Hi all, new to the group...Are there any current or active groups in
the Sussex County area for pick ups or any leagues? Any help is
greatly
appreciated :) Suze

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What: AVP Professional Beach Volleyball - Men's & Women's
           2005 Nissan Series Belmar Open

Where: 4th Avenue at Ocean Blvd., Belmar, New Jersey

When:   Friday July 8 -- Qualifier
                 Gates Open 8am - 6pm

             Saturday July 9 -- Main Draw Competition
                 Gates Open 9am - 6:30pm:

             Sunday July 10 -- Main Draw Competition
                 Gates Open 8:30am - 5pm

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Men's & Women's Professional Beach Volleyball
AVP Cincinnati Open
Lindners Family Tennis Center
June 30th - July 3rd, 2005

TELEVISION:
      Saturday July 2 --- Women's Finals
                 1:30 - 3:00pm PDT   (4:30-6:00pm EDT)
      Sunday July 3 --- Men's Finals
                 1:30 - 3:00pm PDT   (4:30-6:00pm EDT)

    * Check your local listings

http://www.volleyball.org/avp/index.html

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GAV/AVP Wildcard Weekend

- This weekend June 25-26th Great American Volleyball heads back to Point Pleasant for the Wildcard Weekend.

GAV will be giving away two automatic berths into the AVP Belmar main draw o­n July 9th . One automatic berth will be awarded to the top open division team in each gender.

Mens Open-$1000 | Womens Open-$500 | Coed-$200

Open divisions- The format is Double elimination and you MUST register through the AVP site link below in addition to normal GAV registration. Semis and finals for the Open divisions will be on Sunday.
Open divisions must register by Thursday, June 23 at 5pm Pacific Time! ($60/team) credit card only.

AVP Wildcard Registration

The event will be located at the north end of the beach near the inlet. As usual we will have Mens and Womens 2 player divsions on Saturday and Coed 2s on Sunday.

See you at Point Pleasant!

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2005 JSVBA Beach Volleyball
$10,500.00 in  Cash -- Great Prizes in all Divisions

June 18-19, 2005
$2,000 SixPak  Sportswear Open
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

July 2-3, 2005
$6,000  Greetings from Asbury Park
Asbury Park, NJ

August 6-7, 2005
$2,500  Miller Lite East Coast Cup
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Three exceptional  Beach Volleyball events await you in 2005.

Enter a Miller Lite Beach  Volleyball Series Event and you can be assured of
the highest quality  competition and best prizes available anywhere.

With skill levels and  various divisions available for all levels of
competition everyone can find a  comfortable spot to play.

When you play at a JSVBA tournament be prepared  to be overwhelmed with the
player benefits you will receive, just for  participating

Prize Money - How we pay it out!
For 2005 the JSVBA is  instituting the fairest method of splitting the prize
money between the Men and  Women available. The prize money amount will be
split between the Men's Pro and  the Women's Pro division based solely on the
number of men's and boys teams  divided by the total number of teams in the
men's/boys and women's/girls  divisions. For More Info go to our website at
Http://jsvba.com and go to the  Prize Money page.

What to Expect at a JSVBA Event!

When you come  out to play in a JSVBA Miller Lite Family Fun and Beach Blast
Volleyball Event,  come prepared for a weekend of FUN!

Be sure to join us early on Saturday  or Sunday morning so you can fully
digest your complimentary breakfast before  you begin play. This particular
benefit is still being negotiated and may not be  available for 2005.

From there you will head to registration to check in  and pick up your net
assignment and your Free Unique Souvenir T-Shirt. There you  will also receive
the JSVBA BEACH BLAST SAMPLE AND SAVINGS Package which  contains sponsor
product samples, savings and special offers. The more times you  play the more
you
get!

Sounds Great, doesn't it?

But Wait!  There's more!

A Complimentary Lunch is also included and at around  12-1PM luncheon will be
served.

And if you think you are done, surprise!  At a JSVBA Miller Lite Family Fun
and Beach Blast Volleyball Event bottled  water, soft drinks, sport and energy
drinks will be available during the event  on a complimentary basis for the
participants, while supplies last.

With  everything from product sampling to product discount coupons, it’s all
there  waiting for you at the JSVBA Miller Lite Family Fun and Beach Blast
Volleyball  Event.

