Rox Volleyball Presents 2016 JVA World Challenge Volleyball Championships. Tournament Information.

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1 Rox Volleyball Presents 2016 JVA World Challenge Volleyball Championships Tournament Information 1

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3 The board of directors, staff, and members of the JVA welcome you to the 2016 JVA World Challenge presented by Rox Volleyball! World Challenge is JVA s Mid Year Championships. Our goal is to make this more than a tournament. Our goal is to host an event that will provide an opportunity for junior volleyball teams to enjoy the best tournament experience of the year. Not only will we feature great competition amongst hundreds of teams, but we will also provide interactive experiences that will enhance your overall tournament experience. AVCA will host the 2016 AVCA/NCSA College Prep Combine on Thursday, April 21 st, giving your athletes a chance to build their recruiting profile. During that time, the NCSA will host a recruiting info meeting for parents. The Vendor Showcase will provide off-court shopping and educational opportunities. Our JVA Dig It App can be downloaded for FREE and will provide you with fast and convenient event information surrounding results, food, activities, and social engagements on your mobile device. We hope you experience great competition, visit with old friends, meet new friends, and enjoy all that Kansas City has to offer. We want to thank our title sponsor Rox Volleyball; our official volleyball sponsor Molten; our partner the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA); our housing service Conference Direct; as well as our host, the Kansas City Convention Center. We hope our partnership with these groups makes your experience worthwhile. This event is the major fundraiser for the Junior Volleyball Association. By supporting this event, you are supporting our mission as an organization to support member clubs. We have strived to make this the best event possible for participants and their families. If you experience any inconvenience, please let us know so we can address it and improve future events. Good luck to all competing teams and thanks for supporting the JVA! Contact Information Junior Volleyball Association 1414 Underwood Ave Suite 400 Milwaukee, WI office - Zach Colston, Director of Events zach.colston@jvavolleyball.org / cell - Jenny Hahn, Executive Director jenny.hahn@jvavolleyball.org / cell - Lisa Pierce, Membership Coordinator lisa.pierce@jvavolleyball.org / cell - Briana Schunzel, Marketing Coordinator briana.schunzel@jvavolleyball.org / cell - Ashley Krage, Program Assistant ashley.krage@jvavolleyball.org / cell Head Official Donnie Goodwin Director-at-Large, Professional Association of Volleyball Officials Conference Direct, Housing Service (8:30 am EST 9:00 pm EST) Victor Dinh, Housing Specialist victor.dinh@conferencedirect.com / Lynn Golabowski, Housing Specialist lynn.golabowski@conferencedirect.com / Advanced Event Systems, Event Registration Kansas City Convention Center / Visit Kansas City Information 3

4 AAU Partnership AAU sanctions the JVA World Challenge. The 1 st and 2 nd place teams in each division will WIN A PAID ENTRY into the AAU National Championships in Orlando Florida, June 15 th June 26 th. All participants must be registered members of AAU. Join NOW! AAU is providing free t-shirts for the athletes. These shirts will be given away through contests & promotions via our social media outlets. So find us on Facebook, Twitter and download the JVA Dig It App it s free! Rox Volleyball is back for a 6 th year with the JVA and the JVA World Challenge! As a brand that was created by former and current volleyball players, Rox Volleyball s cutting edge products fit in perfectly with the image of the JVA as pushing the envelope in the world of volleyball to improve the experience for its participants. The Rox Volleyball organization is very excited and honored to be the title sponsor for the JVA World Challenge. We have always been committed to supporting youth and junior volleyball as it ensures the growth and future of our sport. Furthermore, the tournament will enable us to highlight our innovative apparel to youth volleyball players of all abilities. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of an organization that is striving to make volleyball in the USA and abroad more competitive at the club level. - Troy Olson, President, Rox Volleyball, Inc. Rox Volleyball, along with their vendor, 1 st Place Volleyball, will bring our participants a whole new array of performance attire to check out for their club and personal use Molten returns as our official volleyball sponsor for their 9 th year with JVA! 4

