2020 Girls Junior Handbook & Tournament Director's Guide

2020 Girls Junior Handbook &

Tournament Director’s Guide

Revised 4/29/2020

2020 JUNIOR HANDBOOK & REGISTRATION GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2020 RMR Important Junior Dates 1 - 2 2020 RMR Junior Fees & Required Paperwork 3 Important Information for the 2020 Season 4 - 8 Junior Committee/Coaches Forum/Policy Development 9 - 11 Membership Information 12 - 21 Types of Membership 12 Background Screening Policy 13 - 14 Player Intent & Commitment and Club Staff and Practice Waivers 15 - 16 Coaching Requirement Standards 17 Membership on Hold Policy 18 - 19 Age Definitions & Age Falsification 20 - 21 Club & Team Information/Registering Teams & Club 21 - 23 Recruiting & Contract Signing Policy 24 - 26 Tournament Information 27 - 34 Inclement Weather Policy 26 Types of Tournaments & Tournament Fees 27 - 28 Seeding Procedures 29 Tournament Director Duties 30 - 34 Tie Breaking Procedures 32, 34 2020 USA National Qualifier List & JNVC Information 35 - 37 Junior Power Structure Definition 38 Info Mixed Age 38 Power #1 – #6 Tournament Format 38 - 41 Movement of Teams & Ranking System 42 - 43 RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament Formats 44 - 45 Officiating Duties & Other Responsibilities At Junior Tournaments 46 Referee & Scorer Certification 47 - 51 Safe Sport Program 52 Spectator/Parent Code of Conduct & Addressing Inappropriate Behavior 53 - 54 Funds Allocated to Junior Programs 55 - 57 Regional Fines/Penalties 58 Junior Boys Division 59 - 60 Incident Review Policy 61 - 64 Beach Division 65

2019 RMR IMPORTANT JUNIOR DATES & DEADLINES

Revised 9/1/19

Date Description Seeding Forms, Schedule of Intent to Play Form, MIXED AGE Power #1 Tournament Entry Fee, Referee Deposit, 10/21/2019 DEADLINE and All Team Registration Material. Due in RMR Office by 5:00 p.m. Seeding Forms, Schedule of Intent to Play Form, SINGLE AGE Power #1 Tournament Entry Fee, Referee Deposit, 11/25/2019 DEADLINE and All Team Registration Material. Due in RMR Office by 5:00 p.m. RMR Classic Tournament Opening Date. Register at 11/25/2019 DEADLINE tm2sign.com. Tournament Entry Fee $300.

RMR Showdown Entry Opening Date. Register at 11/25/2019 MEETING tm2sign.com Tournament Entry Fee $550. RMR Website Update Power 1 Mixed & Odd with 12/26/2019 UPDATE sites. Proper Notification to Change (Mixed/17/15/13) Age 1/3/2020 DEADLINE Divisions Power #2 by noon in the RMR Office and Tournament Entry Fee Due ($125). 1/5/2020 TNMT Power #1 Tournament (Mixed/17/15/13) Proper Notification to Change (18/16/14/12) Age 1/10/2020 DEADLINE Divisions Power #2 by noon in the RMR Office and Tournament Entry Fee Due ($125). 1/12/2019 TNMT Power #1 Tournament (18/16/14/12) 1/18/20 & TNMT RMR Classic (All Age Divisions) 1/19/20 Proper Notification to Change (Mixed 17/15/13) Age 1/24/2020 DEADLINE Divisions Power #3 by noon in the RMR Office and Tournament Entry Fee Due ($125). Power #2 Tournament (Mixed 17/15/13) 1/26/2020 TNMT RMR Mountain Series Event #1 Proper Notification to Change (18/16/14/12) Age 1/31/2020 DEADLINE Divisions Power #3 by noon in the RMR Office Tournament fee $125.

2/2/2020 TNMT Power # 2 Tournament 18/16/14/12)

Proper Notification to Change (Mixed 17/15/13) 2/7/2020 DEADLINE Power #4 by noon in the RMR Office Tournament fee $125. Power #3 Tournament (Mixed 17/15/13) 2/9/2020 TOURNAMENT Mountain Series #2 2/15- TOURNAMENT RMR Showdown 17/2020

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Proper Notification to Change (18/16/14/12) Power 2/21/2020 DEADLINE #4 by noon in the RMR Office Tournament is $125

Power #3 Tournament (18/16/14/12) 2/23/2020 TOURNAMENT

Mountain Series #3 Proper Notification to Change (17/15/13) Power #5 2/28/2020 DEADLINE by noon in the RMR Office Tournament fee $125 Power #4 (17/15/13) 3/1/2020 TOURNAMENT Mountain Series #4 RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament 18’s Division Only DEADLINE 3/2/2020 Paperwork Due by 5:00 pm Proper Notification to Change (18/16/14/12) Power 3/20/2020 DEADLINE #5 by noon in the RMR Office Tournament is $125 3/22/2020 TOURNAMENT Power #4 (18/16/14/12)

3/27/2020 DEADLINE Proper Notification to Change (17/15/13) Power #6 by noon in the RMR Office Tournament is $125 3/29/2020 TOURNAMENT Power #5 (17/15/13) Proper Notification to Change (18/16/14/12) Power 4/3/2020 DEADLINE #6 by noon in the RMR Office Tournament is $125 4/5/2020 TOURNAMENT Power #5 (18/16/14/12) RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament 4/13/2020 DEADLINE (17/16/15/14/13/12/11) Paperwork due by 5pm 4/19/2020 TOURNAMENT Power #6 (17/15/13) 4/26/2020 TOURNAMENT Power #6 (18/16/14/12)

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2020 ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION JUNIOR FEES & REQUIRED PAPERWORK

RMR FEES

(All checks made payable to RMR-USAV. Fees are to be made with a check or ACH transfer. For your convenience, you may make payment via tm2sign or through the RMR office with a credit card. We will assess a $5 convenience fee per team, per event. Please contact Debbie at RMR office to process ACH transfer or credit card.) RMR Team Fee - $50.00/per team

RMR Single Age Division Referee Team Deposit - $150.00/per team. Note: Teams that participate in Single Age Division 1 will be guaranteed a certified paid adult R1 at the rate of $50 per Power. In some cases, Single Age Division 2 and below, will receive a certified paid R1 @ $50 per team per Power. This deposit will only be used when an R1 is provided. It is the responsibility of the Club Director to pay any additional referee fees once the deposit has been used. All unused deposits will be refunded. If writing a check for referee deposits, please postdate January 5, 2020 (date of Power 1). RMR Referee and Scorer Clinic Fee - $10/per each clinic for each attendee.

CLUB FORMS REQUIRED TO BE KEPT ON FILE Mandatory Requirement: Clubs must keep on file player’s proof of date of birth (birth certificate, driver’s license or passport) are acceptable forms. Must be made available at the regions request.

RMR TEAM FORMS REQUIRED RMR Team Registration File Sent via email to [email protected] RMR Team Seeding Exception Form (Mandatory for New Teams) Otherwise if applicable. RMR Club Intent to Play Schedule 2020 RMR Club Sanction Application (Must be signed by Club Director) RMR Referee and Scorer Clinic Registration Form (If Applicable)

***All fees and forms mentioned above must be submitted for a team to be considered completely registered. An individual must be completely registered in order to participate or be rostered in any Rocky Mountain Region event.

TOURNAMENT FEES

Entry Fee for Friendship Tournament (12/2/19) is $125.00 per team.

Entry Fee for RMR Classic 2-Day Tournament (1/18/20 & 1/19/20) is $300.00 per team. Entry Fee Mixed Age Division for Power #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 is $175.00 per team per Power Tournament (Includes Referee Fees).

Entry Fee Single Age Division for Power #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 is $125.00 per team per Power Tournament Entry Fee for RMR Junior Showdown (2/15-2/17/20) is $550.00

Entry Fee for RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament aka “ZBT” is $175.00 per team. RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament for the 18 National and American Bids is 3/2/20 contact RMR Office for details on required paperwork. RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament for the 17/16/15/14/13/12/11 deadline is 4/13/20 contact RMR Office for details on required paperwork.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE 2020 SEASON

Club Administration Information:  All players and coaches must be a current member of the upcoming season of the RMR USAV in order to participate in open gyms, try outs, practices and to be rostered after August 31st. Coaches must also have a cleared background screening, SafeSport and Impact Certifications for the season in order to be eligible to coach. For example, if trying out for the 2020 season the individual must be a current member of the 2020 RMR USAV Season. Registration for the new season opens on September 1st. Individual RMR Membership information and payment will be submitted through the USAV Registration System (https://webpoint.usavolleyball.org). See page 12.

 Coaching Requirement Standards for RMR see page 17. As a courtesy to the CHSAA organization here is the link concerning club coaches as it relates to the High School programming. http://www2.chsaa.org/sports/volleyball/pdf/SundayContactInfoLetter.pdf

 All coaches are required to be “Impact Certified”. The RMR will offer two free Impact Clinics one in November and one in December. Coaches must be certified by February 1, 2020. If coaches register after February 1st they have 30 days in which to complete the certification process. Failure to complete impact certification is subject to a $100.00 fine per individual.

 REQUIREMENT. All coaches are required to be Safe Sport Certified. The Safe Sport module can be taken online. Individuals will need to log into their membership account, webpoint.usavolleyball.org. Once logged in, then go to the tabs on the left and go to “USA Volleyball Events”, then “USAV Coaching Clinics” and then either “2019 – 2020 Core Center for Safe Sport” or the “2019 – 2020 Center for SafeSport Refresher Training”.

 Registration for the RMR Classic and the RMR Showdown will begin on Monday before Thanksgiving, which is November 25, 2019 this year. You must go to tm2sign.com to register for these events.

 Deadline for Power #1 is the Monday before Thanksgiving which is November 25, 2019 this year by 5:00 p.m. received in the RMR Office and not postmarked. Teams must be completely registered including background screening checks on all Junior Club Staff members, have signed/submitted the 2020 Club Sanction form, RMR Team Seeding Exception form if applicable for each team, the club registration file via email, filled out the Club Intent to Play Form for the RMR Junior Power Structure and paid all applicable fees.

Revised 9/1/19

 New Teams to an age group are required to submit the RMR Team Seeding Exception Form when registering the team. If this form is not submitted to the RMR Office by 5:00 pm on 11/25/19 the team will be considered not registered and will be seeded at the bottom of the age division.

 “REQUIREMENT’ all clubs must have their teams rostered in the USA Volleyball Webpoint System no later than January 15, 2020. This is a requirement so that all teams of the RMR will be registered in the National Ranking System.

 If any fees from the previous year are not paid, the offending club director will not be able to register their teams or enter any RMR sanctioned tournament until all past due fees are paid. Club Director’s membership will be placed on a “Region Hold” status until paid. The offending team/club may be required to pay upfront all RMR fees by money order or guaranteed funds. All additional fees for Mixed Age Division and Single Age Division 1 teams must be paid in order to be in good standing with the RMR. Failure to pay fees within net 15 days of the date of the invoice will result in club not being allowed to play in events.

Tournament & Format Information:  Teams registering in a RMR Power Event are not eligible to register/participate in a USAV Junior National Qualifier Event on the same day(s) and date(s). Penalty for registering in both events, the club will be ineligible to receive a bye into Sunday play at the RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament. Teams may change their Intent to Play by the deadline date should they decide to go or not go to a National Qualifier that was not originally scheduled.

 Power Tournament formats have changed; see pages 38 – 41 for details. It is highly recommended that all junior teams begin participating in the Junior Power Structure with Power #1. Teams that do not participate in the Junior Power #1 Tournament will enter the Junior Power Structure at the bottom of their Single age division.

 The power structure will consist of (6) Power Events. There will be no Regional Tournament.

 If a team elects to play in an older single age division and not play within its registered single age division for an entire season, the team shall not be required to play in Power #1 of its registered single age division. The team is required to play Power #1 in its chosen single age division. Teams that choose to play in an older single age division than their designated single age division and participate in the minimum number of events to qualify for the RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament are eligible to participate and receive the RMR’s Bid to the Girls’ JNC in the older age division.

 Official (R1) will be provided for the Mixed Age Divisions and Single Age Division 1 for Power Events. In order to grow the Officials Corp, an R1 will be provided for some Division 2 Power Events. The fee is $50.00 per team in that Division when an R1 is provided. This fee will be taken from the Team Referee Deposit.

 Due to liability concerns, it is required that all Tournament Directors confirm that all rostered adults be verified with proper I.D, prior to the start of the event, no exceptions.

 12 & Under Special Rules:  12 & Under teams competing in the 13’s Division must play by all rules of the 13 & Under Division when playing up an age division.  All registered 12 & Under Boys teams will be allowed to play in the Girls 12 & Under Division Power Events.

The RMR will allow boys (12/13/14) to play on Girls teams with the following stipulations; 12’s can play on 12 & Under Teams, 13’s under will play on 14 & Under Teams and 14’s will play on 16 & Under Teams. Any team that allows a male player on the team is ineligible to participate in the RMR Zelinkoff Bid event. Coed rules concerning the number of contacts per gender will not apply. The uniforms for the boys must match with the other boys on the team, and the same for the girls no duplicate uniform numbers will be allowed on the team.

Revised 9/1/19

 The RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament for the 18’s National and American Bid is on Saturday and Sunday, March 21st and 22nd, 2020. If there are more than 6 teams that are eligible to play there will be a “Play in Round” on Saturday, March 21st, formats will be a single elimination bracket for 4 slots. Tournament format for Zelinkoff Bid Tournament, 6 teams will play in Sunday's format which will be two pools of 3 teams each, playing match play. Ties will be broken using the USAV National tie breaking procedure. The crossover will be match play A1 vs B2 and B1 vs A2, with the winners playing a match to see who will receive the National Bid and the American Bid. The losers of the crossover matches will play (match play) to determine 3rd place should the region receive a reallocation bid. The seeds for the pools will be Pool A M1, Winner of (B) Bracket and Winner of (C) Bracket, and Pool B S1, Winner of (A) Bracket and Winner of (D) Bracket. Saturday's format will 4 two single elimination brackets playing match play. In the event a team receives an Open, Open at Large or USA Bid after the RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament, there will be a trickle down to those teams in this event until the bid is taken.

 The RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament begins on Saturday, May 2, 2020 for the (17/16/15/14/13/12/11) age divisions when there are more than (6) teams are eligible to participate. If there are more than 6 teams that are eligible to play there will be a “Play in Round” on Saturday, May, 3rd, formats will be 4 single elimination brackets for 4 slots. Tournament format for Zelinkoff Bid Tournament, 6 teams will play in Sunday's format which will be two pools of 3 teams each, playing match play. Ties will be broken using the USAV National tie breaking procedure. The crossover will be match play A1 vs B2 and B1 vs A2, with the winners playing a match to see who will receive the National Bid and the American Bid. The losers of the crossover matches will play (match play) to determine 3rd place should the region receive a reallocation bid. The seeds for the pools will be Pool A M1, Winner of (B) Bracket and Winner of (C) Bracket, and Pool B S1, Winner of (A) Bracket and Winner of (D) Bracket. Saturday's format will 4 two single elimination brackets playing match play. In the event a team receives an Open, Open at Large or USA Bid after the RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament, there will be a trickle down to those teams in this event until the bid is taken.

Officials and Scorekeeping Requirements:

 A rostered coach or rostered adult must play an active role in the officiating crew (R1, R2, Scorer, Libero Tracker, Flipper but not a lines person) during the assigned officiating match. All teams that are participating in Division 1 and Division 2 in all age groups of 14 & Under must use a rostered adult as the R2.

 All individuals that will be officiating in the Junior Division (Local Level or New) are required to attend a Referee Clinic in order to be certified. Individuals will not be allowed to maintain their Local Level referee status online. See requirements for a Junior Division Provisional Certification pages 47 - 48.

 All 14 & Under Juniors attending a scorer’s clinic must be accompanied by a Coach or an Adult. One coach/adult per every 3 attendees. If the clinic is filled to capacity the clinician may override this requirement. No more than 3 new scorers per team.

 All 14 & Under Juniors that want to be certified/recertified as a scorer must attend a New or Designated 14 & Under Scorer’s Clinic to be certified, clinic cost is $10.00. Individuals 14 and under that want to recertify may receive a waiver from the RMR Jr Scorer Chair or RMR Scorer Chair to attend a maintaining clinic. Waiver must be received in the prior season.

 The use of Electronic Devices (cell phones, iPods, etc.) is prohibited while being an active member of the officiating crew (R1, R2, Scorer, Lines Person, Flipper, Libero Tracker, etc.).

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Boys Development Special Rules:

 Boy’s teams can only participate in the Single Age Division.

 The RMR will allow individual boys (12/13/14) to play on Girls teams with the following stipulations 12’s can play on 12 & Under Teams, 13’s under will play on 14 & Under Teams and 14’s will play on 16 & Under Teams. Any team that allows having a male player on the team is ineligible to participate in the RMR Zelinkoff Bid event. Coed rules concerning the number of contacts per gender will not apply. The uniforms for the boys must match with the other boys on the team, and the same for the girls no duplicate uniform numbers will be allowed on the team.

 The RMR will allow all boys teams to play at the following levels 12’s at the 12 & Under Division, 13’s at the 13’s or 14 & Under Division and 14’s at the 15’s or 16’s & Under Division. If teams reach Division 1, they will need to consider playing up another age division this team will be seeded into the Power Structure by the RMR Junior Committee. Club Directors should really consider the level of play, when seeding their boy’s teams into the Girls Division.

 The RMR will be running a Boys Power Series on the following dates 11/3/19, 11/23/19, 12/7/19, 1/11/20, 2/1/20 and 6/13/90. Formats will be dependent on the number of teams participating.

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2019 – 2021 Domestic Competition Regulations Information

2019-2020 Domestic Competition Regulations (DCR) is now available. It includes the Indoor Rules (FIVB & USAV Modifications); The Beach rules, Scorekeeper information as well as procedural and other tournament type information. ALSO available online for free to USAV members [Go to - volleyballreftraining.com]

NEW this Year: Abridged DCR – Includes only the rules we play by in USAV events for Indoor. (About 1/8 the size of the regular DCR). We will be giving these out to the players this year. All paid officials and anyone else that would like to get the entire DCR please contact the office.

Link to online rulebook: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-volleyball/membership/forms-and-information

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2020 Rocky Mountain Region - USA Volleyball Junior Registration and Tournament Information

This guide contains:  Information on the Junior Committee and how policies are made within the Junior Program.  RMR-USAV individual membership. Club and team registration information for junior players, coaches, tournament and site directors, and anyone who is actively involved with a Junior Program.  Tournament information.  Tournament formats and seeding information.  Officiating rules and requirements for Junior Tournaments.  Financial assistance available through RMR Funds individual and club.  All RMR registration forms.

This is a "guide" only; additional information that becomes available at a later date will be sent to the club/team representative for distribution. All comments, suggestions and complaints about the RMR Junior program, must be directed, in writing, to the RMR Office. The RMR Office will acknowledge all correspondence received and will forward it to the proper authority for disposition.

