Volleyball

NEW FORMAT – TEAM ENTRY ONLY!

 

Open to all teams: KRVA, YMCA, AAU, Varsity, Junior Varsity, USA Volleyball, Rec Teams and more.

 

Female Divisions                                                 

VB16F Age 16 & Under female                   

VB18F Age 18 & Under female                 

 

Male Divisions

VB16M Age 16 & Under male

VB18M Age 18 & Under male

 

ELIGIBILITY (USAV Rules):

USA VOLLEYBALL JUNIOR OLYMPIC AGE DEFINITION For use during the 2007-2008 Season For eligibility purposes, a player who has just completed a grade in the Spring of 2008 will be considered in that grade just completed. Players need not be currently enrolled in high school except as noted below.

 

18 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 1989 or Players who were born on or after September 1, 1988 and a high school student during some part of the current academic year

 

16 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 1991

 

DESCRIPTION:

At the Summer Games the 10 teams in each division will compete in a round robin pool play, which will seed the teams for a single elimination tournament culminating with medal matches.  Competition will follow USA Volleyball rules. Play will be conducted for all Divisions on July 25 – 27, 2008 (Friday–Sunday) at the Toyota Arena East, York Expo Center.

 

GAME GUARANTEE:  Each team will receive a 4 match (8 games/sets) minimum guarantee. Actual number of matches will depend on total teams registered in each division. Pool Play format will use USAV rules. Please note - your team’s 4th match may be in pool play or the first round of bracket play!

 

UNIFORMS:

Teams must provide their own uniforms.  Players' jerseys must have numbers on both the front and back. Numbers can be 00-99.  School provided uniforms are not permitted under High School Federation Rules.

 

ENTRY PROCEDURE: TEAM ENTRY ONLY

 

1. Complete the Team Entry Form including (1) team name, (2) division of play, (3) Team Contact’s name, address, telephone number, and email address.
2. Make check or money order for $400 to the “Keystone State Games” and submit it with the Team Entry Form by the entry deadline of June 14, 2008.
3. Complete the Team Roster Form when the team make-up is set.  A max of 10 players for each team.  Team Roster Form deadline is June 21, 2008. 
4. Each player listed on the roster must complete an Individual Registration Form and sign the waiver.  If the athlete is under 18 years of age a parent, guardian, or responsible adult must also sign the form.

 NOTE:  To expedite the team’s complete registration the Team Roster Form, Team Entry Form, and Individual Registration Forms may be sent together.

5. Individual Registration Forms for each individual on the roster may be turned in at the Registration Area. All completed forms allow the team to compete.  If the completed Team Roster Form and Individual registration Forms for each player on the roster are not turned in by the final deadline the team may be eliminated without recourse for a refund of his or her entry fee. 
6. All athletes and coaches must register BEFORE COMPETING.  Registration will be held at York Expo Center, 334 Carlisle Ave. York, PA  17404

 

ENTRY DEADLINE:

Entry deadline is June 14, 2008.  Be aware!  Having your entry fee turned into us before the entry deadline does not guarantee your team a spot in this tournament.  Teams are entered on a first come, first paid basis. 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

To make lodging reservations visit http://housing.yorkpa.org or call 1-888-858-YORK.

At registration each athlete and coach will receive:  Souvenir T-Shirt, an Identification Card - required for competition and also provides free access to all other events including the Athlete’s Festival, and a Participant Packet providing pertinent information to this year’s Games and coupons from various sponsors of the event. 

 

TOURNAMENT LEADER: Tom Leis, 570-620-1311, cpvbc@yahoo.com