Rets 2018 Player Program Final

PLAYER PROGRAM JUNE 8-10, 2018

Welcome from the TSVL Executive The Executive of the Toronto Spartan Volleyball League (TSVL) is thrilled to welcome you to our popular Pride Month Return of the Spartans tournament!

We have a lot in common with Pride. The TSVL’s inception aligns with the 38 annual Pride Parade and this tournament with the 3rd annual Pride Month. th

Recognizing the devastation our community is dealing with this year, we want to share a message from the 2018 Pride Toronto Chairs with you: “2018 has also been a turning point in Toronto’s queer community as we continue to come to terms with the significant losses the community has endured and will continue to endure. We also see the community coming together in collective anguish and shock at the continued ways we are made to be accountable to the violence we experience living as who we are.”

In this vein, the TSVL enters into Pride Month with a desire to unite the LGBTQ2S+ community to mourn, grieve, share and play together. Now is a time to honour one another’s individual challenges and experiences, while standing by each other in collective strength.

It is with that spirit of unity and respect that we hope you experience the importance of participating in this 2018 Return of the Spartans tournament. It is so heartwarming to see veterans, numerous new faces and tournament rookies on the team rosters this weekend, as well as several out-of-town teams joining us from Ottawa and New York! That is how we continue to grow and come together as a community and as a sport; we are so happy to have you!

Whether this is your 1 tournament or your 100 , we hope you walk away with fond new memories and maybe some new friends. As always, be safe, play hard and have a blast! st

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Can’t wait to see you on the court and at the socials. Get out there and slay! Happy Pride everyone.

Sincerely,

TSVL Board of Directors

TSVL Executive Alex Tan Jeff Hanemaayer Aneesh Tiberias Murali Kristina Hoppe-Schaus David Jakobs Eric Solomon Simon Hancock Justin Lorentz James Munroe

President Vice-President, Operations Vice-President, Finance Vice President, Communications Tournament Coordinator Recreational Division Coordinator Events Coordinator Competitive Division Coordinator Development Coordinator

Dean Cowell

RETS Interim Tournament Coordinator

Tournament Program Friday, June 8 - 8:00-10:00pm Foreplay Party The Lodge (Above O’Grady’s) 518A Church St

Complete the e-waiver. Check out the competition.

Saturday, June 9 - 7:00am-5:30pm Round Robin Markham Pan Am Centre 16 Main St, Unionville (30 min drive from the Village) 7:00am: Gym Opens 7:45am: All pool play begins 11:30am-1:00pm: Lunch included for all

June 9 7:00-11:00pm Seeding Party Back Patio O’Grady’s

518 Church St Finger foods, raffle, final pools revealed

Sunday, June 10 9:30am-4:30pm Finals—Double Elimination Markham Pan Am Centre Light Continental Breakfast

Return of the Spartans 2018 Teams

Round Robin

Morning Pools (Listed alphabetically by pool)

Saturday Round Robin Same schedule on each court Morning Round Robin

Ref

Morning - 6 Team Pool

7:45

G1

1

2

4

One set to 25 cap 27

8:03

G2

3

6

1

Start 5-5

8:21

G3

4

5

6

Results will determine afternoon pools

8:39

G4

3

4

5

Points available at Operations Desk

8:57

G5

6

1

3

Late Penalties:

9:15

G6

2

5

1

9:33

G7

6

4

2

9:51

G8

2

3

4

10:09

G9

1

5

3

10:27

G10

4

1

5

10:45

G11

5

3

4

11:03

G12

6

2

3

11:21

G13

5

6

2

11:39

G14

1

3

5

11:57

G15

4

2

1

Same schedule on each court Afternoon Round Robin

Ref

If a playing team is not present when the 1st official calls the captains for the coin toss, the missing team will be given five [5] minutes to start the set and will automatically begin the set with a 5 point disadvantage. After five [5} minutes the set will be considered a default.

If a team scheduled to referee is not available with an appropriate contingent of players [5] when the teams or OVA Official is ready to start the set, the team that is late will begin their next set they play with a 5 point disadvantage.

Afternoon - 6 Team Pool

12:45

G16

1

2

4

One set to 25 cap 27

13:03

G17

3

6

1

Start 5-5

13:21

G18

4

5

6

Results will determine Sunday Playoffs

13:39

G19

3

4

5

Points available at Operations Desk

13:57

G20

6

1

3

Late Penalties:

14:15

G21

2

5

1

14:33

G22

6

4

2

14:51

G23

2

3

4

15:09

G24

1

5

3

15:27

G25

4

1

5

15:45

G26

5

3

4

16:03

G27

6

2

3

16:21

G28

5

6

2

16:39

G29

1

3

5

16:57

G30

4

2

1

If a playing team is not present when the 1st official calls the captains for the coin toss, the missing team will be given five [5] minutes to start the set and will automatically begin the set with a 5 point disadvantage. After five [5} minutes the set will be considered a default.

If a team scheduled to referee is not available with an appropriate contingent of players [5] when the teams or OVA Official is ready to start the set, the team that is late will begin their next set they play with a 5 point disadvantage.

Note: All times are a guide only. Continuous play is encouraged with minimal time between games.