5 Table of Contents Welcome & Contact Information p. 3 AAU Partnership p. 4 Sponsors: Rox Volleyball & Molten p. 4 Getting to Kansas City p. 6 Driving Directions and Map Convention Center Parking p. 6 Admission p. 7 Pricing / Pre-Order Info Kansas City Visitors Information p. 7 Transportation p. 7 Super Shuttle Housing / Conference Direct p. 8 Team Check-In Information p. 9 Division Championships, Awards, Ceremonies p AVCA College Prep Combine p. 10 Other Recruiting Opportunities p. 11 NCSA Recruiting Informational Meeting for Parents Team Eligibility P. 11 Age Definitions Age Waivers Dig Pink! Day / Sideout Foundation p. 12 Date TBD Social Media / JVA Dig It App p. 12 Tournament Registration, Schedules, & Results p. 13 AM/PM Waves Roster Submission / Deadline Team Drop / Refund Policy Seeding Vendor Showcase p. 14 Odds & Ends p. 14 Athletic Trainers Facility Rules Handshake Gifts Rules of Play p. 14/15 Match Format / Warm-Up Procedure / Pre-Match Protocol Officials & Team Officiating Responsibilities Tie-Breaker Procedures Code of Conduct / Disciplinary Action 5

6 Getting to Kansas City Driving Directions: Kansas City Convention Center, 301 W 13 th St, Kansas City, MO The Kansas City Convention Center is located in the heart of downtown Kansas City, MO. All major highways feed into the downtown making easy access to all convention and entertainment facilities. Parking The Kansas City Convention Center does not have parking at the facility. However, with plenty of parking in the area, the primary parking garage is the Auditorium Plaza Parking Garage, also known as the Barney Allis Plaza Parking Garage. The parking garage is located between 12 th & 13 th Streets, and between Central & Wyandotte Streets. It is south of the Marriott Hotel and north of the historic Municipal Auditorium. The garage generally services all of the Convention Center facilities including Municipal Arena, Music Hall, Grand Ballroom, Little Theatre, Conference Center, and Bartle Hall. A convenient underground tunnel exists into the Convention Center from inside the Auditorium Plaza Garage. Look for and follow signage. For specific questions about parking and rates please call Towne Park: (816)

7 Admission Admission Tickets for the event will be required. On-site admission prices are: ADULT: $10/1-day full event pass; $15/2-day full event pass; $25/3-day full event pass STUDENT: $6/1-day full event pass; $10/2-day full event pass; $15/3-day full event pass *Student admission is age 6 thru high school; college students are considered adults* *Children 5 years of age and under are free* TO AVOID LINES ON FRIDAY MORNING, WE ENCOURAGE PURCHASING ADMISSION TICKETS IN ADVANCE!!! Admission Tickets Presale Order Form To order and pay for tickets in advance that will waiting for your team representative to pick up during team check-in, please click here. Admission Tickets Presale Onsite Advance admission tickets will be available for purchase at the Kansas City Convention Center during team registration on Thursday from 5-9 p.m. Payment must be made by cash or check, and are listed above. Kansas City Visitors Information JVA World Challenge will have an on-site Kansas City Information Desk to help answer your questions. The desk will provide Visit KC guides, Kansas City maps, attraction information, and restaurant discount sheets. Specific location of the desk is TBD. Stop by to learn about all that Kansas City has to offer! Information Desk hours: - Thursday: 5 pm 9pm - Friday: 8 am 6 pm - Saturday: 8am 6 pm There is a lot going in the fun city of Kansas City besides great volleyball. Local information is available at: Transportation JVA World Challenge has partnered up with Super Shuttle to provide discounted round-trip transportation to all downtown or Plaza hotels from Kansas City International Airport (MCI). All World Challenge attendees will receive a $6 discount on your Super Shuttle tickets. Access more information and book online by clicking here or calling BLUE VAN ( ) and providing your discount code: V4F7X. 7

