IMPORTANT - Souvenir Program Team Info
ALL teams must submit the 2014 14U Canadian West Open – Souvenir Program Team Information Form and team photograph for the 2014 14U Canadian West Open Program by Monday April 14th, 2014. This will be a full colour program and a great souvenir for all attending! Team photographs should show the team in uniform (preferably with numbered jerseys). Please use Jpeg/Gif format and ensure photographs are landscape format, with players and numbers clearly visible. Please return the 2014 14U Canadian West Open – Souvenir Program Team Information Form and your team photograph to: [email protected] by Monday, April 14th 2014.

Practices
Practice times will be available on Thursday, May 8th, 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 8th 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 8th. 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

Opening Ceremonies
Opening Ceremonies for the 2013 14U Western Canadian Open will be held on Thursday May 8th 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. 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.

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.

Coaches Meeting
A coaches meeting is scheduled for Thursday May 8th at 7:30pm immediately following the Opening Ceremonies. The official draw for the event will be released at the meeting. Technical information about the event will also be discussed.

Scheduling
The complete unofficial schedule will be posted one week prior to the event. The schedule will only be considered official after the team Check-in has been completed.. Friday May 9th - Pool Play Boys Division 1 - 9:00am to 6:00pm Girls Division 1 - 9:00am to 6:00pm Girls Division 2 - 9:00am to 6:00pm Saturday May 10th - Power Pools Boys Division 1 - 9:00am to 6:00pm Girls Division 1 - 9:00am to 6:00pm Girls Division 2 - 9:00am to 6:00pm Sunday May 11th - Playoff Rounds The first round of matches will begin at 8:00AM. The last matches will start at 3:00PM.

Parking
There is plenty of parking available on site. Please note that there is a $6.00 / day fee payable to TRADEX (CASH ONLY). Please have cash on hand as payment is due when entering the lot.

Competition Rules and Regulations
The <a href='http://www.volleyball.ca/sites/www.volleyball.ca/files/Officiating_Arbitres/Resources/2013-14%20Rulebook%20ENG.pdf'>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.

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

Scorekeepers and Linespersons
Teams will be responsible to providing one linesperson & one scorekeeper for each of their OWN games. This can be players on the bench, parents, friends, etc.

Accommodations
For the 14U Canadian West Open, a group of local Host Hotel Properties are offering a special discounted rate to all traveling teams and participants. Reservations: Reservations can be made by contacting the Host Hotel Properties directly using the name and phone number found in the document. In order to receive the discounted rate, please use the specific Booking Code for the hotel in question. <a href='http://www.volleyball.ca/sites/www.volleyball.ca/files/Events_Evenements/IndoorNationals_CanadiensInterieurs/2014%20Opens/2014%2014U%20West%20Open%20in%20Abbotsford%20-%20Hotel%20List.pdf'>Host Hotel Properties</a>

Event Pass Pre-Sale
The pre-sale begins Monday, February 10th and ends Friday, April 11th. Please visit http://shop.volleyball.ca to purchase your event pass. - Event Pass (Pre-Sale) = $25.00 - Event Pass (On-Site) = $30.00 - 1-Day Pass (On-Site) = $12.00 - Children Under 13 = Free Once passes are purchased, you will receive a confirmation receipt via e-mail. Passes WILL NOT be sent via mail or email, they will be placed at will call of their respective venues. In order to claim your pre-sale event pass, please bring a copy of your purchase receipt and a piece of government issued ID. All sales of event passes are final and non-refundable. All event passes purchased during the pre-sale are transferable until Friday, April 11th. To transfer an event pass to someone else, please contact Graham Loyst ([email protected] or 613-748-5681 x238).

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/pre-order-photos/ 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].

Registration, Team Eligibility, Rosters
**REMINDER** - Registration for 13U teams wishing to participate in the 14U Canadian Open West opens March 7th, 2014 at 12pm ET. Registration will open on Tuesday, January 22, 2014 (12:00:00pm ET). Please visit the following link to register your team: https://nrs.volleyball.ca/Account/Login. Deadline: Friday, March 14, 2014 (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.

Contact Information
Adrian Goodmurphy Volleyball BC Phone: 604-291-2007 x231 Email: [email protected]