AVA Volleyball Club

Coronavirus Information and Links

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 18:44:52 +0000

4-23-2020 Update

NERVA has decided not to extend the NERVA 1 day events and to cancel them but will sanction club play once USA Volleyball allows it. In addition, USA Volleyball is now allowing online training.

AVA is working with local clubs and will provide volleyball when it is allowed including indoor and outdoor play. Thank you for your kind words and support during these difficult times.

Dear AVA Members,

We are a close community of nearly 100 students and over 200 parents, coaches and family members and it is hard for each and everyone of us to have to pause our club’s volleyball practices and matches.

However, we are part of a regional, national and global community that is currently tasked with doing everything we can to slow down the spread of the flu and the coronavirus.

Social Distancing is a proven way to reduce the impacts and slow down the spread of any virus. This is the underlying reason we and our towns and our governing bodies are temporarily suspending practices and tournaments.

Please be well, wash your hands, observe all precautions and we will see you all back on the court as soon as possible.

Pittsfield Public Schools – Statement 3/12/2020

Please note after many meetings with State and Local Health Officials and following the press conference held by the Mayor today, it is with the utmost safety and health concerns for all parties involved that we suspend all after school rental use of our school gyms, auditoriums and classrooms through April vacation.

This is effective immediately. This includes Conte & MSCS as well.

We all must be mindful and understanding of the current health situation and take appropriate actions to protect ourselves and you and your families from any risks.

Please pass this along to all your coaches/players/event planners etc to ensure everyone has been clearly notified.

This list includes but not inclusive to:
All AAU/YMCA/Boys Club Basketball programs
All Volleyball groups
All soccer groups
All softball and baseball tryouts and or practices
Berkshire Chorus Practice
Girl Scout Meetings

All public shows scheduled through my office foe the use of a school auditorium.Please note that no new requests will be accepted at this time as well.

USA Volleyball’s Coronovirus Update Page
Please follow this link: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-volleyball/features/usa-volleyball-response-on-coronavirus

NERVA’s Coronovirus Statement

UPDATE 3/12/2020 9:15AM:
NERVA will follow USA Volleyball guidelines and cancel all sanctioned events (practices and tournaments) thru March 22, 2020. We will continuously monitor the situation and provide additional updates as warranted.

Message from CEO Jamie Davis
March 11, 2020 Update – 10 p.m. Mountain
Due to recent events and information concerning the current status of the COVID-19 coronavirus, USA Volleyball is recommending that all USAV-sanctioned events scheduled through March 22 be postponed or cancelled to ensure the welfare and safety of our athletes, spectators and staff. We are monitoring the situation on a daily basis and will provide periodic updates as information becomes more apparent. Please refer to this page for the latest updated information on USA Volleyball events.
NERVA will continue to post updates on:
https://nevolleyball.org/coronavirus-statement/

Eating for Performance – On and Off The Court

admin — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:29:16 +0000

“Good nutrition can make the difference between an average athlete and a great athlete. What you eat on and off the court impacts not only how you train, but also your ability to train longer and at a higher intensity.” – Eileen Bote, RDN, LDN, IFNCP

Eileen Bote has graciously provided AVA with advice for our athletes on Eating to Excel. Please take a moment to read her advice here:

http://www.avavolleyball.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/AVA-Nutritional-Recomendations.pdf

NCAA DIII Regional Semi-Finals – Married Head Coaches Face-off in Road Island Today

admin — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 17:12:22 +0000

Today in New England spouses Ben Somera (Head Coach, Wesleyan ) and Nancy Somera ( Head Coach, JWU ) face off to see who’s team will reach the regional finals. Both coaches have coached both the DI and DIII levels.

26 teams remain in the NCAA DIII Tournament. Check out these matches which will be streaming live today!

Full NCAA DIII Bracket

2:30 PM TUFTS[3] vs. MIT[2]

5:00 PM John. & Wales[1] vs. Wesleyan[4]

New England DIII Colleges by Conference

admin — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 16:44:01 +0000

New England Colleges by Conference

[one_fourth_first]NESCAC
Williams
TUFTS
Wesleyan
Bowdoin
Hamilton
Amherst
Middlebury
Bates
Connecticut College
Trinity
Colby[/one_fourth_first][one_fourth]NEWMAC
MIT
Babson
Wellesley
Wheaton
Clark
Coast Guard
Springfield
Emerson
Mount Holyoke
Smith
WPI
[/one_fourth][one_fourth]Little East
UMASS Boston
Keene State
Eastern Connecticut
Plymouth State
Western Connecticut
Southern Maine
Rhode Island College
UMASS Dartmouth
[/one_fourth][one_fourth_last]MA SCAC
MCLA
Worcester State
Framingham State
Westfield State
Bridgewater State
Salem State
Mass. Maritime
Fitchburg State[/one_fourth_last]