Now on to the playing, and you are already expecting a great day  at the
beach but did you know what else the JSVBA Miller Lite Family Fun and  Beach
Blast
Volleyball Event has to offer you and your family or  friends?

If you have the energy left after a great day of playing beach  volleyball,
try pushing yourself to make new friends to invite to your table at  the Miller
Lite Post Tournament Party Celebration & Awards Ceremony. That’s  right we
make every Saturday Event wrap up party like that of a championship  event,
because lets face it, after all of that, you are a Champion!

So  remember the next time you are at one of our events, Miller Lite is the
sponsor  of the greatest Pro/Am Beach Volleyball Series in the nation.

Miller Lite  invites all of the JSVBA Miller Lite Family Fun and Beach Blast
Volleyball Event  families and friends to enjoy an ice cold Miller Lite after
the tournament, a  long day at work, or even when you are just hanging out
together.

Remember, Drink Responsibly. Please Don't Drink and Drive.
Use a  designated driver anytime you consume alcoholic beverages.
Underage drinking  is a crime! So don't do it.

Prize Money Amounts and all other items and  offers subject to change, limit
and availability

Michael Borga, President  JSVBA
732-714-9963
Website at http://JSVBA.COM

FYI- The city of Newark Parks and Recreation is trying to start a
Summer Sand league. Games would be played on Sunday's from June 5 to
August 28 (game times are 3:00pm and 7:30pm) and consist of 5
matches, rally to 25- cap at 27. The cost is $185 per team- this amount
includes ref fees. No uniforms are necessary. They currently have 2
definite teams and possibly a third, but want at least 4 to start the
league. If you are interested, please contact Paula Martinson at 302-
366-7060 ASAP.

I work in Dover and live in Seaford.

Are there any pick up volleyball games around?

Does anyone need a female sub?

Aubrey

Hey all,
I am new to the list and looking to play either grass or beach during
the summer. I live in Bethany Beach and if anyone is around the area
and wants to play some pick up games send me an email.
Thanks for your time.
Paul

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2005 Collegiate Men's Volleyball Championships

THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2005:
      Semifinal #1: 7 p.m. PT (televised live on ESPN2 and ESPNU)
      Semifinal #2: 9 p.m. PT (televised live on ESPNU, tape delayed on May 6
at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN2)

SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2005:
      Championship Match: 8 p.m. PT (televised live on ESPN2)

The first semifinal has second seed Penn State facing third seed and host
UCLA.

The second semifinal has first seed Pepperdine facing fourth seed Ohio
State.

Thursday's winners return Saturday to play for the National Championship at
11 p.m. ET.
The match will be carried live by ESPN2.

The broadcast team includes Beth Mowins with the play-by-play, Heather Cox
as the analyst and Mike Hall as the sideline reporter.

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I am looking to start a volley ball team at my school and was wondering
how to get hooked up with local leagues.  Any suggestions or contact
ideas?  I would really appreciate any help that can be provided.

Thanks!

FYI- There are pick up games at the Hockessin PAL from 7:15-8:45pm on
Mondays and Wednesdays beginning this week and ending the second or
thrid week in May. The cost is $1 per person.

AVP Pro Beach Volleyball - Television Schedule

2005 action is starting today in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Details on 2005 AVP Television Broadcast Schedule at -
http://www.volleyball.org/

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Hi Everyone!

I'm 35 yr old looking for any recreation leagues or pick up games in
or around the Dover area.  If anyone know of one or how to get in
touch with people, please post back.  Thanks!

Hi everyone,
   I played club in high school and we went to regionals, but since
I've graduated I haven't been able to find anywhere to play.  Does
anyone know of clubs (anywhere!!) in DE that are accepting players,
or just anyone who wants to play.  Please let me know if anyone has
any kind of info.
Thanks!
Nichole

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN (January 28, 2005) — Use of the libero player in high
school volleyball, effective with the 2006-07 season, was approved by the
National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Volleyball
Rules Committee January 9-10 at its annual meeting in Indianapolis. All
volleyball rules changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of
Directors.

