DOMINO'S PIZZA VOLLEYBALL INVITE -U12 & U13 DIVISIONS ONLY
APRIL 13th, 2008
GENERAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT ROSTER, WITH SIGNATURE, MUST BE ON FILE PRIOR TO THE START OF THE TOURNAMENT.

PLEASE MAIL TO: MARC BLAU, 9908-63RD AVE. CT. E., PUYALLUP, WA 98373-1170 OR FAX IT TO ME AT 253-848-3317.

1. Overview of tournament & Tournament Sites:

Sunday, April 13^th:
 U12   12 teams -- Washington HS
 U13   12 teams -- Franklin Pierce HS

2. Coaches Meeting: Even though you have been provided with a schedule in advance, We expect your attendance at the coaches meeting. This simply ensures a smooth running tournament which is beneficial to us all. Please do NOT expect us to drop everything on the day of the tournament to discuss a particular issue if you or a team rep were not present at this meeting.

All coaches meetings will be held at 7:45am!!!

U12's -- All pools at Washington HS

U13's -- All pools at Franklin Pierce HS

3.  Sunday: All gyms open at 7:30am. First matches start at 8:30am.

4.  General Format: Pool play followed by single elimination playoffs. Details regarding format for each division are on a separate page

1.      Warmup Procedures: All warm-ups are 2-4-4 with serving included in your own time. There is NO shared hitting. The officiating team must conduct the coin flip immediately following the conclusion of the previous match on that court.

5.  Playing Times: The times listed on the schedule following the first round of play in each pool or playoff bracket are approximate only. Matches will play in sequence, right after the preceding match finishes, and may start ahead of time. There is no time limit on playing time, but a limit on pre-match warmup.

REMEMBER, YOUR TEAM MAY PLAY EARLIER THAN INDICATED ON THE SCHEDULE. Watch the match on the court ahead of you and be ready to warm up as soon as that match finishes.

6.  Forfeit Time: For the first game it will be 10 minutes following the previous match.

For the second game it will be 15 minutes later.

NOTE: During pool play, teams may start and finish with five players. A sideout will be recorded when it is the vacant sixth position's turn to serve.

7. Officiating:

One Day Official will be assigned at most sites and they will referee and assist as needed.

Teams will be obligated to officiate designated matches throughout pool play and playoffs. Assigned teams will provide an up ref, a down ref, scorer, flipper, libero tracker, and two linejudges. A qualified adult MUST referee (R1) all pool play and playoffs. Assignments will usually be on the same court you just played on, so it should be easy to get the next match started on time. Please take your officiating responsibilities SERIOUSLY and be sure to bring your OWN whistles.

No cell phones, Ipods, or headphones are allowed at the scoretable or on your person when officiating. This is unprofessional and unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Failure to abide will result in an 8-point penalty in your next match.

COACHES: Let me reiterate. Adults are required to referee. You need to request permission from the tournament director or day official for someone other than an adult to referee. We also expect coaches to remain with their teams while officiating. If the day official has to referee, the cost is $25 payable up front to the official. Failure to remain with your team results in a fine to be determined by the PSR's ethics /eligibility chairperson. If we all accept responsibility for our jobs the tournament will run smooth, the players will have a great time, and we will all leave the gym on time.

8. Failure to get the next match started on time will result in a 8-point penalty against the officiating team in the first game of their next match. Officiating takes priority over team meetings and other activities you might prefer right after a match. Please call for the coin toss immediately so play in the next match may start on time.

9. Teams will have assigned officiating assignments during playoffs, including the finals. Assignments are indicated on the playoff brackets however changes could occur. In general, losing teams will officiate the next match on the same court so. Please do not leave until you referee a match or without clearing your departure with the tournament directors.

10.  Game balls in all divisions will be provided by the teams in each match. It is up to the officiating team to determine which ball will be used.Ý

11.  Bring your own training supplies and ice for injuries.

12. Food & Drink: Food and beverages other than capped water bottles (water only; no juice or cola) are NOT permitted in the playing floor of any gym. Failure to comply may result in an 8-point penalty in your team's next game.

Please do your eating outside the gym or in designated food areas. Coaches: YOU are responsible for your team and parents. Food/drink messes are easier to prevent than to clean up later. Teams are asked to help keep all gym sites clean by picking up garbage and wiping up spills. We enjoy using these gyms but need your help.

