Time/Courts

Doors open at 7am. 1st match of the tournament is 8am -- some courts with 3 team pools (but not all) may start at 9am. Schedules are posted on AES. $10 entry fee 12 and under free. We make every attempt to have tournaments end by 5pm. Athletic Trainer will be provided. Address U13-U14: 7135 Clinton Rd Loves Park, IL 61111. U12-U11: 305 S. Madison Rockford, IL 61104. We accept credit cards!

Contact

Contact: Christy Sitze 779-861-2544 or email csitze@vcunited.club

Required Forms

Mizuno Challenge Series is a JVA Event. All coaches must carry physical copies of the JVA Participant Release of Liability and a Medical Release Form for each of their players. USA Volleyball Medical Release Forms are accepted. All USA/AAU need electronic or paper copies present. 

Check-In

Coach must sign the event sign-in form upon arrival. This ensures that you are carrying hard copies of the release of liability and medical release forms for each of your players. During sign-in, please ask the desk if you have any questions about the format for the day. 

Rosters

Please upload your roster into AES before the event or email an official copy of your roster to mcozzi@vcunited.club at least 3 days prior.. All adults listed on rosters at JVA insured events must complete the JVA Background Screen and APS training form.* JVA accepts USAV screens and Safesport training. If you are USAV Certified, you will not have to pay for the JVA Screen or APS but you do still have to complete the form. *Clubs cannot submit rosters for JVA insured events through AES until all adults on rosters have a verified background screen through the above form.Please make sure jerseys #s are accurate.

Format

Pool play sets vary according to the format needed to accommodate the number of entries for the day. Semi-finals and Championship are best 2 out of 3 sets with the 3rd set played to 15 points. No cap. Up refs provided. 1) win-loss match record, 2) head-to-head (includes head-to-head point differential), 3) total point spread of all pool play matches, 4) coin toss. All teams must stay through all officiating duties. Winner of the gold championship match receives a medal. Tie breaking: Tie-Breaking Procedure: 1)set win-loss record 2) head-to-head (includes head-to-head point differential (includes head-to-head point differential or percentage), 3) total point spread of all pool play matches or percentage of points 4) coin toss

Warm-Ups

1st match: 2 minutes shared (coin flip)/4 minutes serving team/4 minutes receiving team. Every other match: 3 minutes serving team/3 minutes receiving team. No ball handling during off times. 2 minutes between sets.

Volleyballs

Please bring your own volleyballs.

U11/U12

U12 Division: Players use 7’0” net height, use a youth volleyball, and must stay behind the endline to serve

U11 Division: Players must start behind the endline and can take up to 2 steps into the court

Facility Rules

No outside food allowed except for water bottles. No animals unless it is a service animal. No smoking on facility grounds. No spectator chairs. No firearms. Concessions and food are provided. 

Behavior

Mizuno Series promotes a positive atmosphere. We have the right to remove any spectator, coach, or participant that displays behaviors that are disruptive to the event

All-

Tournament Team/Series Points

Coaches will vote after pool play on players that showed exceptional playing/sportsmanship. (Coaches do not vote for their own team). In order to advance to playoffs, you must hand in a fully completed sheet. Results will be posted and emailed by the Wednesday after each tournament. Whether you enter one or multiple dates, your placement in the tournament will earn you points towards the Mizuno Series Championship.