Serve United parent program, ESP sportsmanship programs return for 2020

Tuesday, November 26th, 2019

Let’s get more people involved, and let’s do something about sportsmanship.

That’s the general feeling we hear all the time when it comes to tournaments and events that make up the backbone of the club volleyball world.

So, what can we do about it?

We encourage parents to get involved in the Serve United program. As part of this parent participation program, adults can:

  • Linejudge a match
  • Scorekeep during a tournament
  • Be a second referee
  • Shag volleyballs on court
  • Chaperone their son or daughter’s team
  • Act in any other non-coaching position

To do so, these adults are required to take the same Junior Ref Training modules that many of their sons or daughters already take. They must also have a membership, background screening and SafeSport certification. But, here’s the best part: The Badger Region will reimburse any adult who meets our criteria. That means there is no cost — just a small time commitment — to help a team that could use a break at a tournament.

This is a great way for adults to dip their toe in the water of the world of reffing. You never know, you could be a great referee if you just gave it a try (isn’t that what we always say to our kids?).

For details on Serve United, click here.

ESP

In addition to Serve United, the Region is once again rewarding the individuals who showcase amazing sportsmanship via our Enthusiastic. Supportive. Positive. program.

At tournaments, staff will be handing out wristbands that have the ESP slogan on them to people who go above and beyond to show fellow fans, teammates and coaches how we expect people to behave.

At the Badger Region Championships in March, recipients of the wristbands can redeem them for Badger Region swag at the Tournament desk.

For more about the ESP program, click here.

Have questions? Email brian@badgerarchive4.0ed61ed.netsolhost.com.

 

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