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INTERMOUNTAIN VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION
ABOUT

The Intermountain Volleyball Association (IVA) is a non-profit organization affiliated with USA Volleyball, the national governing body for amateur volleyball. The IVA registers participants only with USA Volleyball.

The primary objective of the IVA is to furnish an opportunity for members to participate in an organized volleyball events. IVA offers different programs in which a team or an individual may participate: Coaching, Officiating, Scorekeeping, Adult and Junior Indoor and Outdoor/Beach play. The Region schedules events, produce tournaments, train officials and promotes events to the membership for teams to participate in a variety of events.

MISSION STATEMENT
To provide opportunities for members to participate in organized volleyball tournaments, provide educational opportunities to learn to play, coach, officiate, promote the game of volleyball, and grow membership in all areas of the Region.

VISION
Be a leader in the Intermountain Region leading in all aspects of volleyball and to engage and inspire our communities through a cultivated passion for the game and continued success in life.
 

HISTORY

The Intermountain Volleyball Association (IVA) was first incorporated by Mr. George Miles of Kaysville, Utah.  Mr. Harold Buckner ran the IVA until its incorporation status expired with the State of Utah in 1990.  In early 1991, it was reincorporated as the Intermountain Volleyball Association with the State of Utah and formed its first board of directors. The IVA continues to grow today with the main theme, “What is good for Volleyball!” The Intermountain Region has hosted many National Junior Events including the 2001, 2002, 2005 Girls Junior Olympic Championships, the 2008 Boys Junior Olympic Championships, 2022 and 2023 Salt Lake Showdown National Qualifier. We have also hosted the 2007 Men’s World League, 2007 USA Women’s National team exhibition matches and the NORCECA Youth Championships, 2012 Adult Open National Championships. We look forward to hosting the Boys National Championship in July 2023.