Girls Division

“New” due to the bylaw changes, Girls Division is responsible for the general supervision of girls’ volleyball programs in the RMR. The divisions shall coordinate a program of development and competition on local, zonal, and national levels and interpret policies and practices pertinent to girls’ activities. In addition, each division is responsible for supervising the education, development, and certification of the coaches.

Voting process for Girls Division Board Members. The voting members are the club directors or designate individual to cast the vote at the Annual Club Directors meeting in September. Each club’s will receive 1 vote per team from the previous season. For example, Club ABC receives 3 votes, because they had 3 teams in the 2018-2019 season. If the club is a new club to the region, they will receive 1 vote for their first year.

The Girls’ Division Chairs shall: 1) Submit a budget for all phases of the Girls’ Division. 2) Commit to the policies and procedures as required by the national office of USA Volleyball each year. 3) Structure, coordinate, implement, and conduct Girls’ Division meetings. 4) Provide guidance to the Executive Director regarding Girls’ Division issues and policies. 5) Foster communications between the RMR and Region academic institutions relating to the Girls’ Division of the RMR. 6) Define and communicate scope and responsibilities of the RMR Girls’ volleyball clubs and programs. 7) Monitor and assess the development of newly formed Girls’ Division programs 8) Assist the Executive Director with the development, scheduling, and coordination of CAP and IMPACT clinics for the Girls’ Division. 9) Arbitrate disputes and conflicts among the Girls’ division clubs. 10) Coordinate the seeding for all Girls Division tournaments.

Revised 9/1/19 2019 - 2020 Junior Committee Members

TBD, Girls BOD Representative, Scott Peluso. Junior Girls Representative TBD, Girls BOD Representative George Barrows, Jr Referee Representative TBD, Girls BOD Representative Malcolm Grime, Jr Scorer Representative TBD, Boys BOD Representative Shawn Kissman, Beach Representative

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Appeals and Grievances  All junior issues and grievances not covered by the policies of the Junior Handbook will be handled and addressed in writing by the Junior Committee. Parents should make every effort to settle club issues with the Club Director first. Appeals to the RMR Board will be considered only after the Junior Committee has made a decision.  The RMR Board has established an Incident Review Policy. See pages 61 – 64.

Girls Division Forum The Girls Division forum will meet four times a year to develop and implement policies. All Junior Club Representatives are encouraged to attend the Junior Forum meetings to support the interests of the region. The voting structure for this forum is based on the number of teams each club registers in the previous season see vote distribution below. If a new club enters the RMR region they will receive one vote until the following season when it can be determined exactly how many registered teams they have in their club. A quorum is determined by the number of votes present. A majority vote by the quorum in attendance will determine the outcome of any issues voted upon.

Vote distribution per club: 1 – 7 teams in a club receive 1 vote 8 – 14 teams in a club receive 2 votes 15 or more teams in a club receive 3 votes

One of the Girls BOD Representative’s will preside over all committees (Format, Handbook, Recruiting and Seeding) in the Girls Division and has no vote unless of a tie.

Girls Division Policy Development

The Junior Forum plays a major role in the development of the Junior Division. 1. The RMR will send out a request to clubs and their representative for changes and recommendations for the next season around May 1st. Submissions must be sent to the RMR Office. 2. A two-day meeting will be set in the June to review changes and recommendations to the seeding, format and recruiting policies for the following season. Policies set at this meeting are final, unless they include budget items that need to be reviewed by the entire board of directors. 3. Changes/recommendations are presented at Girls Division meeting in June. a. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. This meeting determines policies for the new season. Approval from the JCF is no longer needed. b. Each club represented at the meeting will receive one vote. c. Division chair will not vote. d. All motions during the division meetings must be written on a “motion form” and submitted to the division chair. If motion is not submitted in writing it will not be voted on. e. All motions that were passed will be final. 4. In August all motion items that were passed in committees are voted on at the Junior Club Forum Meeting. a. Agenda and motions will be posted to the RMR website and distributed to the current Club Director’s List 1 week prior to the scheduled meeting b. Each club receives votes based on the number of teams that they registered the previous year. If a new club enters the RMR region they will receive one vote until the following season when it can be determined exactly how many registered teams they have in their club. c. Committee motion items will either be approved or not approved. d. If issues arise from a motion that make the programming incompatible with RMR Policies/Procedures and principles that the Division voted on the Junior Executive committee may make logical adjustments. e. If the motion pertains to budget or morale issues, it may be adjusted by the RMR Board of Directors, so that it will meet the responsibility of the entire organization. f. New Business items can be brought to the Girls Division Meeting only if it was not covered by the agenda or motion items. 5. Once ratified at Girls Division Meeting in June the motions are then implemented into the Junior Programming for the next season.

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INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP

Team representatives, players, coaches, officials, chaperones, tournament directors, and anyone actively involved in the RMR must become members by registering with the Rocky Mountain Region (RMR) USA Volleyball. All adult individuals who participate in Junior Programs or being a Tournament Site Director must submit to a background check and be cleared by the background screening company of USA Volleyball and be SafeSport certified before being allowed to participate with the Junior Program. See below “Background Screening Policy”. Note: Adult member only need to register once per year. For example, if a person is a coach for a junior team and a player on an adult team, he/she should complete one registration form.

Types of Membership and Fees

Adult and Junior membership includes mandatory Excess Coverage Sports Accident Insurance [secondary] that covers all practices and tournaments sanctioned by the RMR. “Other” membership category does not cover practices for Adults nor Regional or National Tournaments for junior players.

Adult Membership ($55.00): owner, coach, team representative, club director, chaperone, officials and parent(s) assisting in Junior team practices, tournaments, events etc. These individuals are required to have a background check and must receive a “current” status by the background screening company of USA Volleyball. Adults must also complete the SafeSport certification. Parents who want to be certified as an official or scorer must be an Adult (Regular) member and must have a “current” background screening and SafeSport certified prior to officiating a junior event. No exceptions.

Other Adult Membership ($35.00): adult individuals who participate as a tournament and/or site directors must be at least Other Members $35.00.

Junior Membership ($55.00): players who meet the age definitions & requirements and will be participating in Regional and National USAV events see pages 20 for age definitions.

Junior “Other” Membership ($35.00): players who meet the age definitions and requirements and will be participating in RMR sanctioned Recreational League play only.

8 & Under Membership (FREE): individuals who meet the age definition for this age group may participate in practice only. If individual wants to be rostered on a junior club team they must upgrade their membership to a full Junior Membership ($55).

Junior Summer Membership ($35.00) available May 1st of the current season: players who want to participate in the Summer Programs (May 1 – August 31st) of the RMR.

Junior Summer Tryout Membership ($15.00) available July 1st of the current season: players that are not current RMR – USAV members that are attending open gyms, clinics and or tryouts at clubs during the months of July and August. If individual signs a contract with a club, they will be required to renew as a full Junior Member on or after September1st.

Background Screening Fee ($18.50): per application every two years. (All club directors, coaches, assistant coaches, scorers, referees, chaperones and tournament/site directors) affiliated to the Junior Division.

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Background Screening Policy POLICY: It is the policy of USA Volleyball (USAV) and its Regional Volleyball Associations (RVAs) that background checks are required, for those individuals USAV/RVAs formally authorizes, approves, or appoints (a) to a position of authority over, or (b) to have frequent contact with athletes, where the NGB/RVA has control over the appointment process.

As to individuals newly taking such a role, the background screen will be completed before contact with athletes begins and in any event within 60 days of the new role.

The requirement for background checks extends to any non-athlete individual that USAV authorizes to train, stay, or work at an Olympic Training Center.

In addition to the participants listed above, this policy also applies to any club/entity intending to hire or use registered individuals in any sanctioned volleyball events and/or activities (some examples of events or activities that can be sanctioned with regional approval are: tournaments, practices, clinics, tryouts, and fundraisers) will accept and abide by this background screening policy. The following individuals, 18 years of age or older, are examples of those that will be screened: Club directors, club administrators, team reps, coaches, chaperones, medical personnel, applicable ICs, and trainers who intend to register, affiliate and/or participate with a USAV/RVA volleyball club or team. Any Tournament Director/Site Director/On-site Tournament Administrator/Manager and official, medical personnel, applicable IC 18 or older who intends to work a sanctioned event will also be screened with the exception of a junior player. Each RVA may also choose to require other members of their organization to submit to and pass a background screen in order to affiliate with their organization. Additionally, the club/entity will enforce the penalties resulting from a negative background screening report. Failure to do so is grounds for automatic suspension of membership privileges to participate in USAV/RVA sanctioned junior events and/or activities. All disqualified individuals have the right to dispute the findings of the background screening directly with the RVA’s approved Background Screen Vendor as well as the right to request a hearing to appeal the disqualification based on USAV’s hearing procedures which can be found at www.teamusa.org/usa-volleyball/about-us/governance. All non-USA citizens will require an international criminal background screening when applying for any position stated above. This screening may require additional fees as determined by the RVA.

The RVAs and/or USAV will not register, or allow to be registered, any individual who refuses to consent to a background screen if he/she intends to affiliate and/or participate with a club/team, in the RVA or any other regional or national level programming. Junior members are any members under the age of 18. A background screen will not be required for those individuals who will be classified only as junior players or those individuals not registered, affiliated and/or participating with a junior volleyball club or team in a RVA (other than those categories listed above). For those regions that allow individuals under 18 to be an assistant coach, any individual who is not yet 18 years old and who is in a non-player role affiliated with a junior club must be background screened immediately upon reaching 18 years of age. A 30-day grace period shall apply from the date of the 18th birthday in order to allow time for the background screening to be processed. During the 30-day grace period, the same restrictions apply to the individual and should be enforced as are in place for junior coaches regarding supervision by a qualified adult. It is the responsibility of the individual, club and region to identify the individuals in this situation and to meet the background screening requirement. Upon the conclusion of the 30-day grace period, the individual may not participate in a non-player role affiliated with a junior club unless the background screening requirement is met. All screens will be good for two membership seasons (maximum of 26 months) unless required more frequently by state law. Anyone that fails a background screen (subject to the right to request a hearing) cannot reapply for another screen until the following season.

USAV and the RVAs retain the right to require additional background screens at any time.

Steps to Registering Individual Members 1. Individual must be a member in good standing and cannot have a membership status of “Region Hold” or “Suspended”. 2. Adult members affiliated with a Junior Club must submit to a background screening procedure. 3. Register online from the RMR web page or use the current individual membership form that can be downloaded from the RMR Website. Do not use previous year’s material. 4. Each player, coach, official, chaperone and team representative must personally fill out and complete the individual online registration process or use the hard copy of the RMR Membership Form and SIGN/VERIFY IT IN ALL DESIGNATED PLACES. The insurance carrier requires signatures/verifications of all members. Anyone with a serious medical condition must contact the Region office for a special waiver. 13

Revised 9/1/19 5. For all junior players a copy of their birth certificate (driver’s permit, driver’s license and passport are also acceptable forms of proof of birth) must be submitted to the Club Director. Club Directors must keep proof of the date of birth for each player. The RMR may request proof of the date of birth of a player at any time. If proof of the date of birth cannot be verified by the Club Director within 3 business days, the club will be sanctioned. 6. It is understood that once an individual signs a contract with a Club or a roster is submitted to the RMR (whichever comes first) the player is committed to that club until the day after the last day of the Junior National Championships for their age division. See pages 15 – 17 Club Staff and Player Intent and Commitment. 7. Coaches, club & team representatives must accept (online acceptance) the USA Volleyball Junior Club Personnel Code of Ethics and Background Screening Application (if applicable). If the USA Volleyball Junior Club Personnel Code of Ethics is not completed online, it must be submitted to the Club Director and forwarded to the RMR Office. The Background Screening Application must be completed through the online registration system. If individual does not use the online registration system attach the above forms to the hard copy of the RMR individual membership form and then submit to the RMR Office with payment. 8. Individuals must be registered before they participate in any sanction RMR-USAV event (including practice). Registration forms will not be accepted at tournament sites. You may NOT join at the tournament site and expect to play.

REFUND POLICY All players must be a current 2020 (Junior Regular $55.00) member of the RMR USAV in order to participate in open gyms, try outs and practices starting after September 1st. For example, if trying out for the 2020 season the individual must be a current member of the 2020 RMR USAV season. Registration for the new season will open on September 1st. Occasionally a player, after registering as a Junior Regular member ($55), finds he/she is unable to play or does not get selected to a team they may decide to cancel his/her membership. A full refund will not be given due to insurance reasons, however a partial refund of $20.00 will be given to the individual and their membership status will be changed to an “Other Junior” membership. The request of this partial refund must be sent in writing to the RMR Office to [email protected].

Revised 9/1/19

PLAYER INTENT & COMMITMENT

There is a “No Transfer” policy in the Rocky Mountain Region (RMR). The RMR is committed to providing a quality program to all junior players in the Region. Given the RMR’s commitment we expect that all club staff, players and parents demonstrate their commitment to the Junior Club program of their choice. Junior players will adhere to the guidelines and requirements of the RMR. Junior players also understand that once an individual has committed to a club they are affiliated to that club for the entire RMR (Junior) season. Below are elements showing proof of Intent and Commitment by an individual  Contracts that are signed on or after the 3rd Saturday of July, 2019 or  Monday before Thanksgiving Junior Roster Deadline or  When a club submits a roster with the individual’s name to the RMR Office

The RMR (Junior) season is defined when one of the above elements is completed and lasts through the day after the last day of competition for (Wording, “the individual’s age group of” has been deleted, the motion did not pass. This is was an RMR error. 4/29/2020) the Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships. Individuals may not change club affiliation prior to the conclusion of the designated season for any reason. This would include but not limited to, post season competitions. Note: club affiliation in the individual’s membership record on “Webpoint” registration will not change until the individual renews their membership for the following season, which is September 1st.

AFFILIATED INDOOR PRACTICE PLAYER WAIVER

In the event a current registered player would like to practice with another club, other than the club that they are affiliated with during the current season, the following steps must be completed and approved before they may be allowed to practice with the new club. NOTE: If it is reported in writing to the RMR that the individual player is participating with another club other than the one they are affiliated, both the player and practice club are subject to an Incident Review Committee which are subject to an RMR sanction and or fine. The player’s club affiliation will remain with the original rostered club for the remainder of the current season.

 Player/Participant MUST:  Submit in writing to the RMR Office a request to be allowed to practice with another club (state club name) other than the club (state club name) that they are affiliated to.  State the reason for the request.  Understand that all fees must be paid to the current (affiliated) club prior to submitting this request.  The player understands that they will only be allowed to train with the “practice” club and will not be allowed to be rostered with the said club for the remainder of the current season. See Club Staff and Player Intent & Commitment paragraph above.

 Current (affiliated) Club MUST:  Submit in writing to the RMR office a release or non-release of said player with the following information, approve or disapprove the request to change practice clubs confirm that player has paid all funds due to the club and state which practice club the player will be going to.  The current (affiliated) club understands that the player will only be allowed to train with the “practice” club and will not be allowed to be rostered on said club for the remainder of the current season. See Club Staff and Player Intent & Commitment paragraph above.

 Practice Club MUST:  Submit in writing to the RMR Office acceptance of said player.  The “practice” club also understands that the player will only be allowed to train with the club and will not be allowed to be rostered on the “practice” club for the remainder of the current season. See Club Staff and Player Intent & Commitment paragraph above.

Revised 9/1/19 JUNIOR CLUB STAFF/COACH INTENT & COMMITMENT

There is a “No Transfer” policy in the Rocky Mountain Region (RMR). The RMR is committed to providing a quality program to all junior players in the Region. Given the RMR’s commitment we expect that all club staff demonstrate their commitment to the Junior Club program of their choice. Club Staff, coaches and parents will adhere to the guidelines and requirements of the RMR. Club Staff, coaches and parents understands that once an individual has committed to a club they are affiliated to that club for the entire RMR (staff/coach) season as defined below. Intent and Commitment begins when one of the following below occurs;

 An individual who has completed all their assigned duties from their existing club can sign a contract with another club the Tuesday after the Zelinkoff Bid tournament OR

 An individual who was coaching a team with their club at the Girls Junior National Championship, can sign a contract with another club the day after the final date of competition at the Girls Junior National Championship; OR

 On or before the junior registration deadline of Monday before Thanksgiving when a Junior club submits a roster to the RMR; OR

 When a club submits a roster to the RMR after the junior registration deadline.

The RMR (staff/coach) season is defined when one of the above elements is completed and lasts through the Tuesday after the RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament or the day after the final date of competition of the Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships (whichever is applicable) which ever date comes last. Individuals may not change club affiliation prior to the conclusion of the designated season for any reason. This would include but not limited to, post season competitions including the Volleyball Festival as well as any other competitions organized by any USA Volleyball affiliated organizations.

AFFILIATED COACH WAIVER

This policy is being instituted so that all individual parties are in agreement to prevent any misconception of recruitment of coaches. In the event a current registered coach would like to work with another club, other than the club that they are affiliated with during the current season, the following steps must be completed and approved before they may be allowed to participate with the new club. NOTE: If it is reported in writing to the RMR that the individual coach is participating with another club other than the one they are affiliated to both the coach and practice club are subject to an Incident Review Committee which are subject to an RMR sanction and or fine. The coach’s club affiliation will remain with the original rostered club for the remainder of the current season.

 Coach MUST:  Submit in writing to the RMR Office a request to be allowed to work with another club (state club name) other than the club (state club name) that they are affiliated to.  The coach understands that they will only be allowed to train with the “practice” club and will not be allowed to be rostered with the said club for the remainder of the current season. See Club Staff and Player Intent & Commitment paragraph above.

 Current (affiliated) Club MUST:  Submit in writing to the RMR office a release or non-release of said coach with the following information, approve or disapprove the request to work with another club.  The current (affiliated) club understands that the coach will only be allowed to work with the “practice” club and will not be allowed to be rostered on said club for the remainder of the current season. See Club Staff and Player Intent & Commitment paragraph above.

 Practice Club MUST:  Submit in writing to the RMR Office acceptance of said coach/individual.  The “practice” club also understands that the coach will only be allowed to work with the club and will not be allowed to be rostered on the “practice” club for the remainder of the current season. See Club Staff and Player Intent & Commitment paragraph above.

Revised 9/1/19

 Approval requirement:  All the above written requests must be received in the RMR Office.  The RMR Junior Coordinator along with the RMR Commissioner will give final approval after reviewing all the submitted written requests.  All parties will be notified via email/regular mail of the decision.

Coaching Requirement Standards for RMR rostered and non-rostered individuals

 Head Coach minimum requirements.  Adults: Must be a registered adult member with a cleared background screening, SafeSport and Impact certified.  Juniors: Are not allowed to be a head coach.

 Assistant Coach minimum requirements.  Adults: Must be a registered adult member with a cleared background screening, SafeSport and Impact certified.  Juniors: Must be a registered junior member with a cleared background screening if applicable, SafeSport and Impact certified. They must be supervised by an Adult registered member who has met the requirements of a Head Coach at all times.