8 Housing We have found a wonderful partner in Conference Direct to handle all our housing needs. When looking for a housing service, our #1 priority was customer service. This is our 4 th year working with Conference Direct. To make your team s reservations click here. For an informational sheet click here. If you have a large club and would like to set up individual blocks for your team rooms and/or your parents, please fill out a Club Housing Request Form. The JVA does not have a Stay to Play policy. We have secured the best prices available and hope that you will use the rooms in our block. In addition, our housing service, Conference Direct, has arranged for incentives for teams to block rooms under our contract. JVA receives $8/room booked which helps support the mission of JVA. This event is our major fund raiser. In addition, we receive a credit to our cost for the convention center based on the number of rooms booked in the Kansas City area. The room pick-up also impacts our negotiations with the convention center for best pricing in the future. Incentives to use JVA Housing: For every 60 rooms booked and utilized per night, the club will earn one complimentary room for that night (Players, parents and coaches must participate). Hotel Cancellation Policy: - Cancellations must be made either online (click here) or through to the JVA Housing Service at JVA@ConferenceDirect.com. After February 19, 2016, ConferenceDirect will charge a $30 processing fee for all reservation cancellations made at any time. (You may extend or reduce your room nights without penalty). These charges are in addition to the hotel s cancellation policy. Please make sure you are aware of your hotel s cancellation policy. If you experience any problems at all with booking your teams housing, please or call: Lynn Golabowski at or Victor Dinh at When it comes to ankle injuries and athletes, Ultra Ankle is the brand leader in next generation performance ankle bracing technology. Athletes prefer Ultra Ankle s low profile custom-fit designs that provide superior long lasting ankle protection all season long. Hinged-Cuff Technology promotes full range of motion for ultimate performance. Ultra Ankle is Ankle Bracing, Evolved. 8

9 Team Check-In Information All teams need to check-in at the Kansas City Convention Center prior to beginning play. The room that will be used for Team check-in is TBA. Check in times for all teams are: Thursday, 5:00-9:00p and Friday, 7:00a-12:00p* Teams that play in the PM wave on Friday may check in up until noon. *Teams that play Friday morning and wait until Friday morning to check in will be helped on a first-come, firstserve basis. Your team will have to wait out in the lobby until the coach has checked in and has the team s credentials. Please give yourself enough time and please make sure your roster is good to go. Questions Regarding Team Check-In? Contact Ashley Krage: ashley.krage@jvavolleyball.org / office The Team Rep or Coach must check-in their team. The Team Rep or Coach will be asked to verify and sign their roster. This roster will be the official roster for the event. No additions or changes to a team s roster are allowed once a team has begun competition. 1) We will ask for a cell phone contact for each team. 2) You will need to verify the roster including uniform numbers. Each player is required to wear the same jersey number throughout the entire event. This applies to all players in the libero position as well. You will need to provide proof of AAU Membership for any roster additions. Only individuals on the roster are permitted to sit on the team bench and will receive credentials. 3) Players and coaches may be added to the roster at the time of Team Registration but they must be able to show proof of AAU membership. 4) Chaperones are not required by AAU. However, if you have a chaperone on your roster and they have an AAU membership number, they will receive credentials. IF YOU PLAN TO SEND 1 PERSON TO CHECK-IN ALL TEAMS IN YOUR CLUB, PLEASE CONATACT ASHLEY KRAGE IN ADVANCE: ashley.krage@jvavolleyball.org / office *Please be sure to read through all materials, there will be no coaches meeting prior to competition* Division Championships and Awards Ceremonies We will again be one of the only mid-year events that will have a full championship experience for all of the Gold Division finals. Participating teams will experience warm-up music, team introductions, and on-court award ceremonies following the match on one of 3 championship courts. Championship matches will be broadcasted live. More information on the live streams will be available closer to the tournament date. Awards A team trophy and medals will be awarded to teams that finish 1 st through 3 rd in all Gold Divisions. 1 st place winners in Silver and Bronze will receive a team plaque and medals. Copper Divisions will receive team plaques. 9

