Registration
Registration is to be done online at <A =href>www.volleyball.ca</A>. Deadline : April 19th, 2005 Registration fees : $550, including all service fees and taxes. **New for 2005** No need to enter your team roster. It will be automatically transfered from PTAs to VC after the respective registration deadlines. (Exception : Teams from PTAs that do not currently have an online registration system will have to enter contact information for all team members)

Team Eligibility
In order to be eligible to participate in a National Championship, a team 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 standing within their own National Federation. 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 registration requirements

Player Eligibility
Players must be born in 1991 or later (no exception)

Roster
The team roster may consist of a maximum of 15 players and 3 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. Rosters will be transfered from P/TAs to VC after each P/TA registration deadline. (Excepted in P/TAs not using online registration. Users will have to manually enter all information for each team member)

Withdrawals
Withdrawal is allowed. However, a $100 administrative fee will be charged for withdrawals that are requested prior to the registration deadline. No refund will be given for withdrawals requested after the registration deadline.

Event Regulations
<B>Playing Rules</B> The Official Volleyball Canada 2004-2005 Indoor Rule Book shall govern play at the National Championships. <B>Indoor Competition Guide 2004-2005</B> Competition rules are outlines in the Indoor Competition Guide 2004-2005. All coaches and team contacts should be aware of its content. It is available to be downloaded under the Registration Information page.

Team Check-in
May 12th, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm @ St. FX Millenium Centre At check-in, coaches will be asked to verify their team roster and pick up players & coaches packages. Teams will not be allowed to begin play until they have verified their roster.

Opening Ceremonies
Will take place at 7:00 pm on May 12th at the St. FX Millenium Centre. All teams are asked to be in attendance. Should a team be unable to attend, they should contact the tournament director.

Coaches Meeting
May 12th (Evening) exact time and location to be confirmed. All coaches must attend the meeting, as any last minute technical adjustments will be dealt with at that time (i.e. Schedule change, Rule clarification).

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.

Referees
Volleyball Canada certified officials will be assigned to each match. Official's coordination will be done through consultation with the Province or Territory Officials Chairs and the National Officials Chair.

Officiating Duties
All information regarding the teams scorekeeping & officiating duties will be displayed here as it becomes available.

Referee Meeting
All certified officials are requested to attend a mandatory referee technical meeting, chaired by the Referee Supervisor. Date & time: Location :

Medical Services
TBA

Transportation
<B>Enterprise Rent a Car</B> 1 800 385-8007 "Sport Nova Scotia" Rate (within Atlanitic Canada) <B>Budget Rent a Car</B> 1 888 492-4888 VNS Rate Code "LCVNS" (within Atlanitic Canada)

Accomodation
<B>ST FX RESIDENCE</B> (902) 867-2855 [email protected] www.stfx.ca/conferences <B>Apartments (Recommended) </B> 4-BEDROOM, Breakfast Included $40.32 per person (tax included) <B>Dormitory</B> DOUBLE Breakfast Included $32.90 per person (tax included) SINGLE Breakfast Included $39.45 per person (tax included) <B>HOTEL INFORMATION</B> To be Added January 2005

Merchandise
Volleyball Canada will be on-site selling VC clothes and gear.

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 section 20 of the Indoor Competition Guide 2004-2005.

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 damaged 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 section 19 of Indoor Competition Guide 2004-2005.

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 webiste (www.volleyball.ca) and fill out the Online Evaluation Survey of the 2005 National Championships. It only takes a few minutes of your time and helps VC serve you better.