Between Friends Comp/ID Level One Day Tournament Reverse 6ish

Tournament at a Glance

Date:  April 6

Time:  8:00am-5:00pm

Location:  TMU Kerr Hall - Upper Courts

Goal:  Mix up the Divisions meet and play new people.  This tournament is best suited for Intermediate level players and above.

Dinner:  Let's go for Bevvies, Bites & Banter after the tournament with your new friends to The Blake House for 10% off your food order.

Format:

• Paired Reverse 6ish - TSVL Style
• Self-identify personal level of play: Mid-High Comp (pools H-A) OR ID-Low Comp (ID to pools I-M).
• You may bond with a friend. If bonding, you both must be in separate divisions OR both must be Low Comp players.
• You may also register individually and be paired randomly with another individual.
• Your pair will be randomly matched with two other pairs for every set you play. All pairs will play four sets in the round robin in the morning, all with different pairs.  Your results as a team will be recorded for all 3 pairs.
• At the lunch break pairs will be matched/balanced/randomized based on points accumulated in the round robin for double elimination playoffs in the afternoon.  Teams that start together in the playoffs will remain together for the playoffs.

Registration - READ CAREFULLY

Registration March 31, 9:00pm

>>>REGISTER HERE<<<

• If the Tournament is oversold, on March 25 at 9:00pm all registrants will be drawn randomly to become an eligible player. The draw will be broadcast live on Zoom.  Full eligibility will be confirmed after a registration audit is completed. Please note the draw wasn't necessary, any players who registered during the registration window are moving to the next phase and will be audited for eligibility.
• Anyone registering as a bond requires BOTH players to register and they must be in different division levels OR both be Low Comp players. Non members are welcome.
• There are 90 spots available.
• Cost: $45/active members* | $55/non-TSVL members.
• *Active members = TSVL member in Fall 2023 or Winter 2024.
• Registration Notes - Please read for eligibility:
  • If demand exceeds maximums, email president@tsvl.org to be placed on the waitlist.
  • Self-identify personal level of play. This is not about the pool or division you currently play in but the level you are.  You could be a Rec only player but capable of playing at a higher level.  Mid-High Comp (pools H-A) OR ID-Low Comp (ID to pools M-I). If the tournament sub-committee determines you have mis-ranked yourself you (and your bond) will be removed and put to the bottom of the waitlist.
  • HINT:  It's a strategically decent idea if you decide to bond with someone who usually plays a different position than you on the court.  Ultimately someone (or two) will be setting which might be a challenge if you have a team of middles (no offence intended 😉

Tournament Registration Includes:

• A fun day of volleyball with new and old friends
• Lots of laughs and community building
• Light continental breakfast and coffee while it lasts
• Prize bags for winners of each pool (no medals for this one)
• Fun Prizes voted on by players:
  • Laurel & Hardy (funniest pair)
  • Will & Grace (best gender diverse pair)
  • Thelma and Louise (best let's drive off a cliff together pair)
  • Chandler & Joey (best of friends pair)

Reverse 6s 101 - TSVL Style - PLEASE NOTE RULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

This set of rules is often used for COED Reverse 6s but that doesn't work for TSVL.  Here's what we're going to try:

1. The net is set at Women's height (2.24m //7'4")
2. Mid/High Comp Players
   • Must start a point in the back row and may only attack from behind the 3m/10’ line (attack line).  If jumping, they have to start their jump from behind the attack line. Any contact with the attack line is a sideout.
   • If the back row players are within the 3m/10’ line, they cannot touch the ball above the height of the net.
   • When in front of the attack line they must put the ball over the net with an upward trajectory, i.e., a forearm pass.  They may not block.
   • If the setter is coming from the back row they may not block or hit either
3. Intermediate/Low Comp Players
   • Must start a point in the front row
   • Players may attack from the front or back and they may block.
4. Flex Bonds - Bring dark and light shirts
   Before the set begins only these pairs may choose to start in either the front or back row. They must stay in that row until the end of the set. They may choose to change positions in the next game.
5. There is no rotation on the court however there is a service rotation that must be followed. The serve rotation must alternate between both levels and everyone must serve.
6. A block does not count as an offensive play.
7. Let serves are permitted.
8. No jump serves are permitted.
9. One step in is allowed on serves.
10. No limit to the number of serves.
11. Setting over the net is permitted.
12. All other standard indoor volleyball rules apply
13. Ceiling touches permitted on all courts.

