RMR 24-25 Season Ramps Up!
25 Aug 2024
The 2024-25 USA Volleyball season officially opens on September 1st. Here in the Rocky Mountain Region, we hit the courts quickly, with the boys fall club season kicking off with a two-day tournament Saturday-Sunday Oct 5-6. Registration for that event, and for the entire boys season, opens tomorrow, Monday Aug 26th.
For families, we're in the membership season! A few reminders that help us all get through this complicated process efficiently:
* Please wait for a MEMBERSHIP INVITATION LINK from your Club.
--> DON'T buy a generic membership... wait for the invitation link!
* Juniors are members in "households" at SportsEngine, but the household is "owned" by parents (or legal guardians). As you set up a household for your family, remember that you, the parent, are the account holder.
--> Athletes should not create their own account. While they will be the actual paid member (parents don't have to join or pay) it's the parents who, as legal adults, set up the account
Please check out our "Parents/membership" page for more detailed instructions!
What age group should my player tryout for?
Please use the chart below to verify what age group your player is eligible for this season! Player's MAY play up in age groups, but may NOT play down.
For girls' teams: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2006, (who are defined as 18 & under by the USAV Age Definition) and are in the 11th grade for the current academic year are eligible to compete in 17 & under. There is no waiver needed for this exception.
The "age calculator tool," below, is handy for double-checking which age-group your student-athlete is eligible for!
24-25 Indoor age Definitions Table
For use during the
season
Please note:
The calculator automatically "rolls over" into each new season on July 1st. The title above reflects the season that the calculator is reporting for.
Also, the "junior class waiver" is automatically included in the age group reported here.
Select the Month, Day & Year, then click on the button to see the youngest age group of that birth date. |
Looking for a team?
Many clubs still have available positions to fill. This spreadsheet displays the most current information, as submitted by the club directors.
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 Teams Have a Blast at USAV Girls Junior Nationals 18s
CVA 18 Black at GJNC 24
Cool Article about the Growth of Volleyball in the US
This article form Sportico magazine discusses the amazing growth of our sport, with USAV CEO Jamie Davis. Enjoy the read!
https://www.sportico.com/leagues/other-sports/2023/us-volleyball-participation-surging-1234742921/
More Great news from USAV...
... MORE VOLLEYBALL IN DENVER AND THE RMR!
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (January 23, 2023) – 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.
Congratulations to our RMR teams that have earned bids at National Qualifiers!
Norco 18 Black at GJNC 24
Congratulations to our Grand Champions of RMR Showdown!
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The RMR event schedule and results program! Where do we go? How did we do? It's all here!
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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 March 1st, and can be made using this online FORM. Awards are traditionally granted in early April.
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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 | Jill Simpson | events@rmrvolleyball.org or jill@rmrvolleyball.org |
| Executive Director | Keith Murlless | executivedirector@rmrvolleyball.org or kmurlless@rmrvolleyball.org |
