Return of the Spartans 2019 Player Program

PLAYER PROGRAM JUNE 1-2, 2019

Welcome On behalf of the Board of the Toronto Spartan Volleyball League (TSVL) I’m thrilled to welcome you to our popular Pride Month— Return of the Spartans tournament!

We are particularly excited as we are celebrating our 40th Anniversary this year. We kicked it off with an amazing 40th Anniversary Party & AGM at the beautiful Berkeley Church. A new Miss TSVL was crowned after some unforgettable performances by our members, many who are new to the League. We introduced the Spartanship Fund, to help support members financially to ensure every member has the opportunity to play. The new Volunteer Appreciation Program was launched, and we showed our thanks to our many volunteers who make this League as amazing as it is. We have much more planned as we’ll enter a float in the Pride Parade for the first time ever; host a better than ever Rise of the Spartans Tournament in the Fall as well as our One Day Tournaments and Special Nights throughout the year. Stay tuned, we can’t wait to see you take part.

It is with that spirit of celebration, we hope you experience the importance of participating in this 2019 Return of the Spartans tournament. It is so heartwarming to see veterans, numerous new faces and tournament rookies on the team rosters this weekend. A special welcome/bienvenue to our several out-oftown teams joining us from Ottawa, Montreal 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 1st tournament or your 40th, we hope you walk away with fond new memories a few laughs and some new friends. As always, be safe, play hard and have a blast!

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

Remember, kneepads before shoes,

Dean Cowell President / Acting RETS Tournament Coordinator

TSVL Executive Dean Cowell

President

Shawn Perry

Vice-President, Operations

Paul Scatterelli

Vice-President, Finance

Kristina Hoppe-Schaus

Vice-President, Communications

Kat Tapp

Recreational Division Coordinator

Steven Shi

Intermediate Division Coordinator

Mith Das

Competitive Division Coordinator

Alessio Demartis

Events Coordinator

Bruce Nguyen

Development Coordinator

Ricky Tsai

Tournament Coordinator

Tournament Program Saturday, June 1 - 7:30am-5:00pm Round Robin Markham Pan Am Centre 16 Main St, Unionville (30 min drive from the Village)

7:30am: Gym Opens 8:30am: All pool play begins 11:15am-1:00pm: Lunch included for all

June 1 7:30-10:00pm Seeding Party Woody’s 467 Church St Catered finger foods, raffle, entertainment Playoff pools revealed

Sunday, June 2 9:00am-4:00pm Finals—Double Elimination

Markham Pan Am Centre Note: DVP is closed until 2:00pm. Plan ahead Light continental breakfast while it lasts

Return of the Spartans 2019 Rosters

Round Robin Morning Pools (Listed alphabetically by pool)

Pool Captain Morning Round Robin - Court 3 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5

StĂŠphane Kenny Eric Tony Samuel

Laviolette McBurney Truong Do Delgado

Team Name

City

Big Dig Energy Breeding Rainbows Bronin Ottawa Godiva Trash Pandas

Ottawa/Toronto GTA Toronto Ottawa Toronto

2Block Shakur Angry Balls KIKI Orange is the New Block The Incredi-balls

Montreal/Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto Ottawa

BIG DIG PLAYS Check na check Cookie True Nailed It NY High Klass

Montreal/Ottawa Toronto Toronto Toronto New York

Aiya Papaya Category Is Cock-O-Nuts Darna Shade Parade

Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto

Ball Busters Bloc Party Command'Ohs Flaming Unicorns Team Next

Ottawa Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto

Notorious D.I.G. Poundtown Ride My Block Show Me Your Hitties Team Fruit Basket

Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto Ottawa

Areola Grande Double Tippers Servivors

Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto Monttreal

Morning Round Robin - Court 6 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5

