Happy August!  

The summer Championship season has (finally) concluded. Congratulations to the many RMR teams who enjoyed success at the Girls and Boys National Championships, Beach Championships,  and All Star events!

The last month of summer is still a busy time for the RMR though. Girls tryouts are drawing to a close, but the Boys tryouts begin today with "new player" signing next Monday. Our last summer beach event plays (at The Island) this Friday. And on September 1st, we will open the membership portal so that players can join USAV and "affiliate" with their clubs for the 2022-23 season. 

Enjoy these last few "summer days" and we'll see you back in the gyms soon!

On behalf of the entire Region and all of its members past and present, I’d like to offer a huge vote of “thanks” to Wendy Sapp. The RMR won’t be the same without her!

Wendy’s last official day was yesterday, June 30th, but she’s already ”back at it,” working at the Boys Junior National Championship in Las Vegas. There she is serving as a staff member at the Championship, alongside her husband Glenn, who serves as one of three Head Referees for the event.

Together, Glenn and Wendy have led the RMR through over 25 years of operations. They have overseen tremendous growth in the Region, and have influenced the lives of nearly everyone who has played volleyball in Colorado and Wyoming during the last three decades. 

Glenn served as Commissioner and the leader of our Board of Directors for over twenty years, and continues to serve on the Board.  Wendy has been the Office Manager through all that time, and their two twin daughters Jazzy and Nikky almost grew up in the RMR office.

Almost all of the programs that we associate with Club Volleyball here in Denver were in some way touched by Wendy and Glenn. In addition to all the indoor club volleyball, together they launched our Beach Volleyball program, enabling the RMR to join one of the fastest growing sports in the world. And they have personally managed to host a dozen or more events each year for our players, including the ever-popular RMR Showdown. 

Few people can think of the Region without picturing Wendy. She has been the “face” of our Region both here and on the national scene, ever since she first came on board.

Please join us in wishing Wendy and Glenn “all the best” as they transition into a future that is sure to include a great deal of volley-travel, family softball games, and visits with grandchildren! 

Many Thanks, and Best Wishes!

The RMR