Affiliate: Grant Park Beach
Tournament starts at 8am
Check-in starts at 7:30am
Tournament will be split into an upper and lower bracket after pool play. Exact format will be provided on site the morning of the event.
Prizes for 1st place, 2nd place, and consolation bracket.
All players must sign the waiver to participate. The waiver can be found online at https://volleylife.bracketpal.com/agreement/kiosk/1.
Pool play format is 2 games to 21, win by 2, no cap.
Match play is best of three to 21, win by 2, no cap, third game to 15.
Teams will switch side every 7 points in games to 21 and every 5 points in games to 15.
All games are self reffed. Rules follow USAV Beach rules with a few exceptions:
You can set the serve.
A block does not count as a touch.
You must rotate serve, but otherwise there are no positions and all four players are considered front row.
You can double hit any first contact.
There is no "girl" or coed rule.
You must be square to set over the net - the ball must pass directly through your shoulders either forward or backward.
There are no open hand tips.
If your team is not ready to play within ten minutes of the listed start time for a match or ten minutes after the preceeding match is completed on your court, you will forfeit the one point per minute until after an additional ten minutes, you forfeit the first set. If your team is still not ready by fifteen minutes, you forfeit the match. All forfeits must be confirmed by the tournament director.
Please report your scores on the provided clipboards/pool sheets after your match. The winner of the last game of pool play is responsible for turning in the pool sheet. The winner of any tournament matches is responsible for reporting their victory.
All players and spectators receive tickets for 15% off food and drink at Ferch's Beachside Grille. They have great food and a rotating selection of craft beers on tap. Please make use of the generous discount they are providing us for the event.
There are bathrooms and two water fountains on site. Please limit your trash and pick up after yourself. ABOSULUTELY NO GLASS!!!
Enjoy the event and see you all in the morning!
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