2011 Canadian West Open (15U/16U)

May 21 - May 23, 2011 in Calgary, Alberta

Accommodations:

2011: Anderson Vacations has room blocks at sixteen great properties in Calgary, including University of Calgary and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) residences. With great locations and great pricing, rooms at SAIT and U of C are going fast! There is limited space available in residence for those teams looking for rooms for a full 5-night stay in Calgary (from Thursday, May 19, 2011 through Tuesday, May 24, 2011). For more information, please see Anderson Vacations' Canadian Open Accomodations Update. Be sure to call early!

Space is going fast, especially at the low negotiated rates, so be sure to book your blocks early! Call Anderson Vacations today at 1.866.814.7378!

2010 Canadian West Open (15U/16U)

May 22 - May 24, 2010 in Calgary, Alberta

Divisions:

15U Boys (32 teams max.): Born in 1995 or later.
15U Girls (80 teams max.): Born in 1995 or later
16U Boys (48 teams max.): Born in 1994 or later
16U Girls (104 teams max.): Born in 1994 or later

Eligibility

All teams must 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
All teams must 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).
All teams must meet all registration requirements.

Accommodations:

New for 2010: Anderson Vacations has negotiated excellent rates at many Calgary hotels including our Host Hotel - The Westin. In addition they have been able to block book the University of Calgary and Mount Royal University Residences and guarantee the best rate.

Please call one of their AVA travel specialists Vanessa Rudkin, Robyn Farrow, or Rebecca Dickson at 1-866-814-7378 or Calgary Local 403-245-6200 to block book your teams space for the 2010 Canadian Open.

Tourism Calgary:

The 2010 Canadian Open is proudly supported by Tourism Calgary. For more information on Tourism Calgary and events and activities in the city and surrounding area please go to www.tourismcalgary.com.

Official Tournament Team and Action Photography

NEW FOR 2010: Coast Mountain Photography will be shooting team, action and awards shots during this year’s competition. With 16 years of action, sports, portrait and event photography experience we’ll provide shots you’ll want! In 2009 we were the official photographers for the World Police and Fire Games, the worlds 2nd largest sporting event after the summer Olympics – see a selection of those images at http://www.coastphoto.com/preview/volleyball/

Purchase your photographs on site at the Oval on May 22nd – 24th. Prints available on site while you wait. Also, you can view and purchase images directly from our web site at www.albertavolleyballphotos.com after the tournament.

For more information on tournament photography please email volleyball@coastphoto.com.

Tournament Venues:

Courts #1-22 are located in the Olympic Oval
Courts #23-27 are located in the Jack Simpson Gym
Courts #28-30 are located in the Red Gym
Courts #31-32 is located in the Gold Gym
Courts #33-36 are located at the Volleydome
Courts #37-38 are located at SAIT *NEW for 2010*

Courts #1-32 (the Olympic Oval, the Jack Simpson Gym, the Red Gym and the Gold Gym) are located on the University of Calgary's campus at 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, AB T2N 1N4. You can view a map of the campus at http://www.ucalgary.ca/map/index.html, or a maps of the Kinesiology Buildings, or the Olympic Oval Court Layout for more information.

Courts #33- 36 will be located at The Volleydome located at 2825-24 Avenue N.W. Calgary, Alberta T2N 4L6.

Courts #37-38 will be located at the Southern Alberta Institute for Technology (SAIT) Campus, 1301-16th Ave NW, Calgary, AB, T2M 0L4.

Registration Information

Registration Opens: Thursday, January 15, 2010 *** POSTPONED TO JANUARY 22 ***
Registration Deadline: April 26th, 2010
Fee: $875.00
How to Register: Online through www.albertavolleyball.com
Team Roster: The teams roster may consist of a maximum of 15 players and 4 coaching staff (Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Manager). 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 no refunds will be given.

Technical Matters:

The Official Volleyball Canada 2009-2010 Indoor Rule Book shall govern play at the National Championships

Please review the 2009-2010 Indoor Competition Guide for details concerning eligibility, divisions, seeding, scouting, etc. All coaches and team contacts should be aware of its content.

Team Check-In:

It is MANDATORY that the Head Coach completes the team check-in on Friday, May 21 at the Olympic Oval between 10:00 am and 9:00 pm. At check-in, coaches will be asked to verify their team roster, pick up player/coaches packages, and will be given all relevant event information. Teams will not be permitted to begin play without having completed the team check-in.

Special consideration may be made for particular teams who need to check-in on Saturday morning; requests for Saturday check-ins must be made in advance to Diane Clarke.

Feature Match/Opening Ceremonies:

There will be a feature match on Friday May 21 at the Jack Simpson Gymnasium (University of Calgary). All teams participating in the Canadian West Open are welcome to attend; admission to the feature match is free of charge. There will not be an official opening ceremonies at this years Canadian Open; the Feature Match is in lieu of the Opening Ceremonies.

This year's match will feature our Canadian Women National Team competing in a inter-squad match. The National Team athletes will also be in the Olympic Oval on Saturday, May 22 to meet and sign autographs.

