We Are the Keystone Region
We are a non-profit membership organization dedicated to providing safe, structured and fun life-long volleyball experiences to our members
Region Staff
Region staff are employees hired to carry out operations and the implement the policies set forth by the Board of Directors. For help or assistance, please contact the appropriate person.
Executive Director & Commissioner:
Michelle Carlton
regarding Adult Volleyball, Sponsorship, and Safe Sport Issues.
Events Director:
Valerie Podczasy
for questions about Junior Club Registration, Membership, Tryouts, Rankings, Events, Club-hosted tournaments, Scheduling, and KRVA website.
Communications Director:
Jill Forsythe
for newsletter suggestions, contests, membership issues, and general information.
Our office dogs, Lucy and Zulu
Region Office
Office hours vary by day, so appointments are recommended. The best way to reach a staff member is by emailing, results@krva.org. Please remember that fall and early winter are very busy times in the office. If your call goes over to voicemail, the staff is striving to return calls as soon as possible but the goal is within 24-48 hours. Emails are generally quicker and some requests require an email to the office.
About Us
USA Volleyball is the national governing body for the sport of volleyball and the parent organization to the men’s and women’s national teams. USAV’s involvement ranges from the highest level of international competition to grass roots competition.
USAV REGIONS AND MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS There are currently 40 regions throughout the United States. Each region is an independent, non-profit organization whose purpose is the promotion of volleyball competition at both the local and national levels. Keystone Region was established in 1982.
The Keystone Region encompasses the state of Pennsylvania. Our membership is growing every year and presently we have approximately 8,000 members. Members include adult players, youth players, coaches, referees, scorers and parents. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization registered with the state of Pennsylvania.
HOW TO JOIN USA VOLLEYBALL AND THE KEYSTONE REGION Yearly membership runs from September 1st through August 31st of the following year. Registration cost is $65 for a full membership for the entire year and includes both indoor and outdoor seasons.
RECORDS RETENTION AND DISPOSAL POLICY The Keystone Region retains critical records for a period of 7 years. Any records beyond that length of time are disposed of appropriately.
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION To obtain a copy of our Articles of Incorporation, or 990 documentation, please contact the Region office directly.
The Region recognizes and adopts (for purposes of RVA activities and privileges) any penalties imposed by the USA Volleyball Ethics & Eligibility Committee.