 All coaches’ minimum requirements.  Adults: Must be a registered adult member at least 18 years of age, with a cleared background screen, SafeSport and Impact certified.  Juniors: Must be a registered junior member with a cleared background screening if applicable, SafeSport and Impact certified, and must be supervised by an Adult who has met the requirements of a Head Coach at all time

Revised 9/1/19

2020 Membership on Hold Policy

The Rocky Mountain Region (RMR) will honor requests from clubs that are registered and in good standing within the region to place a hold on a membership application of any person who, during the most recent regional competition season, was registered with the RMR as a rostered participant in the club and who failed to pay legitimate charges for goods and services received from the club that are evidenced by a written contract between the person and the club.

In order to use the Members on Hold policy the club director must complete the following:

 Any contract signed prior to the first day eligible per the RMR policy will not be recognized by the RMR for the Members on Hold Policy.  All individuals who sign contracts between the Tuesday, after the Zelinkoff Bid Tournament and August 31st for that time period are required to have the individual become a member of the RMR – USAV and affiliated to that club in the Webpoint system by midnight on September 30th of that current season.  All individuals who sign contracts between 9/1 and Monday before Thanksgiving of the current season are required to have the individual become a member of the RMR – USAV and affiliated to that club in the Webpoint system by midnight on November 30th.  All individuals that sign contract after the Monday before Thanksgiving of the current season are required to have the individual become a member of the RMR – USAV and affiliated to that club in the Webpoint system no later than 5 business days after the contract signing date.  It is the sole responsibility of the Club Director to confirm within the Webpoint system that the individual has complied with above requirement. Failure to do so will void the placement of the individual to the Members on Hold Policy.  The club must submit the RMR Membership Renewal Hold List, a list of persons for the Hold List to the RMR in writing between the end of the club’s competitive season or DEADLINE DATE of June 15th of the same year, together with the person’s RMR Registration Number and the amount due from the current season.  The club must verify that it has made all reasonable efforts to collect the debt prior to placing a person on the Hold List. th  Fee structure: The fee to place individuals on the Membership On Hold List must be paid on or before June 15 when the names are submitted:  First 10 names will be at $25.00/per name.  11 through 20 names will be at $50.00/per name.  21 and above names will be at $100.00/per name  No person may be added to the Hold List after June 15th the same year of competition.  A club may only place a person on the Hold List who was rostered with the club and incurred the debt claimed during the current season in excess of $100. Only the current season’s debt may be claimed as an unpaid balance.  Once placed on the Hold List, the person must settle the debt with the club or present sufficient evidence to refute the club’s claim.  The club may determine what settlement it will accept, up to and including insisting on full payment of the debt.  The RMR may remove a person from the Hold List if that person produces sufficient evidence, in the RMR’s opinion, to refute the club’s claim. This determination will be made by a panel of (3) three members of the Junior Committee or the RMR Board of Directors.  The club must verify that it will be in operation for the competition season after placing a person on the Hold List.  In the event a club fails to register with the RMR for any subsequent season, the RMR will remove all names placed on the Hold List by that club.  The club must be prepared to submit to the RMR, within three (3) business days of receiving a written request from the RMR to do so, a copy of the written contract and supporting documents evidencing the debt owed by the person named to the Hold List. As well as all documentation as to reasonable efforts to collect the debt. If the club fails to submit such a contract and documentation within this time frame, the RMR will remove the person in question from the Hold List.  The player on hold may request a Member on Hold Committee review. This committee will consist of (3) three members of the RMR Board of Directors which will meet with the club representative and the parent/guardian of the player placed on the Region Hold list. The committee will make a determination for resolution between the parties. This determination is final and binding as it pertains to the RMR Hold Policy

Revised 9/1/19

 The club must assure accuracy in placing a person on the Hold List. The RMR will sanction a club that names a person, who does not owe a legitimate debt to the club, or with whom the club does not have a written contract and/or documentation as evidence of the debt which the club claims it is owed.  The club must communicate in a reasonable and timely manner with any person on the Hold List attempting to settle his or her debt with the club. The RMR may sanction a club that refuses or neglects to respond in a timely manner to a person attempting to settle such a debt.  The club must release a person who settles the debt with the club from the Hold List by notifying the RMR in writing of the settlement within two (2) business days of the settlement.

All clubs must refuse any player on the Members on Hold List to be rostered on a team and not allow them to participate in any club activity until their name has been released. Failure to comply will result in sanctions to the club which may include but not limited to the inability to use the Members on Hold Policy. The RMR will supply each club director, upon written request, a current copy of the Membership on Hold List which will be available July 1st of the current season.

 Each club is expected to provide reasonable security for its copy of the Hold List. The list or its contents will not be published to anyone except on a “need to know” basis. The RMR may sanction a club that is negligent in protecting the information on the List.  The RMR will sanction a club that rosters an individual whose name appears on the Membership on Hold List.

Revised 9/1/19

USA VOLLEYBALL JUNIOR PLAYER AGE DEFINITION For use during the 2019 - 2020 Season

Once a player participates (including but not limited to practicing, training, attending workouts and/or competing) in a club or varsity program for any university, college, community college, or junior college, he/she is ineligible to take part in any regional and national programming, which includes but is not limited to national JNC qualifying and championship events.

18 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 2001 or Players who were born on or after September 1, 1999 and a high school student in the twelfth (12th) grade or below during some part of the current academic year.

17 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 2002

16 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 2003

15 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 2004

14 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 2005

13 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 2006

12 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 2007

11 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 2008

10 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 2009

9 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 2010

Boys 14 and Under Division:

Regionally waived boys’ teams in the 14 and under age group will be allowed to participate at the USA Junior National Volleyball Championships using the following age/grade definition:

Players who were born on or after September 1, 2005 or Players who were born on or after September 1, 2004 (15 years or younger) who shall neither have completed nor are in a grade higher than the eighth grade (8th) grade during the current academic year. (This exception is based on the net height difference of 7’4 1/8” to 7’ 11 5/8” between the 14 and Under Division to the 15 and Under Division.)

Note: These age definitions are used for/used by domestic club programs and are NOT the same as the age definitions for the International and Domestic High Performance programs for 2019.

The Age Definition Policy was most recently revised by the USA Volleyball Board of Directors on January 19, 2005.The classification cut-off date of September 1 was reviewed by the USAV Junior Assembly and the USA Regional Volleyball Association Assembly prior and during to the USAV 2013 Annual Meetings and research justified the continuation of the cut-off date of September 1.

Revised 9/1/19

USA VOLLEYBALL AGE FALSIFICATION POLICY (Adopted by USA Volleyball Board of Directors, January 19, 2002)

For all USA Volleyball corporate events, any person who alters any document that certifies the age of a participant, or falsifies any statement which lists the age of a participant, will be sanctioned as follows:

Any team representative, coach, program director or responsible adult found to be party to such action shall:

1. Be immediately suspended from registration with USA Volleyball and barred from further participation in the event; and 2. Be barred from participation in any USAV Corporate events in any capacity, for a minimum of two (2) years; and 3. Have a minimum probation of one additional year, to run consecutively to the suspension.

A junior player who knowingly plays in a lower age classification than he or she is actually eligible for, or an adult player who knowingly plays in a higher age classification than he or she is actually eligible for shall:

1. Be immediately suspended from registration with USA Volleyball and barred from further participation in the event; 2. Be barred from participation in any USAV Corporate events in any capacity, for a minimum of two (2) years; and 3. Have a minimum probation of one additional year, to run consecutively to the suspension.

When discovered and confirmed during an event, these penalties shall be the required minimum penalty imposed by the Event Arbitrator or the Event Ethics and Eligibility Appeals Committee.

The Event Arbitrator or the Event Ethics and Eligibility Appeals Committee may recommend a more severe penalty. The Event Arbitrator or the Event Ethics and Eligibility Appeals Committee shall file a report of any age violation with the Corporation’s Ethics and Eligibility Committee and with the registering Member Organization with its recommendations.

CLUB & TEAM INFORMATION CLUBS

A club is a team or group of teams of various age levels or genders under the direction of one club director or team representative. Each club may have as many teams at any age level. For example, Club Dig might have four 18's, three 16's and two 14's teams under its structure. Players from the younger age division teams could move up and play on any of the older age division teams or players within the same age division could move between the teams. Note: An older age player cannot move down and play in a lower age group; they must meet the age definition for that team.

CLUBBING (Two or more clubs under the same club code/name) Two or more clubs that join together under a common club code/name. Each club can have separate policies, procedures and finances, but must designate the team codes based on the number of teams within the Club. For example, Mountain Club ABC has (2) 18’s team and (1) 17’s team while Mountain Club XYZ has (1) 18’s team, (2) 17’s team and (1) 16’s team. The club name is “Mountain Club” with the club code of “MOUNT”. Mountain Club will now have to designate which team will receive which team code for each age group (FJ8MOUNT1RM, FJ8MOUNT2RM, FJ8MOUNT3RM, FJ7MOUNT1RM, FJ7MOUNT2RM, FJ7MOUNT3RM and FJ6MOUNT1RM). Players can move between Mountain Club ABC and Mountain Club XYZ teams as long as they meet the age definition of that that team. For more information and specifics contact the RMR Office.

ROLE AS A CLUB DIRECTOR The club director is the person from each club to whom the Region provides registration information at the beginning of the year, tournament results during the year, and periodic updates on decisions made by the Junior Club forum or Girls Division Representatives. They are responsible for ensuring that each player, coach, and team representative completes the RMR- USAV membership requirements. The club director sends the completed registration material and tournament entries for his/her team(s) to the RMR Office. The club director is the point of contact for parents. In other words, they are the liaison between Parents/Players and the Region Office. There is only one point of contact per club.

Revised 9/1/19

INSURANCE CERTIFICATE A certificate of insurance is available through the RMR Office and there is no charge. NOTE: All participants in any activity (clinics, open gyms, camps, practice, etc.) that are sanctioned by the RMR-USAV insurance policy must be current members of the RMR – USAV. Clubs that offer programming to non RMR USAV members will be responsible for them as it pertains to insurance liability. If participants are non RMR-USAV members, the insurance policy is null and void. The RMR recommends that if this type of activity (nonmembers) occurs additional insurance be purchased by the club. The certificate of insurance request form must be filled out and sent to the RMR Office. Verification of current RMR-USAV membership for the club director and tournament director are a requirement to request the certificate.

CLUB CODE Each team will be assigned a unique club code. This club code must be used as part of the team code. The RMR Office will assign the “Club Code” and it is usually 5 letters and or digits.

TEAM INFORMATION Anyone playing in an RMR-USAV or USA Volleyball sanctioned tournament must be a registered member on a registered team/club. All junior teams participating in tournaments from January to July must be officially registered with the RMR Office.

TEAM NAME EACH team must have a unique team name. The registered team name must be used for all sanctioned events unless prior notification is given to the RMR Office. In addition, teams that are “clubbed” must also designate a club name.

USAV TEAM CODE Each team will be assigned a unique team code. The team code is made up with the following characters (FJ/Last Digit of the Age of the Team/Club Code/Rank of the team in the club for its age/RM), for example a team code would be FJ6CLUBA1RM. This team code is used at National Qualifier Event, USA Volleyball Events, National Ranking System and RMR Events.

TEAM FEE A team registration fee of $50.00 is required for each team.

Revised 9/1/19

TEAM ROSTER All individuals must be in “Good Standing” with the region. Players must be of the same gender except for where Coed Rosters will be allowed. Players may be added to a roster for the RMR Junior Power #1 - #6 by handwriting the player’s name on the roster at the day of the event. NOTE: Player must meet the age requirement of the team. Club will be sanctioned for illegally rostered individuals. There are different restrictions when adding players to rosters for the RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament, see page 44. A team may have a maximum of 15 players on each roster. Requirements for Junior National Volleyball Championship Tournament may be different. Check the USAV Official Guide or pre-tournament manual before entering.

TEAM REFEREE DEPOSIT All teams are required to pay a referee team deposit of $150 per team (made payable to RMR-USAV) when registering a team. A club may make a multiple team deposit on one check. Note: Teams that participate in Single Age Division 1 will be guaranteed a certified paid adult R1 at the rate of $50 per Power. In some cases, Single Age Division 2 will receive a certified paid R1 @ $50 per team per Power. This deposit will only be used when an R1 is provided. It is the responsibility of the Club Director to pay any additional Referee Fees once the deposit has been used. All unused deposits will be refunded.

TEAM AGE REQUIREMENT All teams will be required to determine and declare their age classification by submission of their roster at the beginning of the season prior to the first junior tournament the team enters. The team age is determined by the age of the oldest player on the roster. It is the responsibility of the Club Director/Team Representative to verify the age of the players listed on the roster by checking the date of birth on the birth certificate provided by the player.

CHANGING TEAM AGE CLASSIFICATION If during the year a situation presents itself that the age classification needs to be changed for a team, the team will be allowed to move up or down to the appropriate age classification and will be seeded at the bottom of that age division. The team will be required to register as a new team, which includes a new team with a team fee of $50.

Registering Teams & Clubs

1. Club directors must sign and submit the annual “Club Sanction” form. Clubs will not be recognized by the RMR unless this form is signed and dated.

2. Teams must be registered at least two weeks before the first event in which they wish to participate. Exception for the RMR Junior Power #1 Tournament the deadline is the Monday before Thanksgiving (11/25/19 for this season) it must be received in the RMR Office by 5:00 p.m. and not post marked.

3. The membership registration year begins September 1st of the current year and ends October 31st of the following year.

4. Completed team roster must be submitted through tm2sign.com by the Monday before Thanksgiving. If you need assistance on team rosters, contact the RMR office.

5. The following forms must be submitted before a player or team will be allowed to participate, NO EXCEPTIONS! FEES DUE TO RMR OFFICE: RMR Team Registration - $50/per team RMR Referee Deposit - $150/per team (These fees can be included on one check) FORMS DUE TO RMR OFFICE: Club Sanction Form RMR Team Roster RMR Seeding Exception Form Required (New Teams Only) 2020 Schedule of Intent to Play Form

The above fees and forms must be submitted to the RMR Office, 4155 East Jewell Ave Suite #909 Denver, CO 80222

Revised 9/1/19

2019 – 2020 Recruiting Policy Approved 8/25/19 RMR Junior Forum.

Recruitment: Any contact with a prospective coach and/or player, initiated by a club director, coach, parent, player or any other person representing a club, with the intent to commit the prospective coach and/or player to the represented club. When in contact with a prospective coach and/or player, coaches and club directors will refrain from any negative or derogatory remarks concerning other clubs and/or their staff.

New clubs that want to be established the following season must abide by all of the Recruiting Policies of the current season. If individual(s) begin recruiting in the current season in violation of this Recruiting Policy for a new club that they intend to start the following season, the “New” club will not be recognized by the RMR or be allowed to participate as a “New Club” for the following season.

Recruitment Period (Players): The recruitment period for Junior Players, begins the day after the last day of competition of the Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships and will continue until one of the following occurs (revised 4/29/2020).

 If the individual has signed a contract after 10 am on the 3rd Saturday in July with a junior club for the following season; OR  When the club submits its roster to the RMR, the deadline is Monday before Thanksgiving of the new season; OR  When the club submits a roster to the RMR Office.

Recruitment Period (Staff/Coaches/Parents): The recruitment period begins the Tuesday after the RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament or the day after the last day of competition of the Girls/Boys Junior National Championships in which the coach is competing, whichever comes last and will continue until one of the following occurs:

 If the individual signs a contract with a junior club for the following season; OR  When a club submits paperwork by the stated deadline of Monday before Thanksgiving of the following season; OR  The date on which a club submits a roster to the RMR Office.

Non-Recruitment Period (Player): The non-recruitment period for all Junior Players begins on the earlier of the following:

 After the 3rd Saturday of July when a player signs a contract; OR  The Monday before Thanksgiving of the following season when a club submits the roster to the RMR office; OR  The date on which a club submits a roster to the RMR Office.

The Non- Recruitment period ends the day after the last date of competition of the Girls Junior National Championship. Coaches, players, parents/guardians or club directors shall not initiate contact with players who are not affiliated with their club during the non-recruitment period.

Non-Recruitment Period (Staff/Coaches/Parents): The non-recruitment period begins when one of the following occurs, and will continue until the Tuesday after the RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament or the day after the last day of competition of the Girls Junior National Championships in which the coach is competing, whichever comes last

 The Tuesday after the Zelinkoff Bid Tournament when a coach signs a contract with a club for the following season; OR  The Monday before Thanksgiving for the following season when a club submits a roster to the RMR; OR  When a club submits a roster to the RMR Office.

Coaches, players, parents/guardians or club directors shall not initiate contact with staff, coaches or parents who are not affiliated with their club during the non-recruitment period.

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No Electronic Contact List: A Player who has informed the RMR Office in writing that she/he does not want to be contacted by electronic means (telephone, text, email, electronic networking, etc.) by any club for the purpose of recruitment will be placed on the list. Coaches and club directors will respect the decision of these individuals on this list and will not contact them via electronic devices. Regular letter information can still be sent to these individuals. The No Electronic Contact List will be posted on RMR website.

Publications and Web Site Postings: Posting to websites and/or other media should not infer that players will be evaluated for purposes of earning a spot on a club’s team roster, or offered contracts, prior to the opening date of the Recruitment Period. Published Rosters and Members List on website or other printed material is limited to current, alumni members, or after the contract signing date for the new season (roster) of that club.

Violation of the Recruiting Policy: Should a club’s violation of the Recruiting Policy be reported in writing to the RMR Office, said club will then be subject to an Incident Review. Sanctions will be determined by the Incident Review Committee. Below are possible sanctions for violation of the Recruiting Policy;

 In some cases, the first sanction may be a written warning, but it is not limited to disqualification to the RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament.  Probation, meaning a warning that any additional violation of ethics or the rules may result in suspension of participation (roles) within the RMR-USAV or suspension of RMR-USAV membership for a designated period of time;  Fine(s) to be paid before further participation in RMR events;  Suspension from participation (roles) within the RMR-USAV for a designated period of time.  Suspension of rights to participate in designated policies of the RMR such as but not limited to the “Members On Hold Policy”.  Suspension of USAV membership for up to 12 months;  Expulsion from USAV membership for more than 12 months.

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Contract Signing Policy for 2020 – 2021 Girls Division Only Approved 8/25/19 RMR Junior Forum/Revised 4/29/2020 Due to COVID 19

Clubs can sign and accept contracts along with team deposits from their current affiliated players for the following season on Monday, June 15, 2020 at 10 am MST (this date was changed due to COVID/19). The signed contract and tem deposit are binding for the 2020 -2021 season.

The time period from the day after the last day of competition (“for each age group” wording was deleted, this motion was not passed and was error of the RMR) of the Girls Junior National Championships’ up until 10am MST on the 2nd Sunday in July as a tryout period for clubs. Players are unaffiliated at that time. Clubs can still hold tryouts after the 2nd Sunday of July.