Ties will be broken by: 1. Win/loss record 2. Point differential 3. Head-to-head result 4. Toss of a coin

Sunday Finals

Winner’s Bracket Best 2/3. First 2 sets start at 4-4, to 25 , cap 27 3rd set starts at 0-0, to 15, cap 17 Loser’s Bracket Start at 0-0, to 25, cap 27

TOURNAMENT RULES The official rules of the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) will apply, including the following: 1. Uniforms: Rules concerning uniforms will not apply, although teams are encouraged to indicate player numbers on their uniforms, to assist the officials.

2. Inappropriate clothing: Players wearing clothing deemed inappropriate or unsafe to play in by the Tournament Coordinator or will be asked to change or leave the facility.

3. Unsportsmanlike behaviour will not be tolerated. Physical or verbal abuse towards a(n) player, official, or volunteer will result in disqualification from play and immediate rejection from the facility. The Tournament Coordinator, whose decision will be final, resolves any situations not covered by these rules. Only captains are permitted to address the Referee.

4. Sanctions: Any specific player responsible for their team receiving two red or three yellow cards in total over the two days will be ejected from the tournament and asked to leave the facility.

5. “No Chase” Rules: For safety, “ no chase” rules will apply. This means a player may not chase a ball into another court. Once a ball crosses the line of another court it is out of play.

6. Substitutions: Substitutions may be made two ways. Captains must declare their method of substitution before the game: 1) By rotation: enter at Position 1 or 4 OR 2) By position: unlimited between the same players.

7. Officiating: Ontario Volleyball Association Certified Referees will officiate on both days. Teams scheduled to assist with officiating must arrive on time and provide a 2nd referee, two linespeople, two scorekeepers and one ball retriever.

8. Ghost Rule: A team is permitted to play with less than 6 players to a minimum of 4, provided the ghost rule is in effect. The team that is short a player must designate a spot in their lineup for the ghost player. This spot would be the space the missing player would play if (s)he was present. When the ghost player rotates to the serving position (position 1), the team will automatically lose their serve and a point will be awarded to the other team. Players arriving late may automatically take over the ghost player’s position at any time during the game with the Referee’s approval.

9. Time-outs Teams are permitted one 30-second time-out per set.

10. Substitutions: Unlimited substitutions apply in all divisions.

11. Rotation: Recreational teams may use the recreational rotation.

12. Warm-ups: Teams are expected to warm-up outside of the courts and will be permitted a 2 minute on-court warm-up before the first rounds only. No warm-ups will be allowed after the first rounds to keep on schedule.

13. Late Penalties/Defaults: Playing Teams - Pool Play If a playing team is not present when the 1st official calls the captains for the coin toss, the missing team will be given five [5] minutes to start the set and if they arrive within the 5 min will automatically begin the set with a 5-point disadvantage (i.e. late by 1-5 min). After five [5} minutes the set will be considered a default. Teams penalized with a default will earn 0 points, while the winning team will earn 25 points.

Playing Teams - Finals Day If a team is not present when the 1st official calls the captains for the coin toss, the team will be given five [5] minutes to start the first set following the coin toss, after which time the first set will be considered a default. Teams are then given an additional ten [10] minutes to commence the second set, after which time the match will be considered a default.

Refereeing Teams- Both Days If a team scheduled to referee is not available with an appropriate contingent of players [5] when the teams or OVA Official is ready to start the set, the team that is late will begin their next set they play with a 5-point disadvantage.

14. Roster Eligibility All rosters must be finalized by 9pm at the tournament registration on Friday. And in order to play matches on Sunday, a player must have played one rally during pool play on Saturday. Captains must inform the

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Respect & Inclusivity TSVL is thrilled to secure the facilities at Markham Pan Am Centre (MPAC). It is the captain’s responsibility to ensure all players know they are expected to be respectful of the facility and employees at MPAC. That same respect and the inclusive atmosphere our tournament aspires to create should also be shown to all players and officials on or off the court. Any in appropriate behaviour will be addressed by the Tournament Coordinator and may include expulsion from the Facility.

Staying on Schedule The schedule is always tight and is a guideline. Continuous play policy is in effect. If a set finishes early the next set will begin immediately. All teams and Captains are responsible for ensuring your team is arriving at the court to play or ref on time (i.e. minimum 10 min early). See Tournament Rules for late penalties.

Lockers Players are encouraged to bring their own locks to use the 1/2 size lockers to keep their belongings. Neither TSVL nor MPAC is responsible for lost or stolen articles. Please help keep the washrooms clean.

Lost & Found Table Found items will be available throughout the weekend in the East Gym (near Court 4). Any articles left behind during clean-up on Sunday will be recycled or donated. Neither TSVL nor MPAC is responsible for lost or stolen articles.

MPAC Reminders  Only water is allowed on the gym floor. NO other beverages or food are allowed in the gym. Please take heed.

You will be asked to remove anything that is prohibited or it will be thrown away if left behind. We want to be welcomed back again.  Bring your own water bottle. There are bottle refilling stations on site to take advantage of. Score one for the environment.  Only appropriate indoor shoes will be permitted in the gym.  Gender neutral changerooms are available.  Small half lockers are available in the changerooms. Bring your own lock.

Food Lunch will be provided on Saturday only. Each player is entitled to one Wrap (2 Halves), potato salad and a cookie OR chips. No beverages will be available for sale or for free. BRING YOUR OWN BEVERAGES. A light Continental Brunch will be available on Sunday. Note it will NOT be Peanut Free. NO lunch will be served on Sunday.

MPAC has a well stocked Snack Bar in the Main Lobby. There are also many fast food alternatives within a 10 min drive.

Thank You