Phone: +1 719 201 7323 Email: AJ@jvctournaments.com
Team Entry Fee:
$400 for for Girls 18 Open, 17 Open and 16 Open
**Entry fees will NOT be refunded once a team has been ACCEPTED.
Match Length:
All matches will be best of 3 games to 25 with the deciding game, if necessary, to 15. An exception would be a 3-team pool without crossovers that will play 3 sets to 25, which is the equivalent of three best of 3 matches. There is no cap on any set!!
**TEAMS MISSING ANY OFFICIATING ASSIGNMENT WILL BE PENALIZED ONE POINT PER MINUTE LATE, UP TO 25 POINTS, ON THEIR NEXT MATCH.
Division Formats:
Format will be designed to determine the groups of 8 teams participating in the Open levels for the NERVA Junior Tournaments. Exact format to be announced approximately 10 days before each event.
Roster Requirements:
MANDATORY Online SportWrench Team Check-in will open approximately 1 week prior to the event.
Roster Requirements:
All Players age 18 before or DURING the event MUST have a current SafeSport Certification to be placed on a Roster.
All Team Bench Personnel (Coaches, Asst. Coaches, Team Rep/Mgrs) MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF the following:
TEAM CHECK IN PROCESS (READ ALL DETAILS BELOW):
ONSITE CHECK IN LOCATIONS AND TIMES:
No need for onsite check in! Coaches bring your unique QR code pass and corresponding ID to the door for each entry, players just need to be wearing uniform!
NO MORE WRISTBANDS to keep track of!
Tie-breakers:
As in previous years, there will NOT be any tie-breaking games played in this event. In the case of a tie, the teams will be ranked by head-to-head results in case of a 2-way tie in matches or, in the case of 3 or more teams tied in matches: set percentage. If two teams are still tied on set percentage, the tie will be broken by the head-to-head result of their match OR if three or more teams are still tied the tie will be broken by point percentage. Note that the 3 or more teams tied procedure is slightly different than previous years based on the updated procedures used at the USAV Junior National Qualifiers and National Championship events!
Officials:
Paid 1st officials provided for all matches.
CLICK HERE for officials' registration details for this and other JVC hosted tournaments.
Host Hotel & Stay, Play, and Save Policy:
All teams participating in this event must stay in the host hotels.
**Click on hotel information for specifics!
Tournament Schedule:
A full tournament schedule will be posted on www.SportWrench.com no later than 8pm on Wednesday, January 29th.
Match Length:
All matches will be best of 3 games to 25 with the deciding game, if necessary, to 15. There is no cap!!!
Rules of Play:
The rules of play are as prescribed in the USA Volleyball Domestic Competition Regulations. (Note for the 2019-2020 season, the “Test” rules regarding what happens when an illegal player is found on the court will be in effect—see Rule Book for updated language. (DCR pg. 15).
Protests:
If a protest is to be filed, it must be done at the time of the incident, NO LATER.
The first referee is obligated to acknowledge and record all protests.
ONLY THE FLOOR CAPTAIN MAY FILE PROTESTS. The exception to this rule applies to the 14U and younger divisions, where the acting team coach may act.
All protests will be handled by the Protest Committee and their decision is binding. A Protest Committee will consist of any two of the following: Tournament Director, Assistant Tournament Director, Head Official, National Official or a non-involved Club Director.
Facility Rules:
Athletic Trainers:
There will be athletic trainers available to tape ankles and assist with minor injuries at each facility.
Athletes must provide tape and pre-warp for any pre-existing needs. Tape and pre-wrap are only provided by the tournament for emergency purposes.
EMT personnel will be in the Convention Center in case of emergency.