No written contracts or request for deposits can be requested of a player until 10 am MST on the 2nd Sunday in July. Clubs can accept written contracts after 10am MST on the 2nd Sunday of July, these contracts will be considered binding, once signed and counter signed. Note: verbal commitments are not binding, but they will allow players to know that a contract will be offered.

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

The 2020 Junior Girl’s Tournament Schedule and Tournament Director’s List are posted on the RMR website “rmrvolleyball.org”. The girls’ tournament schedule includes the RMR Classic, (6) Junior Power Tournaments, RMR Mountain Series, RMR WYO Series, RMR Junior Showdown, RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament, Colorado Crossroads a “USAV National Qualifier” and the USA Junior National Volleyball Championships. For more information on the USA Junior National Qualifiers and USA Junior National Volleyball Championships check the USA Volleyball web site www.usavolleyball.org.

JUNIOR GIRL’S SANCTIONED TOURNAMENT SEASON begins January 1 and extends through the last day of competition at the USA Junior National Volleyball Championships.

PROPER NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO CHANGE SCHEDULE OF PLAY Teams must give written notice to the RMR Office to change their “Schedule of Intent to Play” form that is submitted at on the Monday before Thanksgiving which is 11/25/19 for the 2020 season. A change is considered when a team withdraws or adds to their” Schedule of Intent to Play” form this must be submitted prior to the appropriate deadline for the event they want to make a change. The “Change Request Form’ is post on the RMR website and must be submitted online by the designated deadline. ``t WARNING: teams registering in a RMR Power Event are not eligible to register/participate in a USAV Junior National Qualifier Event on the same day(s) and date(s). Penalty for registering in both events, the club will be ineligible to receive a bye into the Sunday’s RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament. Teams may change their Intent to Play by the deadline date should they decide to go or not go to a National Qualifier that was not originally scheduled.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY The RMR does not dictate whether teams or participants should or should not travel in any inclement weather or other conditions. Club/Team travel to any RMR event is always at your own risk and expense. In the event of road closures (verifiable by State Patrol) due to inclement weather on the date of the tournament, it is the responsibility of the Club/Team Representative to notify the Tournament Director that the team will not be participating in the tournament. Only notify the RMR Office if the Tournament Director cannot be reached. The team will forfeit all matches which will result in receiving last place in that division. If deemed appropriate, the Junior Committee of the RMR Board of Directors may reimburse tournament entry fee (s) based on the above noted criteria.

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Types of RMR Tournaments

RMR CLASSIC (2) DAY TOURNAMENT DATE 1/18/20 AND 1/19/20 This tournament will be played in various areas of the region. Due to the popularity of this event teams will be seeded by age and sites will be determined by the RMR. Ages may be combined in order to help facilitate the event at the facility. The first day of the event will consist of pool play and the second day will either be a bracket format or pool play depending on the number of teams participating. Teams will be seeded in single or multi age divisions with a maximum of 12 – 15 teams per division per facility. Registration for this event will begin on 11/25/19 on tm2sign.com. The tournament entry fee is $300.00.

RMR MOUNTAIN SERIES (4 Events) The RMR Mountain Series is designed for the development and growth of volleyball on the Western Slope. The four- event series will be played on 1/26/20, 2/9/20, 2/23/19 and 3/01/20. This event is sanctioned by the RMR and tournament formats will vary depending on the number of teams that sign up. The age divisions are 14, 13 and 12.

RMR WYO SERIES (3 Events) The RMR Wyo Series is designed for the development and growth of volleyball in Wyoming. The three - event series will be played on 1/19/20, 2/23/19 and 3/01/20. This event is sanctioned by the RMR and tournament formats will vary depending on the number of teams that sign up. The age divisions are 18, 16, 14. And 12.

RMR POWER SERIES #1 – #6 TOURNAMENTS Power tournaments are scheduled in Mixed Age Division and alternating single age groups 18/16/14/12 and 17/15/13 will play on different weekends. The Mixed Age Division will play on the same weekends at the 17/15/13. Teams may choose to play in the Mixed Age (18/17/16/15) or Single Age Divisions. Teams may also choose to play in an older single age. Teams that choose to play up an age division must follow certain criteria, see page 37. All girls’ teams, regardless of age, may play in the power tournament structure. Some boys and coed teams are eligible to participate in the girls’ power structure. (See Boys Division pages 59 – 60). The purpose of the alternating weekends is to give teams an opportunity to play up an age division while also playing in their own age group and the development of club coaches.

Making changes to the Schedule of Intent to  Friday before the previous power for that age group. o Remove team from Power tournament fee refunded o Add team to Power o No Administrative fee  Saturday - Wednesday before/after the previous power for that age group o Remove team from Power tournament fee refunded o Add team to Power o Administrative fee $25.00  Thursday after the previous power - Sunday of the Power for that age group o Remove team from Power, tournament fee $125.00 will not be returned o Add team to Power if it does not require site change for other teams tournament fee $125.00 and an administrative fee of $50.00 o Fail to notify the RMR office about a no show on or after the Saturday before the Power event by noon, lose tournament entry fee of $125.00, plus an additional $50.00 administrative fee along with receiving last place in the division for that team.

RMR JUNIOR SHOWDOWN SCHEDULED DATES 2/15/20 – 2/17/20 This tournament is designed to give teams an opportunity to compete in a multi-day tournament within the Rocky Mountain Region. The tournament sites will be the Island Grove Facility, the Jesus Rodarte Center in Greeley, the Greeley Recreation Center, Fun Plex in Greeley and the NORCO Facility. Tournament entry process, teams must register and pay online at Tm2sign.com starting on the Monday before Thanksgiving, this date is 11/25/19. The deadline is January 6, 2020 or until the tournament is full. Note: this event tends to fill quickly usually on the first day. The number of teams per age group may change to accommodate other teams and to help facility tournament formats. Tournament entry fees is $550.00.

Revised 9/1/19 RMR ZELINKOFF BID TOURNAMENT aka “ZBT” The RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament is the event that determines which team (s) will receive the Region’s bid(s) to the Junior National Volleyball Championships. The 18’s Age Division will play on March 21st & 22nd, while the 17/16/15/14/13/12/11 Age Divisions will play on May 2nd & 3rd. Teams must meet all specific criteria in order to be eligible to participate in this event. All registered teams can submit required the paperwork for this event. For requirements see page 44.

Past Due Tournament Entry Fees: *If Tournament Entry Fees have not been paid from the previous year or previous tournament, the offending club will not be able to register their teams or enter any RMR sanctioned tournament until all past due fees are paid. Club Director’s membership will be placed on a “Region Hold” status until paid. The offending team/club may be required to pay up front all RMR fees by money order or guaranteed check. All payment for officials must be paid in order to be in good standing with the RMR. Failure to pay fees within net 15 days will result in team not being allowed to play in events.

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SEEDING

New this year: All returning teams are seeded based on an average of their results from Powers 2/3/4. Club Directors can submit a Seeding Exception Form” on or before 11/25/19 if they meet one of the criteria below. The starting matrix for the 2020 season will be placed on the RMR website on the Club Director’s page. Note: Seeding is not an exact science, but the formats of the division will allow teams to move up or down accordingly. Teams will get to their level of competition by participating in power events. Teams are required to fill out the “Seeding Exception Form” when they are requesting one of the following:

 All new and past mixed age teams that want to play in the Mixed Age or Single Age Division in the Power Structure.  Team wants to play up in an age division.  Mixed age teams that want to move up or down 7 seeds in the Mixed Age based on their results from the 2019 season.  Teams that played in the Mixed Age in 2019 and wants to play in the Single Age Division for 2020.  Single age teams that want to move up or down 32 seeds in the Single Age Division.  New teams that fail to submit a “Seeding Exception Form” will be seeded at the bottom of their perspective division.

The selection for the Mixed Age Board and Single Age Board is as follows. Interested individuals must fill out the Board Selection Application Form (distributed 9/1/19) and submit it by the designated deadline of 9/19/19 to the RMR office. The Mixed Age Board and Single Age Board will consist of 5 voting members. The voting members will be approved at the Annual Club Director’s meeting in September. These Boards will determine where to place “new teams” and “teams that have filled out the Seeding Exception Form”. The Mixed Age Board will determine if teams will be eligible to compete in the Mixed Age.

There will be no seeding meeting for the mixed age division. Teams will be seeded by the Mixed Age Board. Clubs will be notified with the Mixed Age Seeding. If teams do not like their placement in the Mixed, they may choose to move to the Single Age Division. There will be a placement meeting for the Single Age Division in December. The meeting is open for people to review the team placement, but as in seeding meetings before spectators will not be allowed to advocate for their team.

Guidelines for the Mixed Age Division (18/17/16/15/14)

The criteria below are to be used as guidance for clubs that are considering to play in the Mixed Age. Not all of the criteria must be met but will be considered when the Mixed Age Seeding Board meets.

 Team participated in the mixed age division last season.  Earned a bid out of region at a Junior National Qualifier.  Played on Sunday at the Zelinkoff Bid Tournament last season.  Finished in the gold bracket at the 2019 Crossroads in the Open or USA division.  Failure to meet any of the above criteria the team should participate in the Single Age Division.

Revised 9/1/19 Quick Reference of Tournament Director’s Duties

Pre-Tournament Duties

1. Certificates of Insurance are available through the RMR Office for the tournament facility. The certificate of insurance request form must be filled out and sent to the RMR Office. Verification of current RMR-USAV membership for the tournament director is a requirement to request the certificate. 2. The tournament packet will be sent to you from the RMR Office by Wednesday or Thursday before the Tournament. Contact the RMR Office 303-584-0377 Ext 1 or check the RMR Web Site (rmrvolleyball.org) if the tournament information packet does not arrive. RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament (ZBT) packet must be picked up at the RMR Office. Tournament packet will include team rosters, awards, payment and any pertinent information for your site. 3. REQUIREMENT, contact and confirm via email (cc to [email protected]) with each team representative by Thursday before the tournament his/her entry into the tournament, rules of the facility and directions. 4. IMPORTANT: The RMR will give tournament desk assets to the sites for posting the results online. post “Match ID” numbers on the RMR website that you will need to input the scoresheets on the online system. 5. Copy all forms necessary for the tournament. If you host, the RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament all forms will be provided for you. Tournament Duties

1. Post results at https://scheduler.tm2sign.com/tournament_desk web address for Results, Spectator/Parent Court Conduct Sheet (by tournament desk and the front door of the facility) and Regional Fines/Penalties Sheet must be posted by 7:00 a.m. 2. Open doors to the facility no later than 7:00 a.m. 3. Facilitate Coaches’ meeting at 7:30 a.m.  Take Roll Call to make sure that all teams are accounted for and handout rosters. o If one team does not show (forfeit), reseed pool by adjusting that pool. For example, the 3rd place team in pool does not show, automatically move the 4th team up to 3rd place spot and the pool becomes 3 team pool playing a mandatory 3 sets to 25 points with ½ hour between matches. o If two teams do not show that are in the same pool contact Wendy for reseeding. You will need to adjust both pools and make them 3 team pools. o Site directors must contact Wendy if the number of teams change in the pool, so that tm2sign.com can be updated and reformatted.  All Mixed Age and Single Age Division 1 sites will have paid Officials. Introduce the Head Official at the meeting and he/she will serve as part of the protest committee.  Junior Referee Program, club players that have completed their training as an R1 may be assigned to the lower divisions of the 15/14/13/12. Please introduce them at the coaches meeting and tell coaches that when the R1 is a Junior Referee, the coach must be the R2. In most cases, there will be 3 officials assigned for every 2 courts. Be sure to get their names and send an email to [email protected], so the individual can get paid.  Junior Score Monitor Program, club players that have completed the scorer training may be assigned to the 15/14/13/12 divisions during Power 1 - 3. They will be there to help the assigned scorers on each match should they have trouble. The scorer monitor can oversee 2 – 4 courts. We ask that you introduce them at the coaches meeting and send an email to [email protected] stating that they completed their assignment.  Verify all rostered adults with proper I.D. (Driver’s License) and initial roster that you verified.  Go over ground rules for your facility. o Overhead Obstructions o Food Policy for example no food in gym, no crock pots whatever your policy is they must comply o Parking or closed off areas of the building  Set up Protest Committee (3) individuals which should be made up of the following individual’s: o Tournament Director o Highest ranking official amongst the coaches (not involved in the protest). o RMR Board member or next highest ranking official (not involved in the protest).  Announce that all teams must check out with you before they leave the facility, or they can be fined. 4. Collect signed rosters from team representatives, and check uniform numbers, officials and coaches. Be sure to keep these on hand at the tournament desk. 30

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5. Play begins at 8:00 a.m. (do not start the event if a team has not checked in, contact RMR Office if there are questions 720-220-6908). 6. Collect and confirm that scoresheets are completely filled out (i.e. signed, set times, and match numbers are recorded correctly). 7. Enter results on the https://scheduler.tm2sign.com/tournament_desk must use this address to input scores. *If you do not have internet connection contact Wendy prior to the event to figure out how scoresheets will be entered. 8. To review scores/schedule that you put in go to https://tm2sign.com. 9. List scorekeeper and first referee on the officiating form which includes the names, pool #, and match # in pool or if in crossover set state which set. 10. Document team violations or inappropriate behavior of players on the “Violation Report or Conduct Situation” form. Be sure to report teams that use taped numbers, this is a violation. 11. Tie Breaker Procedure: All three way ties are broken mathematically. The result website will automatically break the tie breaker for you. If you have questions, feel free to contact Wendy (720) 220-6908. 12. At the completion of pool play you may have cross-bracket matches or sets, be sure to read pool sheet for format. Find teams and start the matches or sets, play them in the order listed on the pool sheet. 13. In the “Single Age Division”, if you originally had two pools of 4 teams with a crossover and a team dropped out at the beginning of the event adjust your crossovers as stated below:

1 VS 1 (3rd in Pool A Ref Duties) 1) VS 1) 2 VS 2 (3rd in Pool B Ref Duties) 2) VS 2) 3 VS 3 (Loser 2 vs 2 Refs) 3) VS 3) 4th in pool allowed to leave after pool play. Team that dropped out, record them as finishing last place in this division

Post Tournament Duties

1. At the end of the tournament, go to the Tm2sign.com and check to see if all the scores have been recorded. Important to check the “crossover” matches/sets. If all information is in, you will not need to send in the result form. 2. Monday following the tournament BEFORE NOON fax (303) 782-5577 or email ([email protected]) 3. Violation Report (if applicable) and Conduct Situation Form (if applicable) to the RMR office. Seeding for the next tournament is based on the results of the previous tournament so getting your results in to tm2sign.com is very important. a. Mail the following by Priority Mail (or hand deliver) so that the RMR office may receive it by the Wednesday following the tournament: b. All scoresheets in order by pool and playoffs. c. All rosters attached to the pool sheet and in order as listed. d. The Officials Report. This form will list the individuals who officiate the pool and playoff sets. Do not allow the teams to fill in this report. e. The Violation Report (if applicable). This form will be used to report any team/individual player violation or unsportsmanlike behavior. f. The Conduct Situation Form (if applicable). This form will be used to report any Spectator/Parent Code of Conduct violation. g. The Incident Report (if applicable). This form must be completely filled out and signed by the tournament director. This form must also be faxed directly to the insurance company no later than 2 days after the event. h. Tournament Financial Report needs to be submitted even though tournament fees are being paid by the RMR Office. The RMR will be tracking facility costs to evaluate tournament fees in the future.

Revised 9/1/19 *RMR-USA VOLLEYBALL HAS THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW THE SANCTION OF ANY TOURNAMENT THAT VIOLATES ITS RULES.

AWARDS

The RMR Office will provide all awards at a fee of $15.00 per court to each tournament host. Additional awards are optional.  For RMR Classic, awards will vary depending on the format. RMR will provide the award and will instruct on the distribution.  For RMR Junior Power Tournaments #1 - #6 Mixed Age Division and Single Age Divisions, awards must be given for the FIRST PLACE CROSS BRACKET WINNERS in each Division. If a cross bracket set is not required in that division the first-place finisher of the pool will receive the award.  For RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament, team award will be given for each age division for the National Bid and American Bid Winners.

POOL PLAY SCHEDULE FOR POWER 1 – 6 Mixed Age (18/17/16/15/14)

4-team pools will play 3 mandatory sets, 1 & 2 are played to 25 points, set 3 is played to 15 points. The result of pool will be the final finish. No crossovers will be played. The 3rd set is played to 15 points, must switch sides since it is giving the teams the team a deciding set opportunity. All sets are no cap and must win by two points

4 TEAMS (1 COURT) (6 Matches) Mandatory 2 Sets to 25 Points and 3rd set to 15 points 1 1 - 3 (2) 2 2 - 4 (1) 3 1 - 4 (3) 4 2 - 3 (1) 5 3 - 4 (2) 6 1 - 2 (4)

TIE BREAKING PROCEDURE MIXED AGE 18/17/16/15/14

1. Two-way tie in set percentage will be broken head to head, before going to points. 2. Three-way ties (all teams have the same set percentage). The tie will be based on Set Percentage (sets won divided by total sets played). a. If all teams have the set percentage, the tie will be broken by points b. If two teams are still tied with the same set percentage take the head to head result to break tie.

POOL PLAY SINGLE AGE DIVISIONS SCHEDULE 1 – 6

3- team pools will play a mandatory 3 sets to 25 points. All sets are no cap and must win by two points.

3 Teams (1 COURT) Mandatory, Play 3 Sets to 25 Points Mandatory, 1/2 hr break between Matches 1 3 vs 1 2 2 3 vs 2 1 3 2 vs 1 3

Revised 9/1/19 4- team match play best two out of three sets. Non-deciding sets are to 25 points and the deciding set if necessary is to 15 points switch sides at 8 points. All sets are no cap and must win by two points

4 TEAMS (1 COURT) (6 Matches) Best 2 out of 3 sets. 1st 2 sets rally to 25 points 3rd set rally to 15 points if necessary 1 1 - 3 (2) 2 2 - 4 (1) 3 1 - 4 (3) 4 2 - 3 (1) 5 3 - 4 (2) 6 1 - 2 (4)

Pools with more than 4 teams will play a mandatory 2 sets to 25 points. No deciding game will be played if teams split. The result of pool will be based on set percentage and the result of pool is final.

5 TEAMS (1 COURT) (10 Total Rounds) Automatically play two sets to 25 Points

No Deciding set will be played if the two teams split 1. 2 - 5 (3) 2. 1 - 4 (2) 3. 3 - 5 (1) 4. 2 - 4 (5) 5. 1 - 3 (4) 6. 4 - 5 (1) 7. 2 - 3 (4) 8. 1 - 5 (2) 9. 3 - 4 (5) 10. 1 - 2 (3)

6 – team division. 2 pools of 3 teams, playing match play 3 Mandatory sets to 25 pts. Followed by a crossover match best 2 out of 3 sets. Ties are broken mathematically. Non-deciding sets are to 25 points and the deciding set if necessary is to 15 points switch sides at 8 points. All sets are no cap and must win by two points.

