Torch Beach will be hosting a AVP America National Qualifier with bids to the AVPA West Coast Championships and East Coast Championships in 2022! Space is limited to 10 team max per division and 20 team max for the tournament so sign up early!
AVP America Bids Available:
We must have 4+ teams in each division to run division, 5+ teams to receive bids.
Bids will be given for the AVPA November East Coast Championships or West Coast Championships will be provided to first and second place in each division.
No trickle-down bids available.
AVPA Nationals has limited space and entry will be based on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Bids do not guarantee a spot in the tournament.
If players want to receive AVP America points/bids, players must follow the AVPA tournament requirements as stated in the link. Sept. 1st is the cutoff for the new age requirements! https://www.avpamerica.com/VA-Junior-Age-Requirements.aspx
Membership Requirements:
AVPA memberships are required for this event.
https://avp.com/membership-sign-up/
We will not allow walk-up registrations. Sign-ups will close the day before the tournament at 4:00 pm. You must pay in advance to secure your spot.
Schedule:
Check-in 8:30 AM
Tournament meeting 8:45 AM
Pool Play starts 9:00 AM
Tournament Format:
Pool play and then bracket play. Everyone comes out of pool.
Pool Play
Three team pools play a full match, 21-21-15
Four team pools play one game to 28
Five team pools play one game to 21
Bracket Play
Everyone comes out of pool. Single elimination bracket play.
Divisions are playing for bids, medals, and prizes.
If not enough teams in each division (4), teams will be asked to combine or fully refunded.
**Format is subject to change.
Please arrive on time for registration so the first games can promptly begin on time. Anyone who is late to start the first match, will receive one point per minute deductions.
Tournaments will follow USAV Beach Volleyball Rules.
Coaching:
Coaches can walk and talk on side switches.
Teams can be coached before and after the game and during timeouts.
One 1 minute timeout per team per game/set.
At no time can a coach or parent delay the game.
Tournaments Cancelation Policy:
Team cancellations that occur from the time registration is first paid online through the Sunday prior to the event (ending at 11:59pm on Sunday) will be refunded 100% of the registration fee. Team cancellations received via email on or after the Monday (beginning at 12:00AM) prior to the event through two days before the event will receive a full refund minus the processing fees ($5.00) (e.g. cancel before midnight on Thursday before the said tournament that is held on a Saturday). Teams that cancel the day before or the day of the tournament (Friday beginning at 12:00AM or Saturday of the tournament on Saturday) will forfeit their entire registration payment. Exception to policy is when there are not enough teams in the registered division to field a complete pool. If this occurs, teams in the division that do not make a complete pool will be offered a refund.
Inclement weather policy:
If cancellation occurs before the first game begins, a full refund for all teams present will be provided. If cancellation occurs at any point during pool play, no refund will be offered.
Tournament cancellations can occur when there is significant inclement weather (lightning) that will last greater than two hours and/or heavy rainfall lasting longer than two hours. This call is at the discretion of the tournament director.
The Tournament Director has the discretion to temporarily suspend all play as well as clear the courts for any reason they deem appropriate.