Registration
Registration is to be done online at <A =href>www.volleyball.ca</A>. Deadline : April 12th, 2005 Registration fees : $650, including all service fees and taxes. **New for 2005** 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)

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) Participate in the Provincial Championship (any Tier) held in their own Province or Territory, if one exists (team roster must be the same at provincials and nationals). 3) meet all registration requirements

Player Eligibility
All players must have been born in 1987 or later (no exception)

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)

Refunds & Withdrawals
Refunds will be given (less a $100 administrative fee) on withdrawals made up to 12:00am (EST) on the entry deadline for your event. After this time, no refunds will be given.

Team Check-In
Team check-in will take place Thursday, May 5, 2005 between 1:00 pm-7:00 pm at the Moncton Coliseum (Agrena).

Coaches Meeting
There will be a coaches meeting at 9:00pm on Thursday May 5, 2004 at the Moncton Agrena (Coliseum). It is mandatory that each team be represented otherwise a performance bond sanction will be placed on the non-represented team.

Technical Matters
Playing Rules The Official Volleyball Canada 2003-2004 Indoor Rule Book shall govern play at the National Championships. Official Ball The Tachikara SV-5WI ball will be used for all match play. Draw The schedules will be available on the site Monday Evening May 2nd.. The format will consist of a series of seeding pools within each division, followed by either single or double elimination play-offs, depending on the number of tournament entries. However, the following information will be available on-site: - which division teams are seeded in (TBA) - which shift (AM or PM) each team will be playing in (TBA) To determine the draw tournament organizers will use rankings based on results at Provincial Championships and Volleyball Canada seeding regulations. Seeding and Divisional Play Full regulations on seeding and divisional play (Rule 13.0) can be found in VC Indoor Competitions Guide via www.volleyball.ca (VC Competitions/ Indoor/Championships). 13.1 Entry for True National Championships (Division 1) 1.All Provincial and Territorial champions, 2.Followed by, 3 other teams from the following 6 provinces: BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, and QC (provided all teams finish in the top 8 at their provincials), 3.The remaining spots are determined by the Host Committee in consultation with the DCC. 13.5 Divisional Play - The preferred size for a division is 32 teams - Minimum size for a division: 16 teams - Maximum size for a division: 47 teams - Seeding within the divisions will be the mandate of the DCC. 13.6 Provinces who were not represented in a specific age category at the previous year’s Open Championships will automatically be placed in the second division of that event. Warm-Up A minimum of 15 minutes (5 on court, 5-5 for hitting) will be available for warm-up prior the start of each match.

Coaches 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. Please print off the following document and present it before each match. <a href='http://secure.isomni.com/iset7/attachments/tournaments/info/86/47/COMP-CoachingCertificationVerificationForm.pdf' target='_blank'>Coaches Certification Form</a>

Practices
Practice times will be available from 12:00pm – 7:00pm on Thursday, May 5, 2005. Teams will be allowed to book one hour of practice time on a first come-first served basis on the competition courts at the Moncton Coliseum (Agrena). Please request practice times from Christine Powers Phone: (506) 451-1346, Fax: (506) 451-1325 or E-Mail: [email protected] Available times : Unfortunately the latest available time that we have left is 2pm for both male and female teams. Contact the VNB office (506) 451-1346 if you would like to reserve. Teams who have already booked practice time: volunteers at the team check-in will be able to tell you which court you are on at the Agrena.

Ceremonies
Opening Ceremonies Taking place Thursday, May 5th, 2005 at the Moncton Coliseum (Agrena). Teams are asked to present themselves at the Coliseum for 7:15pm. Activities include: Music, prizes, National Anthem singer, Guest Speakers and Comedian/Singer Michelle Daigle who will give you "a taste of the maritimes"! Prizes & Awards Championship banners will be awarded to divisional champions in each category. Prizes will be given to gold, silver, bronze medallists in division 1 & 2.

Coaches and Athletes Social
Coaches Social (Sponsored by Molson Canadian): There will be lounge for Coaches at the Howard Johnson Friday and Saturday evening from 8pm to midnight. All coaches and team managers are invited. Athletes Social: There will be an Athletes Lounge at the Moncton Agrena where athletes can hang out, listen to music and meet other athletes. Friday Evening : 7:30pm-10pm Saturday Evening: 7:30pm - 10pm

Referee Technical Meeting
All certified officials are requested to attend a mandatory referee technical meeting, chaired by the Referee Supervisor. Date & time: May 5th, 8pm Location : Moncton Agrena

Referees & Minor Officials
Referees Volleyball Canada certified officials will be assigned to each match. Officials’ coordination will be done through consultation with the VNB Officials Chair and the National Officials Chair. Team Officiating Duties Teams will be required to provide 1 linesperson and 1 scorekeeper for each of their own matches. They can be athletes, coaches, parents or spectators. A scorekeepers accreditation will be added to your team package so you can assign a person for the scorekeeping duties.