3 Teams (1 COURT) Mandatory, Play 3 Sets to 25 Points Mandatory, 1/2 hr break between Matches 1 3 vs 1 2 2 3 vs 2 1 3 2 vs 1 3

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POOL PLAY 12 & UNDER DIVISION SCHEDULE FOR POWER 1 – 6 4 - team match play best two out of three sets. Non-deciding sets are to 25 points and the deciding set if necessary is to 15 points switch sides at 8 points. All sets are no cap and must win by two points

4 TEAMS (1 COURT) (6 Matches) Best 2 out of 3 sets. 1st 2 sets rally to 25 points 3rd set rally to 15 points if necessary 1 1 - 3 (2) 2 2 - 4 (1) 3 1 - 4 (3) 4 2 - 3 (1) 5 3 - 4 (2) 6 1 - 2 (4)

TIE BREAKING PROCEDURE FOR ALL SINGLE AGE DIVISIONS NO TIE BREAKER SETS WILL BE PLAYED

All ties will be broken mathematically

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2020 USA JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL NATIONAL QUALIFIER TOURNAMENTS All Junior National Qualifier Info can be found at: http://www.teamusa.org/usa-volleyball/events/indoor/girls/2020-girls-junior-national-qualifiers (Contact the following for more information)

Event: Colorado Crossroads Qualifier (Denver, CO) Contact: Front Range Staff Email: [email protected] Webpage: www.coloradocrossroads.org

Event: Mizuno Hoosier Mid East Qualifier Webpage: www.capitolsportscenter.com/csc/mhmeq.asp

Event: Pacific Northwest Qualifier (Spokane, WA) Email: [email protected] Webpage: www.evergreenregion.org

Event: Big South Qualifier (Atlanta, GA) Email: [email protected] Webpage: www.bigsouth.us

Event: Disney Volleyball Showcase – (Orlando, FL) Contact: Kristy Cox, USA Volleyball Phone: (719) -228-6800

Event: Southern California Qualifier (Las Vegas, NV) Email: [email protected] Webpage: www.scvavolleyball.org

Event: Northeast National Qualifier – Philadelphia, PA Contact: Julie Rife Email: [email protected] Webpage: www.eastcoastvb.org

Event: Lone Star Classic (Dallas, TX) Webpage: austinjuniors.com

Event: Show-Me Qualifier (Kansas City, MO) Contact: USA Volleyball Webpage: www.showmenq.org

Event: Windy City National Qualifier (Chicago, IL) Email: [email protected] Webpage: http://windycityqualifier.com

Event: Far Western Qualifier (Reno, NV) Email: [email protected] Webpage: http://ncva-new.d4sportsclub.com/page.aspx?id=839

Event: Mizuno Northern Lights (Minneapolis, MN) Contact: Northern Lights Staff Email: [email protected] Webpage: http://www.midwestvolleyball.com/nlj/nljhome.html

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2020 USA GIRLS JUNIOR NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2020 USA Junior National 18 Girls’ Volleyball Championships will be held in Reno, NV May 1 – 3, 2020 will have championship tournaments for 18 Open, 18 USA, 18 National and 18 American Divisions. The Rocky Mountain Region will receive 1 automatic club bid for the 18 National and 18 American Bid; this bid will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place of the RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament for the 18’s Division on March 21 and 22, 2020.

The 2020 USA Junior National Girls’ Volleyball Championships will be held at Dallas, TX dates June 25 – July 4, 2020 will have championship tournaments for 17/16/15/14/13/12/11 age groups. The Rocky Mountain Region will receive 1 automatic club bid per age group; this bid will be awarded to 1st place finisher of the Zelinkoff Bid Tournament. If more than one bid is received it will be awarded to the 2nd place finisher of the RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament and so on.

A team can qualify for the “Open”, “USA”, or “American” Division of the 2020 USA Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships by participating and qualifying through a National Qualifier Tournament such as Colorado Crossroads.

2020 USA BOYS JUNIOR NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2020 USA Junior National Boys’ Volleyball Championships will be in Reno, NV dates June 27 – July 4, 2020 and will have championship tournaments for all age groups. NOTE: Tournament information and qualifying information will be posted on the USA Volleyball webpage in January, 2020.

LEVELS OF THE JUNIOR POWER STRUCTURE

The RMR Power Structure has many levels of play ranging from national/elite competitive programs, to highly competitive regional play to grass root programs. The goal of the RMR Power Structure is to allow teams to compete with other teams at their similar level of competitive play.

 Mixed Age Division (18/17/16/15/14) aged teams is designed for the development of elite teams finishing in the top 15 at National Qualifiers and the Junior National Championship. This level of play is designed for teams that regularly compete at the Open Division at Junior National Qualifiers.

 Single Age Division 1 level of play is designed for competitive teams that compete at multiple National Qualifiers and compete for bids in the USA and American Divisions to the Junior National Championships.

 Single age Division 2 and below level of teams are competitive regionally, team that compete at least one National Qualifier

 Lower Single Age Divisions are designed to develop teams to compete at a level that is found at the High School Level and Competitive Recreational Facilities.  Must pre-register for events by team filling out the 2020 Schedule of Intent to Play.

 Team must participate in Power #1 in the age division in which they elect to play up, unless there is a conflict on that date and must play in Power #1 of the youngest age group in which they elect to play up.

 The Seeding Exception form must be filled out and presented with the team’s registration material.

Revised 9/1/19 INFORMATION FOR TEAMS PLAYING UP IN AGE DIVISION (S)

If a team elects to play in an older age division and not play within its registered age division for an entire season, the team shall not be required to play in Power #1 of its registered age division. The team is required to play Power #1 in its chosen age division.

Teams that choose to play in an older age division than their designated age division and participate in the minimum number of events to qualify for the RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament are eligible to participate and receive the RMR’s Bid to the Girls’ JNC in the older age division.

If a team elects to play in multiple older age divisions but not within its registered age division for an entire season, the team shall not be required to play in Power #1 of its registered age group. The team is required to play in Power #1 of all possible divisions with non-conflicting dates or, in the event of conflicts, in Power #1 of the youngest age group in which it is entered.

Teams that elect to play up in any age division must follow the following criteria:

INFORMATION FOR TEAMS PLAYING IN THE MIXED AGE DIVISION

The Mixed Age Division is designed for the development of elite teams finishing in the top 15 at National Qualifiers and the Junior National Championship. Teams may switch from the Mixed Age to the Single Age Division only when the Mixed Age Board post the starting matrix for the 2020 season. Single Age Division teams cannot move to the Mixed Age Division.

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2020 JUNIOR GIRLS POWER #1 - #6 TOURNAMENT FORMAT

Mixed Age Divisions Single Age Divisions: Single Age Divisions: 18 & Under Age Division 14 & Under Age Division (18/17/16/15/14) Ages 17 & Under Age Division 13 & Under Age Division 16 & Under Age Division 12 - 11 & Under Age Division 15 & Under Age Division

Seeding: Teams will be seeded based on results from 2019 powers 2, 3, 4 see page 29. All Power Events after Power 1 will be seeded based on the result of the previous power. *All teams that miss a Power will be reseeded based on the result of the last tournament that was played. In the event of a tie in the reseeding, the team that plays last will receive the higher seed.

* Team finishing 4th in the Mixed Age Division 1, will be seeded behind the 5th or 6th place finishers for the next power when seeding for teams moving up into Division 1. This will occur in all divisions below. Teams that finished 11th or 12th and sit out the following power will be seeded behind the 13th through 16th place finishers plus the 7th and 8th place finishers from Division 1 for the power that was missed. This seeding is ONLY for teams being considered for moving into Mixed Division 2.

Warning: After Power 1, winning a Power Event does not necessarily mean that you are guaranteed to move up a division. It does mean that your team will be seeded higher than the teams that finished last in the division above you. Movement for teams is in the flipping of the teams that finished last in the division of your team. Note that during the Junior National Qualifier season (starts after Colorado Crossroads and ends in April 30th) that teams start missing Power events to attend these events. Teams could possibly be moved up due to the missing teams, and when the missing team returns will be moved down.

Mixed Age Tournament Formats and Movement after Power 1:

Mixed Age will be formatted to have smaller divisions at the top and larger divisions at the bottom of the structure. The bottom divisions will be determined by the number of teams remaining. The format will be adjusted to the division size. Mixed Age Only, Power 1 – 4 all teams will receive points. Powers 5 and 6 are non-point bearing events.

Mixed Age divisions will be divided into 4 team divisions, as far as it can go down the Mixed Age Structure. The following guidelines will be used:

 5 team division format– Pool play will be match play; result of pool is final. Format will be played on 2 courts with (2) 20-minute breaks plus warm up.  6 team division format - Two pools of three teams, 3 mandatory sets to 25 points with a crossover match 1 vs 1, 2 vs 2 and 3 vs 3. Ties will be broken mathematically starting with set percentage.  7 team division will be a pool of 3 teams (playing 3 mandatory sets to 25 points) and a pool of 4 teams (play match play). No tie breakers all ties broken mathematically as it pertains to the format being played in pool. The crossovers for the 1 vs 1 and 2 vs will be match play. The remaining teams will be a 3-team bracket playing single sets to 25 points.  Movement between divisions will be 1 up and 1 down.  In the event of a team dropping from any division, the RMR will do its best to move teams up accordingly.

*The RMR Junior Executive committee has the right to move teams in the Mixed Age in Powers 5 & 6 to allow better competition for those teams participating. Motion Item passed at 8/13/17 Junior Forum.

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Single Age Tournament Formats and Movement 18/17/16/15/14/13/12:

Single Age Division 1 will consist of 8 teams for the division, (2) pool of 4 teams playing match play during pool play. All three-way ties will be broken mathematically. The crossovers will be match play best 2 out of 3 sets. Ties in pool will be broken mathematically and no tie breaker sets will be played.

Note: 18’s Teams that are traveling to a Qualifier Event on Power 1 of the 18’s age division are excused from Power 1 and will be seeded into Power 2 according to the original seed from the seeding committee.

Starting Matrix

Division 1 POOL A POOL C SA‐1 SA ‐ 2 SA‐4 SA‐ 3 SA‐5 SA‐6 SA‐ 8 SA‐ 9

Movement between Single Age Division 1 and Single Age Division 2 will be 3 team up and 3 team down.  Team finishing 4th in Division 1 will be seeded behind the 5th place finisher for the next power when seeding for teams moving up into Division 1. Team that finished 4th and sit out the following power will be seeded behind the 6th place finisher plus the 4th place finisher from Division 1 for the power that was missed. This seeding is only for teams being considered for moving into Division 1.

Single Age Division 2 will consist of 8 teams for the division, (2) pools of 4 teams playing match play during pool play. All three-way ties will be broken mathematically. The crossovers will be played as follows: 1 vs 1 and 2 vs 2 will be match play best 2 out of 3 sets. The 3 vs 3 and 4 vs 4 will be one deciding set to 25 points. Ties in pool will be broken mathematically and no tie breaker sets will be played.

Starting Matrix Division 2 (SA) SA‐9 SA‐10 SA‐12 SA‐11 SA‐13 SA‐14 SA‐16 SA‐15

Movement between Single Age Division 2 and Single Age Division 3 will be 4 teams up and 4 teams down.

 Teams finishing 13th, 14TH, 15TH or 16th in Division 2 will be seeded behind the 13th through 16th place finishers for the next power when seeding for teams moving up into Division 2. Teams that finished 11th, 12TH, 13TH or 16th and sit out the following power will be seeded behind the 13th through 16th place finishers plus the 11th and 12th place finishers from Division 2 for the power that was missed. This seeding is ONLY for teams being considered for moving into Division 2.

 Teams moving up from Division 2 to Division 3 will be the 1st place pool finishers from Pools A – D.

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Single Age Division 3 and below will consist of 16 teams per division, (4) pools of 4 teams (Pool A, Pool B, Pool C and Pool D). Pools A/C and B/D are two separate divisions and will play at two court facilities (There is no cross between A/C and B/D). All three-way ties will be broken mathematically. Each division will be playing the best 2 out 3 sets in pool play followed by a crossover set to 25 points. Divisions at the bottom of the age group that consist of 12 teams or less will be formatted based on the discretion of the RMR.

Starting Matrix Division 3 (SA) POOL A POOL C POOL B POOL D SA‐17 SA‐19 SA‐18 SA‐20 SA‐24 SA‐22 SA‐23 SA‐21 SA‐25 SA‐27 SA‐26 SA‐28 SA‐32 SA‐30 SA‐31 SA‐29

Movement After Power 1 Single Age Divisions Division 3 and below will be 4 teams up and 4 teams down when there are 16 teams in each division.

 For Example: Division 3 to Division 4 four teams down (29th, 30th, 31st & 32nd Place) and four teams up (1st Place Pool finish in Division 4 Pools A – D).

o Teams moving down are seeded in the following order: . (4th Place Pool Crossover Set) Winner of cross B vs D Pool . (4th Place Pool Crossover Set) Winner of cross A vs C Pool . (4th Place Pool Crossover Set) Loser of cross B vs D Pool (4th Place Pool Crossover Set) Loser of cross A vs C Pool

o Teams moving up are seeded in the following order: . (1st Place Pool Crossover Set) Winner of cross A vs C Pool . (1st Place Pool Crossover Set) Winner of cross B vs D Pool . (1st Place Pool Crossover Set) Loser of cross A vs C Pool . (1st Place Pool Crossover Set) Loser of cross B vs D

 Last Division of the Age Division if it is less than 12 teams, 3 teams will move up and 3 teams will move down.

12/11 & Under Single Age Division

Single Age Division 2 will consist of 8 teams for the division, (2) pool of 4 teams playing match play during pool play. All three-way ties will be broken mathematically. The crossovers will be played as follows: 1 vs 1 and 2 vs 2 will be match play best 2 out of 3 sets. The 3 vs 3 and 4 vs 4 will be one deciding set to 25 points. Ties in pool will be broken mathematically and no tie breaker sets will be played.

Single Age Division 3 and below will consist of 8 teams per division, (2) pool of 4 teams playing match play during pool play. All three-way ties will be broken mathematically. The crossovers will one deciding set to 25 points. Ties in pool will be broken mathematically and no tie breaker sets will be played.

12/11 & Under Age Last divisions will follow the guidelines below when there are 7 teams or less:

 6 team division format - Two pools of three teams, match play with a crossover match 1 vs 1, 2 vs 2 and 3 vs 3. The USAV National Tie breaking procedure will be used.

Revised 9/1/19  4 team division format – Pool play will be match play with no crossover results of pool are final.  5 team division formats (will be used only as a last resort) – Pool play will be match play result of pool are final. Format will be played on 2 courts with (2) 20-minute breaks.  Movement between divisions will be 2 up and 2 down.

Movement in the 12/11 & Under Division will be 3 teams up and 3 teams down.

Special formats for 12/11 Under Teams:

 If a team plays in the 12/11 & Under Group, the following rules apply.  Teams will play on a 7’ net,  Players will not be allowed to step into the court while serving  12 & Under Boys teams will be allowed to play in the Girls 12/11 & Under Division.  Boy’s teams are not eligible for the RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament.

 Coed teams will be allowed to register in the 12/11 & Under Group only with the following rules:  Any registered coed teams will not be eligible for the RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament.  Coed rules concerning the number of contacts per gender will not apply.  The uniforms for the boys must match with other boys on the team; they must be similar color as the girls on the team.  No duplicate uniform numbers are allowed per team.  All play will be with the Volleylite ball (7 to 8 ounces).

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON MOVEMENT OF TEAMS IN POWER STRUCTURE

The movement of a team can be found in the reseeding from one Power Event to the next Power Event. If you win a Power Event there is no guarantee that you will move up a Division because not all teams participate in every Power Event. However, the team is guaranteed to be seeded higher than the bottom teams of the division above them for the next Power Event.

Point Distribution per Event: Points will be distributed prior to movement (flips are made) for the next Power event. Mixed Age Division and Single Age Divisions will have their own point distribution per events. See Point Distribution Table Below:

Power Events Finish Points 1st 1 2nd 2 3rd 3 4th 4 5th 5 6th 6 7th 7 8th 8 9th 9 10th 10 11th 11 12th 12 13th 13 14th 14 15th 15 16th 16 17th 17 17th 17 19th 19 20th 20 *Points will be expanded depending on # of Teams

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How power events are seeded for the following Event  Calculate order of finish per age division (1 through the number of teams that participated in the event.  Distribute points based on finish before flips have been inserted.  Insert the movement of teams (flips) between divisions.  Seed the next event based on the results of this event after movement between divisions have been done.  Add teams that were missing into their designated seed based on the result of their previous event, in the event of a tie the team that played most recent will receive the higher seed. Teams will be added in one at a time, starting with the team with the highest result of the teams returning into the Power Structures.  Remove teams not playing in the event.

Ranking System

There will be two separate ranking systems, one for the Mixed Age and one for the Single Age Division. The point average for each team will receive points for each event that they enter. Point average will be calculated on the best three finishes. Note: A team will not be able to drop points from an event until they have played in at least (4) four Power events. If a team only plays one or two Power events the average will be based on those events.

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RMR ZELLINKOFF BID TOURNAMENTS

The RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament is the event that determines which team (s) will receive the Region’s bid(s) to the Junior National Volleyball Championships. All junior teams within the RMR may apply for this event but must submit all the paperwork criteria in order to be eligible to participate.

Required criteria and paperwork in order to be eligible:

 The team must play in a minimum of (3) three Point Events (Powers 1 – 6 are Point Events) within their own age (Single Age) or 3 in the Mixed Age group. This will establish the team’s Point Average Age Ranking. RMR Mountain teams must play in 3 of the RMR Mountain Series Events. These teams will only be accepted if there are less than 34 teams apply in the age division for the Zelinkoff Bid Tournament. Teams will be seeded in the ZBT at the bottom of the age group.  All paperwork must be received into the RMR Office by noon on the stated deadline April 10, 2020 and not post marked.

o Online tournament registration must be completed on the Advanced Event Systems (AES). Teams should select “National” Division. If register to participate in the Patriot Division you can skip this step. o A hard copy of the “AES” Girls JNC Tournament Entry Form or the Girls JNC “Patriot” Division Tournament Entry Form. o A separate tournament entry check (for the RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament) per team is $175.00 made out to “RMR – USAV”. o Teams must enter teams into the Zelinkoff Bid Tournament via tm2sign.com.

Teams not eligible to participate in this tournament:

 RMR Junior teams that have previously qualified at a 2020 Junior National Qualifier.  RMR Junior teams that have received an “Open At Large” bid to the 2020 JNC.  Out of Region teams.  Teams that do not complete/submit the required paperwork by the designated deadline.

Changing/Adding Players to Roster:

 You may add player(s) from another registered team within your club, as long as they meet the age requirement of the team and the players have not previously qualified with another team.  You cannot add a player that has not been registered in the current RMR-USAV season.  You cannot add a player that is registered with another Junior Club.  Player must be added to the roster in the RMR Office by noon on the Wednesday prior to the Tournament.

