Registration Process & Fees
<b>Registration Process</b> Registration will be on-line only at www.volleyball.ca. Teams that have registered on-line as members of their Provincial/Territorial Association (P/TA) will be able to retrieve their information to register for National Championships, in which case, as teams update their roster at the provincial level, the change will be made instantaneously at the national level. Teams within provinces/territories that do not use on-line registration with VC will register the same way as last year, hence, teams will need the provide the following information: ·A minimum of 8 players ·Team staff and player’s personal information (full name, address, phone number, date of birth, height and e-mail) ·Players shirt number and position ·Valid credit card All entries received will be acknowledged with an email confirmation. <b>Fees</b> Registration fees are $600.00 (+ credit card fees) per team and can only be paid online by Visa or Mastercard. <b>Refunds & Withdrawals</b> Refunds will be given (less a $100 administrative fee) on withdrawals made up to 12:00am (EST) on the entry deadline for your event. After this time, no refunds will be given.

Eligibility
<b>Team Eligibility</b> All teams must: 1) be registered and in good standing within their own P/TA and with Volleyball Canada (refer to the "VC Indoor Competition Guide" which can be accessible via http://www.volleyball.ca/index.asp?page=98 as well as your P/TA for complete registration details). Out of country teams must also be registered and in good standing within their own region. 2) participate in the Provincial Championship (any Tier) held in their own Province or Territory, if one exists (team roster must be the same at provincials and nationals). 3) meet all the registration requirements. <b>Player Eligibility</b> Players must have been born in 1984 or before <b>Roster</b> The team roster may consist of a maximum of 15 players and 4 coaching staff (Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Trainer, Manager).

Team Check-In
Team check-in will take place on Friday May 14, 2004 between 1:00 and 4:00pm at the Harry Jerome Sport Center. At check-in, team representatives will be asked to verify their team roster and pick-up player/coaches packages. Teams will not be permitted to begin play without having verified their roster. The team roster will consist of 12 athletes and a maximum of 4 coaching staff (Head Coach, Asst Coach, Manager, Therapist/Doctor) only for the entirety of the event.

Transportation
Teams are responsible for their own transportation throughout the event. A car rental company with preferred rates will be made available to all teams (details to be confirmed). The host hotel, the Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, will also be offering complimentary shuttle service to both venues (this is limited and a smaller vehicle so should not be the sole or primary transportation for any team).

Accommodation
<B>Host Hotel:</B> Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 405 North Road, Coquitlam, BC Just 10 minutes from either event site. <U>For Reservations:</U> Quote "Group #1012" for preferred rates. Phone: 1-888-433-EXEC (3932) Email: [email protected] <U>Amenities:</U> Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Steam Room, Workout Facilities, Tennis Court, Complimentary Shuttle Service, Copper Club Grill & Lounge, Foggy Dew Irish Pub.

Technical Matters
<b>Playing Rules</b> The Official Volleyball Canada 2003-2004 Indoor Rule Book shall govern play at the National Championships. <b>Official Ball</b> The Tachikara SV-5WI ball will be used for all match play. <b>Draw</b> The draw will be completed 1 week prior to the event. The format will consist of a series of seeding pools, followed by either single or double elimination play-offs, depending on the number of tournament entries. <b>Seeding and Divisional Play</b> Full regulations on seeding and divisional play (Rule 13.0) can be found in VC Indoor Competitions Guide via www.volleyball.ca (VC Competitions/ Indoor/Championships). 13.1 Entry for True National Championships (Division 1) 1.All Provincial and Territorial champions, 2.Followed by, 3 other teams from the following 6 provinces: BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, and QC (provided all teams finish in the top 8 at their provincials), 3.The remaining spots are determined by the Host Committee in consultation with the DCC. 13.5 Divisional Play - The preferred size for a division is 32 teams - Minimum size for a division: 16 teams - Maximum size for a division: 47 teams - Seeding within the divisions will be the mandate of the DCC. 13.6 Provinces who were not represented in a specific age category at the previous year’s Open Championships will automatically be placed in the second division of that event. <b>Warm-Up</b> A minimum of 15 minutes (5 on court, 5-5 for hitting) will be available for warm-up prior the start of each match.

Referees & Minor Officials
<b>Referees</b>: Volleyball Canada certified officials will be assigned to each match. Officials’ coordination will be done through consultation with the P/TA Officials Chair and the National Officials Chair. The Tournament Organizing Committee will provide minor officials (2 linespersons and scorekeepers) for each of the matches.

Practices
4 Courts at the Harry Jerome Sports Centre are available to be booked in 90 minute blocks for Practice Sessions on Thursday, May 13, 9am to 3pm and 9am to 12pm on Friday, May 14 Email [email protected] with your requests.

Services
<b>Medical</b> All facilities will have a physiotherapist, ice (for injuries only) and first-aid kits on hand at all times. Each site convener will have access to a phone to deal with any emergency situation. Each team is responsible for taping and their own tape. We are hoping to offer massage therapy service on-site also. <b>Merchandise</b> A Volleyball Canada merchandise boutique will be on-site selling VC clothing and much more. <b>Tournament T-shirts</b> An event t-shirt will be available for sale at the boutique. <b>Tourism Information</b> <a href="http://www.tourismvancouver.com"><U><I>Tourism Vancouver</a></U></I> <a href="http://www.hellobc.com"><U><I>Tourism British Columbia</I></U></a>

Ceremonies/Social
<b>Event Social</b> Saturday, May 15, 2004 Time and Location To Be Announced <b>Prizes & Awards</b> Prizes will be awarded to the gold, silver and bronze medallists.

Tournament Jury
The tournament jury is composed of a Volleyball Canada/Domestic Competition Committee (DCC) representative, Host Committee representative, and the Referee Supervisor.

Performance Bonds
The $400.00 team performance bond remains the responsibility of each Provincial/Territorial Association. Ultimately, teams will be required to forward the bond's amount in the event of any infraction which affect: 1) VC Code of conduct violation, 2) accommodation/facility damaged, 3) uniform regulation, 4) coaches fail to meet coaching certification requirements and/or 5) if a team does not fulfill its competitive obligations to an event.

Feedback Needed
VC in partnership with the Host Organization, consistently seeks to provide better services to the participants. Share your comments and/or feedback with your Team Contact as he/she will be asked to complete an electronic evaluation following the event.