2012 Canadian Open
May 17 - May 22, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario
- 15U, 16U, Senior & Master divisions will compete Thursday, May 17 - Saturday, May 19.
- 14U, 17U and 18U divisions will compete Sunday, May 20 - Tuesday, May 22
Information & Registration
Registration will be done in a different matter than in the past for the 2012 Canadian Open. It will be done in 3 phases starting October 17th, 2011. All phases are done on a first come, first come basis. For more information on the 2012 Canadian Open please review the Volleyball Canada website.
IMPORTANT: Note that registrations are done on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis. Please enter your team on the waiting list even if the category is full.
Team Eligibility
All teams must:
1) Be registered and in good standing within their own region (P/TA) and with Volleyball Canada. Out of country teams must also be registered and in good standings within their own National Federation.
2) Participate in the Provincial Championships held in their own Province or Territory, if one exists (team roster must be the same at Provincials and Nationals).
3) Meet all registration requirements.
Eligibility of players
Roster
The teams roster may consist of a maximum of 15 players and 4 coaching staff. Only 12 of those 15 players can be registered on the scoresheet during the competition and will be permitted to play any given match. These 12 athletes may vary from one match to another.
Withdrawal
Refunds will be given (less a $100 administration fee) on withdrawals made up to the entry deadline of the event. After this time (April 5, 2012), no refunds will be given.
Technical Matters
The Official Volleyball Canada 2010-2011 Indoor Rule Book
shall govern play at the National Championships
. Please review the 2010-2011 Indoor Competition for details concerning eligibility, divisions, seeding, scouting, etc. All coaches and team contacts should be aware of its content. It is available to be downloaded under
Registration Information.
Tournament venues
Direct Energy Center, Toronto, Ontario
Team Check-in
Coaches Meeting
Coaching Certification
Coaches are requested to present proof of coaching certification to scorekeepers at the beginning of each match, along with their team roster. If coaching certification is not presented, officials will make a note on the scoresheet for the tournament committee to take action.
Scheduling
Please see Volleyball Canada website.
Practice
Warm-up
A minimum of 10 minutes (5-5 hitting) will be available for warm-up prior to the start of each math. Teams will be able to warm up with volleyballs in designated ball warm-up areas before each match.
Referees
Volleyball Canada certified officials will be assigned to each match. Official's coordination will be done through consultation with the Province and Territory Officials Chairs and the National Officials Chair.
Minor Officials (Scorekeepers and Linespeople)
Teams will be required to provide one linesperson and one scorekeeper for each of their matches. Alberta Volleyball will be in contact with all teams once they have registered to ensure that they register a scorekeeper prior to the event. All scorekeepers are required to go through a training session on Friday May 20 at the BMO Center.
Referee Meeting
All certified officials are requested to attend the mandatory referee technical meeting, chaired by the Referee Supervisor.
Medical Services
Opening Ceremony
Accommodations
Please see Volleyball Canada website.
Transportation
Teams are responsible for arranging their own transportation to, from, and during the championship.
Tournament Jury
The tournament jury is composed of a Volleyball Canada/Domestic Competition Committee (DCC) representative, Host committee representative, and the Referee Supervisor. For more information on the Jury's powers and duties, please consult the 2009-2010 Indoor Competition Guide.
Performance Bond
The $400.00 team performance bond remains the responsibility of each Provincial/Territorial Association. Ultimately, teams will be required to forward the bonds amount in the event of any infraction which affect:
1) VC Code of conduct violation
2) Accommodation/facility damages
3) Uniform regulation
4) Coaches fail to meet coaching certification requirements
5) If a team does not fulfill its competitive obligations to an event.
For more information on Performance Bonds, please consult the 2010-2011 Indoor Competition Guide.
Your Feedback is needed!
VC in partnership with the Host Organization, consistently seeks to provide better services to the participants. After completion of your event, please invite athletes, parents, coaches and volunteers to visit Volleyball Canada's website (www.volleyball.ca) and fill out the Online Evaluation Survey of the 2011 National Championships. It only takes a few minutes of your time and helps VC serve you better.
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