Deadline to remove a team from the RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament is;  18’s Age Division Deadline March 18, 2020  17/16/15/14/13/12 Age Division Deadline April 27, 2020

Tournament Format: A combination of the eligible top 36 teams from both the Mixed and Single Age Divisions without a bid and that have submitted the required paperwork will compete.  Tournament entry fee will be $175.00 for all teams which includes both days of play.  Participating teams must accept the bid and participate in the USAV Girls Junior National Championship.  Play in rounds will be played on Saturday the day before the 6 Team Zelinkoff Bid Event. No more than 4 matches per team will be played during the Play In Rounds. Play in rounds will be played when there is a total of 7 or more eligible teams. The following formats will be used o Play In Teams will be put into 4 single elimination bracket (s). o The winners of each bracket will be placed into Sunday’s format.

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 Sunday’s format will (2) pools of 3 teams, match play best 2 out of 3 sets. No Mandatory 3rd set. In the event of a tie in pool, the USAV Tie Breaker Procedure, play 2 deciding sets will be used. Following pool play there will be a crossover match between A1 vs B2 and A2 vs B1. The winners of the first crossover matches will play off to see who receives the National Bid and the non-winner will receive the American Bid. 1 vs 1 match will receive the National Bid and the lower will receive the American Bid. The losers of the crossover match will play a match in case the region receives another bid to the Junior National Championships.  The starting matrix will consist of teams that have completed the required paperwork within that age group participating in the Mixed Age and Single Age divisions. The average point ranking for each team will be used to determine rank within the Mixed and Single Age Divisions

Starting Matrix to Determine Seeds for Zelinkoff Bid Tournament M = Mixed Age Team and S= Single Age Team Seed Teams Seed Team Seed Team 1 M1 9 M5 17 M9 2 S1 10 S5 18 S9 3 M2 11 M6 19 M10 4 S2 12 S6 20 S10 5 M3 13 M7 21 M11 6 S3 14 S7 22 S11 7 M4 15 M8 Con't until all teams are seeded within the age 8 S4 16 S8 group

 In the event of a tie (two or more teams) in the Point Average Ranking, the tie will be broken in the following order:  The team that played most recently.  If teams played in the same most recent tournament it will then be broken by the finish in that most recent tournament.  Teams that receive bids outside of the region and those teams that did not complete the required paperwork and met the playing criteria will then be removed before the starting matrix is seeded from.  Once this is completed, only the top 36 teams will be scheduled to compete.  Top 2 eligible teams will automatically advance to Sunday’s Bracket (M1 and S1). Seeds 3 – 6 will be determined during the Play in Rounds on Saturday if necessary.

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OFFICIATING DUTIES AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AT JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS

RMR Powers and RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournaments: A rostered coach or rostered adult must play an active role in the officiating crew (R1, R2, Scorer, Libero Tracker, Flipper but not a lines person) during the assigned officiating match. The use of Electronic Devices (cell phones, iPods, etc.) is prohibited while being an active member of the officiating crew (R1, R2, Scorer, Lines Person, Flipper, Libero Tracker, etc.).

First Referee Requirement (R1):

1. Power 1 – 6 (Mixed Age), and RMR Zelinkoff Bid paid officials will be provided; and referee fee is included in the tournament entry fee. 2. Power 1 – 6 Single Age Division 1, paid officials will be provided when possible; and referee fees of $50.00 per team will be deducted from the team referee deposit. 3. In order to grow the Official Corp, paid officials may be provided for some Division 2; if provided the referee fees of $50.00 per team will be deducted from the team referee deposit. 4. Powers 1 - 6 (Single Age Div 2 and below) a Local (or higher) Certified Adult referee or a Local (or higher) Certified Junior Player is acceptable (provided the second official is a Local Certified Adult or higher).

Second Referee Requirement (R2):

1. Age Groups 18 – 15 and Mixed Age, Power 1 – 6 and RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament (Div 1 and 2) an adult RMR member with a cleared background screening, safe sport certified or rostered player. 2. Age Groups 14 and Below, Power 1 – 6 (Div 1) and RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament must use a rostered adult. 3. All Ages Powers 1 – 6 (Div 2 and below) an adult RMR member with a cleared background screening, SafeSport certified or rostered player.

Scorer:

1. All Age Groups and All RMR Events a certified rostered adult or a certified rostered player.

All certified officials must be registered members of the RMR (adults must have a current cleared background screening on record and be SafeSport certified), provide their own whistles, red and yellow cards, and a timing device (watch) with second hand or equivalent. NOTE: A rostered coach or rostered adult must play an active role in the officiating crew (R1, R2, Scorer, Libero Tracker, Flipper but not a lines person) during the assigned officiating match. Coaches and spectators verbally or physically abusing any individual of the officiating crew may be removed from courtside or the event facility at the discretion of the Tournament Director and/or R1. See Spectator/Parent Code of Conduct page 53.

LEAVING THE TOURNAMENT SITE: Coaches must get permission from the Tournament (or Site) Director whenever leaving the building because they may find out that their next match or officiating duties running ahead of time, resulting in their team's set(s) being forfeited. THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT AT THE END OF THE DAY WHEN YOU THINK YOU ARE THROUGH; YOU MAY NOT BE! There is a fine in the amount of the tournament entry fee for leaving without fulfilling scheduled officiating duties or team areas that are not picked up (trash).

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Referee and Scorer Certification Each club is responsible for the management of their players and members attending a Rocky Mountain Region sponsored referee and scorer clinics.

Clinics are offered several times each season between November and February. The clinic dates are published on the RMR web page under the “Officials” page. Separate club clinics can be arranged by contacting the RMR Office and must meet special requirements.

Requirements for a separate club clinic:  Contact the RMR Office to arrange date and time.  Once confirmed by the RMR Office, send a list of participants (email, fax or mail) one week prior to the clinic to the RMR Office.  Domestic Competition Regulations for each participant should be obtained from the RMR office prior to attending a clinic.  Minimum of 30 individuals attending the clinic.  Adequate chairs and tables for participants.  Screen  The club is responsible to pay for the facility costs when requesting a separate clinic, unless previous agreement has been negotiated with RMR.  Adult Supervision recommends 1 adult per every 10 junior participants.  New scorer clinics take 2.5 - 3 hours depending on # of participants and age/experience. Maintaining scorer clinics take 45-60 minutes.  Referee clinics take approximately 3 hours.

Attending a new or maintaining clinic each year is required to become a certified referee or scorer see requirements below. Clinic costs are $10.00 per person for each clinic whether or not you are new or maintaining.

Junior Club Team Certification Requirements:

All junior teams are required to use certified officials (First Referee & Scorer) by the RMR Junior Power 1 Tournament. It is recommended at a minimum that each team has (2) certified referees and (3) certified scorers.

Officials transferring to the Rocky Mountain Region should contact the Referee or Scorer Chair, to transfer level of certification in the previous region. Transfer of certification level needs to be approved by the Referee or Scorer Chair. The RMR office requires a copy of the Official’s Certification card from the previous region.

Specific Certification Requirements for Referees

Minimum Standards for Junior Division Second Referees at RMR Sanctioned and USAV National Events (where permitted)

* Register and rostered as a Junior Regular or Adult Regular member of the RMR-USAV. * Per USA Volleyball, any (Adult) individual working with the Junior Division must have a cleared background screening associated with their individual membership record (Junior players are exempted). * No use of electronic devices (iPod, cell phones, recommend a watch) during the match. * No food or drink on the scoring table or on barrels

Junior Local Referee Certification  Must be at least 15 years old, and register as a regular member of the Rocky Mountain Region (RMR-USAV)  Per USA Volleyball, any person working with the Junior Division must have a cleared background screening associated with their individual membership record  Pre-register for and pay the clinic fee of $10.00.  Attend Rocky Mountain Region (RMR) Official’s Referee Clinic  Receive passing grade (70%) on written examination (exam must be corrected to 100% with rule references cited)  Referee Clinic and Exam (corrected) must be completed before officiating an RMR-sanctioned tournament (excludes Friendship Events) - 47

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To Retain Junior Local Referee Certification  Register as a regular member of the Rocky Mountain Region (RMR-USAV)  Per USA Volleyball, any person working with the Junior Division must have a cleared background screening associated with their individual membership record  Must be SafeSport certified, this is a free 90-minute course taken online.  Pre-register for and pay the clinic fee of $10.00.  Required to attend the RMR Official’s Referee Clinic, you are no longer eligible to maintain your Local Referee Certification online.  Receive passing grade (70%) on written examinations (exam must be corrected to 100% with rule references cited)  Failure to complete the above listed requirements may result in the forfeiture of your Local Certification

Junior Division Provisional Referee Certification  Must be at least 15 years old, and register as a regular member of the RMR-USAV  Per USA Volleyball, any person working with the Junior Division must have a cleared background screening associated with their individual membership record  Must be SafeSport certified, this is a free 90-minute course taken online.  Pre-register for and pay the clinic fee of $10.00.  Must attend RMR Official’s Referee Clinic; recommend attending a scoring clinic and becoming a certified scorer.  Receive passing grade (70%) on written (all exams must be corrected to 100% with rule references cited)  Receive at least two (2) passing practical evaluations from a designated evaluator from the RMR Officials’ Commission. One (1) evaluation must be as a First Referee (R1) and One (1) as a Second Referee (R2).  Have general knowledge of the USAV Domestic Competition Regulations.  Exhibit sound USAV mechanics

To Retain Junior Provisional Referee Certification  Register as a regular member of the RMR-USAV  Per USA Volleyball, any person working with the Junior Division must have a cleared background screening associated with their individual membership record.  Must be SafeSport certified, this is a free 90-minute course taken online.  Pre-register for and pay the clinic fee of $10.00.  Must confirm with the RMR Office that you are a Junior Division Provisional Referee and receive instructions.  View the LMS module "You Think You Know Volleyball Rules" and pass the Form C test at 70% or better, corrected to 100%.  Receive passing grade (70%) on written/on-line examinations (all exams must be corrected to 100% with rule references cited)  Referee/Scorer Clinics and Exam (corrected) must be completed before officiating an RMR-sanctioned tournament (excludes Friendship Events)  Every other year, receive one (1) passing practical evaluation as First Referee (R1) and one (1) passing evaluation as Second Referee (R2) from a designated evaluator from the RMR Officials’ Commission.  Failure to complete the above listed requirements may result in the forfeiture of your Junior Provisional certification

Provisional Referee Certification (required to be a paid referee)

 Must be at least 15 years old, and register as a regular member of the RMR-USAV  Per USA Volleyball, any person working with the Junior Division must have a cleared background screening associated with their individual membership record  Must be SafeSport certified, this is a free 90-minute course taken online.  Pre-register for and pay the clinic fees of $10.00/each.  Must attend RMR Official’s Referee and Scorer Clinics  Receive passing grade (70%) on written/on-line examinations (all exams must be corrected to 100% with rule references cited)  Referee/Scorer Clinics and Exam (corrected) must be completed before officiating an RMR-sanctioned tournament (excludes Friendship Events)

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 Receive at least three (3) passing practical evaluations from a member of the RMR Officials Commission. One (1) evaluation must be as a Second Referee (R2)  Have general knowledge of the USAV Domestic Competition Regulations  Exhibit sound USAV mechanics

To Retain Provisional Referee Certification (required to be paid referee)

 Register as a regular member of the RMR-USAV  Per USA Volleyball, any person working with the Junior Division must have a cleared background screening associated with their individual membership record  Must be SafeSport certified, this is a free 90-minute course taken online.  Pre-register for and pay the clinic fees of $10.00 each.  Attend or view online RMR Official’s Referee and Scorer Clinics  Receive passing grade (70%) on written/on-line examinations (all exams must be corrected to 100% with rule references cited)  Referee/Scorer Clinics and Exam (corrected) must be completed before officiating an RMR-sanctioned tournament (excludes Friendship Events)  Annually, receive at least one (1) passing practical evaluation as First Referee and at least one (1) passing evaluation as Second Referee from a member of the RMR Officials Commission  Failure to complete the above listed requirements may result in the forfeiture of your Provisional certification

Regional Referee Certification

 Register as a regular member of the RMR-USAV  Per USA Volleyball, any person working with the Junior Division must have a cleared background screening associated with their individual membership record  Serve at least one (1) year as a Provisional Referee  Must be SafeSport certified, this is a free 90-minute course taken online.  Pre-register for and pay the clinic fees of $10.00 each.  Must attend RMR Official’s Referee and Scorer Clinics  Receive passing grade (75%) on written examinations (all exams must be corrected to 100% with rule references cited)  Receive a recommendation for Regional Certification from a Junior National or National Referee. Recommendation must be submitted in writing to the RMR-USAV Office, Attention: Officials Commission  Demonstrate a professional attitude on and off court  Demonstrate competence officiating all levels of play within the RMR  Exhibit and comply with time and match management protocols  Exhibit proficient USAV mechanics and advanced knowledge of the USAV Domestic Competition Regulations  Be knowledgeable with the USAV score sheet and be able to fix most errors created by inexperienced scorers  Receive two (2) passing evaluations as First Referee and two (2) passing evaluations as Second Referee from a member of the RMR Officials Commission  Score a match as an Alternate Scorer at an RMR Sanctioned event and submit to RMR Office Attn: Scorer Chair,

To Retain Regional Referee Certification

 Register as a regular member of the RMR-USAV  Per USA Volleyball, any person working with the Junior Division must have a cleared background screening associated with their individual membership record.  Must be SafeSport certified, this is a free 90-minute course taken online.  Pre-register for and pay the clinic fees of $10.00/each  Attend or view online RMR Official’s Referee and Scorer Clinics  Receive a minimum score of 80% on written/on-line examinations (all exams must be corrected to 100% with rule references cited)  Demonstrate a professional attitude on and off court  Demonstrate competence officiating all levels of play within the RMR

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 Exhibit and comply with time and match management protocols  Exhibit proficient USAV mechanics and advanced knowledge of the USAV Domestic Competition Regulations  Be knowledgeable with the USAV score sheet and be able to fix most errors created by inexperienced scorers  Consistently exhibit competence in the R2 position, including coach/player management  Attain/Maintain Regional Scorer Certification  Unless stipulated by the Officials Commission, within a period of two (2) USAV sanctioned seasons, a Regional official must receive at least three (3) passing evaluations from a member of the RMR Officials Commission. Two evaluations must be as a First Referee (R1), one (1) evaluation must be as a Second Referee (R2)  Failure to complete the above listed requirements may result in the forfeiture of your Regional certification

Paid Junior Division Official within the RMR

 Register as a regular member of the Rocky Mountain Region (RMR-USAV)  Per USA Volleyball, any person working with the Junior Division must have a cleared background screening associated with their individual membership record  Must be SafeSport certified, this is a free 90-minute course taken online.  Must attend annual RMR Paid Junior Division Officials Meeting and Evaluation Clinic  Must hold a Provisional or Above Certification, and have satisfied all criteria set forth in the RMR Referee Certifications Criteria  Perform Paid Officiating Services as an Independent Contractor with the RMR

Junior Player Paid Referee The Junior Player Referee program is a new program that is being funded by the RMR. A Junior Player Referee will be trained as a R1 (Up Official) at the 12’s and 13’s age level for all Powers, Division 3 and below. Junior Player Referees will be assigned to officiate designated matches at Power events. Each Junior Player Referee will be assigned to work with 2 other Junior Player Referees at a (2) court facility for the day and will be compensated at the rate of $100.00/per day. Timeframe is 7:30 am – 4:30 pm per day.

1. Must be a current registered Regular Junior Member of the RMR. 2. Must be participating with a Junior Club for the current season. 3. Must be born on or before August 31, 2001 (18/17/16 years old). 4. Must have at least 2 years of playing volleyball. 5. Must attend a referee clinic before January 1st. 6. Must be available to be evaluated as a R1 at the RMR Classic (1/13/18 or 1/14/18) events. 7. Must be available to attend the Mandatory Training meeting on Sunday, December 3rd or Saturday, January 6th at the Embassy Suites Denver Southeast 7525 E Hampden Avenue Denver, CO time to be announced

Specific Certification Requirements for Scorer

SCORER (Ages 14 and Below) New and Maintaining 1. Must be a Junior Regular member of RMR-USAV with the level of play denoted on membership record as a J4, J3, J2 or lower 2. Pre-register for and the new candidate clinic fee of $10.00. 3. Attend the new candidate clinic. 4. Take the provisional test, correcting errors to 100%. 5. Pass one rating by a Regional or higher rated scorer at the clinic. 6. All 14 & Under Juniors attending a scorer’s clinic must be accompanied by a Coach or an Adult. One coach/adult per every 3 attendees. No more than 3 per team. 7. 14 & Under individuals that want to recertify through a “Maintaining Clinic” may receive a waiver from the RMR Jr Scorer Chair or RMR Scorer Chair to attend a maintaining clinic. Waiver must be given prior to attending the maintaining clinic

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NEW PROVISIONAL SCORER (Ages 15 & Above, including Adults): 1. Must be an Adult Regular or Junior Regular member with level of play defined as J5, J6, J7 or J8 of RMR-USAV. 2. Adults officiating junior events must also have a cleared background screening on the online membership system and SafeSport certified, free 90-minute course online. 3. Pre-register for and pay the new candidate clinic fee of $10.00 4. Attend a new candidate scorer clinic. 5. Take the provisional test, correcting errors to 100% 6. Pass one rating by a Regional or higher rated scorer at the clinic.

MAINTAINING PROVISIONAL SCORER (Ages 15 and Above, including Adults): 1. Must be an Adult Regular or Junior Regular member with the level of play defined as J5, J6, J7 or J8 of RMR-USAV. 2. Adults officiating junior events must also have a cleared background screening on the online membership system and SafeSport certified, free 90-minute course online. 3. Pre-register for and pay the clinic fee of $10.00. 4. Must have been certified as a provisional scorer the previous season. 5. Attend a maintaining provisional scorer clinic each year. Take the modified test, correcting errors to 100%

JUNIOR SCORER MONITOR: The Score Monitor program is a new program that is being funded by the RMR. A score monitor will be used for the 12’s and 13’s age divisions for Power 1, Power 2 and possibly Power 3 events. The duties of a score monitor is to be available and assist a scorer when scorekeeping a match. Each monitor will be assigned (2) courts for the day and will be compensated at the rate of $100.00/per day. Timeframe is 7:30 am – 4:30 pm per day.

1. Must be a current registered Regular Junior Member of the RMR 2. Must be born on or before August 31, 2001 (18/17/16 years old) 3. Must be participating with a Junior Club for the current season. 4. Must have been certified as a scorer for a minimum of 2 years 5. Must be available to attend the Mandatory Training meeting on Sunday, December 3rd or Saturday, January 6th at the Embassy Suites Denver Southeast 7525 E Hampden Avenue Denver, CO time to be announced.