10 What is it? : AVCA College Prep Combines are two-hour low-impact, high value data-gathering sessions that assess a player s physical potential and behavioral temperament, both critical factors in informing the college-bound volleyball player about her choices. Visit for more information! Who should attend? Any female volleyball player graduating from high school in the classes of When & Where: Thursday, April 21, JVA World Challenge, Kansas City, MO Cost: $99 per participant is for early registration and $129 for late registration. $69 registration for repeaters. Just use the you have used to register in the AVCA Combine you previously participated in. (Does not apply to the Denver, CO Combine because of video) Additional add-on s include an Attack & Agility Analysis (recommended for all hitters) and Agility Analysis (recommended for setters and liberos) for ONLY $ Once you have an avcavpi score, not what? Get an individual assessment of your movement and hitting mechanics from certified trainer, Kyle Norris. Pinpoint the specific mechanics and movements you can improve to become more successful on the court. Why Should I Attend? -Assess where you stand compared to other players your age/position as well as college players in all divisions -Build your recruiting portfolio with metrics validated by the AVCA -Start to process where you should look for collegiate opportunities -Get college recruiting information from the National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA) members@avca.org or

11 Other Recruiting Opportunities Recruiting Information from NCSA Thursday Evening (Time & Meeting Room TBA) Description: Matt Sonnichsen, a 15 year NCAA Division I head volleyball coach and NCSA Athletic Recruiting's Director of Volleyball, will share important information with families about today's college volleyball recruiting process. Topics will include NCAA rules, recruiting outreach and communication, player video and how to manage the often confusing process of recruiting. Speaker: Matt Sonnichsen with NCSA University Athlete: JVA World Challenge contracts with University Athlete to assist in the recruiting process. UA is widely used by college coaches to access information via Advanced Event Systems on athletes participating in the World Challenge. Last year over 300 coaches registered with UA to get information on teams participating. Athlete s should be sure to update their individual profiles on Advanced Event Systems so coaches will have the latest information. Team Eligibility AAU Affiliation The 2016 JVA World Challenge is sanctioned by AAU. All participants must be a member of AAU. Click here to register your staff and players. If you have any questions about AAU membership process, please contact the AAU Volleyball Department at Age Definitions Team members must meet the Age Definitions for their age group. Age Waivers will be accepted for this event if the player is in the same grade as her teammates and not more than one year older than the age definition listed below. The Team Rep/Coach must present proof of grade and a copy of a birth certificate prior to team check-in. 18 and Under Players who were born on or after September 1, and Under Players who were born on or after September 1, and Under - Players who were born on or after September 1, and Under - Players who were born on or after September 1, and Under - Players who were born on or after September 1, and Under - Players who were born on or after September 1, and Under - Players who were born on or after September 1, 2003 Age Waivers* JVA allows age waivers for players whose teams will compete in the club divisions. Age waivers are allowed for players who are in the same grade level as their peers and who are not more than a year older than the current age definition (above). Team reps that are requesting age waivers need to send to the JVA office a note requesting the age waiver that includes the club name, team name, player for whom the waiver is requested; proof of grade (copy of school schedule, school id, etc.) and copy of a birth certificate. Send via , to Zach Colston, zach.colston@jvavolleyball.org, or send via U.S. Mail to JVA Zach Colston, 1414 Underwood Ave Suite 400, Milwaukee, WI Note that while we are allowing age waivers for this event **Age waivers are currently NOT ALLOWED at the AAU National Volleyball Championships** 11

12 The JVA World Challenge supports Dig Pink! Dig Pink! and the Side-Out Foundation's mission ties in well with the JVA's goal of promoting junior volleyball and shaping informed, thoughtful athletes. Players who participate in Dig Pink! events are eligible for scholarship and community service awards, including the Side-Out/JVA National Dig Pink Award. Saturday, April 23rd: Wear your pink for Dig Pink! Day at the JVA World Challenge* *We encourage donating to the Side-Out Foundation in lieu of purchasing pink jerseys for your team. Be creative in ways to show your Dig Pink! spirit in Kansas City! JVA Dig It App FREE!!! The JVA Dig It App will allow everyone to be in the know and in the fun at all times as a free download for all Apple and Android devices! Features include: Up-to-date event information: court layout, Interactive map, tournament results, and even the rulebook are at your fingertips. The JVA Dig It App integrates a wide range of social media and news about the JVA, plus interactive contests, promotions and polls for chances to win prizes! This App takes the volleyball experience to a new level of excitement and interaction, allowing teams and fans to follow all of their club teams around the country. Live Feed: get instant information on big matches, challenge bracket results, event updates, etc. Social Media: post and view event pictures, videos, participate in contests, or help your team win free T-shirts by posting the best video or picture of your team. Get Local Info: Nearby restaurants, activities, coupons, team dinner options, etc. Contests: This year s World Challenge will again feature fun and exciting contests similar to last year s World Challenge in Louisville, KY. Last year we had a Scavenger Hunt, Jinx s Team of the Day, an App Download Contest, and the SOF/JVA Dig Pink Award. This year s contests will be finalized and announced by March 1 st. Stay Tuned! FOLLOW US!!! 12

