News: General

OVR Elections

• Keith Burke, Stephen Donahue, Adam Evans, Patty Salvatore, and Emi Vishoot elected to the OVR Board of Directors
• 2009 OVR officer elections

USAV National Events

• USA Volleyball 2009 National Event Deadlines

New to the Ohio Valley Region?

• Registration will open in September for the 2009-2010 season.
• Effective 1/1/09, Molten volleyballs will increase by $2.00 per ball, and carts will increase by $10.00 per cart. Used volleyballs will be $27.00 per ball.
• Finding and selecting a juniors' club [ complete juniors' information | complete boys' information ]
• Finding and selecting an adults' club [ complete adults' information ]
• Recognize members' exemplary contributions by nominating them for an OVR award

Awards

• USA Volleyball Service Awards: nominations due February 15
• 5 former OVR club athletes earn NCAA Division I All-American status
• OVR Presents Four Members With 2008 Achievement Awards

News: OVR Policy and Administration

Board and Club Directors' Meetings

• Club Directors' Meeting: August 9, Westerville HS
• Future board meetings:
  » August 14-16, Columbus Airport Marriott
  » October: date TBD, Columbus
• Board meeting synopses: [ 10/29/08, 8/8-10/08, 5/16/08, 1/21/08, all ]
• Minutes of the August 3, 2008 Club Directors' Meeting

Officiating

• OVR Officiating Memo: "6 Matches per day" clarification

Recruiting

• OVR Club Recruiting Policy: [ Girls | Boys ]

Rules and Policy

• Sanctioning of Events with Third Parties: January 23, 2009 Clarification
• Preventing floor damage ($5000 deductible)
• Only registered members may participate in USAV-OVR events
• OVR policy on weather-related cancellations
• OVR policy on coolers and food
• Adults' uniform requirements
• Change to USAV Rule 5.3.1, regarding assistant coaches
• Uniform numbers must be clearly visible and centered on the chest and back. Each jersey must use the same color (excepting the Libero) and number height, minimum of 4" on the front and 6" on the back (recommended 6" on the front and 8" on the back) for all players. The line forming the numbers should be at least ¾" wide.
• Flash photography and video recording of other teams' matches forbidden
• Effective December 15, 2005, a $25 fee will be charged for all checks that fail to clear
• Scholastic athletic associations (eligibility requirements)
• Official volleyballs for OVR-sanctioned events