Time: 7 p.m.
Teams: Team Canada Women Red vs. Team Canada Women White

Coaches Meeting:

There will NOT be a coaches meeting prior to this year's Canadian West Open. In lieu of the coaches meeting, the HEAD COACH must complete the Team Check-In.

All information normally presented at the coaches meeting will be given to the HEAD COACH at the Team Check-In.

Please note that ALL COACHES, ASSISTANT COACHES, and MANAGERS who sit on your team’s bench during the Canadian Open must be registered members of your respective Provincial Association.

It has been brought to our attention that a large number of coaches, assistant coaches and managers are not currently registered members. In order to ensure all participants are members and have medical insurance and liability coverage at the event, Volleyball Canada and the Provincial Volleyball Associations will grant an exemption to the March 31st roster deadline to add these coaches, assistant coaches and managers to their team roster.

All coaches/assistant coaches and managers must be registered & added to your team roster by Wednesday, May 12th at midnight EST or they will not be allowed on the bench at the Canadian West Open.

Please note: there will be a maximum of four team staff (coaches/assistant coaches/managers) allowed per team on the bench at the Canadian West Open.

Check-in Process – 2010 Canadian West Open:

Head Coaches will verify their team’s Roster at check in.
Tournament Staff will sign their Approved Roster and give a copy of the roster to the Head Coach.
The Head Coach will need to show their Approved Roster to the Official prior to each match.
Only members of the approved roster will be able to sit on the bench/participate in the match.

Coaches' 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.

Tournament Schedule/Results:

Schedule

Results

On Saturday May 22 and Sunday May 23, there will be two Block Starting Times:

In the A.M. WAVE, the first matches begin at 7:30 a.m. and the last matches begin at 1:15 p.m..

On both Saturday and Sunday the A.M. WAVE includes:

16U Women (Division 1)
16U Women (Division 2)
16U Women (Division 3 and 4)
15U Men

In the P.M. WAVE, the first matches start at 2:30 p.m. and the last matches start at 8:15 p.m..

On both Saturday and Sunday, the P.M. WAVE includes:

15U Women (Division 1)
15U Women (Division 2)
15U Women (Division 3)
16U Men (Division 1)
16U Men (Division 2)

On Monday May 24th, the playoffs take place. All teams should be prepared to play at 7:30 a.m. and throughout the day. The final match on Monday will be scheduled no later than 4:30pm.

We do our best to run on schedule, however unforseen events may cause the tournament to run later than expected.

Practice Times:

One-hour practice time-slots may be booked at the Olympic Oval on Friday May 21, 2010 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Practice times will be given on a first-come first serve basis and will only be available to teams who book IN ADVANCE. Teams will need to be registered in the tournament (not on the waiting list) prior to booking a practice time. All practice time requests must be made before midnight on Monday May 3, 2010.

Please send your request to Diane Clarke. Please remember to include your age class, gender, and team name in your request!!

Warm-up Time:

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 throught consultation with the Province and Territory Officials Chairs and the National Officials Chair.

Officials' Meeting:

All certified officials are requested to attend the mandatory referee technical meeting, chaired by the Referee Supervisor.

Date and Time: Friday May 21, 2010, time T.B.A.
Location: T.B.A.

Minor Officials (Scorekeepers and Linespeople):

Teams will be required to provide one linesperson and one scorekeeper for each of their matches. For more information on scorekeeping, please download the Scorekeepers Guidelines and the "Scorekeepers Info Package" (coming soon).

Medical Services:

There will be medical attention provided for the athletes by Emergency Medical Services personnel.

There will also be a team of athletic therapists located in the Athletic Therapy room for taping, ice, and other requirements.

Transportation & Parking:

Teams are responsible for arranging their own transportation to, from, and during the championships.

Parking at the University of Calgary
Parking at SAIT- please visit SAIT's Rates and Services website
Parking at the Volleydome is very limited and there may be a fee for parking.

Spectators:

There will be an admission fee charged to spectators. Spectators can either purchase a day pass or a tournament pass (3 days).

Prices are as follows: CASH Only will be accepted

Day Pass= $10,
Tournament Pass= $20
Child (6 and under)= Free

All spectators will be held to the following Code of Conduct:

No Airhorns with CO2 or mechanical noise makers.
Violence, bad language, verbal abuse towards athletes, coaches, officials, or staff will not be tolerated.
Please recycle cans/bottles and place your trash in the receptacle bins provided.

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:

VC Code of conduct violation
Accommodation/facility damages
Uniform regulation
Coaches fail to meet coaching certification requirements
If a team does not fulfill its competitive obligations to an event.

For more information on Performance Bonds, please consult the 2009-2010 Indoor Competition Guide.

Your Feedback 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 and fill out the Online Evaluation Survey of the 2010 National Championships. It only takes a few minutes of your time and helps VC serve you better.

Additional Questions?

Please contact ihalliday@albertavolleyball.com via email or phone (403-220-2853) with any other questions.