There will be a zoom session on April 5 from 7:00-8:00pm to review the rules and play format.  It's not mandatory but it's a good idea if at least one player in each bond can attend.

TSVL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Reverse 6ish Tournament Session
Time: Apr 5, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Tournament At a Glance

• Theme:  Shadenanigans - Let's get up to something fun.
• Date:  March 9
• Time:  8:00am-5:00pm
• Location:  TMU Kerr Hall - 4 courts
• Registration:
  • Stage 1 - Captain/Team Registration - February 16, 7:00pm
  • Stage 2 - Sub Committee confirms priority from eligible teams
  • Stage 3 - Player Registration - February 18-23
• Format:
  • 6 team pools - Play 4 sets in morning Round Robin
  • 6 team double elimination in the afternoon
• Breakfast:  Light Continental breakfast and coffee available starting at 7:30am while it lasts
• Fan Voting:
  • Best Team Spirit
  • MVS - Most Valuable Shadester
  • Mx. Congeniality
• Dinner:  Blake House 5:30pm
• Celebration:  Retro Party, Buddies 10:00pm

The Deets - READ THEM

Team Composition

The tournament is open to TSVL members and non-members, but there must be at least five (5) active TSVL members on each team. Active members have purchased a TSVL membership in at least one of the two most recent seasons (Fall 2023 or Winter 2024).

A maximum of two non-TSVL members are allowed per team.

Divisions

Teams will identify their preferred levels based on TSVL Comp/ID Division Play: High/Mid Comp (Comp Pools A-H) or Low Comp/ID (Comp Pools I-M+Intermediate) The morning session will be a round robin within your own Division and the afternoon will be double elimination playoffs. The tournament committee may re-rank teams if appropriate. Note:  OVA officials will NOT be used in this tournament.  Teams will ref in opposite pools.  There will be NO movement between the two divisions.

Registration Changes!!!

To address captain feedback and to better manage rosters we're trying something new for this tournament.

Stage 1:Team/Captain Registration - Feb 16, 7:00pm (Members: $57.50/captain) - CLOSED

Captains will register and pay their own fee to register their team. Captains will register in the appropriate Division.  If any Division sells out, captains should choose the waitlist.  Rosters are NOT needed at the time of registration and captains will NOT have to pay a full team fee. Captain/Team Registration will enter your team on the registration eligibility list UNLESS it indicates the division is full.   There are maximums set by Division.  You must wait to receive confirmation your team  will be moved to: 

Stage 2: The Tournament sub-Committee will confirm your team’s eligibility in the chosen division to move to:

Stage 3:  Player Registration - Feb 17-23 (Members: $57.50/player || Non-Members $69.17/player)- CLOSED

***PLAYERS REGISTER HERE***

When priority teams have been confirmed by Division, player registration will open for those teams only.  Players will register and pay their own fee on their already registered team.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  A MINIMUM OF 6 PLAYERS MUST BE PAID AND REGISTERED NO LATER THAN FEB 23, 9:00PM. 

IF ANY TEAM IS INCOMPLETE OR THEY DON'T MEET THE COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS

(MINIMUM OF 5 ACTIVE TSVL MEMBERS, MAXIMUM OF 2 NON-MEMBERS),

THE TEAM WILL FORFEIT THEIR SPOT AND THE NEXT TEAM ON THE WAITLIST WILL BE OFFERED THAT SPOT

BASED ON DIVISION REQUIREMENTS.

Players who are not members of TSVL will be charged an additional $10. Any players added to a roster after Feb 23 must pay the Non-Member fee ($10 more)

If registration is full for your preferred Division, choose the waitlist ticket.  DO NOT CHOOSE THE OTHER DIVISION!  Waitlisters will be offered spots based on timestamp and availability by division. There is no fee required to be on the waitlist until your team has been added to the tournament.  If the Captain chooses the wrong division, the team will immediately be moved to the bottom of the waitlist.

• Captains will register their team and simultaneously pay for themselves.  There are limited spots by division so register quickly.  If the division is sold-out, choose the waitlist ticket.
• If captains choose the wrong division their registration will be moved to the bottom of the waitlist.
• Captains should feel confident they have a full roster that meets the tournament criteria.  Player registration will open shortly after.
• The tournament sub-committee will separately confirm if your team made it into the tournament.  TeamSnap only confirms your payment has been received, NOT that you have a confirmed spot in the tournament.
• When all teams are confirmed, players will register and pay their own way on their team.  This is not a race but there is a deadline.  Others could pay for your registration but must indicate the correct player's name that will be on the roster.
• Don't miss the deadline or your team could lose their spot.
• If you are on the waitlist it is recommended your team stick together until after the player registration deadline has passed.  The captains of waitlisted teams will be informed one way or the other, as soon as possible after the player registration deadline.

