Last modified on 06-08-2009.
GEVA 2008-09 Season News
2009 Elections for the GEVA Board of Directors
We are approaching the time to elect members to the GEVA Board of Directors. The elections will take place in April. 
Click here for more information.
June 8, 2009
Two GEVA coaches named by AVCA as 2009 "Thirty Under 30 Winners". Click here to read the AVCA announcement. Congratulations Kristina Hernandez (picture) and John Titus (picture). These were awarded back in February; sorry for the late notice.
June 4, 2009
Congratulations to all of the participants in the Adult Nationals held in Minneapolis, MN. The results are available on the USA Volleyball web site.
June 3, 2009
USA Volleyball announced its 19-player U.S. Girls’ Youth National Training Team for 2009. In this team, there is one GEVA player, Aiyana Whitney (Atlantic Valley VBC). Congratulations and good luck to Aiyana. More information on the announcement is available on the USA Volleyball web site.
May 30, 2009: Adult Nationals Entry Guidelines
The guidelines for entering the Adult Nationals (Minneapolis, MN from 23-30 May 2009) are posted on the GEVA web site. Click here to access the guidelines. Pay close attention to the entry deadlines. NOTE: A list of entries already received is posted to the Nationals Entries page.
May 30, 2009
Congratulations to all of the participants in the Adult Regionals. The results are available at the Regionals Results page including photos of the champions and finalists.
April 13, 2009
An updated version of the adults tournament schedule was posted. One change were made to the schedule. This version of the schedule is dated 4/13/2009. NOTE: Always Refresh/Reload the schedule page to ensure that you have the latest schedule.
March 31, 2009: 2009 Elections for the GEVA Board of Directors
We are approaching the time to elect members to the GEVA Board of Directors. The elections will take place in April.
In the Adult division, the positions up for election are Men's BB and Women's BB representatives to the Adult Competition Committee (Board of Directors). In the Junior division, the positions up for election are the Boy’s and Girl’s At-Large representatives to the Junior Competition Committee (Board of Directors).
This announcement is to ask for nominations. The duties of the Board member is to represent his or her constituency during meetings and to participate in setting policy for the Region. The term of office is three years.
If you or anyone you know would be interested in running for one of these position, please contact Bob Dingee. Candidates must be registered adult members of the region and be part of the represented group.
March 20, 2009
An updated version of the adults tournament schedule was posted. Two changes were made to the schedule. This version of the schedule is dated 3/20/2009. NOTE: Always Refresh/Reload the schedule page to ensure that you have the latest schedule.
March 18, 2009
The Mercy College Athletic Program is seeking applicants for a Head Coach for Women's Volleyball. Part-time position beginning immediately. (NCAA Division II, East Coast Conference). This position will oversee the development and inauguration of an NCAA Division II women's volleyball program. Abide by NCAA, East Coast Conference, and College rules and regulations. Contact Pat Kennedy at pkennedy@mercy.edu.
March 17, 2009
The Adult Regionals locations and requirements are posted. Click here to view the information. The adults tournament schedule was updateed to include the Regionals locations. This version of the schedule is dated 3/17/2009. NOTE: Always Refresh/Reload the schedule page to ensure that you have the latest schedule.
March 12, 2009
USA Volleyball, City of Anaheim Move Forward in Relocation of U.S. Women’s National Team. Read the full story on the USA Volleyball web page. USA Volleyball National Team Players’ Reactions to City of Anaheim Interest as Training Headquarters. Read the full story on the USA Volleyball web page.
March 11, 2009
An updated version of the adults tournament schedule was posted. One change was made to the schedule. This version of the schedule is dated 3/11/2009. NOTE: Always Refresh/Reload the schedule page to ensure that you have the latest schedule.
March 9, 2009
The Adult scorekeeper requirements must be COMPLETED by 15 March in order for teams to qualify for Regionals discounts. Totally completed; not partial. Click here to review the scorekeeper certification requirements.
March 4, 2009
An updated version of the adults tournament schedule was posted. One change was made to the schedule. This version of the schedule is dated 3/4/2009. NOTE: Always Refresh/Reload the schedule page to ensure that you have the latest schedule.
February 24, 2009
An updated version of the adults tournament schedule was posted. Two changes were made to the schedule. This version of the schedule is dated 2/24/2009. NOTE: Always Refresh/Reload the schedule page to ensure that you have the latest schedule.
February 20, 2009
USA Volleyball was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Olympic beach volleyball silver medalist Mike Whitmarsh. Click here for more details on the story.
February 20, 2009
An updated version of the adults tournament schedule was posted. One change was made to the schedule. This version of the schedule is dated 2/20/2009. NOTE: Always Refresh/Reload the schedule page to ensure that you have the latest schedule.
February 19, 2009
An updated version of the adults tournament schedule was posted. Two changes were made to the schedule. This version of the schedule is dated 2/19/2009. NOTE: Always Refresh/Reload the schedule page to ensure that you have the latest schedule.
February 5, 2009
An updated version of the adults tournament schedule was posted. One change was made to the schedule. This version of the schedule is dated 2/5/2009. NOTE: Always Refresh/Reload the schedule page to ensure that you have the latest schedule.
January 30, 2009
An updated version of the adults tournament schedule was posted. Two changes were made to the schedule. This version of the schedule is dated 1/30/2009. NOTE: Always Refresh/Reload the schedule page to ensure that you have the latest schedule.
January 22, 2009
Clarification/commentary on the rules for uniforms as they relate to USAV and to GEVA. Click here to read the uniform rules and commentary.
