What can I expect at a Tournament?
Tournament Logistics - Tournaments generally last all day and start
around 8:00 A.M. Players should arrive early to warm up and/or
prepare to officiate. Your coach or team parent will give you driving
directions and a specific arrival time. Directions may also be obtained
from this web site or the HOA web site.
Tournament Structure - A standard tournament is divided into two
portions - pool play and bracket play. The tournament will start with
each team playing 4-5 matches of pool play with two sets per match.
The pool play results will be used to seed the brackets for single-
elimination bracket play in the afternoon. Bracket play will be best 2 of
3 sets in a match. The third set will not be played unless needed. All
sets are rally scoring. The first two sets to 25 points - starting with 4
points per team (don't ask me to explain why). The third set is to 15
points and teams switch sides after the first team scores 8 points. In
addition to playing, each team must ref and score other matches
during both pool play and bracket play.
Team Area - Upon arrival, the team will identify a team area where
the girls can leave their bags and hang out between playing and
officiating. The area may be a room or simply a spot in a hallway.
Either way, the team area represents our club and should be kept
neat and organized at all times. Most girls will bring some type of
blanket and/or pillow, a book, an mp3 player or other items to help
pass the time between events. Remember, the team area is not
secure and valuables will be left at your own risk. Also, be sure to
properly dispose of any trash and leave the area as we found it when
the tournament is over.
Tournament Food - Most tournaments offer some type of
concessions. However, the food tends to be somewhat expensive -
especially when you consider all members of your family in
attendance. Therefore, in facilities that will allow it, our club will
organize a tournament food list with items for each player to bring to
that tournament. The food will be kept in our team area and everyone
associated with our team will be welcome to have their share. We do
ask that you let the players have first access to the items since they
must coordinate meals and snacks with their playing and officiating
schedule. The tournament food list for your team is available on the
TEAMS page of this web site.
Behavior – Players and parents. Respect the facility, officials, other
teams. You represent our club. Please read the HOA Fan Behavior
Letter on this web site.
Parent or Guardian - All players will need a parent or guardian in the
facility at all times during the tournament. There are LOTS of people
at the tournament and your coach has enough responsibilities without
having to keep track of all of the players ALL DAY.
Family Sport - Club Volleyball is a family sport – parents are
encouraged to get to know one another and the club staff. We will be
an extended family for the next 5 months. Let's all have fun together!
Tournament Playing Time - Remember, in competitive volleyball the
emphasis is on fielding the most competitive team possible – much like
a high school team. Participation is not a factor. In competitive ball
you are paying for participation in practice, coaching, and individual
player development ONLY. Tournament playing time is bonus and at
the digression of the coach.
Good luck and enjoy the season!
around 8:00 A.M. Players should arrive early to warm up and/or
prepare to officiate. Your coach or team parent will give you driving
directions and a specific arrival time. Directions may also be obtained
from this web site or the HOA web site.
Tournament Structure - A standard tournament is divided into two
portions - pool play and bracket play. The tournament will start with
each team playing 4-5 matches of pool play with two sets per match.
The pool play results will be used to seed the brackets for single-
elimination bracket play in the afternoon. Bracket play will be best 2 of
3 sets in a match. The third set will not be played unless needed. All
sets are rally scoring. The first two sets to 25 points - starting with 4
points per team (don't ask me to explain why). The third set is to 15
points and teams switch sides after the first team scores 8 points. In
addition to playing, each team must ref and score other matches
during both pool play and bracket play.
Team Area - Upon arrival, the team will identify a team area where
the girls can leave their bags and hang out between playing and
officiating. The area may be a room or simply a spot in a hallway.
Either way, the team area represents our club and should be kept
neat and organized at all times. Most girls will bring some type of
blanket and/or pillow, a book, an mp3 player or other items to help
pass the time between events. Remember, the team area is not
secure and valuables will be left at your own risk. Also, be sure to
properly dispose of any trash and leave the area as we found it when
the tournament is over.
Tournament Food - Most tournaments offer some type of
concessions. However, the food tends to be somewhat expensive -
especially when you consider all members of your family in
attendance. Therefore, in facilities that will allow it, our club will
organize a tournament food list with items for each player to bring to
that tournament. The food will be kept in our team area and everyone
associated with our team will be welcome to have their share. We do
ask that you let the players have first access to the items since they
must coordinate meals and snacks with their playing and officiating
schedule. The tournament food list for your team is available on the
TEAMS page of this web site.
Behavior – Players and parents. Respect the facility, officials, other
teams. You represent our club. Please read the HOA Fan Behavior
Letter on this web site.
Parent or Guardian - All players will need a parent or guardian in the
facility at all times during the tournament. There are LOTS of people
at the tournament and your coach has enough responsibilities without
having to keep track of all of the players ALL DAY.
Family Sport - Club Volleyball is a family sport – parents are
encouraged to get to know one another and the club staff. We will be
an extended family for the next 5 months. Let's all have fun together!
Tournament Playing Time - Remember, in competitive volleyball the
emphasis is on fielding the most competitive team possible – much like
a high school team. Participation is not a factor. In competitive ball
you are paying for participation in practice, coaching, and individual
player development ONLY. Tournament playing time is bonus and at
the digression of the coach.
Good luck and enjoy the season!