Even more Shadenanigans after the Tournament

5:30pm - Dinner at Blake House - The shade will be flowing.  Your dinner and drinks will be too.  (pay your own way)

10:00pm - Post-Tournament Party - The Retro Party at Buddies continues and so do the shadenanigans.  Get tickets here.

If you have any questions please contact:

Dean Cowell (Acting Tournament Coordinator):  president@tsvl.org.

Serving

Let's get the Winter Rec season started off right in 2024

SOLD OUT TO EARY BIRD MEMBERS

The One Day Winter '24 Recreational Tournament at a glance:

• Tournament Date:  Saturday, Feb 3  8:00am-4:30pm
• Location:  Toronto Metropolitan University - Kerr Hall (Upper Courts)
• Registration:  Members Only Early Birds: Jan 21, 7:00pm.   
• Player Bonds:  You could play with a friend as long as it's a mutual bond.
• New:  More spots are being allocated to Rec-Level players who are exclusively playing in Rec, which means it will be even more competitive for Comp/ID players to register. Non-members will fill any remaining spots.
• More News:  Live draft of teams Feb 1, 9:00-11:00pm Pegasus
• Theme:  Serving Canada's Drag Race
• Also serving:  Continental Breakfast/Coffee
• Special Prizes:  Best Dressed Team. Best Team Cheer. Mx Congeniality
• Tournament Party:  Pegasus 7:00pm, featuring RuPaul Canada's Drag Race Season 4 contestant:  Kitten Kaboodle.  Everyone welcome.

One-Day Recreational Tournaments are all about having fun with a little bit of competitiveness mixed in. Players sign-up individually and the tournament committee form balanced teams of 7-9 players from the pool of registrants. Each team will consist of players with a wide range of abilities captained by an experienced player. Each team will be placed in pools of 6 teams and will play against 4 other teams in the morning to get a ranking for the afternoon.  All teams are placed in ranked pools for double-elimination playoffs in the afternoon.

First priority will be for current members (paid membership fees in at least one of the last 2 seasons).

Captains

If you would like to be a captain, please complete this Captain Application form.

Cancellation Policy

Registration is non-refundable after registration closes on January 29 at 9:00pm. Anyone under the age of 18 must provide a written consent from their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) before they will be allowed to play. Anyone who completes a game without signing a waiver or without parental consent will not be allowed to play for the rest of the day and no refunds will be issued. The team will also default any games played.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Dean at president@tsvl.org

Party at Pegasus featuring Kitten Kaboodle 7:00pm

The One Day Competitive/Intermediate Tournament is for registered TSVL members first. Every team must have 6 people with at least 5 registered TSVL members on their team. Pool levels will be established based on registration. Court allocations will be by pool not by registration timestamp.

Date

Saturday, November 4 , 7:30am-6:00pm

Location

Toronto Metropolitan University, Kerr Hall - 5 courts (43 Gerrard St E)

Registration

Registration will open October 15 7:00pm. It will be team registration by captains only, They will need their team’s information later to complete the roster.

Registration Fees: $375/Team (plus GST) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

ROSTERS: Captains must complete the Roster Form by October 29 at NOON.

WAIVERS:   All players must complete the Waiver Form individually by October 29 at NOON..

If you have any questions, contact Donald (tournaments@tsvl.org).

Register Here on September 24, 7:00pm

Saturday, October 14, 9:00am-5:00pm

Location

Toronto Metropolitan University, Kerr Hall (4 courts) – 43 Gerrard St E., Toronto, ON

If you have any questions, or would like to volunteer, please contact Donald L. at tournaments@tsvl.org.

