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Welcome to the PORTLAND NORTH JRS web site
This site is designed to provide information for Portland North Jrs volleyball. General club information from club director John Razsa and frequently asked questions have been added to the site. Feel free to contact me with input. All information is subject to change due to scheduling and human error. If you have any recommendations on how to improve the site, please e-mail Bob Curtis (bob.curtis@smemaine.com).
Sunday, November 1
How do I know if I should tryout for the Gold (16s and 18s) team?
Portland North will have 16 Gold and 18 Gold teams that compete in Open Level tournaments. A common question lately is "How do I know if I should tryout for the Gold team?"
The Gold team is normally for girls with more experience and talent. First year players will not have much chance of making the Gold team. There are exceptions to that, though. If you are quite tall or fast or good at sports in general, for example, maybe you should give it a try. If you're not sure, you can ask your coach their opinion or have them contact me.
You should know that Gold teams also require more commitment, attend more tourneys- which are at a higher level, practice twice a week rather than just Sundays and have higher costs associated with them for those reasons.
Feel free to call John at 657-3966 if you have other questions about Gold or just want to chat about any of this.
Saturday, October 31
2009 Tryout Dates Set
Parents should attend the parents' meeting for the appropriate division.
18U Gold Only one tryout Sunday, November 8 @ Newbegin Gym 22 Main St., Gray 3:30 - 4:00 Registration 4:00 - 6:00 Tryouts 6:00 - 6:30 Parents' Meeting
16U Gold
Only one tryout Sunday, November 8 @ Newbegi Gym 22 Main St., Gray 1:00 - 1:30 Registration 1:30 - 3:30 Tryouts 3:00 - 3:30 Parents' Meeting
18U (Girls are strongly encouraged to attend both tryouts)
First Tryout Sunday, November 15 @ Yarmouth High School 11:45 - 12:15 Registration 12:30 - 2:30 Tryouts Second Tryout Sunday, November 22 @ Yarmouth High School 12:00 - 12:30 Registration 12:30 - 2:30 Tryouts 12:30 - 1:00 Parents' Meeting
16U (Girls are strongly encouraged to attend both tryouts)
First Tryout Sunday, November 15 @ Yarmouth High School 1:45 - 2:15 Registration 2:30 - 4:30 Tryouts 2:30 - 3:00 Parent's Meeting Second Tryout Sunday, November 22 @ Yarmouth High School 2:00 - 2:30 Registration 2:30 - 4:30 Tryouts
14U (Girls are strongly encouraged to attend both placement sessions)
First Placement Session Sunday, November 15 @ Yarmouth High School 3:45 - 4:15 Registration 4:30 - 6:00 Placement Sessions 4:30 - 5:00 Parents' Meeting Second Placement Session Sunday, November 22 @ Yarmouth High School 4:00 - 4:30 Registration 4:30 - 6:00 Placement Sessions
12U
First Practice Sunday, December 6 @ SMCC 2:30 - 3:00 Registration 3:00 - 5:00 Placement Sessions 4:30 - 5:00 Parents' Meeting
Please contact John Rasza (657-3966 or jrazsa@maine.rr.com) or Bob Curtis (bob.curtis@smemaine.com) with questions. Monday, October 12
Before You Come to Tryouts
1. Register online Prior to coming to the first tryout (first placement session fro 14U, first practice for 12U) each player must register (or renew registration) online with the New England Regional Volleyball Association (NERVA). NERVA uses the registration system for USAVolleyball. Register by following one of the following links. Be sure to select'Portland North Juiors' as the Club. New players: https://webpoint.usavolleyball.org/wp/memberships/join.asp?mbr_ChapterID=25971 Returning players: https://webpoint.usavolleyball.org/ (select the 'Login' link on the left side of the page)
2. Print, complete and sign the following forms:
1. USAV Waiver & Release of Liability and Participant Code of Conduct (link to this form will be available on the usavolleyball.org website after registration) 2. 2010 USAV Medical Release Form (link to this form will be available on the usavolleyball.org website after registration) 3. PNJO Tryout Form - available at http://www.eteamz.com/PortlandNorthJrs/handouts/ (select Tryuot-Information). High school players we encourage you to please fill out page two of this form with your high school coach.
3. Check this year's age division definitions
12U (12 & Under) Division - Players born on or after September 1, 1997 14U (14 & Under) Division - Players born on or after September 1, 1995 16U (16 & Under) Division - Players born on or after September 1, 1993 18U (18 & Under) Division - Players born on or after September 1, 1991 OR Player is currently in 12th grade or lower and born on or after September 1, 1990 Monday, October 12
What to Bring to Tryouts
1. USAV Waiver form printed and signed by parent 2. USAV Medical form printed and signed by parent 3. Portland North Tryout Form 4. Check or money order for $55.00 made payable to Portland North JO. This fee covers the $35.00 NERVA registration fee and the $20.00 tryout fee (covers all tryouts a girl attends). All girls trying out for 12U, and girls trying out for 14U for the first time, pay only the $35.00 NERVA fee. ($10 fee for returned checks). Tuesday, September 15
2009 NERVA Tournament Dates Set
The 2010 NERVA tournament schedule has been posted. The tournament dates for Portland North are: March 7, March 21, April 11, April 25 and May 2 (Championships). The NERVA website has additional information. Tuesday, September 29
Maine Games receives national recognition for volleyball tournament
Article regarding recent high school tournament. Go to USAV home to see more. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) JO OVERVIEW BY JOHN RAZSA Friday, September 28
New NERVA Website
NERVA has a new website http://www.nervajuniors.org/
Thanks MSVBA for supporting Portland North
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