COVID Safety
· All players and coaches must check-in with the attached COVID screening completed Do not put your name on the form. Answers that indicate No will not be permitted to play. Covid form located here: https://reopeningri.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/COVID19_Screening_Tool_English-NEW.pdf?189db0&189db0
· Only one parent per athlete. No other family or spectators permitted due to space capacity to safely distance.
· All player stations must be spread out a minimum of 6 feet apart on the outer grass areas only. No materials can be stationed at the sand or on the inner edges of the courts.
· Coaches must reserve attendance with me. We are only permitted 8 coaches on site. This is a first come first serve basis due to competition event capacity for Rhode Island.
· Only athletes and court refs are permitted on the sand. Coaches and parents may not. Any coach or parent on the sand without permission will be required to leave the event.
· Sanitizer will beat every court and is to be used prior to each set. Players may use their own sanitizer if needed.
· Use a mask when approaching the check-in table.
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 and East Coast Championship Bid
2nd: Selected WVA Swag and East Coast Championship Bid
3rd: Selected WVA Swag
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)
AM Wave Check-in is 7:30 for 8 am game start
PM Wave Check-in is 1:30 for 2:00 pm game start
Check-in closes 10 minutes prior to the start of the match
Saturday August 8:
Boys U14, U16, U18 (AM Wave) 8 am - 2pm
Girls U12 and U14 (PM Wave) 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday August 9:
Girls U16 (AM Wave) 8 am - 2pm
U18 (PM Wave) 2:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Note PM Wave: Please allow ample time for travel. Beach traffic will be heavy in the afternoon.
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 7/17). No exceptions will be made.
Age Information
https://www.avpamerica.com/VA-Junior-Age-Requirements.aspx