September 1, 2020 marks start of the 2021 season and age requirements- See age info at the bottom
COVID Safety
· All players not fully vaccinated must maintain a distance of 3 feet apart when outdoors.
Check-In
A check-in tent is located near Court 1 with an AVP banner at the bench.
· Check in soon as you arrive as a team
· Be in line for check in as soon as your team arrives
· Check in with your team fee ($50) and COVID forms ready and completed
· Check in will end at 10 minutes prior to start time (non-checked in teams that are not in line will be deleted from the event)
Venmo is preferred to limit unnecessary contact @Westerly Volleyball Association. Checks can be made out to Westerly Volleyball Association.
Club directors sending more than 5 teams must indicate their club teams to me via email to receive a club discount.
Format
Pool play format based on final registration at check-in. Snake seeding will be used based on AVP America signup ranking. Tentative court assignments and format will be emailed Friday evening to the email registered on file. However,court assignments and the format are subject to change at check-in.
Prizing (assuming more than 5 teams per division)
1st: Choice of WVA Swag + Dual Bids to AVP America Junior Nationals & Beach Week
2nd: Selected WVA Swag + Dual Bids to AVP America Junior Nationals & Beach Week
3rd: Selected WVA Swag
*Must have a minimum of 5 teams in division to award bids
5 teams or fewer will prize 1st and 2nd only.
Play Schedule (We may move checkin time and start time to later if turnout is lower)
Check-in closes 10 minutes prior to the start of the match
Saturday June 19: 9 am to 2 pm
Girls U12, U14
Sunday June 20: 9:00 am to 2 pm
Girls U16
Sunday June 20: 1:30-7:00
Girls U18, Boys U18
AM Wave Check in at 9 for 9:30 start
PM Wave Check in at 1:30 for 2 start
Division capacity will be adjusted to accommodate higher interest.
Cost
$50 per team
Checks can be made out to Westerly Volleyball Association and cash are accepted at registration.
Venmo is Westerly Volleyball Association.
Location
90 Airport Road, Rotary Park, Westerly, RI[Across from the Westerly Airport and 90 Airport Road)
The courts are located near a nice park that does allow dogs on a leash. There are many stores nearby such as Stop and Shop and CVS for any last-minute needs.
Two porta potties are on site, located at the back of the tennis courts.
Parking is limited. This is a small park and it is open to other uses during this event. Consider carpooling as teams. Or, meet and park at Stop-n-shop and carpool as a team to the event.
Ball
This event requires Wilson beach volleyball (AVP yellow/white official ball, NCAA, or OPTX)
Conduct
Coaches or parents caught trying to get their team to call a timeout or coaching during a match, giving difficulty to a ref, or other unsports-like behavior will be removed from the event at the discretion of the director.
An email with details will be sent during the week of the event on status.
Questions? Please email jsim@ssddc.com or Westerlyvba@gmail.com.
Waitlisted?
Waitlisted teams are not individually contacted of status. Use the Avp America registration detail to track if your team has moved into the event.
Partner not listed?
Teams without a listed partner will dropped at close of registration (6 pm). No exceptions will be made.
Age Information
https://www.avpamerica.com/VA-Junior-Age-Requirements.aspx