Spikefest 2008

A. 3 on 3 team includes up to 4 players ( 3 starters and one sub). 5 on 5 team includes up to 6 players ( 5 starters and one sub)

A. Yes, as long as they are not in the same division and you qualify for the playing level in each division registered. In addition, we will not be responsible for scheduling conflicts.

A. Yes, The Adult Divisions have a Co-ed format. Co-ed teams can be comprised of two (2) females and one male or two (2) males and one female. Please note that in co-ed play, a female must contact the ball if the ball is contacted more than once. Nets for co-ed play are at men’s height.

In the Junior Divisions, if you have a mixed gender team, you will be placed in the male division.

A. Adult Divisions: Men’s, Women’s and Co-ed with both 3 on 3 and 5 on 5 formats. Four levels: Open (elite level), “A” (advanced), “BB” (Intermediate), and “B” ( Recreational)

A. We can't guarantee that your team name change will be reflected in the brackets, so it's important that you give us your correct team name to begin with. If you want to change it, you can do so at the pre-event check- in and we will try to get it changed on the tournament brackets.

A. Yes you can adjust your roster until the start of tournament play, as long as the replacement is of the same playing level. Roster changes must be done either at the Pre-Event check-in or at the headquarters tent before your first game. Roster changes can not be made online. All new players must fill out a player change form prior to their first game; otherwise, the team will forfeit games played with the non-registered player prior to the form being completed. Roster change forms are available on the web-site or are available at the headquarters tent during Pre-event check-in.

A. All Entry Fees are non-refundable. If you have questions about this, please email info@spikefest.com.

A. We can not guarantee that we can accommodate schedule requests. All requests will be considered but will not be accommodated should it impact negatively on the other teams scheduled in that division.

A. Upon completion of registration a Confirmation number will be assigned. Please print out this confirmation number page for your records. To ensure a prompt start on Saturday morning, Captains should make sure all team members know their team’s name and therefore can report to the correct court promptly on Saturday morning.

A. Prizes are awarded for First-Place and Second-Place in each level and division of play. In keeping with the amateur status of Spikefest, no cash prizes are awarded. Due to sponsorship solicitation, prizes are not known until event time. However, you can count on the same great prizes Spikefest is known for in the past.

Play will continue through inclement weather as much as possible - if it's necessary to stop play, it will be postponed in 30 min. increments until conditions are suitable to resume play. It's very important that all teams remain close to the event site so that games may resume in a timely manner once the weather has improved enough to resume play!

A. Schedules will be available on the Spikefest website on the Thursday before the event weekend after 5:00 p.m. CST. Teams are responsible for checking with the Headquarters tent after each game for any schedule changes. (First game time will not change)

Schedules are available on-line and t-shirts may be picked up on site on Saturday after 8:00 a.m.

MANDATORY PRE-EVENT CHECK-IN

Houston
Friday July 11, 2008
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Academy Sports + Outdoors
14221 FM 2920
Tomball, TX 77373
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Round Rock (Austin)
Friday, July 18, 2008
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Academy Sports + Outdoors
1351 IH-35 South
Round Rock, TX 78664
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Dallas
Friday, August 1, 2008
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Academy Sports + Outdoors
3305 Dallas Pkwy, Suite 301
Plano, TX 75093
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A. One member from each team needs to check-in at the pre-event check-in to pick up their schedule, event t-shirts and sponsor giveaways.

A. All you need at check-in is your team name and the Captain’s name to pick up your schedules, and t-shirts.

A. We’re sorry but we can not allow teams to call and check-in. Brackets will be posted on-line on the Thursday before the event weekend after 5:00 p.m. (First game times will not change)

A. Yes, a wide variety of food and beverage items will be available for purchase.

A. Players may keep a small cooler in their own vehicle, but no coolers over the size of 24 quart will be allowed in the athletic field area. In addition, no alcoholic beverages are allowed on site unless otherwise served on site by an authorized vendor. Please note all coolers may be searched upon entry per venue regulations.

Tents - you can bring your own shade tent as long as it measures 10’ x 10’ or less and does not feature any graphics. All tents and personal belongings must be removed at the end of play each day. Spikefest is not responsible for any loss or theft that may occur.

A. The highest ranking of one of your team members is the level of play that your registration should reflect. For example, if a member of your team is an “A” advanced player and the remaining members are recreational or intermediate players, then you need to register at the “A” advanced level. Please note that “Sandbagging” is not allowed and teams sandbagging will be ejected from the tournament.

A. The Spikefest Accuracy serve qualifying court is open Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

During the qualification sessions, participants will serve a regulation volleyball over a regulation height net and attempt to hit a target approximately 55 feet away. All contestants who hit the qualifying target will be entered into a drawing to be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 24th. Three qualifying contestants will then be drawn at random to attempt the $25,000 accuracy serve. Qualifying contestants must be on site at the time of the drawing.

The three finalists will have one attempt each to serve a regulation volleyball over a regulation net, 65 feet, through a 15-inch diameter hole with net. If the ball goes through the hole, we have a $25,000 winner.

You can sign up on the official Spikefest entry form. Vouchers will be given to your team captain when you check-in.

There is parking available at the complex. There will be a $3.00 parking charge per car per day.

For all tournament inquiries and questions not answered here please contact
info@spikefest.com. Please allow up to 24 hours for a response.