The committee also approved use of the libero player for the 2005-06 season
by state association adoption. A state association may permit use of the
libero next season; however, all stipulations approved by the committee for
use of the libero in 2006-07 will apply for those states electing to use the
libero next season.

Specific stipulations approved by the committee for using the libero
include:

• The libero must be designated on the lineup sheet prior to each game.
• The libero must enter the game after the starting lineup has been checked.
• A team may exercise one replacement per dead ball.
• The libero must enter and exit the game between the attack line and the
baseline.
• The libero may be the team captain.
• The libero may be used as an exceptional substitution for an injured
player if no other legal substitutions are available.
• The libero shall not replace a disqualified teammate.
• The libero shall not block or attempt to block.
• The libero shall not serve.
• The libero shall not set the ball using an overhand finger pass while in
front of the attack line extended for an attack above the height of the net.

While the libero player has been approved for high school volleyball, use of
the defensive specialist will be an option for an individual team’s coaching
staff. Since the use of the libero player is a coaching strategy, its use in
a particular game is optional.

The libero is a back-row player and is not allowed to complete an attack
from anywhere if the ball, at the moment of contact, is entirely above the
height of the net. The libero wears a uniform in contrast to other members
of the team, and is intended to be a player who specializes in defense and
serve reception. The libero may replace a back-row player, except the person
serving, without taking away from the team’s allowed number of
substitutions. Only one libero may be designated per game.

The libero player has been used at the international, collegiate and club
levels for a number of years, and, this past year, 10 states experimented
with its use at the high school level. Acting on positive feedback from
these 10 state associations, the Volleyball Rules Committee agreed to
approve its use across the board.

“The libero is used at all levels of volleyball,” said Cynthia Doyle,
assistant director of the NFHS and liaison to the Volleyball Rules
Committee. “It has improved the caliber of play, and it allows for greater
on-court involvement by the team’s best defensive player.”

The committee approved two additional rules changes – one regarding the
umpire’s responsibilities with the lineup card and another clarifying the
limitations of a back-row player.
Rule 5-4-3b (16) was revised to delete the requirement of the umpire to
record illegal player equipment, uniform warnings, penalties and
disqualifications for unsportsmanlike conduct on the lineup card.

“Although the umpire is required to use a lineup card to check the lineup,
the umpire is no longer required to record illegal equipment or
unsportsmanlike conduct violations on the card,” Doyle said. “The umpire is
required to report illegal equipment and unsportsmanlike conduct violations
to the scorer, who records these violations in the official scorebook. The
committee determined it was unnecessary to record this information on the
lineup card.”

Regarding a back-row player, Rule 9-5-4 was revised to state that if the
ball is hit back into a back-row player whose hands are below the height of
the net, it is ruled as the team’s first hit/contact.

In addition, hand signal No. 2 in the Official Volleyball Signals was
changed from an open hand to pointing a finger at the line.

Another rule that was passed by the committee last year takes effect this
coming volleyball season. Beginning with the 2005-06 season, the standard
official’s uniform for high school volleyball will include an all-white,
short-sleeved collared polo shirt, instead of an alternating black-and-white
vertically striped, knit shirt. Other requirements for the officials uniform
remain the same: black slacks and solid black athletic shoes and black
socks.

Volleyball is the third-most popular sport for girls at the high school
level, with 396,322 participants, according to the 2003-04 NFHS High School
Athletics Participation Survey. It also ranks third in school sponsorship
for girls with 14,181 high schools offering the sport. In addition, a total
of 40,093 boys participated in volleyball in 2003-04 at 1,683 schools.
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Gold Medal Squared - is the premier provider of volleyball camps and
coaching clinics in the USA.

Our advisory staff and affiliates are made up of the best coaching
minds in volleyball. Dr. McGown, Dr. Dunphy, Dr.Beal, and Jim
McLaughlin have over 100 years of combined coaching experience at
every level of the sport. Coaches from all over the world continue to
seek their advice on improving their teams and refining their
coaching methods.

We are pleased to offer a full schedule of clinics in 2005 and to
expand the availability of our High School camps to the entire USA
(and some international locations). To get more information and
register for a camp or clinic go to:

http://goldmedalsquared.com/camps.asp
http://goldmedalsquared.com/clinics.asp

If you have any questions feel free to contact Mike Wall at:
858-205-3969
mikewall@...

