Letter of Good Standing Request Form

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A LETTER IN GOOD STANDING?

• A letter of good standing is required by other national volleyball federations when you participate in their sanctioned events, to ensure teams and individuals are registered, and known.

WHEN IS A LETTER OF GOOD STANDING REQUIRED?

• A letter of good standing is required when an individual or a team travels outside of Canada to participate in a volleyball event sanctioned by that country’s national volleyball federation.
• Example: A club located in Canada travels to participate in a USA Volleyball sanctioned event.

WHO CAN RECEIVE THIS?

• Teams
• Individuals (players, athletes, coaches, referees, team managers, team contacts)

WHEN SHOULD THIS BE APPLIED FOR?

• As soon as possible. VC will strive to provide a letter in a time sensitive manner, however an administrative fee may be charged for “rush requests”.

HOW MUCH DOES THIS COST?

• VC provides this to its members as part of their annual membership fee.
• An administrative fee of $10.00 + applicable taxes will be charged for requests received less than 5 business days before it is required (rush requests).

HOW LONG IS THIS LETTER VALID FOR?

• This letter will be valid for the entire competition season and will expire at the end of the season - August 31st.

WHAT INFORMATION WILL BE NEEDED TO OBTAIN THE LETTER?

• Club Name and Team Name
• First Name and Last Name of all athletes, coaches, registered support staff
• Details for each non-VC event that the team or individual wish to participate in, including location and dates

REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING A LETTER OF GOOD STANDING FROM VOLLEYBALL CANADA

• Must be a registered member in good standing with VNS

PROCESS FOR ACQUIRING A LETTER OF GOOD STANDING FROM VOLLEYBALL CANADA

• Contact VNS at vns@sportnovascotia.ca to request a Letter of Good Standing
• Complete the Letter of Good Standing Request Form and submit it to VNS.
• VNS will confirm good standing and then forward the request to VC
• VC will confirm good standing at the national level and verify registration in the NRS
• Once good standing has been confirmed, VC will issue an official signed letter via email to the person/organization that made the request. VNS will also receive a copy of the letter.