13 Tournament Registration, Schedules & Results Tournament registration, schedules and results are through AES, AM WAVE: TBA by Monday, March 7 th, 2016 PM WAVE: TBA by Monday, March 7 th, 2016 Complete schedules will be posted on AES a week before the event. Teams will participate in pool play Friday and Saturday and bracket play on Sunday. It is our goal to have everyone finished by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. The entry fee for the tournament is $695. *JVA Member Clubs registered by February 15 th get a reduced fee of $650/team* *Registered by February 15 th means entered in AES and Entry Fee postmarked by February 15 th * Divisions of Competition Competition will be offered for girls teams in the following divisions: OPEN 12s-18s PREMIER 14s-17s CLUB 12s-18s Roster Submission Complete Rosters are due in AES by April 8th. Complete rosters including AAU member numbers for all individuals on the roster, and submission of paper work for any player for which an age waiver is requested. Teams whose rosters are incomplete and not submitted by 12:00pm CST, April 8 th will be required to pay an additional pain and suffering fee of $50 at team check-in. Team Drops and Refunds Teams that drop out before 6:00pm CST, February 15 th will be refunded their entry fee minus a 20% service charge. Teams that drop after 6:00pm CST, February 15 th will NOT receive a refund. Seeding, Schedule Tracking and Results Using the best available information, including results posted on AES, power league websites, and region ranking systems; teams will be seeded by a 7-member seeding committee: Zach Colston, JVA Director of Events (ALL) Erik Vogt, Sports Performance (17/18s) Scott Spiess, Milwaukee Sting (15/16s) Alan Davis-Parker, KIVA (14 and under) Kyle Walton, Lexington United (17/18s) Luke Stapleton, Sports Performance (15/16s) TBD (14 and under) JVA has contracted AES Results Management System to provide up-to-the-minute results. Schedules and results can be found and followed on any mobile device on the JVA Dig It APP, AES Xpress APP and This is the official schedule. There will be no paper posting of pool results or schedules. There will a Results Station near the main Tournament Desk to look up results and schedules. 13

14 Vendor Showcase Our partner, AVCA, is working to put on the best Vendor Showcase yet! The showcase has been a popular past-time for our participants between matches. The 2016 Showcase will provide space for 35 vendor-booths featuring everything that a volleyball player, parent, coach or club director would want uniforms, casual clothes, training aids, recruiting information, and things that are just plain fun. If you are interested in renting a vendor booth please contact Toby Bishop: toby.bishop@avca.org Odds and Ends Athletic Trainers Athletic Trainers will be available inside the Kansas City Convention Center. Individuals should provide their own tape and pre-wrap. Supplies will also be available for purchase, if needed. Facility Rules No coolers will be allowed. There will be seating for all spectators, camp chairs will not be allowed in the Convention Center due to a potential fire hazard if open aisles are blocked. Tournament Souvenirs Rox Volleyball & Molten are the tournament sponsors and will have booths set up in the Convention Center. Our Pro-Shop will have tournament t-shirts and a wide variety of volleyball apparel. Handshake Gifts The exchange of handshake gifts prior to the 1st set is encouraged. Generally we have found that most all of the younger teams (U12-U14) provide gifts for all matches, many of the older teams do as well. Rules of Play The USAV Regulations for Domestic Competition will be in effect with the following exceptions: EITHER LIBERO WILL BE ALLOWED TO SERVE IN ONE ROTATION EITHER LIBERO CAN BE CHANGED EACH SET Match Format / Warm-up Procedures All divisions will play best of 3-set formats. Divisions that have 3-team pool(s) with no cross-over match in combination with 4 team pools in the same division will play all 3 sets to 25. Pool finish will be based on set percentage as all 3 sets will count for finish placement. 3-team pools are not our recommended format and we will do everything we can to avoid them. However, there are times where it is completely unavoidable. All cross-over and challenge matches will be match play, best of 3 sets. Matches will move ahead of schedule if time allows with the following exception: Warm-ups for matches in the 15 through 18 divisions will not begin more than 25 minutes ahead of schedule. All warm-ups will be (2 min. shared ball handling, first 4 min. court-time for serving team & last 4 min. court-time for receiving team). Teams must serve within their court-time. The team off the court should assist in ball-shagging during the on-court teams warm-up. Match formats for each of the divisions will be available online at Officials and Team Officiating Responsibilities The Head Official will schedule a First Referee for each match. Work teams will need to provide a Second Referee, Official Scorer, Visual Scorer, Libero Tracker and 2 Line Judges. An adult on the official roster needs to be courtside at all times. The work team needs to report to the Head Official no later than the beginning of the serving team s warm-up. For each minute the work team is late or incomplete, one point will be given to their next opponent (up to 25-0 forfeit). Each work team must have an adult present and identified to the R1 during a team s work assignment. 14

