We just want to reminder everyone in the Region about the National rule on playing in non-sanctioned events. It is very important that all clubs, teams, players and parents be aware of this rule. Some events which have been sanctioned in the past are no longer IVA/USA Sanctioned events; and some events that were not sanctioned are.
Teams found participating in non approved/sanctioned events will jeopardize their ability to participate in any future IVA/USA events, including national championship events. Approved tournaments for IVA/USA teams to participate in can be found on the IVA website and the USAV website at:
In the IVA Handbook (http://www.imvolleyball.org/documents/iva_membership_handbook2007.pdf) on page 7 it states:
In the USA Volleyball Guidebook (http://usavolleyball.org/Media/About/defguiderva.asp) section 5 it states the following items:
The following competitions may require a sanction from the RVA.
a. Fellowship competition.
b. Recreation competition.
NOTE: Non-sanctioned competitions are not covered by USAV insurance.
Non-Sanctioned Competition: RVA-registered players and teams competing in non-sanctioned competition will jeopardize their eligibility, depending upon the policies and/or regulations of the Regional Volleyball Association where they are registered. USAV insurance is not in force during these competitions.
If you are in question about whether a tournament, league, event or other is approved and sanctioned by IVA/USAV please contact our office at 801-534-1933 or by email at \n scottk@imvolleyball.org
Scott "Scooter" Keister
Intermountain Volleyball Association
2595A West Custer Road (1775 South)
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
phone: 801-534-1933
fax: 801-575-6592