Every member and family of the Oklahoma Region of USA Volleyball should feel welcome, regardless of race, gender, identity, socioeconomic status or other identifications.

We know that racial and other forms of discrimination are not new, however recent events have made it painfully clear that progress cannot be made unless each individual and organization within our community makes a decision to step out of their comfort zone, learn something new about someone different than themselves, and take action to make inclusion a priority.  The racial, socioeconomic status and gender identity demographics in our region and in volleyball can be significantly different than our state and especially of our country.

We at OKRVA, have, are and will continue to undergo an internal examination to address any shortfall of diversity and inclusion within our organization, in our clubs and in volleyball as a sport and community.  The Region and its Board of Directors and staff are committed to:

• Listening and learning with open minds, and assisting others in doing the same, so that volleyball can be a sport where everyone feels safe and welcome.
• Exploring our organizational structure, policies and procedures to examine ways to be more inclusive
• Seeking input from our membership specifically regarding diversity and inclusion
• Reducing current barriers to entry into volleyball, and collaborating with other entities to increase access to our sport, as well as assisting with opportunities for outreach to under-served communities and populations
• Looking at ways to develop a wider array of opportunities for our minority members
• Providing additional information for DEI resources on the OKRVA Region website
• Diversifying OKRVA’s social media following and shared content

Please look for more information on these initiatives as we examine how to best implement and expand access to our sport. If you would like to volunteer or have ideas for implementation, please contact our Region office.