May 24-26, 2024

TOURNAMENT

Important Dates:

April 7 (7:00pm):  Captain/Team Registration Opens

April 13:  Player Registration Opens

April 28 (9:00pm): Player registration closes (Roster Deadline)

May 16 (7:00pm):  Volunteer Meeting

May 22 (7:30-8:30pm): ZOOM Captain's Meeting

May 24 (7:30-10:00pm) Pegasus: Foreplay Party - Roster confirmation

May 25 (8:00am–4:30pm):  Round Robin (will vary by division)

May 25 (7:30-11:00pm) Eglinton Grand:  Tournament Gala and TSVL Year-End Party

May 26 (8:00am-4:30pm):  Playoffs (will vary for individual teams depending on schedules and seeding)

Locations

Competitive Division:  Markham Pan Am Centre (6 courts) – 16 Main St., Unionville

Intermediate Division:  Toronto Metropolitan University (3 courts) – 43 Gerrard St E. Toronto

*Teams will only switch locations between Saturday and Sunday under unusual circumstances at the discretion of the Tournament Admin.

Description:

Teams at all levels of play are welcome; pools will be adjusted based on registrants. OVA officials will be refereeing playoff matches.  Round Robin will be reffed by teams in the same division.

We look forward to welcoming our out-of-town sistahs to heighten the RETURN experience even further!

FORMAT 

Round Robin - Low to High Comp Divisions

• Markham Pan Am Centre
• High Comp:  12:45-5:30pm
• Low or Mid Comp 8:00am-1:30pm
• All teams will play 2 sets against each of 4 teams within their Division
• Two game sets will start at 4-4, timed at 40 min
• Win/Loss to determine playoff pools. Tiebreaker: head-to-head | point differential | coin toss
• Points per win, loss 20>, loss <19 will be considered as necessary
• Teams may move between divisions depending on results.  Teams will not change venues between the round robin and playoffs.

Round Robin - Intermediate Division

• Toronto Metropolitan University
• Intermediate:  8:00am- 4:00pm
• Morning:  Teams will play 1 set against each of 4 teams within their division.  Each pool will be equally mixed based on ranking.  During lunch, teams will be re-ranked based on morning results.
• Afternoon:  Teams will play 1 set against each of 4 teams within their division.  Each pool will be closer to the same level.  Teams will be reranked for Sunday playoffs.
• Points per win, loss 20>, loss <19
• Teams may move pools depending on results.  Teams will not change venues between the round robin and playoffs.

Playoffs

• Double elimination  - All Divisions
• 8:00 am - Continental Breakfast and coffee while it lasts.
• Start times vary depending on team ranking
• 8:30am - 4:00pm - Medals

Registration will open for Return of the Spartans April 7 at 7:00pm.  

Registration & Costs:  NOTE CHANGES TO REGISTRATION FORMAT 

Registration fee: $135/player* (incl tax and TeamSnap fees).  Event ticket sold separately.

When registration opens April 7, Captains will register themselves and the team.  No rosters will be required at time of registration.  Captains will not need to pay a full team fee just their own registration fee.

Captains will indicate at registration which division they expect to compete in. Please note this is not a guarantee and requests for location cannot be accommodated.

Player registration will open April 14 once the team has been confirmed as a participant.  Players will register, pay and sign the waiver under their team name.Players must pay/register by the roster deadline of April 28 or their team risks losing their spot.

If your team does not meet the minimum of 6 players by the roster deadline your team will forfeit their spot and it will go to the next team on the waitlist based on Division requirements.

Only players registered by the deadline will be allowed to play in the tournament. Should anyone play who is not on roster, the team will automatically be disqualified from further play and no refunds will be issued. Players must play at least one point during the Round Robin (Saturday) to be eligible to participate in the Playoffs (Sunday).

OUT OF TOWN TEAMS: There are 12 spots saved for out-of-town (OOT) teams, but there is no limit to the number of out-of-town teams that can register.  (OOT: At least 5 players live 100k from Toronto). If this portion of the tournament is sold out and the 'local' division is not, OOT teams may register as a local team. 

Waitlist: The waitlist may come into effect. If additional spots become available, they will be released to waitlisted teams in the order of registration and availability in the appropriate division.

CAPTAINS REGISTER HERE FOR THEIR TEAM - APRIL 7 - CLOSED

>>>PLAYERS REGISTER HERE - APRIL 13-28<<<

Need a Player/Team?

Looking for a player/team for RETURN? Complete this form if you're a captain looking for players or an individual looking for a team.   If there is space we will either try and put together a team of individuals or get you recruited to a team looking for players.

Cancellation Policy

1. Team Registration is subject to $100 administration fee if a team withdraws between April 7-April 28.  There will be no team refunds after April 28.
2. Players may request a refund between April 13 - May 22 due to extenuating circumstances (e.g. illness, injury etc).  Refunds will be subject to TeamSnap fees.
3. Player registration is non-refundable after May 22.
4. This is an 18+ tournament.
5. Registrations are NOT transferable.