NEW REGIONAL SCORERS 1. Must be an Adult Regular or Junior Regular member of RMR-USAV. 2. Adults officiating junior events must also have a cleared background screening on the online membership system and SafeSport certified, free 90-minute course online. 3. Be a Provisional Scorer for at least one year. 4. Pre-register for and pay the maintaining clinic fee of $10.00. 5. Attend a maintaining scorer clinic each year. 6. Take the regional scorer test, correcting errors to 100%. 7. Pass two ratings on separate matches by a Junior National or higher rated scorer at a tournament.

MAINTAINING REGIONAL SCORERS 1. Must be an Adult Regular or Junior Regular member of RMR-USAV. 2. Adults officiating junior events must also have a cleared background screening on the online membership system and SafeSport certified, free 90-minute course online. 3. Pre-register for and pay the maintaining clinic fee of $10.00. 4. Attend a maintaining scorer clinic each year. 5. Take the modified test, correcting errors to 100%. 6. Assist Scorer Chair with ratings at clinics.

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SAFE SPORT PROGRAM

The RMR advocates the Safe Sport Programming that is mandated by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and USA Volleyball (USAV). The RMR will post local and national contact information on the website (rmrvolleyball.org), practice facilities and tournament sites, so those individuals that may need assistance have a resource to go to. USAV is currently establishing a time frame so that all USAV Staff, Region Staff, Club Directors and Coaches are Safe Sport certified. It is a requirement of USA Volleyball to have all club directors and coaches to be certified as Safe Sport during the 2020 season. All new coaches will receive Safe Sport certification when they complete the Indoor or Beach Impact Certification this season. Coaches will be required to complete the SafeSport certification process every two years.

Safe Sport Contact RMR: Wendy Sapp [email protected] (303) 584-0376 Ext 1

Safe Sport Contact USA Volleyball: (719) 228-6800

Link to make a report online: https://uscenterforsafesport.org/report-a-concern/

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SPECTATOR/PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT (This legally binding document may be reproduced as often as necessary)

IMPORTANT NOTICE – ENTRY TO THIS PRIVATELY SANCTIONED EVENT IS GRANTED AS A COURTESY. IF YOU ENTER/ATTEND THIS, OR ANY REGION SANCTIONED EVENT, YOU AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING CODE OF CONDUCT GUIDELINES:

I WILL:

1. I WILL abide by the official rules of USA Volleyball. 2. I WILL display good sportsmanship at all times. 3. I WILL encourage my child and his/her team, regardless of the outcome on the court. 4. I WILL educate myself on the unique rules of this facility. 5. I WILL honor the rules of the host and the host facility. 6. I WILL generate goodwill by being polite and respectful to those around me at this event. 7. I WILL direct my child to speak directly with his/her coach when coaching decisions are made that may be confusing or unclear. 8. I WILL redirect any negative comments from others to the respective Event Director or Program Administrator. 9. I WILL direct all concerns regarding officials to the Head Coach or Club Director for my team/club as opposed to contacting the Head Official directly. 10. I WILL immediately notify the Event Director and/or Program Administrator in the event that I witness any illegal activity. 11. I WILL support the policies and guidelines of the team/club that I represent. 12. I WILL acknowledge effort and good performance, remembering that all of the players in this event are amateur athletes. 13. I WILL model exemplary spectator behavior while attending this event. 14. I WILL respect the history and tradition of the sport of volleyball by being a good ambassador.

I WILL NOT:

1. I WILL NOT harass or intimidate the officials or other match participants. 2. I WILL NOT coach my child from the bleachers and/or sidelines. 3. I WILL NOT criticize my child’s coach or his/her teammates. 4. I WILL NOT participate in any game or game-like activities unless I have a current membership card with the Region and I am on the roster for the team on the court 5. I WILL NOT bring and/or carry any firearms at any Region event. 6. I WILL NOT bring, purchase, or consume alcohol at any Youth/Junior volleyball event.

Note: Any violation of this Code of Conduct will result in you being asked to leave the site/facility and may result in you possibly being banned from attending future Region sanctioned events. Fines will be assessed to the Affiliated Club and will be collected by the Region; these fines may range from $200 - $500 depending on the type of violation. Multiple violations of this policy will be reviewed by the RMR Junior Committee in which they will assess fines and possibly revoke permission for any individual to attend any RMR Sanctioned Event for any length of time. The Event Director has the FINAL say regarding their individual event. Local law enforcement will be contacted if necessary to resolve any disputes or altercations. Questions or concerns may be directed to the Region office, Wendy Sapp at [email protected].

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Guidelines for Addressing Inappropriate Spectator Conduct

The Rocky Mountain Region has experienced unruly and unsportsmanlike behavior by spectators at volleyball matches during the past season. The following RMR guidelines will be used at all RMR Sanctioned Events. This message is to ALL spectators that such behavior will not be tolerated.

These guidelines call for the first referee (R1) to take the lead in dealing with troublesome spectators as the official responsible for the match. However, it will be a cooperative effort by the R1 and the tournament director to fully resolve any problems. Furthermore, we have directed referees and the tournament director to call on captains and coaches to not only be responsible for the conduct of their teams as required in the USAV rules, but also to accept responsibility for the behavior of their fans.

ANY PHYSICAL VIOLENCE IMMEDIATELY GO TO TIER 3

 Tier 1 – Verbal Warning By R1

As the R1 of a match, you should monitor the activities of the spectators. Enthusiastic support for the play is encouraged. Derogatory remarks about players, coaches and officials are to be discouraged. Profane language or gestures or aggressive behavior is not to be tolerated.

Proceed with the following actions:

1. R1 stop the match. 2. Call the second referee (R2) to the stand and give them the verbal warning that needs to be given to the coach about the spectators and ask them to have someone bring the Tournament Director to the court. 3. R2 gives the coaches the verbal warning 4. Coaches will be allowed a moment to address the inappropriate behavior. 5. Continue play.

Once the Tournament Director is called to the court they should observe the behavior problem, they should bring a Conduct Situation Form in case the bad behavior does not stop. Stay at the court and observe the behavior of the spectators, teams and officials until the match ends or the R1 agrees that the situation is under control. If spectators do not comply with the verbal warning move to Tier 2

 Tier 2 – Tournament Director Addresses and Documents Situation

If R1 and or Tournament Director believe that the problems that initiated Tier 1 are continuing, the tournament director will request the individual to remove themselves from the court, warn them that their behavior is inappropriate and get the detailed information for the Conduct Situation Form that will be sent to the RMR. If they fail to comply move to Tier 3. Fines will be assessed to the affiliated club whose individual(s) including parents, friends and relatives violate the Spectator/Parent Code of Conduct will range from $200 - $500 depending on the violation.

 Tier 3 – Expulsion and Contact Authorities

1. Spectator’s Invitation to attend the event will be revoked and individual will be asked to leave the facility immediately. If spectator refuses to leave contact the authorities (911). 2. Any type of physical violence immediately, contact the authorities (911)

FINAL REPORTING

Any violation that went to Tier 2 or Tier 3 Level it must be reported to the RMR Office when the final results are sent. Tournament Directors be sure to fill out the Conduct Situation Form with as much detail as possible. Should there be any situation that needs to be reported immediately contact Wendy Sapp (720) 220-6908

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FUNDS ALLOCATED TO JUNIOR PROGRAMS

RMR NEWLY FORMED JUNIOR CLUB FUND 1. Club must be a completely new club registering for the first time with the RMR and: a. 80% of the new club must be new RMR-USAV members. b. Club must have a minimum of one team. c. The club must participate in at least 50% or more of the scheduled RMR sanctioned Junior Tournaments. 2. Application Deadline. Submit the official team(s) roster with a written request for funds postmarked by January 31st of the current season to the RMR office. 3. Reimbursement will not exceed $300 per club and is subject to approval of the RMR Board of Directors. NOTE: Funds will not be distributed until all above requirements are completed and confirmed. 4. Funds will be distributed in April, after approval has been given by the Board of Directors at the Annual March meeting. Maximum amount allocated for this fund is $1,000 and is subject to available funds from the Hardship Assistance Fund.

JUNIOR COACHING EDUCATION FUND The RMR subsidizes several educational events for clubs and coaches to attend.  (2) Indoor Impact Certification Clinics  A limited supply of On Demand Indoor Impact clinics to help coaches that are more than (3) hours from the Denver Metro Area.  A coaching education fund has been established to assist coaches that want to further enhance their volleyball knowledge at events such as the AVCA convention and the USA High Performance Coaches Clinic. The amount of the fund is $2,000.  The total of the funds allocated for the above programming is $12,000.

RMR SHINKARA VOLLEYBALL HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE FUND On behalf of the RMR Board of Directors, the RMR Individual Hardship Fund has been changed to the RMR Shinkara Volleyball Hardship Assistance Fund. Shinkara Volleyball founder Tom Kawano has been a member of the RMR for well over 30 years. He is an outstanding RMR member and is always giving his heart and soul for the love of the game. In the spirit of giving, we rename this fund on behalf of Tom Kawano, Shinkara Volleyball.

1. Individual must be a current RMR-USAV Junior member in Good Standing. 2. Assistance cannot exceed $350 per applicant. However, the RMR Board of Directors may award more than the $350 depending to applicant(s) need and financial circumstances. 3. Letter from parent or guardian to Junior Coordinator stating needs. 4. Statement from club director/head coach including: a. Current fund-raising opportunities within the club. b. Is applicant participating in fund raising opportunities? If so, how much has been raised to date, and how much is applicant expected to raise for the year. c. Cost of club dues and anticipated or actual travel expenses. 5. Copy of parents’ most recent tax return (confidentiality assured). 6. Fill out RMR Individual Hardship Assistance form. Form is available online at rmrvolleyball.org. 7. All forms and application must be submitted in order to be considered for this fund. 8. Application deadline postmarked February 10th of the current season. Send to RMR Office % Junior Coordinator 4155 E Jewell Ave Suite 909 Denver, CO 80222. 9. Monies will be paid at the discretion of the RMR- USAV Board of Directors. Once approved checks will be mailed in April directly to the Club Director and a letter of confirmation will be sent to the player. 10. Maximum amount allocated for this fund is $20,000.00 (increase approved at 12/3/18 BOD meeting).

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JUNIOR ENTRY FEE REIMBURSEMENT FUND – AMOUNT BUDGETED $10,000 RMR TEAM REIMBURSEMENT FUND FOR ENTRY FEE INTO THE GIRLS’ JNC.

A “RMR JNC Entry Fund” has been set up for all junior girls’ teams that qualify for the Junior National Championships. The minimum amount for this fund is $10,000.00 (decreased fund at 12/3/18 BOD meeting). All teams that qualify (Open, USA, National and American) and complete the entry fee reimbursement policy for the RMR will receive a partial reimbursement of their entry fee. This fund will be distributed equally among those teams who meet the criteria based on the entry fee in each age division.

1. Power event requirement for teams. a. 18 Age Division, teams must compete in three Power events, the RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament on 3/21/20 or 3/22/20 does not count as one of the Power events. b. 17/16/15/14/13/12/11 Age Division, teams must compete in four Power events either in the Mixed age or Single Age Division (must be within their own age division) the RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament on 5/2/20 and 5/3/20 does not count as one of the Power events.

2. Conditions: At the end of the season, teams must request funding in writing to the RMR Office prior to entering the National Tournament. It is the Team Rep's responsibility when entering a USAV National Tournament to know exactly what the dates and rules are for that particular event (as printed in the pre-tournament book and posted at the Tournament). If a team enters a tournament, it must stay in the event until eliminated by play in order to be eligible for entry fee assistance from RMR. No-shows, teams declared ineligible by the USAV Championship Division or Tournament Committee (e.g., illegal players, etc.), or teams forfeiting (players not arriving on time or leaving early causing the team to be reduced to less than 6), will not be eligible for entry assistance from RMR. A doctor or trainer on duty or emergency room doctor must verify in writing injuries to players causing a team to forfeit before it is eliminated from play. There must be written proof of such injuries presented to the RMR Board in order for entry fee assistance to be considered.

3. Before any reimbursement will be sent, a short article for the newsletter must be received in the RMR Office within 1 month of competition, regarding your play in the tournament (e.g., how you finished, most competitive opponents, suggestions regarding future events, etc.). “New” team tags the RMR Facebook account at least twice while at the event. A team photo with players identified is always welcomed. Clubs that send more than one team can submit one article, but the article must include information on all teams that are eligible to receive these funds.

JUNIOR ENTRY FEE REIMBURSEMENT FUND – AMOUNT BUDGETED $1,000 RMR TEAM REIMBURSEMENT FUND FOR ENTRY FEE INTO THE BOYS’ JNC.

A “RMR JNC Entry Fund” has been set up for all junior boys’ teams that qualify for the Junior National Volleyball Championships. The amount budgeted for this fund is $1,000. All teams that qualify and complete the entry fee reimbursement policy for the RMR will receive a partial reimbursement of their entry fee. This fund will be distributed equally among those teams who meet the criteria based on the entry fee in each age division.

1. Conditions: At the end of the season, teams must request funding in writing to the RMR Office prior to attending the National Tournament. It is the Team Rep's responsibility when entering a USAV National Tournament to know exactly what the dates and rules are for that particular event (as printed in the pre-tournament book and posted at the Tournament). If a team enters a tournament, it must stay in the event until eliminated by play in order to be eligible for entry fee assistance from RMR. No-shows, teams declared ineligible by the USAV Championship Division or Tournament Committee (e.g., illegal players, etc.), or teams forfeiting (players not arriving on time or leaving early causing the team to be reduced to less than 6), will not be eligible for entry assistance from RMR. A doctor or trainer on duty or emergency room doctor must verify in writing injuries to players causing a team to forfeit before it is eliminated from play. There must be written proof of such injuries presented to the RMR Board in order for entry fee assistance to be considered.

2. Before any reimbursement will be sent, a short article for the newsletter must be received in the RMR Office within 1 month of competition, regarding your play in the tournament (e.g., how you finished, most competitive opponents, suggestions regarding future events, etc.). “New” team tags the RMR Facebook account at least twice while at the event. A team photo with players identified is always welcomed.

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USA NATIONAL BEACH CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY FUND The RMR will pay the tournament entry fee for RMR teams that qualify for the USAV Junior National Beach Championships until the fund is used. Teams must contact the RMR prior to registering for this event. The RMR will register the team with USAV and will pay the tournament entry fee. This is the only way in which a team can receive “Free” Tournament Entry Fee. RMR cannot reimburse the player and/or the parent due to NCAA policy. The amount for this program is $2,000.

RMR JUNIOR SCORE MONITOR AND JUNIOR REFEREE PROGRAM The RMR Junior Scorer Monitor ($4,000) and Junior Referee ($10,000) programs are designed to train Junior Club players that are 16 and older, to help officiate younger age groups. This is an opportunity for junior club players to make money while participating in club sports.

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REGIONAL FINES/PENALITIES Fines must be paid prior to entering a tournament in the Region

UNIFORM CODE VIOLATION - $25.00 FINE. A new RMR team in the Region will receive a warning; all other teams will be fined. FAILURE TO SHOW AT A TOURNAMENT – Current Tournament Entry Fee. In addition to the fine, a team that fails to give notice to the Tournament Director (or as a last resort the RMR office 303- 584-0376 Ext 1) prior to the start of the 7:30 a.m. Coach’s Meeting. Team may have to sit out the next tournament depending on the circumstances. FAILURE TO FOLLOW DESIGNATED TOURNAMENT FORMAT-Current Tournament Entry Fee. Teams that fail to follow the stated tournament formats as posted will be fined. Tournament formats cannot be changed based on a vote of the coaches. Any change to a tournament format must be approved through the RMR Office via the tournament director. Teams failing to comply with posted tournament format will be fined the current tournament entry fee. VIOLATION OF TOURNAMENT SITE REGULATIONS - $100.00 FINE. A team will incur a fine if it violates ANY tournament site regulation such as those listed below. 1. There are NO SMOKING, TOBACCO USE, and CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL rules in every facility we use for tournaments. 2. Any player, parent or coach caught by any Tournament Direct with ANY alcoholic beverage (i.e. beer) or illegal drugs inside any school building or public tournament facility, or on any premises which prohibits this usage (i.e. school grounds or parking lots), will not be allowed to continue playing in the tournament from that point on. The team will be fined $100.00, and he/she will not be allowed to participate in any sanctioned event in the Region for ONE CALENDAR MONTH following the violation. 3. Bringing in items into the facilities that are banned such as crock pots, chairs, balloons, etc. FAILURE TO USE A CERTIFIED REFEREE/SCORER AS PRESCRIBED IN THE CURRENT JUNIOR HANDBOOK – FINE IS $100.00 See Junior Handbook Section: “OFFICIATING DUTIES AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AT JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS”. FAILURE TO OFFICIATE OR CONTINUE TO PLAY WHEN ASSIGNED – FINE IS THE CURRENT TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE. Any team that fails to perform officiating duties as assigned by the Tournament Director must pay the fine. Before leaving the tournament, the Team Representative for the day must check out with the Tournament Director (not their assistant(s)). COACH ELIGIBILITY RULES - $100.00 FINE. If it is discovered that a coach is participating in an RMR Sanctioned Event who is not eligible (i.e. not registered, no cleared background screening on file, not impact certified, not safesport certified), a $100.00 team fine will be assessed. The RMR Board, depending on the infraction, may assess further disciplinary action. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY RULES - $50.00 FINE. If it is discovered that a player is participating in an RMR Sanctioned Event who is not eligible (i.e. not registered, wrong club, wrong division, on the Membership Hold List, etc.), a $50.00 team fine will be assessed. The RMR Board, depending on the infraction, may assess further disciplinary action. BAD CHECK CHARGE - $50.00. INAPPROPRIATE SPECTATOR BEHAVOR – FINE WILL VARY DEPENDING ON SEVERITY OF THE SITUATION. See Junior Handbook Section: “Guidelines for Addressing Inappropriate Spectator Conduct”. Tournament Directors should notify the team of the infraction at the time it occurs or as soon as it is discovered. The RMR office will be notified by Monday following the tournament, and the Tournament Director will record all details on the “Violation Report” form submitted with tournament results.

The RMR Board’s Officials Committee and ultimately the Incident Review Committee resolve penalty and grievances/fines.

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The Junior Boys teams are subject to the same rules and regulations as the Junior Girls teams in the Rocky Mountain Region, unless otherwise noted. The RMR will set up RMR Boys Club in the WebPoint membership system. All clubs that have boys are encouraged to have their boys select this club when they complete their membership. Clubs will maintain collect clubs’ fees based on their contract. Rationale: By associating all boys with one club in the region, they will have a larger pool of players when creating teams for the USAV Boys Junior National Championships. Clubs may choose not to be a part of this program.

Junior Clubs can host Boy’s Tryouts is Monday, August 3rd through August 10th.

New this year, the Boys Division will have a Boys Power Schedule consisting of 6 events 11/3/19, 11/23/19, 12/7/19, 1/11/20, 2/20 and 6/13/20. The tournament entry fee $125.00. The deadline for registering a Boys team for Boys Power 1 is October 21, 2019.

Boys teams competing in the Girls Power Structure must register the Monday (11/25/1, before Thanksgiving in the RMR office by 5:00 pm.

