2008 Junior Division Survey

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Demographic Data

Tryouts

As the region grows, the tryout process (and recruitment of players) is becoming a larger issue.

1. How many different clubs did you tryout with this season?     Select One None - same club as last year and tryouts weren't required. None - new player and tryouts weren't required One - new player One - same club as last year. One - different club from last year. Two Three or more

Tournaments - Division Size

How many teams should we have in a division (this affects competitiveness of division - fewer teams closer competition, number of rounds in playoffs - more pools mean more playoff matches, and ability to fit into different locations - not that many places with 4 or more courts)?           Select One 10-12 13-15 16-18 18-20

Tournaments - Format

Should the region use 4 team pools for all divisions (even if it means that we have some divisions - on a rotating basis - playing on Sundays each weekend) and play matches (2/3) and start at 0-0?   Select One Yes No

Should the region use 5 team pools for divisions below Platinum?  Select One Yes - all divisions Only Silver and below. Only Bronze and below Only Copper and below

If there are not enough facilities, should the region go to 5 team pools or put teams on a waiting list?  Select One Use 5 team pools Use waiting list

Officiating

New this year the Region developed an online scorekeeper and referee re-cert clinic (for adult or junior players who had been certified each of the last two seasons as well as junior coaches) which presented some material and then had a quiz.  You had to pass the quiz to move to the next section of the clinic.  If you did not pass, it took you back to review that section and take the quiz again.  We had over 300 people participate this year.

1. Should we continue to use this online clinic?  Select One Yes - for recertification only Yes - for recertification and new certifications No
2. Rate the performance of the adult officials (as a whole) with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent.  Select One 5 - Excellent 4 - Above Average 3 - Average 2 - Below Average 1 - Poor
3. During pool play are the adult officials making the calls (or getting the player to make the call) when a call is missed?  Select One 100% of the time 76-99% of the time 51-75% of the time 26-50% of the time 1-25% of the time
4. When there are enough referees should the adult referees officiate all play (not just playoffs) in the Platinum Divisions (this might be a higher entry fee)?           Select One Yes No
5. The last two years at least one coach on the roster was required to be a certified referee.  Should we continue this requirement?  Select One Yes No

Participant/Spectator Behavior

Unfortunately, parent/spectator (and some coaches and players) behavior is becoming more of an issue.  The past few seasons we have made presentations about Honoring the Game to coaches and at officials (adult and junior) clinics.  Based on the 2006 survey results the Region developed a  Participant/Spectator Behavior Policy. 

1. Were you aware of the new Participant/Spectator Behavior policy?  Select One Yes No  
2. If you were aware, how did you find out about it?  Select One Club Coach Referee Tournament Director Region Web Site Region Coaches Clinic Region Officials Clinic Other parent
3. Do you feel that the policy is working?  Select One Yes No
4. Do you have any suggestions or comments about the Participant/Spectator Behavior Policy or about poor behavior and/or how to deal with it?

Enter your comments and suggestions

Developing boy's volleyball

The past couple of years has seen the addition of a couple of boy's programs.  Please support the areas that have programs for boys in Cary, Chapel Hill, Hickory and Raleigh.  One way you can support them is to refer boys who want to play to their programs if you are not able to for a boys team in your area.

Does your area have a program for boys?           Select One Yes No 

If no, would you be interested in starting a program for boys in your area? Select One Yes No

What are the issues that are deterrents to boys playing USA Volleyball)?

Please enter your comments

1. Would you be interested in information on how to start/run a program?  Select One Yes No

If yes, who should we get in touch with (name and contact information)?

Enter contact name and information

Coaches

It is time for the Region to host another CAP Level I and Level II clinic this year (the last one was September 30 - October 2, 2005).  We are committed to helping provide you with the training and resources to allow you to help your players be the best they can be.

1. When is the best time to hold the clinic (select all that would work for you)?

First Choice Select One January February March April May June July August September October November December, Second Choice Select One January February March April May June July August September October November December, Third Choice Select One January February March April May June July August September October November December

2. The IMPACT clinic is a requirement to coach in the region and at Qualifiers and Nationals and there are certain things that must be taught there.  Are there things that were taught or that you wish had been covered in the IMPACT clinic that you feel would be beneficial for new coaches?

Enter suggestions for IMPACT clinic

Member Service and Support

The Region web site is our main source of information.  Do you have any suggestions to improve the web site?

  Enter suggestions for web site

Do you have any comments or suggestions for the region staff?

Enter suggestions for region staff

Suggestions and comments

Do you have any suggestions or comments for the upcoming season?

Enter suggestions or comments for the upcoming season

Thank you for taking the time to give your input and help us make the region the best it can be.