[one_fourth_first]NECC
Elms
Lesley
Becker
Southern Vermont
Dean
Bay Path
Mitchell
Newbury College[/one_fourth_first][one_fourth]NAC
Maine Maritime
Husson
Colby-Sawyer
New England College
Castleton
Green Mountain
Lyndon State
Johnson State[/one_fourth][one_fourth]CCC
Roger Williams
Endicott
Salve Regina
Wentworth
Western New England
University of New England
Gordon
Curry
Eastern Nazarene
Nichols[/one_fourth][one_fourth_last][/one_fourth_last]

NCAA DIII New England Regional – Watch Live Matches Today!

admin — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 14:50:54 +0000

Check out these matches which will be streaming live today!

The top DIII schools this year from New England start the NCAA Tournament Today. The winners of each regional conference and at large bids make up the 8 teams. NCAA DIII is a total of 64 teams from all over the country. DI and DII play later this month.

Use these links to see each match:

12:30 PM TUFTS[3] vs. Mass.-Boston[6]

3:00 PM MIT[2] vs Maine Maritime[7]

5:30 PM Wesleyan[4] vs. Wellesley[5]

8:00 PM John. & Wales[1] vs. Elms[8]

New England Colleges by Conference

AVA Tryout Updates – MIAA Tournament – Please Read

admin — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 13:56:08 +0000

Dear Athlete / Family,

Due to the number of teams in tournament and playing Monday we have decided to postpone16 and over tryouts for all athletes until Sunday November 12th.

Athletes still in tournament should be focused on High School and not on tryouts.

This is our revised tryout and meeting schedule:

Informational Meeting ( optional )

November 4th, 10am-11am Crosby School

15 and Under Tryouts

November 5th, 9am-11am Richmond Community School

November 12th, 8:30am-10:00am Richmond Community School

16 and Over Tryouts

November 12th 10am-12:30pm Richmond Community School

Alternate Tryouts – For anyone who can not make one of the dates above

November 18th 10am-12:00 / 12:00-2:00pm Crosby School

Reminders:

– Please visit this page and follow the tryout checklist.
http://www.avavolleyball.com/juniorolympicvolleyball/basic-tryout-information/

– If you are a current AVA member please renew your membership so we can track your status and notify you of open play opportunities that start November 11th.

If you have any questions please call 413-329-5112 or email this address.

Thank you!

– Greg

Summer Clinics

admin — Sat, 13 May 2017 14:24:49 +0000

This page will be updated with summer clinics when we get word of them. If you have a clinic / program please email to avaberkshires@gmail.com. AVA is not directly affiliated with any of the clinics listed here.

MCLA Summer Volleyball Multi-Day Clinic – July 11-14, 2017
http://mcla.edu/Academics/continuing-education/summercamps/sportsclinics/volleyball-camp-registration-page

Jumbo Volleyball Clinics – 2 and 3 day clinics at Tufts University in July / Aug.
http://www.jumbovolleyballclinics.com
These clinics which involve Williams Head Coach Christi Kelsey are recommended for advanced athletes and they are selling out quickly.

CRA Volleyball Camp – July 17-21, 2017
http://www.daltoncra.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/CRA_2017_SummerCampBrochure_color_ltr_screen.pdf

For May / June Volleyball Go Here: http://www.avavolleyball.com/ava-2017-may-june-athletes-program/

Dig This! Volleyball – Pittsfield Youth Clinic

admin — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 21:29:52 +0000

On June 27th-28th AVA Volleyball ran its first introductory volleyball clinic for Pittsfield youth as part of its parks program. By all accounts it was a great success and we are already planning follow up clinics and next year’s program. Students age range was from 5 to 11 years with our local Junior Olympic athletes ages 13 to 16 helping out as coaches.

Thank you to Pittsfield Parks and Recreation, Pittsfield Tuesday Volleyball and the local college coaches that support this program in various ways.

U16 Chaos and U14 Aftershock earn NERVA I Medals

admin — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 22:02:24 +0000

U14 Aftershock Earns Bronze at Boston Pre-Qualifier

admin — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:36:19 +0000