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.

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).