Hay Chris Jonathan Matthew David

Chhor Coronel DeLeon Serrick Muddiman

Morning Round Robin - Court 7 N1 N2 N3 N4 N5

Simon Jim Mark Benedict Simon Bradley

Villeneuve Perez Wong Hancock Schleyer

Morning Round Robin - Court 4 O1 O2 O3 O4 O5

Weiqiang Mith Lance Arvin David

Guan Das Quan Ramos Jakobs

Morning Round Robin - Court 5 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5

Jad Aneesh Tib Ethan Benjamin Zachary

Hamawi Murali McAlear Devereux Schwartz

Morning Round Robin - Court 1 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5

Manuel Kyno James Daniel Jayme

Libramonte Lemus Mangaliman Hoang Bryant

Morning Round Robin - Court 2 R1 R2 R3 R4 R5

David Shawn Mohammad Pranab Martin

Lai Perry Salhia Shah Girard

The Beaches from Myknonos

Thundercats

Saturday Round Robin Morning Round Robin

Afternoon Placement Warm 12:15pm Up

7:30am

Gym Opens

Competing Teams

Officiating

8:30

AM1

12:45

PM1

1

2

3

8:53

AM2*

1:10

PM2*

3

4

5

9:16

AM3*

1:35

PM3*

1

5

4

9:39

AM4

2:00

PM4

2

3

1

10:02

AM5

2:25

PM5

4

5

2

10:25

AM6

2:50

PM6

1

3

5

10:48

AM7

3:15

PM7

2

4

1

11:11

AM8

3:40

PM8

3

5

2

11:34

AM9

4:05

PM9

1

4

3

11:57

AM10

4:30

PM10

2

5

4

Noon

Lunch

5:00

End Saturday

Courts 3 6 7 4 5 1 2

Morning Pools L High M High N High O Mid P Mid Q Low R Low

Afternoon Pools S High T High U High V Mid W Mid X Low Y Low

AM Pools: L/M/N/O/P PM Pools: S/T/U/V/W Start 0-0 to 25 / win by 2 / cap 27 AM Pools: Q/R PM Pools: X/Y Start 4-4 to 25 / win by 2 / cap 27 *No warm-ups except in Sets 2 & 3 One 30 sec timeout per team/set Times are a guideline only. Play will be continuous. Be prepared for match to begin early Morning points system may allow movement between Upper & Mid and Mid & Lower Divisions from morning to afternoon Afternoon points system will allow movement between pools for Sunday playofffs. May only move up or down one pool to playoffs Final decisions are left to the Tournament Coordinator Ties will be broken by: 1. Win/loss record 2. Point differential 3. Head-to-head result 4. Toss of a coin

Saturday Courts

Division

Morning Pools

Afternoon Pools

3

High

L

S

6

High

M

T

7

High

N

U

4

Mid

O

V

5

Mid

P

W

1

Low

Q

X

2

Low

R

Y

2019

Pools: AA | A | BB | B | C Winner Bracket Best 2/3 sets Sets1&2 // Start 0-0 to 25// Win by 2 Cap 27 Set 3 // Start 0-0 to 15 // Win by 2 // Cap 17

Resurrection 1 set Start 0-0 to 25// Win by 2 // Cap 27

Pools: D | E Winner Bracket

Resurrection

Best 2/3 sets

1 set

Sets1&2 // Start 4-4 to 25// Win by 2 Cap 27

Start 0-0 to 25// Win by 2 // Cap 27

Set 3 // Start 0-0 to 15 // Win by 2 // Cap 17 IF GAME If WG7 wins best 2/3 Play one more set Start 0-0 // Win by 2 // 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 will be asked to change or leave the facility by the Tournament Coordinator.

3. Unfair play and inappropriate 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(s). 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. Step in on Serve: One foot step in on serve allowed on all courts. Must start with foot behind the line.

14. 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 cial is ready to start the set, the team that is late will begin their next set they play with a 5-point disadvantage.

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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 and their guests 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 inappropriate 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 as long as it lasts. Note it will NOT be Peanut Free. NO lunch will be served on Sunday.

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

Thank You