January 7, 2008: Volleyball - Tour of Glory
Volleyball teams and fans from around the country can celebrate USA Volleyball's success in Beijing at the Tour of Glory on 17 January at the High Performance Volleyball Academy (HPVBA) in Lakewood, N.J. Click here to view a brochure on the event. (NOTE: The dates have changed since this note was originally posted; original dates were 17-19 January.) Visit http://www.tourofglory.com/ for more information and to register for the event.
December 23, 2008
An updated version of the adults tournament schedule was posted. The tournaments that were scheduled for Concordia College (25 January, 1 March, and 5 April) will be held elsewhere. The new site is not determined yet. This version of the schedule is dated 12/23/2008. NOTE: Always Refresh/Reload the schedule page to ensure that you have the latest schedule.
December 21, 2008
Heat it up this winter with the AVP Hot Winter Nights Tour. When it is freezing outside, we will bring the beach indoors, crank up the heat and throw a sexy, beach party "AVP style" with top AVP athletes and the hottest action on the sand and in the stands!
The AVP Hot Winter Nights Tour is coming to the Nassau Colliseum in Uniondale, NY on Friday, February 20. Click here for more information on the AVP Hot Winter Nights Tour.
December 17, 2008
McCutcheon Accepts U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Position. Read the full story on the USA Volleyball web page.
December 13, 2008
An updated version of the adults tournament schedule was posted. The Men's B tournament on 4 January 2009 was moved to Stevens Tech. This version of the schedule is dated 11/19/2008 (1st half) and 12/13/2008 (2nd half). NOTE: Always Refresh/Reload the schedule page to ensure that you have the latest schedule.
December 1, 2008
The dates for the Official's clinics for the 2008-09 season are available. Click here to access this information and to register for a clinic.
November 30, 2008
An updated version of the adults tournament schedule was posted. The Pre-Nationals dates (9 May 2009) were were added. This version of the schedule is dated 11/19/2008 (1st half) and 11/30/2008 (2nd half). NOTE: Always Refresh/Reload the schedule page to ensure that you have the latest schedule.
November 26, 2008
An updated version of the adults tournament schedule was posted. The 2nd half schedule has been reworked and the March & April dates were added. Please discard any earlier copies of the schedule. This version of the schedule is dated 11/19/2008 (1st half) and 11/26/2008 (2nd half). NOTE: Always Refresh/Reload the schedule page to ensure that you have the latest schedule.
November 25, 2008
BREAKING NEWS: Lang Ping Elects Not to Extend Contract with USA Volleyball as Women's Head Coach. Click here for the full story on the USA Volleyball web site.
November 19, 2008
An updated version of the adults tournament schedule has been posted with additions to the 1st half schedule. A Women's A & Men's A tournament was added for HP Volleyball Academy (Lakewood, NJ) on 20 December 20008. This version of the schedule is dated 11/19/2008. NOTE: Always Refresh/Reload the schedule page to ensure that you have the latest schedule.
November 14, 2008
The first part (January & Februrary) of the 2nd half of the adults tournament schedule has been posted. This version of the schedule is dated 11/14/2008. NOTE: Always Refresh/Reload the schedule page to ensure that you have the latest schedule.
October 20, 2008
ADULTS: Welcome to the 2008/2009 season. We thank all the teams that submitted their articles from Nationals. The new registration form are printed on the web. Adult teams register only at tournaments. Each player must fill out a registration form online and print the back side of the form. The player will sign this form and submit it with the appropriate fee. The team rep will do the same and also fill out a TEAM form and THREE copies of the roster. All of the signed individual registration form + team form + 3 copies of the roster will be submitted with the appropriate registration fees to the Tournament Director. The tournament entry fees for the 2008/2009 season will be as follows: Friendship $95 Sanctioned Season $160. Team reps register for a tournament by contaction the tournament director and sending in the entry fee to him/her. We look forward to seeing all of you on the court.
September 26, 2008
Congratulations to all of the participants in Junior Olympics. Read the articles provided by the teams that went to JOs for their "perspective" on the experience.
September 24, 2008
The first draft of the adults tournament schedule has been posted with the friendship season information. This version of the schedule is dated 09/24/2008. NOTE: Always Refresh/Reload the schedule page to ensure that you have the latest schedule.
September 16, 2008
Congratulations to all of the participants in the Adult Nationals in Atlanta, GA. Read the articles provided by the teams that went to Nationals for their "perspective" on the experience.
The GARDEN EMPIRE VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION (GEVA) is the local region of US Volleyball (USAV, the National Governing Body of Volleyball) that is responsible for the promotion and growth of volleyball in New Jersey, Long Island, and the Greater Metropolitan Area of New York City (to include Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess, Putnam, and Orange Counties).
GEVA promotes volleyball by offering USAV-sanctioned indoor tournaments through-out the fall & winter months and sanctioned outdoor beach and grass tournaments in the spring & summer months. GEVA runs Adult and Junior Olympic programs and sanctions several recreational volleyball leagues in its region. GEVA's adult tournaments are held on week-ends at various venues through-out the region and usually last all day. A team can expect to play at least eight set per tournament; more should they advance to the playoffs. GEVA offers four skill levels for Adult Men and Women (AA, A, BB, B) and various age level competition for Junior Boys and Girls (single age groups starting at 12). At the present time, GEVA offers limited Coed Sanctioned play. We anticipate expanding this area if we see a demand for it.
Information about the GEVA Board of Directors is available from the Board of Directors link. If you have any questions and/or comments, please feel free to send a message to webmaster@geva.org or to the Board members.