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Last year’s Pack the Park girls volleyball event between Norwin and Kiski Area didn’t make it to the Ellen Toy Grass Court at Vandergrift’s Kennedy Park as rain chased officials, fans and both teams inside to Kiski Area High School.

But no such change of plans was necessary Tuesday evening.

The crowd outdoors was treated to JV and varsity games in ideal weather conditions.

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It is always great when we receive positive feedback from coaches in regards to our officials. I would like to share an email I received in regards to two of our finest…Greg Lockley and Ryan Lynn.

Hello Greg and Ryan,

Sorry I didn’t get to talk to you last night after the match much. Senior night and wanted to get the kids moving so they could get to their banquet and get home at a decent hour.

Just wanted to say that I thought both of you did a good job last night with the match. And I am not saying that about calls or anything, although I did think you both called a fair and consistent game for both of the teams. You both handled the match and did a great job communicating with coaches, keeping a good flow and pace to the match, and handled yourselves with professionalism. A competitive match like the one last night often has emotions riding high for all parties and I thought your calm influences both the players and coaches and keeps the temperature down in the gym. That effects the players, coaches, and the spectators. It made for a great atmosphere.

I don’t know if I will see you down the road, but you are both WPIAL/PIAA Championship caliber officials and I hope that word gets spread. Not only last night, but the other matches you have officiated for Shaler Area this year.

Thanks for all your time and effort. It is greatly appreciated and good luck moving forward.

Sincerely,

Paul Stadelman
Shaler Area Boys Volleyball

Here is an interesting read about the recent and ongoing increase in the number of youth playing the sport of volleyball! CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK!

Congratulations to those Chapter Officials who were chosen to work the 2022 WPIAL Championship Matches.

It is with heavy heart to inform you of the passing of Charlene Suchy mother. Please keep Charlene and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

https://www.beinhauer.com/memorials/virginia-fauth/5076182/index.php

Please Note: Chapter Dues are now aligned with the School Year 2022/23, rather than the Calendar year as in the past. This change corresponds with the way the PIAA calculates Dues.

Therefore Annual Chapter Dues MUST be paid by August 14th, BEFORE any matches are assigned for the upcoming Fall Season.

Chapter Dues Remain at $40.

To pay your GTCCVO Chapter Dues online:

• Go to the GTCCVO Website
• You MUST log-in to the site!
• Then you will see the “Officials Area” menu item
• Dropdown to “Pay Chapter Dues”

• Simply add your email address and click “PAY NOW” to submit your payment.
• Be sure to add your email address to the box so you will be properly credited for your payment
• Options include the use of Credit Card, Debit Card, or PayPal Account
• Verify that the amount of your payment is correct when the next window (PayPal login) comes up.

To Pay Dues in person bring a check to the August 14th Chapter Meeting

To Mail Dues send check to Kim Guseman 1539 Parkline Dr Pgh PA 15227

Any questions should be directed to Kim Guseman – Treasurer (Contact information available in the Arbiter)