The gyms are NOT set up to handle a multitude of crock pots, barbeques, George Foreman cooking grills etc. ALL cooking must be kept outside. For safety reasons, cooking is NOT allowed inside any of the school facilities. No exceptions. Failure to abide will result in the forfeiture of the first game of your next match.

Food & Drink must be kept and consumed in the following areas:

Washington HS Main Gym: Behind the bleachers.
Washington HS Aux. Gym: Behind the bleachers in the main gym.
Fr. Pierce HS Gym: All bags, food and beverages must be kept in the bleachers upstairs or outside and all food & beverages consumed upstairs as well.

13. Coaches Hospitality:

Lunch for coaches ONLY will be provided to all sites each day from 12:00noon-2:00pm courtesy of Domino's Pizza, Subway, and Dasani water. Coupons will also be provided for you at the coaches meeting upon arrival. COUPONS ARE ALSO POSTED ON THE WEBSITE AT WWW.RECRE8.ORG AND MAY BE DOWNLOADED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE ALONG WITH DIRECTIONS TO THE CLOSEST LOCATIONS.

14. Awards:

Division champions & runner-ups     Cinch Packs courtesy of Domino's Pizza

15.  Tournament Directors:

Marc Blau (253) 848-1360 home   (253) 677-2872 cell

Dave Cupp (253) 848-8301 home   (253) 312-9417 cell

16. Tournament Directors/Site Supervisors:

U13 - Marc Blau & CJ Blau 253-677-2872 & 253-370-3759

U12 - Dave Cupp & Stephanie Cupp 253-312-9417 & 253-312-2652

DOMINO'S PIZZA VOLLEYBALL INVITE
PLAYING FORMAT

For all age groups the playing format is the same:

Round Robin: All Age Groups - Two games to 25 pts w/ 28 pt cap.

Exception: Three-team pools will play best 3/5 games to 25 points w/ 28 point cap, and to 15 points, no cap, in the fifth game

Single Elimination Playoffs: Best 2/3, 25-25-15 with no cap.

TOURNAMENT SEEDING

ALL seeding for pools was based on the current rankings as available on the Puget Sound Region's website as of April 1. ALL playoffs have been pre-seeded based on your original pre-tournament seeding. We have found this method to be as effective and fair over the years. Bottom line is you still have to beat teams to advance. Good Luck!!!

U13

12 teams. Three four-team pools-round robin.

1. Top two teams from each pool advance to the 6-team Gold playoffs.

2. Bottom two teams from each pool advance to the 6-team Silver playoffs.

U12

12 teams. Four four-team pools-round robin.

1. Top two teams from each pool advance to the 6-team Gold playoffs.

2. Bottom two teams from each pool advance to the 6-team Silver playoffs.

 Special Rules for 12s:

1.  Net height will be 7'0"

2.      Teams will supply game balls for all matches and may use the volleylite ball. Please make sure both teams agree on the use of the ball prior to the start of the match.

3.   When a regular ball is used, players may step in 6'.

4.      When a Volleylite ball is used, players may NOT step into the court.

TIE-BREAKING PROCEDURES

Two Team Tie-Breaker

If two teams are tied in total pool games won and lost, then compare in the following order:

a. Results of head-to-head match in games
b. Point Differential between the two tied team
c. Point Differential (all pool matches).
d. Coin flip.

Three Team Tie-Breaker

If three teams are tied then compare in the following order:

a. Head-to-head (game) wins over the other two teams
b. Point Differential between the three teams
c. Point Differential (all pool matches).
d. Coin flip.

If the analysis leaves two teams tied, then use the two-team tie-breaker method above.

***Please note that there will be NO playoff games to determine placement into the playoffs.

Note:  When finalizing positions for first round playoff matches, the tournament director has the discretion to move teams up or down one position to ensure that two teams from the same pool or same club do not meet in the first round.

PROTEST PROCEDURES:

If a protest is to be filed, it must be done at the time of the incident, no later. The protest must be written on the back of the scoresheet by the scorer or the official and must be signed by the floor captain and the referee. The protest committee will consist of the tournament director, an official, and a coach not involved in the dispute. The protest must be ruled upon before the game can continue.