Post-Event Survey
We invite you to complete the online post-event survey as it will help us better understand the needs of our members and improve the quality of future events for all participants. All of those who were involved with the tournament are asked to completed the survey, including coaches, athletes, and parents.
The survey can be found by following this link: http://www.formstack.com/forms/VolleyballCanada-2013_canadian_open_national_championships_online_evaluation__copy1.
Registration
**REMINDER** - Registration for 13U teams wishing to participate in the 14U Canadian Open West opens March 12th, 2013 at 12pm ET.
Registration will open on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 (12:00:00pm ET). Please visit the following link to register your team: https://nrs.volleyball.ca/Account/Login.
Deadline: Friday, April 5, 2013 (11:59:59pm ET). Please note that in previous years this tournament has been full prior to March 1.
Entry Fee: $850
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.
Team Eligibility
All teams must meet the following minimum criteria to attend a National Championship:
- Be full members and in good standing within their own P/TA and with Volleyball Canada (or their own national federation).
- Participate in the Provincial/Territorial Championship of their respective Provincial/Territorial Association. The team roster submitted for National Championships MUST be the same as the one submitted for a P/T championship.
- Meet all additional registration requirements of their P/TA and Volleyball Canada.
Roster
A team of any age category consists of a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 15 players. All 15 players may be in uniform, may participate in the warm-up and may sit on the bench. Only 12 players may be entered on the score sheet and participate in the match. These 12 players may change from match to match. A total of 4 team personnel may be registered for any given team. Team personnel MUST include a head coach, an assistant coach, and team contact. The 4th team personnel may be another assistant coach, trainer, medical staff or manager. All 4 team staff may sit on the bench during a match.
Withdrawal
Refunds will be given (less a $100 administration fee) on withdrawals made up to the entry deadline of the event (April 5, 2013). After this time, no refunds will be given.
Technical Matters
The Official Volleyball Canada 2012-2013 Indoor Rule Book shall govern play at the National Championships.
Please review the 2012-2013 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.
Practices
Practice times will be available on Thursday, May 9th, 2013. To book a practice time, please send an e-mail to
[email protected].
The e-mail MUST contain the following information: team name, age and gender category, contact person and phone number where they can be reached during the event. Reservations will be taken on a first come first serve basis. No more than one reservation per team.
Practices are in 60 minutes blocks. Practice times will be confirmed via email response
The times available are: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm
Please note that reservations will be taken via e-mail from January 21st until May 3rd, 2013. Afterwhich they will only be taken on-ste at Tradex starting May 9th if space is available.
Teams will have to check-in at Tradex upon arrival at the facility where they will receive their court number.
Team Check-in
Check-in will take place at Tradex Exhibition Centre between 12:00pm and 6:00pm on Thursday May 9th.
Failure to check-in during designated times will result in a penalty of $100 that must to be paid in cash or by cheque on site by the team before they can receive their accreditations.
Only designated team staff can check-in the team. However we strongly recommend that the Head Coach checks-in the team.
Information required for check-in:
- Verification of the team roster
- Proof of age must be presented for each player. Government issued IDs such as (but not limited to): an original or photocopy of birth certificate or driver’s license are accepted documents.
- Coach’s NCCP card
Coaching Certification
Head coaches participating at Volleyball Canada National Championships must be NCCP Level 1 Certified (Theory, Technical & Practical). Coaches must present proof of their certification to the referee before the start of every match during the National Championships. Teams who fail to provide proof of certification are subject to a $25 fine. A $100 fine will be deducted from teams’ performance bonds when coaches do not meet certification requirements.
Opening Ceremonies
Opening Ceremonies for the 2013 14U Western Canadian Open will be held on Thursday May 9th at 7:00PM. Teams are to arrive at the venue by 6:00pm to check-in.
A feature volleyball match has been scheduled which will follow the opening ceremonies. The match will include the Men's Team BC Canada Games team vs. the CIS Bronze Medalist Trinity Western Spartans.
Teams may bring a banner to represent their own team and prizes will be given for the best/most creative banner.
Banner Contest
Teams may bring a banner to represent their own team and prizes will be given for the best/most creative banner.
Theme: Team Spirit
The rules:
-1 banner per team
-Your team name must be written on the banner
-The banner may be no larger than 2 poster sized pieces of paper (2 ft x 3 ft)
-The banner MUST be completed before arrival at the TRADEX venue.
