Return of the Spartans Program 2022

MAY 27, 28 2022 TORONTO SPARTAN VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE

Program Foreplay Party

Boat Cruise Saturday, May 28 7:30pm Toronto Harbourfront Entry with purchased ticket only Dinner & Show featuring: Sofonda Cox Baby BelBel Rosacha Cheeks

Friday, May 27 7:30-10:00pm

Woody's 467 Church St. Meet & Greet Drag Show Swagtiny Bags

Markham Pan Am Centre 16 Main St. Unionville

TSVL Awards Seeds for Sunday revealed Door Prizes

Saturday Round Robin Competitive Division Sunday Playoffs

Pools AA/A/BB

Ryerson University Kerr Hall 379 Victoria St Saturday Round Robin Intermediate Sunday Playoffs Pools B/C

President's Welcome We're thrilled to present the 4th annual Return of the Spartans Tournament after a 2 year hiatus due to the pandemic. It is particularly exciting as it's our largest ever RETURN tournament with 50 teams. Whether you’re from Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver or Montreal. I hope you enjoy the comradery, and the competition, and take full advantage of the opportunities to make new friends and reconnect with old ones.

This tournament represents many long hours from our volunteers especially David Lai, VP Operations, and Cody Walker, Events Coordinator. We are very appreciative of their efforts and of those from the crew that was assembled to support them. Also, a big thank you to Cecil Clarke and the team of officials.

We are thrilled to be playing at the beautiful Markham Pan Am Centre and our wonderful downtown partner, Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson). The people at both venues have been so supportive of our tournaments.

This passion for the sport and TSVL, is reflected in all we do, from running 80+ teams across our three Divisions, to special play and, development nights and, one-day tournaments. The Toronto Spartan Volleyball League continues to grow and is proud to be the largest LGBTQ2S single-sport league in Canada.

On behalf of our hard working TSVL Executive, tournament volunteers, and sponsors, thank you for joining us this weekend. We look forward to hosting you and hope you take the opportunity to enjoy our great city and everything it has to offer. We wish you a safe and fun-filled tournament that will create lasting memories and friendships.

Dean Cowell TSVL President

We're using TeamSnap!

Download the tournament app on your phone Use it to check your schedule, scores and see rosters.

Captains will input scores during the Round Robin directly following your game.

Markham Pan Am Centre Saturday Round Robin Comp Division Sunday Playoffs Pools AA/A/BB 16 Main St.,Unionville 30-45 min drive from the village

Saturday MPAC Comp Division Round Robin AM Pools

Round Robin Schedule All Courts

Metropolitan University Kerr Hall (Ryerson) Saturday Round Robin Intermediate Sunday Playoffs Pools B/C

Entrance at: 379 Victoria St.

Saturday Ryerson Intermediate Division Round Robin AM Pools

Round Robin Schedule All Courts

FOREPLAY PARTY Friday, May 27 7:30-10:00pm

Woody's 467 Church St. Meet & Greet Swag Bags Check-in

Boat Cruise Saturday, May 28 7:30-11:00pm

Toronto Harbourfront Tickets include: 3-Course Dinner Show featuring: Sofonda Cox,Baby Bel Bel, Rosacha Cheeks TSVL Awards Seeds for Sunday revealed Door Prizes

Sunday Double Elimination Playoffs All Courts

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. The libero should also be wearing an alternatively coloured shirt.

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(s) in their lineup for the ghost player(s). This spot would be the space the missing player would play if they were 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 2 minutes of ball control. Longer warm-ups may be allowed before the first rounds only.

13. Step in on Serve: One foot step in on serve is allowed on all courts in both venues.

14. Ceiling Touch: There are no ceiling touches allowed on any courts EXCEPT Court 4 at Ryerson.

Tournament Rules cont'd 15. 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 10 points.

Playing Teams - Playoffs 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 the next set they play with a 5-point disadvantage.

14. Roster Eligibility: All rosters are frozen as of Friday, May 27 at 10:00pm. In order to play matches on Sunday, a player must have played one rally during pool play on Saturday. Captains must inform the Tournament Coordinator if this will be necessary. Eligibility will ultimately be at the discretion of the Tournament Coordinator.

Important Information Respect & Inclusivity TSVL is thrilled to secure the facilities at Markham Pan Am Centre (MPAC) and Ryerson University. It is the captain’s responsibility to ensure all players and their guests know they are expected to be respectful of the facilities and employees. 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. Round Robin will not be timed sets but please stick to a regular schedule. Playoffs will have the continuous play policy in effect. If a match 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 5 min early). See Tournament Rules for late penalties.

Lockers Lockers are not available at either venue for this tournament. All-gender changerooms are available but players are encouraged to come dressed to play. Neither TSVL, MPAC or Ryerson are responsible for lost or stolen articles. Please help keep the washrooms clean.

Lost & Found Table Found items will be available throughout the weekend. Any articles left behind during clean-up on Sunday will be recycled or donated. Neither TSVL nor the facilities responsible for lost or stolen articles.

Food A pre-puchased lunch will not provided on both days. A continental breakfast will be available for everyone on Sunday morning. There are many walkable options at Ryerson and driveable at MPAC. The Canteen at MPAC will be open. There are also many fast food alternatives within a 10min drive. No beverages will be available for sale or for free. BRING YOUR OWN BEVERAGES. Please be reminded no food is allowed on the gym floor. Food may be consumed in the stands or at MPAC in the second floor lunchroom/mezzanine.

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.

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