Phoenixville Area YMCA VolleyWar Winter Series

When:   February 5, 2004

Time:  5:30pm-5:45pm.  Team Registration
        6:00pm – 12 midnight.  Play begins PROMPTLY at 6:00pm.

Level: A/AA Doubles

Cost:  $50 per team (if paid in advance) $60 at time of registration.

Registration: Please send e-mail to Doug Blystone at:
                 volleyballdoug@....
		 Include the following:
			 Name/Partners Name
                         Tournament Date/Level
			 Phone Number/Email
		 If Email is NOT POSSIBLE, please contact Doug at
                         610-283-7159.
		 Registration closes the Wednesday before event.

If  registration is not received by 8pm on the Wednesday before the
event, the registration is subject to the late fee as noted below.

Teams:   Max 10 Teams

Format:   Pool Play.

Top 2 teams from each pool will enter into a single elimination
playoff.

Rules: Rally score to 21 (in 5 team format).
	 No Let Serve
	 Block DOES NOT count as a touch.
	 All `old school' doubles rules with the exception of rally
score.
	 One step on either side serving is legal.

Warm up: Teams will be given only 5 minutes between matches to warm
up.
	 Violations will be penalized by the tournament director.

Prizes:  1st place: 2 x Molten Mens USAVB Pro Touch Indoor Volleyball
	             2 x $25 Gift Certificates to the Sports Authority
	  2nd place: 2 x $25 Gift Certificates to the Sports Authority
	             2 x VolleyWar T-Shirts

**Prizes based on 10 team entry.  If fewer teams are entered, prizes
will be adjusted accordingly.

Other Info: No food or drink INSIDE the gymnasium.
YMCA doors will be locked after pm.  Any team needing to leave after
this time need to notify the tournament director for re-entry.
Players must remain in the gym area or directly outside gym ONLY.

If players are found in other areas of the YMCA, they can and will be
asked to leave with no refund.

Late Registrations will be accepted (at the registration area pending
availability)for an additional $20 fee.

All playoff teams are responsible for tearing down equipment at the
conclusion of a match or conclusion of the tournament.

All tournament director decisions are final.

Stay tuned for more tournament announcements throughout the winter.

THE NATIONS #1 VOLLEYBALL CLINIC IS COMING TO DEPTFORD, NJ !!!!!

On Saturday and Sunday, December 11-12, Olympic Gold Medalist and
the nations top volleyball skills instructor, Pat Powers, will
conduct a 12-hour volleyball skills clinic at 5 Points Sports
Complex. The clinic is for junior and adult players and will run
from 9:00 AM --5:00 PM on Saturday and 9:00 AM -- 2:00 PM on Sunday.

********************FREE T-SHIRT TO ALL PARTICIPANTS**************

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Why is VBClinics.Com the Nations Best Volleyball Clinic?

1. Learn why you should backspin a volleyball when passing
2. Learn to get more power when hitting.
3. Learn how to time a set; how to time your hitters.
4. Learn how to develop your peripheral vision when hitting.
5. Learn how to make your float serve dance.
6. Learn how to get into position on defense.
7. Learn the basics of "non-verbal communication on the court.
8. A three-page handout outlining the secrets of the game.
9. Competition suited for each individual player.
10. Learn why you should broad jump into the set.
11. Learn how to snap a ball instead of hitting it.
12. Juniors: How to position yourself for a collegiate scholarship!!
13. Learn how to play defense in the two-person game!

There are three fundamentals stressed in the clinic common in all
team sports:

1. Playing the game three seconds into the future.
2. Using peripheral vision.
3. Reacting to bodies instead of the ball.

"The most frequently asked question is about skill level.  All
clinics/camps have a variation in talent.  The difference becomes
apparent when the participants play.  To mitigate this what I do is
spend ~80% of the time on skills and drills.  If you do a high level
of repetition reinforcing the correct way of executing a given
skill, you shorten the learning curve associated with motor
movements.  The initial skill level of the player is not an issue."

Cost of the clinic for 12 hours of intense instruction and a free T-
shirt is $135.  For more information and sign-up, please visit
http://www.vbclinics.com or e-mail Pat at: pat@...