Registration
Registration is to be done online at www.volleyball.ca. Deadline : April 16th, 2007. Registration fees : $900, including all service fees and taxes. ** 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). Important registration information! Please enter your team on the wait list even if the category is full.

Eligibility
Team Eligibility All teams 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) Meet all registration requirements

Eligibility of Players
21U Athletes must be born 1986 or later (no exceptions)

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)

Withdrawal
Refunds will be given (less a $100 administrative fee) on withdrawals made up the entry deadline of the event. After this time, no refunds will be given.

Technical Matters
Playing Rules The Official Volleyball Canada 2006-2007 Indoor Rule Book shall govern play at the National Championships. Indoor Competition Guide 2006-2007 Competition rules are outlined in the Indoor Competition Guide 2006-2007. All coaches and team contacts should be aware of its content. It is available to be downloaded from the Volleyball Canada website www.volleyball.ca.

Check In
Team Check in will take place at the coaches meeting on Wednesday, May 9 at the host hotel the Holiday Inn Winnipeg South (1330 Pembina Highway) at 8:00pm. All team must sent one representative.

Coaches Meeting
A mandatory coaches meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 9 at the Holiday Inn Winnipeg South (1330 Pembina Highway) at 8:00 pm. All teams must have a representative in attendance at this meeting.

Coach Certification
Coaches are requested to present proof of coaching certification to scorekeepers at the beginning if 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.

Scheduling
Schedule will not be posted until the Monday before the event. The final match on Sunday will be scheduled no later than 4:30 pm. We do our best to run on schedule, however unforseen events may cause the tournament to run later than expected.

Practices
Practice time availiability limited. no requests accept after Friday May 4,2007

Warm-Up
A minimum of 10 minutes (5-5 for hitting) will be available for warm-up prior to the start of each match.

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. Contact [email protected] if you wold like to attend this event as an official.

Minor Officials
All Scorekeepers will be provided by the host.

Referee's Meeting
All certified officials are requested to attend a mandatory referee technical meeting, chaired by the Referee Supervisor. Date & time: Wednesday, May 9 Location : Holiday Inn Winnipeg South (1330 Pembina Highway)

Medical Services
There will be medical attention provided for the athletes by Manitoba Athletic Therapy Association personnel. There will available for taping, ice, and other requirements. You must provide your own taping supplies or you will be charge for any supplies you use.

Accomodations
The Sports Travel Company Telephone: 250 763 4443 Fax: 250 763 4453 Toll Free: 888 763 4441 - will arrange accommodations in a variety of hotel/motels in the area - car/van rental reservations available - visit website or call for a quote http://www.thesportstravelcompany.com/tourney2.asp?id=128

Transportation
Teams are responsible for arranging their own transportation to, from and during the championships.

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 the Indoor Competition Guide 2006-2007.

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 damages 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 the Indoor Competition Guide 2006-2007.

Recruiting
The recruiting of young athletes by coaches as well as scouting services is becoming increasingly aggressive and intense in Canada. Thus, Volleyball Canada has put together a policy on this matter, as well as developed some guidlines and ideas to help athletes, coaches, parents and tournament organizers deal with this situation. At events (The Canadian West Open): Policies for Recruiters: - Recruiters are not allowed to contact athletes while the athlete's team is still participating in the competition. -Recruiters must introduce themselves and the institution which they represent to the tournament organizers, follow any additional event regulations regarding recruiters, and when possible wear clothing which identifies them as representing their institution or group. Recruiters should identify themselves to coaches and/or parents when interested in a particular athlete and/or team. - Recruiters must conduct their activities in an open environment away from the competition venue. - Recruiters must have coaches' consent and/or knowledge when approaching athletes. Policies for Coaches: - All coaches are obligated to report to the event organizers any recruiting practices that they feel do not meet the above regulations for recruiters. - Coaches must restrict recruiters from approaching their athletes while their team is still participating in the competition, as recruiters are not allowed to approach athletes during this period. Policies for Athletes: - Should a recruiter contact an athlete, the athlete is responsible for informing his/her coach and/or parents. Policies for Parents: - Parents are responsible for informing their child's coach of any contact made by a recruiter. Policies for the Event Organizers: - Event organizers shall give or sell the coach/recruiter or scouting agency representative a program of the tournament (if available). - Event organizers have the right to ask a recruiter to leave the gymnasium if the previously defined recruiting practices are not respected. If this should occur, event organizers are responsible for reporting infractions to P/TA. The repercussions of violating these rules, or the spirit of these rules, may result in the sanctioning of a recruiter, coach, athlete or parent. Additonal scouting and recruiting information is available from Volleyball Canada.

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 2007 National Championships. It only takes a few minutes of your time and helps VC serve you better.