Summer Camp and Tryout Memberships
Summer is upon us! Many RMR members will attend various skills clinics and open gyms, and eventually TRYOUTS in the coming months. Remember that if you are a returning athletes (regular season member for 24-25) then your membership and insurance are "good through August 31st!" No need to buy a summer or tryout membership!
If you are new to USAV and RMR, then you WILL need to purchase a membership of some sort. Currently, we have our "24-25 Limited Summer Camps and Clinics" membership available (HERE). Only purchase this membership if you don't already have a 24-25 regular membership, but do want to attend camps and clinics. The Summer membership DOES cover you at our July 12-on Tryouts as well, but it is NOT "upgradable" to the 25-26 membership, so only buy this one if you're going to attend camps/clinics before July 12th.
On July 12th we start the formal Tryout season. Memberships for Tryouts (only) will open July 1. That membership IS upgradable to the 25-26 season (so all your money goes toward your new club season) but it does NOT cover summer camps/clinics.
BEACH-ONLY players fall into two categories. LOCAL-only players may purchase the "Summer" membership discussed above. Beach-only players who will participate in any national-level event (BRQ, BNQ, NBTChamps, or any events after Sept 1st) should purchase our "24-25 RMR Junior Beach" membership. Reminder: if you're a full regular season member (traditional indoor membership) then you don't need a beach membership; it's included. This paragraph speaks to players who ONLY play beach!
Support for Prime Volleyball Academy Family
On the evening of Tuesday, April 15th, Brooklyn Lopeman (player for Prime Volleyball 13 Black) and her step-father, Brian Cirbo, were involved in a devastating motorcycle accident on their way home from practice. Tragically, both Brian and Brooklyn passed away due to their injuries.
This unimaginable tragedy has shaken everyone who knows and loves them. Brooklyn was a bright, kind, and talented young woman with a deep passion for volleyball and a heart that touched everyone she met.
A GoFundMe has been set up to support the family through this incredibly difficult time. Any contribution, no matter the size, will go directly toward easing the financial burden and showing this family that they are not alone.
If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this page and keeping Brooklyn and Brian's loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. Your kindness and support mean more than words can express.
The RMR extends our condolences to Brooklyn and Brian's family as well as the entire Prime Volleyball Academy during this very difficult time.
clinic season is here!
As our RMR regional competition season winds down, we move our focus to the summer Camp and Clinic season. Many of our local clubs promote skills camps of their own, or bring in collegiate or professional clinicians to bolster their offerings. We post camp/clinic fliers on behalf of our RMR clubs and partners HERE.
This year, the RMR has taken an extra step. We have invited the "Art of Coaching" team to bring their Coaches Clinic to Denver! We're one of only three regions in the country who will host this program this year, and RMR Clubs and Coaches receive big discounts!
Our AOC camp will run May 17 and 18th at Metro State.
For more information about the Clinic Program and the RMR Discount program, please see the Art Of Coaching DENVER 25 Landing Page
Discussion of the Updated Recruiting Policy 3.20.25
RMR Community;
A few weeks ago, we published an RMR Recruiting Policy that included the idea that “currently-affiliated athletes were completely off limits” until July Tryouts. We received significant feedback from many of our Directors regarding that concept, and so we reached out to USAV leadership directly. They made clear that USAV and most Regions are moving away from “restrictive regulations” of this nature, and towards a more open “free market” philosophy. The RMR will follow suit.
Please find attached (above) a single-page “white sheet” that describes our updated Recruiting Policy. Also, please be aware that the RMR reserves the right to update the Policy from time to time, as our Board of Directors finds necessary.
We're aware that the RMR, like USAV and "club volleyball" universally, has been changing rapidly. We all yearn for the stability of previous times. Still, implementation of new technology, new policies and new management standards will help us meet challenging new market realities.
Like most of you, we do hope to "settle in" on stable annual calendars, ranking systems, and of course a recruiting policy that serve everyone smoothly and well, and that can be left in place for several years into the future. "Fingers crossed" that this Recruiting Policy represents a step in that direction!
Finally, an apology. This year we are dreadfully late in publishing our recruiting plan and calendar. I'd like to thank our Girls Junior Committee for all of their hard work! Meanwhile, as Director, I do apologize to all of you in the RMR Community for the late delivery of this necessary information.
Enjoy the weekend, whether you'll be playing here in Denver with Power 4-Odd, or competing at the PNQ, Northern Lights, or Big South Qualifiers...
... and Good Luck!
Keith Murlless, Executive Director, RMR
USAV is "in the news!"
Check out this article, written by a prominent journalist, just after the recent USAV / New England Region Boston Volleyball Festival : BOSTON GLOBE "As I See It"
Directors: Extra info about Summer Memberships for Athletes
Directors
Please read the "Summer Memberships" article published above. Then, note that there are two METHODS for your players to purchase the Summer Camps and Clinics membership:
1) You send them a public club assignment link and they select "summer" when it asks how long they'll be participating. This will prompt them to purchase the 24-25 RMR Limited Summer Camps/Clinics membership. This method will automatically affiliate the membership with your club, so you'll be able to see them in your directory.
2) You can send them this link https://memberships.sportsengine.com/buy/11ef4ea3-e24f-48e8-af28-762cd491ac0d , but this will not affiliate the membership with your club.
NEWS FROM USAV
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Rocky Mountains will be alive with the sound of volleyball in 2025 when Denver hosts the USA Volleyball Open National Championship on May 23-28 at the Colorado Convention Center.
The Open National Championship is the longest-running volleyball tournament in the United States and features women’s and men’s teams with players ages 18 to 80.
The field will include teams comprised of former USA Volleyball national team players and national team development program (NTDP) athletes.
