, MN55746

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