TOURNAMENT SPECIFIC INFORMATION PAGE

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Pool play Format to right

 

 

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Facility and HOTEL INFORMATION:
For facility assignment- click here search Then click on hotel info at link below. Ask for Southern Classic block for discounted rates.

Division and Hotel Info

 

To Check Acceptance Confirmation- do a search

To see summary of availability for all tournaments- click here

 

Required All Teams:  Online check-in here
 

All info concerning food, tables, seating is on the directions file to right. Parents need to read rules/instructions on this file also.

 

2010 Power Format

Power division will begin play Saturday at 8:30 (coaches meeting 8:15) will play Round 1 of pool play and reseed about 2pm into Round 2. You will play 2 of your 3 matches on Saturday afternoon and return Sunday to begin at 8am to play final match of Round 2.  Round 3 will be playoffs, all advance to single elimination playoffs by 10am Sunday. Finals are expected around 2pm.
 

2010 Palmetto Tournament Rules, Registration, and Information
It is your responsibility to know the above rules for Palmetto Region Tournaments- we suggest you read this document. Teams will be held responsible for ALL entries, including entries by error, withdrawals, or refunds. We assume all are correct unless we hear different AND in order to be relived of responsibility, you must have an email from the region stating the error has been corrected.


Remit your recruiting roster here

If you are not in roster file- click here to download and remit to jfpeden@aol.com

 

Hit Counter

Hosted by Club South

 

We ask each team to purchase small gift to exchange with your opposing teams.  This will be done at the greeting at net during beginning of each match played.  Plan on about 10 gifts per match.  Gifts can be any small item ( Cups, VB key chains, something from your city or state, personalized music CDs,  candy, etc, etc). Match: Club division plan on 4-5 matches.  Power Division- Plan on 6-7 matches.

Why has the Southern Classic become the largest tourney

Note special deadlines below

More Play- Less Pay
Our power divisions offer 2 full pool rounds plus playoffs!
Gift Exchanges between teams
Coaches Packages/Gifts and Player goodies!

Prizes in EVERY Division
Strong competition  (Top clubs and teams in the Southeast are here the first weekend in March!)
Great Facilities!  Clemson Univ, Wofford Coll., Converse Coll. , Limestone Coll, USC-upstate, Dorman HS, Club South facility and many more!

Entry Fee:  $150 for Sat. only club teams, $375 for Sat and Sun Power Teams.
 1st refs provided for Power Divisions.  

 2009 Southern Classic Stats
 Over 320 Teams attended!  *  4000 Athletes *  7500 Visitors *  50+ College Coaches *  3000 + Gift Exchanges *  Registration filled up within 48 hrs! *

  

OFFICIALS:
Interested in officiating for the Palmetto Region - send us an email!  All region tournaments will be officiated by teams, unless otherwise posted.  We expect the COACH to up officiate.

OFFICIATING REQUIREMENTS:
Palmetto Region requires that while on officiating duty, no one is to have in possession a cell phone, I-pod or song listening device, or food. This includes R1 Up Ref, R2 Down Ref, Line Judges and especially, scorekeepers.  First offense will be a warning, 2nd offense will be loss of official certification, 3rd may include sanction from tournament play.  

PARENTS/COACHES: 
Palmetto Region has a NO-TOLERANCE policy on screaming, yelling, or making any derogatory remarks to ANY official ( Up ref, down ref, or line judges). Keep in mind.. they are human.. and most of the time they are kids. Penalty is immediate dismissal from gym, no warning. Region teams may face sanction to participate in future tournaments.

Please take a minute and complete the tournament evaluation form AFTER you play in a tournament. The feedback that the region receives will be used when planning future tournaments.


CLUBS /COACHES /DIRECTORS

You can click here to search for tournament club/team entries.  If you find that a team is registered in the wrong tournament/division, please email the region immediately!

Late tournament Team Withdrawal Information  [ Teams must request withdrawal in WRITING and save the written response from Region to be eligible for refund. If you do not get a response within 48 hrs of sending your request- call region. ]
 

DUE TO THE SIZE OF THIS TOURNAMENT- SPECIAL DEADLINES APPLY

Less than 5 wks      ( Jan 31st) Teams who withdraw inside three weeks will forfeit their entry fee.
Less than 3 wk Notification inside three weeks will result of forfeit of entry fee, plus $50 fine.  Contact both Region and Host [by phone- must talk to someone].
Less than 2 Wks Teams must contact tournament Host AND Region[by phone- must talk to someone].  Teams will forfeit entry fee, plus $100 fine. 
Within 1 week or no show Teams who inside one week or fail to notify the tournament host AND region by phone AND email, or who fail to show up, will forfeit entry fee, be fined $150 and be placed on probation.
Confirm withdrawal Teams requesting withdrawal must have a written email confirmation from region in order to avoid fines or entry fee. We must be able to prove you notify us, otherwise you are responsible.

All Withdrawals must be handled in writing to the region office. If inside two weeks, contact the host and copy the region (contact info on specific tournament page).  To qualify for a refund, you must have an email from region confirming your withdrawal.

Out of Region Teams:  Must abide by same rules. Clubs who withdraw late and fail to submit to guidelines outlined above will be placed on sanction list and no teams from your club will be allowed to participate in future region tournaments until late fee is settled.   If you play power (gold/Silver) within your region, you must enter Power division within the Palmetto Region.

Team Late Fee of $20 will be charged for entries remitted within two weeks of tournament. 

All region tournaments will begin at 8:30am, unless otherwise posted. Gyms open at 8am, All teams must report to captains meeting at 8:15 in the event of schedule change.

Acceptance requires region receiving (1) Online Confirmation Entry Form (2) Entry Fee (3) Completed Roster from USAV database( if in region) . Mailing postage date of first items above determines priority of who is accepted.  Mail confirmation form entry, roster, and entry fee to: PVA * 811 Laurel Bluff * Spartanburg, SC 29301

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TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

Tournament Specific Information

Date of Tournament March 6-7, 2010
Name of Tournament Southern Classic
Location Upstate SC
Gym Directions                            Directions/Rules as of 2/24

 

Excel Tournament Format File

Revised 2/28/10

Power division as of 2/28

Club Division V4 as of 2/28

Age Division Offered Power (2 days) /
Club (1 day)
Level Division Offered Club & Power
Team Entry Amount: Club - $150 per team
Power - $375 per team
Late Deadline Date: 02/10/10
Team Entry after Deadline: Add $20
Tournament Questions
or Changes before:
02/14/10 Contact-
Region Email or (864) 576-3700
Tournament Questions
or Changes after
02/14/10 contact- 
Club South or (864) 576-3700
Host Contact Phone 864-576-3700
Inclement Weather Policy if bad weather, ck website and email
Junior Officiating Requirements Officiating Requirements within Region
For Parents and Fans Information helpful to Parents and Fans
Current Certified Officials Your Officiating Status currently
Click here to see who's registered! Search for teams based on number of search options
What to expect at Junior Tournaments Information on region tournaments
Team Rankings Click here for rankings
Team 11 Digit Team Codes Click here for team codes
 

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