-Banners will be given to event staff when teams arrive at check-in and will be posted in the area around the opening ceremonies.
Coaches Meeting
A coaches meeting is scheduled for Thursday May 9th at 7:30pm in The Loft (closed in area above the Tradex Concession).
The official draw for the event will be released at the meeting.
Technical information about the event will also be discussed.
Scorekeepers and Linespersons
Teams will be required to provide one scorekeeper and one linesperson for each of their matches. A scorekeeper training session will take place on Thursday May 9th at Tradex during the Opening Ceremonies.
Scheduling
Complete unofficial schedule will be posted shortly. The schedule will only be official once check-in has started.
AM and PM Waves will be used on Day 1 and 2. The first round of matches will begin at 8:00AM
Div 1 Girls - AM Wave (8:00AM start)
Div 2 Girls - PM Wave (2:50PM start)
Div 3 Girls - PM Wave (2:50PM start)
Div 1 Boys - Mid Day Wave (10:10AM start)
The playoff rounds will start on Day 3. The first round of matches will begin at 8:00AM. The last matches will start at 3:00PM.
Accommodations
Sandman Hotel and Suites, Abbotsford – Host Hotel
- Address: 32720 Simon Ave, Abbotsford BC, V2T 0B8
- Distance from Tradex: 7km
- Contact sales department: Mary Cary Marshall
[email protected] or 604-455-7263
- Booking Code: “VBCRATE”
- Website: www.sandmanhotels.ca/hotels/abbotsford
- Rate: 10% off Best Available Rate
- More information is is available to be downloaded under Registration Information.
Ramada, Abbotsford
- Address: 36035 North Parrellel Rd, Abbotsford BC, V3G 2K8
- Distance from Tradex: 15km
- Contact sales department:
[email protected] or 604-870-1050
- Booking Code: “Abbey Ball”
- Website: www.ramadaabbotsford.ca
- Rate: $105.00/night
- More information is is available to be downloaded under Registration Information.
Best Western Regency, Abbotsford
- Address: 32110 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford BC, V2T 1A3
- Distance from Tradex: 6km
- Contact sales department: Mebs or Gina @ 1-800-771-3077 ext 121
- Booking Code: “VOLLEY”
- Website: www.bwregency.bc.ca
- Rate: $119.99/night
- More information is is available to be downloaded under Registration Information.
Event Passes Pre-sale
Event Passes are now available for the 2013 14U Canadian West Open (May 10-12, 2013) in Abbotsford at a special early-bird rate! Please visit: http://shop.volleyball.ca/en/14-national-championships-event-passes.
Event Passes will be pre-sold from until April 19th, 2013. Event Passes ($30) and Single-day Passes ($12) will then be able to purchase on-site at the venue throughout the tournament. All children 13 and under will be admitted free.
**Once purchased, a Confirmation Receipt will be sent via e-mail. Event Passes WILL NOT be sent via mail but will be placed at Will Call at the Tradex Exhibition Centre. Individuals must have the Confirmation Receipt and a piece of ID when collecting their pass(es).**
All purchases are final and non-refundable. Tournament Passes are transferable up to April 19, 2013. After this date, all Tournament Passes are non-transferable.
2013 National Championships participants and team staff (as entered through the NRS and on the official roster) will have their Event Passes included in their entry fee. In addition, one Event Pass for each team's scorekeeper will be provided. These passes will be distributed through the team packages provided at Team Check-In.
Please visit http://shop.volleyball.ca to purchase your event pass today.
For any inquiries or more information, please contact
[email protected].
Official Photographer - Sports Action Pictures
Sports Action Pictures will be at the upcoming 14U Canadian Western Open Volleyball tournament at the Tradex. To guarantee photos will be taken of your team you must place a pre-order. http://sportsactionpics.com/wordpress/pre-order-request-forms/vbc-provincials-action-photos/
Sports Action Pictures will also be doing Elite Team Posters on site. You must book a photo time in advance if your team would like to have their photo taken.
http://sportsactionpics.com/wordpress/pre-order-request-forms/vbc-elite-team-photo-pre-order/
See examples of their work on their Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/SportsActionPics/photos_albums
If you have any questions please email
[email protected].
Contact Information
Volleyball BC
Adrian Goodmurphy
604-291-2007 x231
604-992-4195 (Cell)
[email protected]