Registration
Teams from the provinces of BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, and QC please register through your respective provincial association's website. Teams from NB, NS, PEI, NL, YK, NWT, and NU please register at www.volleyball.ca Registration Deadline April 13 Registration Fee $650 ** No need to enter your team roster. It will be automatically transferred from P/TAs to VC after the respective registration deadline. (Exception: Teams from PT/As that do not currently have an online registration system will have to enter the contact information for all team members). Important Registration Information! Please note that registrations are done on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. Please enter your team on the waiting 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 standings within their own National Federation" "2) Participate in the Provincial Championship held in their own Province or Territory, if one exists (team roster must be the same at provincial and national)." 3) Meet all registration requirements.

Eligibility of players
U13 Athletes must be born in 1996 or after (no exceptions). U14 Athletes must be born in 1995 or after (no exceptions).

Roster
The teams roster may consist of a maximum of 15 players and 4 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.

Withdrawal
Refunds will be given (less a $100 administration fee) on withdrawals made up to the entry deadline of the event (April 13th, 2009). After this time, no refunds will be given.

Technical Matters
The Official Volleyball Canada 2008-2009 Indoor Rule Book shall govern play at the National Championships" "Please reiew de 2008-2009 Indoor Competition for details concerning eligibility, divisions, seeding, scouting, etc. All coaches and team contacts should be aware of its content. It is available to be downloaded under Registration Information.

Team check-in
Teams can check in at the Tradex on Thursday May 7 between 1:00 and 8:00PM

Coaches Meeting
No official meeting. Any questions that you have will be answered during team checkin.

Coaches 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.

Scheduling
The schedule will be given out at the coaches meeting

Practices
Practice times are available in 45 minute slots at the Tradex starting at 1pm and ending at 7pm. Please contact Chris at [email protected]

Warm-up
A minimum of 10 minutes (5-5 hitting) will be available for warm-up prior to the start of each math. Teams will be able to warm up with volleyballs in designated ball warm-up areas before each match. "

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

Minor Officials
Teams will be required to provide one linesperson and one scorekeeper for each of their matched. For more information on scorekeeping, please download the "Scorekeepers Guidelines" that can be found at the top of the page. Scorekeepers training will be held at the Tradex between 7-8 pm Thursday May7th. Please submit the name of your scorekeeper/ team name/ shirt size to [email protected] before April 17th, 2009.

Referee Meeting
All certified officials are requested to attend the mandatory referee technical meeting, chaired by the Referee Supervisor. Date and Time:Thursday May 7, 7:00-10:00PM Location: TBC

Medical Services
There will be medical attention provided for the athletes by Emergency Medical Services personnel. There will also be a team of athletic therapists located in the Athletic Therapy room for taping, ice, and other requirements.

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 2007-2008 Indoor Competition Guide.

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 2007-2008 Indoor Competition Guide.

Hotels
Best Western Regency Inn and Conference Centre 32110 Marshall Road Abbotsford, BC - Double Queens, Studios, or Business Plus King: $119.99 + taxes - includes Continental Breakfast Reserve through: 1-800-771-3077 or 604-853-3111. Please quote #604105 for rebate. Website: www.bwregency.bc.ca ___________________________________________________________ Best Western Country Meadows 3070 264th Street Aldergrove, BC - $114.99 + Taxes Reserve through: 1-800-843-0833 and mention “Volleyball BC” to get the discount. Website: www.bestwesterncountry.com ___________________________________________________________ Sandman Hotel Langley 8855 202nd Street Langley, BC - Executive one bedroom suites $149 + taxes - Queen / King Wardrobe rooms $99-$109 + taxes - Twin bedrooms- 2 Double beds $115 + taxes Reserve through: 604-888-7263 or 1-800-SANDMAN. Quote Group number 189716 Website: www.sandmanhotels.com ___________________________________________________________ Sandman Hotel Guilford 10608 151A Street Surrey, BC - Normal rate is $159. Sport BC rate is up to 40% off. Yet if booked up to 2 weeks in advance you may receive a discount of up to 55%. Booking code is "BCVOL". -Reserve through: 604-582-7263 or 1-800-SANDMAN website: www.sandmanhotels.com __________________________________________________________ Comfort Inn 45405 Luckakuck Way Chilliwack, BC - $95 + taxes for double occupancy Reserve through: 604-858-0636 and specify Volleyball BC’s Event group #101011. Website: www.choicehotels.ca/cn235 ___________________________________________________________ Ramada Langley / Surrey 19225 Highway 10 Surrey, BC From March 1- June 30, 2009 Standard rooms with 2 queen bed ($99 includes hot continental breakfast) or Business class with 1 King or 2 Queen beds ($109 includes hot continental breakfast) Reserve through 1-888-576-8388 and quote “Volleyball BC” for rate reduction. Website: www.ramadalangleysurrey.com

Your Feedback Needed
VC in partnership with Volleyball BC, 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 2009 National Championships. It only takes a few minutes of your time and helps VC serve you better.