NEED MORE INFO ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT? 

CONTACT DEAN president@tsvl.org

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AFFILIATED EVENTS

FOREPLAY PARTY & ROSTER CONFIRMATION

When:  May 24 7:30-10:00pm

Where:  Pegasus on Church (489B Church St)

Why do you need to go:  Teams MUST sign-in to confirm their roster.  THIS IS REQUIRED! 

What to expect:  Pre-tournament social:

• Check out the competition. Welcome the Out-of-Towners
• White Claw Party
  • The White Claw claw machine will be on-site, giving folks the chance to test their skill for prizes
  • White Claw bucket special
  • New flavour sampling
• Hosted by  Bebe Brunjes
• Pizza at 8pm
• Free pool and shuffleboard all night

GOLDEN AGE OF CINEMA GALA

Join us for our Golden Ages of Cinema night, with entertainment from TSVL's own fierce Fenton Fong, Canada's Drag Race Season 4 feline sensation Kitten Kaboodle, and the extravagant, elegant Nikki Chin, and of course your newly crowned Mx. TSVL.

Tickets: SOLD OUT

$40.00 per person for TSVL Members and Tournament Players

$80.00 for NON members/tournament Players

>>>Ticket Include: 3 course meal, entertainment, and Open Bar (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available)<<<

NEED MORE INFO ABOUT THE SOCIALS? 

CONTACT CODY events@tsvl.org

NOVEMBER 24-26, 2023

Tournament 

Date

November 24-26, 2023

Time/Format

8:00am–6:00pm each day (will vary for individual teams depending on schedules and seeding)

The Round Robin format will be announced soon.

The Playoffs will be double elimination on the Sunday.

Locations:  NOTE CHANGE TO LOCATIONS FOR 2023

Markham Pan Am Centre (6 courts) – 16 Main St. Unionville - Competitive level teams

Battle Arena (4 Courts) - 7261 Victoria Park, Markham - Intermediate level teams

Level of Play

Teams at all levels of play are welcome, although the tournament tends to be higher than Recreational.  Lower level teams may play "Rec" rotation if they choose,  Pools will be adjusted based on registrations. You do not have to be a TSVL member to participate in this tournament.

Registration

Registration opens: October 29, 2023 @ 7:00pm.

TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION LINK

Registration Price/Team:  $750 + GST (6-9 players)

There are 12 spots saved for out-of-town (OOT) teams, but there is no limit to the number of out-of-town teams that can register.  (OOT: At least 5 players live 100k from Toronto).

The waitlist may come into effect for local teams as there are spots held for out-of-town teams. If these spots are still available, they will be released to waitlisted local teams.
Captains will register and pay the full amount for their team (up to 9 players). The Tournament Coordinator will provide a cut-off date to provide your roster and have player waivers signed.

Officials

OVA refs will be officiating all Round Robin sets on Saturday and Playoffs on Sunday.

Cancellation Policy/Underage Policy

Registration is non-refundable after registration closes.

Players must be 16 years of age of older to participate.  Anyone under the age of 18 must provide consent from their parent(s) or guardian(s) before they will be allowed to play.

Anyone who completes a game without signing a waiver or without parental consent will not be allowed to play for the rest of the tournament and no refunds will be issued. The team will also default any games played.

Please direct any questions about the tournament to Donald:  tournaments@tsvl.org

Affiliated Events

Foreplay Party     

Come by and check out the competition and last minute updates.

Date:  November 24

Time:  7:00-10:00pm

Location:  Pegasus on Church (489B Church St)

Entertainment:  TSVL's own Renona and Jezebel Bardot

Tournament Gala 

Come join us for an amazing night of good food, fun, dancing, and drag! Dinner and a drink included with your ticket.

Date:  November 25

Time:  7:30-Midnight

Location: Firkin on Bay (1075 Bay St. at St. Joseph, close to the Village)

Entertainment:

DJ: Toronto's trans sensation -  Sofia Fly

Suki Doll (from Canada's Drag Race Season 2)

With guest: Prince Manny Dingo

Hosted by Toronto's own Sofonda Cox

Ticket prices (includes dinner and a drink):

• Tournament players: $15 (confirmation ticket)
• TSVL Members not playing: $25
• Guests not playing:  $35

GALA TICKETS LINK now live!

Please direct questions about the socials to Cody events@tsvl.org.