“We are happy to be bringing the 2025 USA Volleyball Open National Championship to the Mile High City of Denver,” said USA Volleyball President and CEO Jamie Davis. “The Open Championship provides adult teams at every level a chance to compete against others from both foreign and domestic. This tournament epitomizes the essence of USAV and shows that volleyball is truly a sport for life. We thank the Denver Sports Commission for all its support.”
In addition, USA Volleyball will celebrate volleyball leaders and stars at its Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony ahead of the 2025 tournament.
SPRING FORUM: Directors hold the Date
The RMR Girls Spring Forum (for Club Directors) will be held Wednesday May 7th, 730-930pm, at the RMR Offices in Ken Caryl. Full zoom functionality will be provided to Directors who prefer to attend virtually.
Directors in the Denver area may attend in person. Please drop us a line to help us determine how many guests we should anticipate, as the office will only comfortably seat about 30 persons.
How do bids work?
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RMR Bid Successes continue!
In addition to winning RMR Regional Bids here in Denver at the ZBT, several of our RMR clubs have secured bids at USAV Girls National Qualifiers.
Congratulations go out to:
At Far Western GJNQ
Colorado Junions 15Sherri 15 Open
At Lone Star GJNQ
Front Range 17 Black 17 USA
Colorado Skyline 17 Royal 17 Liberty
At SLC Showdown GJNQ
NORCO 15 Black 15 USA
Colorado Juniors 16Shannon 16 USA
At Pacific Northwest GJNQ
Colorado Elite 16 Grizzly 16 Liberty
At Mideast GJNQ
Elevation 18 Peak 18 USA
Colorado Juniors 18Jayne 18 Liberty
At Red Rock Rave GJNQ
FrontRange 18 Black 18 USA
Mesa Juniors 18 Black 18 Amer
At Sunshine GJNQ
CS Altitude 16 Navy 16 Amer
At Florida Fest GJNQ
Colorado Juniors 18Kevin 18 Open
To see how the RMR is doing on the national stage and here at home, please see
Inclement Weather PolicyThe RMR does not dictate whether teams or participants should or should not travel during inclement weather or under any other unsafe condition. Club/Team/Personal travel to any RMR event is always at your own risk and expense. Safety first!
That said, we rarely cancel events. In the event that interstate highways are closed, or if gyms are closed by their school districts or owners, we publish these closures both at the RMR Home Page, and directly to all involved TEAM COACHES, via the TM2 email system.
In the event that a team is running late or cannot attend, it is the responsibility of the Team Coach or Representative to notify the RMR as early as possible. We can be reached by text at our office cell phone 303-584-0376.
Weather-related cancellations may be eligible for refund if highway closure is corroborated by State Highway Patrol. Cancellations for any other reason substantially affect all attending teams, and are therefore not eligible for refund, and may be subject to fines or other club sanction.
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The RMR event schedule and results program! Where do we go? How did we do? It's all here!
USAV Partners with VKTRY insoles
Dear RMR Volleyball Families,
Here's a quick note to let you know that the RMR has partnered with VKTRY Performance Insoles - The Official Insoles of USA Volleyball.
All of our RMR coaches, athletes and their family members receive 20% off these exciting new products!
See Testimonials HERE....
VKTRY also provides a 90 day money back guarantee and free shipping!
Request the code from us at office@rmrvolleyball.org.
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The RMR event schedule and results program! Where do we go? How did we do? It's all here!
Shinkara Hardship Fund
The Shinkara Fund was established to assist junior athletes who might need a little help with the expenses related to club volleyball.
The RMR thanks "legendary local volley-philanthropist" Tom Kawano for all of his support over the years. So many adults and juniors have come to love the sport, and have enjoyed expanded opportunities to play, thanks to Tom and his good works!
Application for Shinkara support is due Feb 28th, and can be made using this online FORM. Awards are traditionally granted in early April.
More specific information may be obtained at this link: https://www.rmrvolleyball.org/financialassistance
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Inclement Weather PolicyThe RMR does not dictate whether teams or participants should or should not travel during inclement weather or under any other unsafe condition. Club/Team/Personal travel to any RMR event is always at your own risk and expense. Safety first!
That said, we rarely cancel events. In the event that interstate highways are closed, or if gyms are closed by their school districts or owners, we publish these closures both at the RMR Home Page, and directly to all involved TEAM COACHES, via the TM2 email system.
In the event that a team is running late or cannot attend, it is the responsibility of the Team Coach or Representative to notify the RMR as early as possible. We can be reached by text at our office cell phone 303-584-0376.
Weather-related cancellations may be eligible for refund if highway closure is corroborated by State Highway Patrol. Cancellations for any other reason substantially affect all attending teams, and are therefore not eligible for refund, and may be subject to fines or other club sanction.
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RMR CONTACTS
The street address of our office is: 10579 Bradford Rd #103, Littleton, CO 80127.
--> We enjoy visitors but are frequently away at events, so drop us a line before you drop by!
Our office phone number is (303) 584-0376. This is a cell number that does accept texts!
The general-contact email address for the RMR is: office@rmrvolleyball.org
Email addresses for our various departments at the RMR:
| General Questions & COIs | Marcie Schaap | office@rmrvolleyball.org or marcie@rmrvolleyball.org |
| Membership | Kirsten Boessneck | membership@rmrvolleyball.org |
| Accounting | Brandi Wierenga | accounting@rmrvolleyball.org |
| Events/JA Rep/Comp Comm Rep | Jill Simpson | events@rmrvolleyball.org or jill@rmrvolleyball.org |
| Executive Director | Keith Murlless | executivedirector@rmrvolleyball.org or kmurlless@rmrvolleyball.org |