Transportation
Each team will be responsible for arranging their own transportation to, from and during the Canadian Open. The following can be contacted for rentals in Moncton: Hertz: www.hertz.com or 1-800-263-0600 please refer to Meeting Number (CV#031S0010) to receive event rates. For all other Rental Companies: Budget, Car Rental Express, Alamo, Avis, Discount Cars, etc... Go to "The Sports Travel Company" website: www.thesportstravelcompany.com and fill out the travel request form or contact them at: [email protected] Phone: 250.769.5557 Toll Free: 1.866.769.5557 Fax: 250.769.5024

Accommodations
Must specify that you are calling under Volleyball Nationals (or Volleyball New Brunswick) Tournament Hotel: Howard Johnson Brunswick Plaza Hotel 1005 Main Street – Moncton, NB E1C 1G9 Website: www.howardjohnson.com Phone: 1-866-854-4656 Fax: 1-506-382-8923 Rates: Single thru Quad $109.00 (Newly renovated) For the following: Delta Beausejour, Comfort Inn-Magnetic Hill, Comfort Inn-Moncton East, Universite de Moncton Residences (600 rooms), Econolodge, etc Go to "The Sports Travel Company" website: <a href='http://www.thesportstravelcompany.com'><img src='http://secure.isomni.com/iset7/images/SportsTravelCompany.jpg' border='0'></a><br> <a href='http://www.thesportstravelcompany.com'>www.thesportstravelcompany.com</a> and fill out the travel request form or contact them at: [email protected] Phone: 250.769.5557 Toll Free: 1.866.769.5557 Fax: 250.769.5024 Other accommodations: Château Moncton 100 Main Street Moncton, NB, E1C 1B9 Website: www.chateau-moncton.nb.ca Phone: 1-800-576-4040 or 1-506-870-4444 Fax: 1-506-870-4445 Rates: Double $119.00 Continental breakfast included Coastal Inn Champlain 502 Kennedy Street, Dieppe, NB, E1A 5Y7 Website: www.coastalinns.com Phone: 1-506-857-9686 Fax: 1-506-857-1791 Rates: $89.00 Hotel Moncton 2779 Mountain Road Moncton, NB, E1G 2W5 Website: www.cityhotels.ca Phone: 1-506-384-3554 or 1-800-563-2489 Fax: 1-506-384-6117 Rates: Single thru Quad $85.00 Rodd Park House Inn 434 Main Street Moncton, NB Website: www.rodd-hotels.ca Phone: 1-506-382-1664 Fax: 1-506-855-9494 Rates: Single thru Quad $96.00 Best Western 300 Lewisville Road Moncton, NB, E1A 5Y4 Website: Phone: 1-506-388-0888 Fax: 1-506-388-0883 Rates: $99.00

Services
Medical Medical services during the competition will be available for emergencies. There will be physiotherapists, kinesiologists and massage therapists on site for the athletes. Teams must provide their own tape. Tournament Merchandise There will be tournament merchandise for sale at the Moncton Agrena and Université de Moncton CEPS from Thursday till Sunday. The VC Boutique will be open from Friday-Sunday at the Moncton Agrena. VC Merchandise A Volleyball Canada merchandise boutique will be on-site selling VC clothing and much more. Team Photograhy ALL Teams are asked to get their team picture taken. Studio Baie Photograhy will be providing team photographs during the event. Teams will be able to have their photos taken from Friday 8:00am-9pm and Saturday 8am - 9pm at the Moncton Agrena (surface C). Prints will be 8x10" and cost $13.00. Prints will be available for pick up a day after they were taken. If you would like to have action shots taken you can schedule that with the Photographer. Tourist Information For teams or individuals wanting more information on Moncton and surrounding areas – please check out the following web sites: www.greater.moncton.nb.ca, www.monctonlife.com

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 section 20 of the Indoor Competition Guide 2004-2005.

Performance Bonds
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 damaged 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 section 19 of Indoor Competition Guide 2004-2005.

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 2005 National Championships. It only takes a few minutes of your time and helps VC serve you better.