15 Pre-Match Protocol (All Non-Gold Finals) Prior to the start of the 1 st set, both full teams will line up behind the service line. At the signal of the head official, they will proceed to the center line to shake hands with their opponents. The starting line-up will remain on the court for the line-up check, and the libero shall be waived in by the head official. Ties in Pool Play DO NOT LEAVE your court area until your pool has been decided!!! The Tie Breaker Procedure outlined below will only be enforced in the event of a 3-way tie in which one of the teams would be eliminated from moving into the Gold Division. For all 2-way ties, the team that won the pool play match (head to head) between the two teams tied for position will take the higher position. 3-way ties for non-gold division placement will be decided by the following CRITERIA: - Match %: matches won divided by matches played - Set %: sets won divided by sets played - Point %: points scored divided by the total points scored by the team s opponents in that pool - Coin Flip 3-way ties for teams all moving onto gold division placement will be decided with CRITERIA above 3-way ties for 1 st place, with 2 teams moving into the Gold/Championship Division - The team with the greater set %/point % (as described in the CRITERIA above) shall be awarded first place. The other two teams shall play one 15-point set (switch at 8) for the remaining playoff position. The team that wins the playoff set will be awarded 2 nd, the loser will be awarded 3 rd. The team that was awarded first will provide the work team for the play-off. 3-way ties for 2 nd place, with 2 teams moving into the Gold/Championship Division - The teams will be seeded using the CRITERIA above. The team seeded 1 st will be the bye team and play the winner of the set between the two remaining teams. The team that was seeded 1 st will provide the work team for the 1 st playoff set. The loser of the 1 st playoff set, will be the work team for the 2 nd playoff set. If, due to formatting, there are any other tie scenarios, the procedure outlined in the USAV Rule Book, page , will be followed. **If one of the teams in a 3-way tied pool leaves the site before the determination that a tie-break is necessary, that team will automatically become the lowest placed team (among the teams that are tied) and the remaining 2 teams will play one tie-breaking set to 15 (switch at 8), if needed, with a work team to be assigned. Rules of Play for Youth Divisions and Youth Boys Participation* U-11 Divisions will use the same rules as U-12 but allow for the step-in on the serve as above. U-10, 11, and 12 boys' teams will be allowed to compete in girls' events at age level. U-13 and 14 boys' teams are allowed to compete in girls events up an age level. Co-ed teams with no more than 3 boys on the floor, at any one time, are allowed to play in girls events at age level. *AAU Girls Nat l Championships does not provide for boys participation on girls teams or in girls divisions. Code of Conduct / Disciplinary Action Any participant listed on the Official Roster who is causing unfavorable situations either prior to, during, or after the event is subject to disciplinary action by the Tournament Director(s). Anyone discovered in possession or consuming illegal substances will be automatically expelled from the Championships. There are no warnings for alcohol or drug consumption by players or any other underage person whose name appears on the official roster 15

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