Until there is an increase in the number of Boys teams in the RMR they will be allowed to participate in the following divisions:

18 & Under through 15 & Under Boys Teams are eligible to participate in the RMR Adult Prime Time league and will be seeded accordingly.

The following Boys’ team may also participate in the Girls Single Age Division. They cannot participate in the Mixed Age Division.

14 & Under Boys Teams are eligible to participate in the RMR Junior Girls Power Structure in the 15’s Age Division or 16 & Under Age Divisions. The Boys teams will be seeded in the age division requested. If teams reach D2 during the season the team will be required to play up another age division for the following Power, the Junior Committee will seed them accordingly. Club Directors should consider the level of play of the boy’s teams when placing them into the Girls Division. The same requirements that pertain to a Junior Girls’ Team also pertain to a 14 & Under Boys teams.

Boys 14 and Under Division (individual players) will be allowed to participate in the RMR using the following age/grade definition:  Players who were born on or after September 1, 2005  Players who were born on or after September 1, 2005 (15 years or younger) who shall neither have completed nor are in a grade higher than the eighth grade (8th) during the current academic year. (This exception is based on the net height difference of 7’4 1/8” to 7’ 11 5/8” between the 14 and Under Division to the 15 and Under Division.)

13 & Under Boys Teams are eligible to participate in the RMR Junior Girls Power Structure in the 13’s Age Division or 14 & Under Age Division. The Boys teams will be seeded in the age division requested. If teams reach D3 during the season the team will be required to play up another age division for the following Power, the Junior Committee will seed them accordingly. Club Directors should consider the level of play of the boy’s teams when placing them into the Girls Division. The same requirements that pertain to a Junior Girls’ Team also pertain to a 13 & Under Boys teams.

12 & Under Boys Teams are eligible to participate in the RMR Junior Girls Power Structure or RMR Junior Power Division 12 & Under Age Division or 13 & Under Age Division. The Boys teams will be seeded in the age division requested. If teams reach D3 during the season the team will be required to play up another age division for the following Power, the Junior Committee will seed them accordingly. Club Directors should consider the level of play of the boy’s teams when placing them into the Girls Division. The same requirements that pertain to a Junior Girl’s 12 & Under Team also pertain to a 12 & Under Boys teams.

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Boy’s Division Con’t

 Junior Boys Teams cannot participate in the RMR Zelinkoff Bid Tournament.

 The 2020 USA Junior National Boys’ Volleyball Championships will be held in Reno, Nevada dates July 4 – July 9, 2020.

 The Boy’s Commitment is in effect from August 1 or the date an individual signs a contract until after the last day of competition of the Boys Junior National Volleyball Championship.

 Boys Age Definitions see pages 20.

BOYS PLAYER INTENT & COMMITMENT BOYS HAVE THE SAME REQUIREMENT AS THE GIRLS DIVISION SEE PAGES 15 – 16

AFFILIATED PRACTICE PLAYER WAIVER BOYS HAVE THE SAME REQUIREMENT AS THE GIRLS DIVISION SEE PAGE 15

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RMR INCIDENT REVIEW POLICY

I. Purpose. The purpose of the Incident Review Policy (Policy) is to provide a process for adjudicating complaints regarding, but not limited to, violations of ethics, criminal law, the United States Volleyball Association (USAV) Participant Code of Conduct, Spectator/Parent Code of Conduct and the USAV Substance Abuse Policy under the RMR’s jurisdiction, Rocky Mountain Region - USAV (RMR) rules, policies and procedures, and actions that are contrary to the fundamental objectives, integrity and best interests of the USAV or the RMR regarding fairness and rights accorded to any and all individuals, teams or organizations involved, and to determine appropriate disciplinary actions, if necessary.

II. Knowledge of All Governing Rules, Policies & Procedures. Every individual affiliated with a USAV/RMR sanctioned program is required to have knowledge of all policies and procedures in which they are subject to and governed by at all times. It shall be no defense, excuse or bar to any adjudicative proceeding, investigation or hearing that any individual or organization did not have actual knowledge of the rule, policy or procedure in which they are alleged to have violated.

III. Process. Unless special circumstances apply1, the process shall be as follows: 1. INITIAL COMPLAINT: Upon any receipt or knowledge of an initial complaint from any individual or organization, the Commissioner of the Region will designate one or more individuals to serve as the “investigator” at the Commissioner’s sole discretion. The investigator shall commence an initial investigation into the veracity and validity of the initial complaint and facts alleged. a. The initial complaint can be in any form, either written or verbal; b. The initial complaint may be brought by any individual or organization; c. The initial complaint may be brought under condition of anonymity.

2. INITIAL INVESTIGATION: Upon any receipt or knowledge of an initial complaint from any individual or organization, the Commissioner of the Region will designate one or more individuals to serve as the “investigator” at the Commissioner’s sole discretion. The investigator shall commence an initial investigation into the veracity and validity of the initial complaint and facts alleged to ensure that frivolous initial complaints or initial complaints made purely to further self-interest do not move forward. The investigator, at his or her sole discretion, may engage in all legal means necessary to properly complete an initial investigation. Further, the investigator may, in his or her sole discretion, grant any witness full anonymity, confidentiality or privilege pursuant to either the separate “Whistleblower Policy” or the “Anonymous Complaining Party or Witness” policy below.

3. FORMAL COMPLAINT: If, at any point during the initial investigation, the investigator, in his or her sole discretion, determines that the initial complaint has merit, the investigator will file a Formal Complaint, to be adjudicated by the Incident Review Committee, against the individual/s and/or organization/s. This procedure is as follows: a. The investigator compiles a written statement, in any form, that includes: i. A reference or citation to the governing rule, law, policy or procedure the aggrieved party is alleged to have violated, if applicable; ii. A statement of all information obtained that the investigator believes supports a meritorious initial complaint and violation, if confidential or privileged; iii. Copies of all information or evidence obtained that the investigator believes supports a meritorious initial complaint and violation, if available and not subject to remaining confidential or privileged. iv. A recommendation that the issue be forwarded to the Incident Review Committee for further investigation or adjudication, if necessary. v. If, at any point after the Formal Complaint is referred to an Independent Review Committee, additional information becomes available to the investigator that he or she intends to present as evidence of the aggrieved party’s violation, the investigator shall supplement the initial written statement by forwarding copies of the evidence (if not privileged and confidential), or

1 See: IV. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

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summarizing the new information obtained (if subject to confidentiality) to the aggrieved party and the Incident Review Committee. All information or evidence turned over to the aggrieved party by the Region within THREE (3) days prior to the IRC Hearing shall be properly considered as evidence and not subject to exclusion for any reason. b. The Formal Complaint and referral to the Incident Review Committee for further investigation and adjudication is forwarded to the Commissioner.

4. ONCE REFERRED TO THE INCIDENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Once referred to an Incident Review Committee (“IRC”), the Region shall then begin the following process: a. The IRC is selected. The IRC shall consist of THREE (3) committee members specifically appointed by the Region’s Commissioner to adjudicate these particular set of facts, plus the Region’s Commissioner who shall act as the “Chair.” The “Chair” shall preside over all IRC adjudication proceedings but shall have no vote in the adjudication process. In the event the Commissioner is unable to preside as the Chair, he or she shall appoint an individual to preside as the Chair, in his or her absolute and sole discretion. Once appointed, IRC members shall refrain from one-on-one discussions with the parties or any witnesses prior to the adjudication, unless directed to do so by the Chair. b. Notice is given to aggrieved parties. Once an IRC is selected, any agent of the Region shall notify the aggrieved individuals or organizations of the Region’s intent to proceed with the IRC adjudicating the alleged violation within TEN (10) business days of scheduling the IRC hearing. Included with this Notice shall be a copy of the formal complaint and all associated documentation and the date the IRC is scheduled to adjudicate the issue (collectively: “Notice”). This Notice may be sent to the aggrieved party or organization via e-mail, fax or U.S. postal service. c. An IRC Hearing is scheduled. Unless subject to special circumstances (see Footnote 1), upon receipt of the Notice, the aggrieved party must contact the Region within 48 business hours to schedule an IRC Hearing. If the aggrieved party fails to timely contact the Region, an IRC Hearing may be set at the Region’s sole discretion. The IRC Hearing shall be set at least TEN (10) business days from receipt of the aggrieved party’s Notice. d. Appointing an Advocate. The Commissioner shall appoint the Region’s Advocate (“Advocate”) at his or her sole and absolute discretion. Depending on the issues in the case, the Advocate will be responsible for submitting any argument on behalf of the Region or Complaining Party (if not confidential or privileged) to the IRC.

5. OBLIGATIONS OF ANY AGGRIEVED PARTY PRIOR TO IRC HEARING: The following obligations and duties shall apply to any aggrieved party prior to the IRC Hearing: a. The aggrieved party shall submit a position statement to the Commissioner within FIVE (5) business days prior to the IRC Hearing. This position statement must include all of the aggrieved party’s defenses to the alleged violations. Failure to provide this statement or to disclose all applicable defenses may result in the aggrieved party’s inability to present any or all defenses to the IRC. Exclusion of any defense based on failure to comply with this requirement shall be determined at the sole and absolute discretion of the Chair. b. All evidence the aggrieved party intends to rely upon in defending the allegations must be submitted to the Region within FIVE (5) days prior to the IRC Hearing. Failure to comply and provide any or all evidence pursuant to this requirement may result in the aggrieved party’s inability to present that evidence at the Hearing. Exclusion of any evidence based on the failure to comply with this requirement shall be determined at the sole and absolute discretion of the Chair. c. A list of all witnesses, if any, the aggrieved party intends to call for the hearing within THREE (3) days prior to the IRC Hearing. Failure to provide this information or disclose a particular witness may result in the aggrieved party’s inability to have that witness testify to the IRC. Exclusion of any witness based on failure to comply with this requirement shall be determined at the sole and absolute discretion of the Chair. 6. IRC HEARING: The following rules or procedures shall apply to the IRC Hearing: a. IRC Hearings shall take place in front of the full IRC. i. If a member’s personal attendance is not practical, the IRC may proceed to hearing without that member so long as that member is able to participate via any means of communication by which all IRC members may hear each other during the hearing.

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b. All IRC hearings are closed to all non-interested or necessary individuals. Any party in which the aggrieved party intends to have attend the Hearing must be submitted in writing to the Region at least 48 business hours prior to the Hearing, including attorneys. Any failure to comply with this provision may result in the exclusion of that individual, at the Chair’s sole and absolute discretion. c. The IRC shall be entitled to ask any relevant question to any party appearing on behalf of the aggrieved individual or the Advocate. The party is required to give an answer, unless legally exempted, or the IRC may take the party’s refusal to answer the question as an adverse inference. d. The aggrieved party shall be allowed to present any relevant argument, defense, or evidence (subject to timely disclosure requirements in III(5)) to the IRC. e. The Advocate shall be allowed to present any relevant argument or evidence (subject to prior disclosure policy requirements) to the IRC. f. After all argument and evidence has been presented, the parties will be dismissed by the Chair. g. The IRC will then make a decision as to whether or not the aggrieved party was guilty of the violation. Any decision by the IRC requires an affirmative vote by a simple majority of the IRC. 5. IRC DECISION. The IRC shall announce its decisions and imposed sanctions, in writing, within FIVE (5) business days of the IRC Hearing. The writing shall include the rationale for the decision and a statement of the appeals process. The Chair shall notify the aggrieved party or organization and the advocate within five (5) business days of the date of the decision. All IRC Decisions and sanctions are binding pending appeal.

IV. Special Circumstances. Due to the nature of the Initial Complaint (governed by Section III(1) above), it may be determined by the Commissioner, in his or her sole and absolute discretion, that the Initial Complaint requires immediate action. Complaints that present special circumstances and a need for immediate action are not subject to Section III above unless otherwise noted. Initial Complaints that present Special Circumstances are those that allege violations or behavior that threaten immediate harm to another individual or organization, whether physical or economic. In these cases: 1. Immediate sanctions, if any, may implemented by the Commissioner at his sole and absolute discretion in an effort to neutralize the potential harm. 2. Notify the aggrieved party or organization of the allegations and imposed sanctions, if any, within 48 hours of the Initial Complaint. 3. If the aggrieved party so requests, it may seek relief from the sanctions imposed by requesting an IRC Hearing. If this Hearing is requested, it must be held within FIVE (5) business days of the request. 4. Upon request, the Region shall select the IRC pursuant to Section III(4)(1) above and then the Commissioner shall appoint the Advocate pursuant to Section III(4)(4) above. 5. All evidence in which either the aggrieved party or the Advocate intends to submit to the IRC must be disclosed to the other party within 24 hours of the IRC Hearing. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the exclusion of the information from the Hearing at the sole and absolute discretion of the Chair. 6. HEARING. Because the aggrieved party is entitled to a hearing on a short notice, a physical meeting of the IRC may be difficult to obtain. Therefore, all individuals may appear in any manner so long as that individual is able to participate via any means of communication by which all IRC members may hear during the hearing. Requirements or rules listed in Section III(2)-(7) above apply to these Hearings. 7. DECISION. If the IRC determines the aggrieved party is guilty of the allegations, it may choose to impose different or additional sanctions than those previously imposed by the Commissioner, if any. If the IRC determines the aggrieved party is not guilty of any of the allegations, the sanctions imposed by the Commissioner, if any, will be lifted. Section III(5) above applies to these Special Circumstances. All IRC Decisions and sanctions are binding pending appeal.

V. Potential Sanctions. If the IRC determines the aggrieved party is guilty of the alleged violations or behavior, the IRC may impose one or more of the following penalties on any individuals or organizations involved: 1. Probation, meaning a warning that any additional violation of ethics or the rules may result in suspension of participation (roles) within the RMR-USAV or suspension of RMR-USAV membership for a designated period of time; 2. Fine(s) to be paid before further participation in RMR events; 3. Suspension from participation (roles) within the RMR-USAV for a designated period of time. 4. Suspension of rights to participate in designated policies of the RMR such as but not limited to the “Members on Hold Policy”. 5. Suspension of USAV membership for up to 12 months;

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6. Expulsion from USAV membership for more than 12 months; 7. Any other just or appropriate remedy the IRC sees fit.

VI. Appeals. Only the aggrieved party may appeal an IRC Decision. However, the appealing party is limited to only those things presented in the original IRC Hearing and may not submit new evidence or argument that was not made in the original IRC Hearing. The appeals process is as follows: 1. All appeals of IRC decisions must be in writing and delivered to the RMR Commissioner within TWO (2) weeks of the mailing date of the IRC decision; 2. This Notice of Appeal must contain, in writing, all of the information the party feels the Appeals Committee should consider in determining whether the IRC properly followed the Incident Review Policy in reaching its decision and if the determination made by the IRC was supported by the weight of the evidence presented; 3. The Commissioner shall acknowledge the appeal in writing to the parties and inform the Board of Directors of the appeal within FIVE (5) business days of receipt of the appeal; 4. The other party (either the aggrieved party or the Advocate) shall be informed of the appeal, given a copy of the written appeal, and afforded FIVE (5) business days to provide a Response, in writing, to the Appeals Committee; 5. The Referee Chair (for matters involving an Adult player or team) or the Jr. Referee Chair (for matters involving a Jr. player or team) shall preside over appeals proceedings as the Appeals Chair and shall appoint an Appeals Committee to adjudicate the appeal; 6. The Appeals Committee will consist of two other members from the Board of Directors who did not serve on the IRC, plus the Appeals Chair; 7. The Appeals Chair shall notify the parties of the Appeals Committee’s decision by USPS Certified Mail, return receipt requested, with copies to members of the IRC and the Board by regular mail or email, within FIVE (5) business days of the decision. 8. If it is determined by the IRC that due process was not served to the accused or complainant, the RMR reserves the right to start the due process procedure again.

VII. Additional Considerations.

1. Any failure on the Region, the Investigator or the Advocate to strictly follow the policies set forth herein shall only be a defense if the aggrieved party can show that they reasonably suffered some form of prejudice. If no prejudice has been suffered or can be shown, the Region, Investigator or Advocate reserves the absolute right to rectify any oversight or excusable neglect. If the issue is so rectified, the aggrieved party is barred from raising the issue as a complete defense to the action. 2. It shall be presumed that any outcome of any non-related violation, sanctions or IRC Hearing is not binding on the Region based on the specific facts and fact intensive considerations given to each action. Therefore, it is no defense to assert any other violations of any other individuals or organizations. 3. ANONYMOUS COMPLAINING PARTY OR WITNESSES: Due to the recognition that the volleyball community is small and tightknit, that the Region has a vested interest in protecting the integrity of the individuals, organizations, policies, procedures and rules that all operate under its purview, and that without people willing to discuss ongoing violations, the Region would never be able to police the inappropriate, unlawful or harmful behavior. Therefore, in order to protect the integrity of the above, it may be required that an individual remain totally anonymous when discussing alleged violations. As such, the Region, Investigator or Advocate may rightfully grant a witness total anonymity at their sole and absolute discretion. If such an act is required, the anonymous individual’s statements or testimony to the investigator and/or advocate may be disclosed to the aggrieved party in the form of a summary, authored by the investigator or advocate, devoid of all identifying information. If any documentation is provided by said witness, all identifying information will be redacted. If the authenticity of the documents or statements is called into question by the aggrieved party, the IRC reserves the right to question the witness or review the full document on an in-camera basis, without the aggrieved party present. There shall be absolutely no right of the aggrieved party to obtain the individual’s information, and no requirement on the Region to disclose such.

RMR Board of Directors Revised and Approved on 8/5/19.

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RMR Beach Division

The Rocky Mountain Region has offered beach programming since 2011 and is glad to report that the demand for the RMR Beach Series has grown each of the past years. The RMR Beach Series consists of four sand events and the Rocky Mountain Open, our Region’s national qualifier to the USA Volleyball Beach Championships held in late July.

Beach Affiliation: Currently, all RMR Beach players will be listed as “Unaffiliated” when it comes to playing beach events. If an individual is affiliated with an indoor club, there are no affiliation restrictions. Players can play with an individual from the same or other indoor club. Player’s must put “YES” in the main section of their RMR – USAV membership that they are interested in playing beach. All beach players that are not participating in the indoor game from January – April, must register as regular Junior Members ($35.00) in order to participate in the “Indoor Beach Events”.

RMR Beach Clubs are just being developed within the region to train athletes for the sand game. Currently there is no registration fee to become an RMR Beach Club. Coaches must have a current regular adult RMR-USAV membership; a current cleared background screening and must be “Beach” IMPACT certified to instruct beach athletes. Beach IMPACT certification is different from Indoor IMPACT certification that is required to coach indoor athletes. Contact the RMR if you are interested in being Beach Impact certified.

2020 Beach Dates

Date Event Facility Island/Sport 5/16/2020 Beach Series #1 Oasis

5/25/2020 Beach Regional Qualifier Island

June 3rd & 4th RMR Beach Showdown (BNQ) Island

6/28/2020 Beach Regional Qualifier Island

7/11/2020 Beach Series #2 Island

8/1/2020 Beach Series # 3 Island

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