Scheduling
The schedules have now been posted for the majority of the age groups. Please see the Downloads box Registration page. Please be sure to download the most recent version of the schedules by referring to the publication date in brackets. ***A change was made to the 15U Girls schedule. Please check that you have downloaded the most recent version, dated April 29th.*** Wave Times: AM Wave - First matches from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (14U & 15U Girls) PM Wave - Second matches from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm (14U, 15U & 16U Boys) and (16U Girls) IMPORTANT Please note that the schedules will not be made official until after team check-in on Thursday, May 1st. All schedule updates and changes will be posted on ISET.

Team Check-In
Teach Check-In will take place on Thursday, May 1st between 2:00PM and 7:30PM in the hall of the main entrance of the University of Sherbrooke Sports Complex. All teams must check-in during this time. Failure to check-in during this designated time will result in a Late Check-In Fine of $100 that must be paid by cash or cheque on-site prior to the team receiving their accreditation. Only individuals on the official team roster can check-in their team (e.g.: Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Team Contact, Club Contact, etc). Proof of age via a government issued ID (birth certificate, driver’s license, health card, passport, etc) will have to be shown for all players. Both originals and photocopies will be accepted. The players themselves are not required to be at check-in. All head coaches will be required to show their NCCP Card or NCCP Number. A head coach not meeting the requirements set forth in the Coaching Certification Policy will be sanctioned on-site.

Coaching Certification
For the 2014 National Championships, Volleyball Canada will apply fines for coaches not meeting the following criteria: - Coaches in their first appearance at a National Championships will have a one-year grace period to attain full certification requirements. No exemption cards required. - Coaches in their second appearance at a National Championships (attended 2013 Nationals) that do not meet the certification requirements must pay a fine of $300 payable by cash, debit or credit at check-in. All fines collected will be re-invested into coaching development. 14U Level 1 NCCP Certified 15U Level 1 NCCP Certified 16U Level 1 NCCP Certified 17U Level 2 NCCP Certified 18U Level 2 NCCP Certified

Coaches' Meeting
Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 1st at the University of Sherbrooke’s sports complex at 8:00 pm in gym (courts # 10-11-12-13).

Scorekeepers and Linesperson
In order to facilitate the functioning of the competition and for some teams avoid additional costs, this year again the organization of the Championship decided to provide a scorekeeper to all matches. So, teams will be required to provide only one linesperson for each of their matches.

Practice times
45 minutes practice time-slots may be booked at the University of Sherbrooke on Thursday, May 1st, 2014 between 1:30 to 21:00 pm (last slot being à 8:15 pm). Practice times will be given on a first-come first serve basis and will only be available to teams who book IN ADVANCE. All practice time requests must be made before midnight on Tuesday, April 29th, 2014. Reservations by EMAIL ONLY will be taken. Please send your request to [email protected]

Transportation
Teams are responsible for their own transportation before, during and after the championships.

Admission
(CASH ONLY) 3-Days Tournament Pass: 25 $ 1-Day Pass: 10 $ Under 12 years old: Free Passes will be available starting on Thursday, May 1st in the hall of the main entrance of the University of Sherbrooke sports complex and afterwards available at all the other competition venues.

Bronze medal
Information not available at this time.

Cooking equipments
COOKING EQUIPEMENTS SUCH AS MICROWAVE, OVENS, BARBECUES, ETC ARE NOT ALLOWED ON COMPETITION VENUES.

Accommodations
Unfortunately, there is no more availability in the residences of the University of Sherbrooke. Please visit “Destination Sherbrooke” at http://www.destinationsherbrooke.com/en/visitors/where-to-sleep/index.aspx and “Tourism Memphrémagog” at http://www.tourisme-emphremagog.com/en/lodging/all. Since the above-mentioned associations have been mandated to all accommodation aspect, please do not contact championship coordinator.

Competition Rules and Regulations
The <a href='http://bit.ly/1itcJqp'>2013-2014 Indoor Volleyball Rulebook</a> will be used to govern play at the all Canadian Open events. Please consult the 2014 Volleyball Canada Indoor Competition Guide for information on the guidelines that are specific to Volleyball Canada sanctioned events. These include, but are not limited to, team composition, player registration, seeding and draw principles, and performance bonds. An electronic version of both documents is available for download on the Registration page. All coaches and team contacts should be aware of their content.

Team Eligibility
All teams must meet the following minimum criteria to attend a Canadian Open event: - Be a registered member, and in good standing, with their respective PTA and with Volleyball Canada. Any foreign team looking to participate in a must be registered and in good standing with their own National Federation. - Participate in the Provincial/Territorial Championship of their respective PTA. The official team roster submitted for a Canadian Open MUST be the same as the one submitted for the Provincial/Territorial Championship. - Meet all additional registration requirements of their PTA and Volleyball Canada.

Withdrawal
If a team withdraws from the event prior to the Registration Deadline (Friday, March 14th) they will be refunded their entire amount less a $250 administration fee. If a team withdraws after this date they will not receive any refund.

Rosters
Players: A team in any age category must have between a minimum of 8 players and a maximum of 15 players registered on their official roster. A maximum of 15 players can be in uniform, participate in the warm-up, and sit on the bench. However, only 12 players are allowed to be on the scoresheet for any given match. These 12 players registered on the scoresheet are the only ones eligible to participate in the match. The 12 players registered on the scoresheet may vary from match to match as long as no more than 12 take part in any given match. Team Personnel: A maximum of six (6) team personnel can be registered on the official roster submitted prior to any VC Championship, however only five (5) of these individuals are allowed to be on the scoresheet and/or on the bench for any given match.

Registration
Registration Opens: - 17U - Wednesday, January 22nd @ 12:00PM EST - 18U - Monday, January 20th @ 12:00PM EST Registration Closes: - Friday, March 14th @ 11:59PM EST (Deadline and Roster Lock Date) Please visit https://nrs.volleyball.ca/Account/Login to register your team. In previous years this tournament has been full within the first few days of registration. Please note that registration is done on a first come, first serve basis. Please enter your team on the waiting list even if the age category is full. The final roster must be submitted prior to the Roster Lock Date. After this date, no roster changes will be permitted. Please consult the Team Registration section of the 2014 Indoor Volleyball Competition Guide for more information on roster composition.

Contact Information
Denis Fontaine Club Envolley/Volleyball Quebec Phone: 819-821-8000 ext. 62597 Email: [email protected]