Volleyball Register online at CornhuskerStateGames.com IT S NOT TOO LATE! ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR VOLLEYBALL WILL CLOSE AT 11:59 P.M. ON JULY 14. GENERAL INFORMATION DATES: July 21 23, 2017 July 29 30, 2017 Specific dates per event listed below. SPONSORED BY: SITES: *Grass: Lincoln Wright Park (W. Pioneers & Folsom, Lincoln) **Indoor Adult: Multiple Lincoln sites **Indoor Juniors: Multiple Lincoln sites Sand: Spikes Beach Bar & Grille (2300 Judson St., Lincoln) *Absolutely NO alcohol, NO tobacco and NO pets at Wright Park. **Specific sites and times will be included on tournament schedules. SCHEDULES: Tournament brackets and schedules will be posted at CornhuskerStateGames.com and emailed to participants the week of competition. ADMISSION: Admission will be charged daily at all Indoor Volleyball venues. Adults: $5 Students (6-18 Years): $2 Children (5 & Younger): FREE Admission with Super Pass: FREE All registered athletes receive a complimentary Super Pass in the athlete packet. Additional Super Passes for spectators and family members can be purchased for $15 at CornhuskerStateGames.com. The Super Pass gains free admission to all 2017 Cornhusker State Games events and venues, including the Opening Ceremonies. COMPETITION FORMAT: Indoor - Round robin pools of 4 to 6 teams, followed by single elimination playoffs between the top teams in each pool. Outdoor - Format for sand and grass play will be determined by the number of entries. RULES: USA Volleyball rules will apply. All teams will be scheduled to officiate during pool play and playoff matches. Teams must supply two referees, a scorekeeper, a scoreboard operator and two lines people. Please bring your own whistles. UNIFORMS: Matching uniforms are encouraged, but not required. However, all players must wear a shirt or jersey with a permanent, readable number on front and back. Recommended size is 4 inches on front and 6 inches on back. Duplicate numbers are not allowed. AWARDS: Custom Cornhusker State Games gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three teams in each event. EVENTS OUTDOOR: INDOOR: Event Name Date Event Code Event Name Date Event Code Sand Doubles Women A July 21 1 Juniors Girls 18 & Under July 23 46 Sand Doubles Women B July 21 2 Juniors Girls 17 & Under July 23 47
Sand Doubles Women C July 21 3 Juniors Girls 16 & Under July 23 48 Sand Doubles Men A July 21 4 Juniors 15 & Under July 23 49 Sand Doubles Men B July 21 5 Juniors 14 & Under July 23 50 Sand Doubles Men C July 21 6 Juniors 13 & Under July 23 51 Sand Doubles Coed A July 21 7 Juniors 12 & Under July 23 52 Sand Doubles Coed B July 21 8 **Juniors 10 & Under July 23 53 Sand Doubles Coed C July 21 9 *Sand Doubles 12 & Under July 29 10 Women AA July 29 54 *Sand Doubles 14 & Under July 29 11 Women A July 29 55 Sand Doubles Girls 16 & Under July 29 12 Women BB July 29 56 Sand Doubles Girls 18 & Under July 29 13 Women B July 29 57 Women C July 29 58 Sand Triples A July 21 14 Women D July 29 59 Sand Triples B July 21 15 Women Rec Least Competitive July 29 60 Sand Triples C July 21 16 Women 35 & Over A July 29 61 *Sand Triples 12 & Under July 30 17 Women 35 & Over BB July 29 62 *Sand Triples 14 & Under July 30 18 Women 35 & Over B July 29 63 Sand Triples Girls 16 & Under July 30 19 Women 35 & Over C July 29 64 Sand Triples Girls 18 & Under July 30 20 Women 35 & Over D July 29 65 Sand 4v4 Coed A July 22 21 Men A July 29 66 Sand 4v4 Coed B July 22 22 Men BB July 29 67 Sand 4v4 Coed C July 22 23 Men B July 29 68 Sand 4v4 Coed D July 22 24 Men C July 29 69 *Sand 4v4 12 & Under July 30 25 Men D July 29 70 *Sand 4v4 14 & Under July 30 26 Men Rec Least Competitive July 29 71 Sand 4v4 Girls 16 & Under July 30 27 Sand 4v4 Girls 18 & Under July 30 28 Coed AA July 30 72 Coed A July 30 73 Sand 6v6 Coed A July 23 29 Coed BB July 30 74 Sand 6v6 Coed B July 23 30 Coed B July 30 75 Sand 6v6 Coed C July 23 31 Coed C July 30 76 Sand 6v6 Coed D July 23 32 Coed D July 30 77 Coed Rec Least Competitive July 30 78 Grass Doubles Women A July 21 33 Coed 35 & Over A July 30 79 Grass Doubles Women B July 21 34 Coed 35 & Over BB July 30 80 Grass Doubles Women C July 21 35 Coed 35 & Over B July 30 81 Grass Doubles Men A July 21 36 Coed 35 & Over C July 30 82 Grass Doubles Men B July 21 37 Coed 35 & Over D July 30 83 Grass Doubles Men C July 21 38 Grass Doubles Coed A July 21 39 Grass Doubles Coed B July 21 40 Grass Doubles Coed C July 21 41 *Grass Doubles 12 & Under July 21 42 *Grass Doubles 14 & Under July 21 43 Grass Doubles Girls 16 & Under July 21 44 Grass Doubles Girls 18 & Under July 21 45 **Juniors 10 & Under is a non-competitive event. The event is set up to give the players the opportunity to participate in a tournament setting with pool play, followed by one or two rounds of tournament play. All participants will receive the same commemorative medal. *Outdoor 12 & Under and 14 & Under is open to any gender. Sand Triples is open to any gender, with the exception of Girls 18 & Under and Girls 16 & Under. Sand 4v4 teams must have two males and two females, with these exceptions: 12 & Under and 14 & Under is open to any gender; Girls 18 & Under and Girls 16 & Under is open to females only.
Sand 6v6 teams must have three males and three females. AGE GROUPS & DIVISIONS WOMEN AND COED 35 & OVER: These teams may have one male (co-ed only) and one female under 35 years of age. All remaining players must be 35 or older on or before July 29, 2017. Teams should enter in their appropriate division. If there are not sufficient teams entered in the 35 & Over events, they will be scheduled to compete in the normal Women and Coed events. JUNIOR DIVISIONS: USA Volleyball age groups shall be used in the junior divisions. 18 & Under: Players who were born on or after September 1, 1999 or players who were born on or after September 1, 1997 and a high school student during some part of the current academic year. 17 & Under: Players born on or after September 1, 1999 16 & Under: Players born on or after September 1, 2000 15 & Under: Players born on or after September 1, 2001 14 & Under: Players born on or after September 1, 2002 13 & Under: Players born on or after September 1, 2003 12 & Under: Players born on or after September 1, 2004 10 & Under: Players born on or after September 1, 2006. This is a non-competitive event. The event is set up to give the players the opportunity to participate in a tournament setting with pool play, followed by one or two rounds of tournament play. All participants will receive the same commemorative medal. NOTE: USA Volleyball and top recreation league teams should enter the power division in their appropriate class. The director may reclassify some teams as needed, and may combine or cancel events depending on the number of entries. The actual day each event is scheduled to play is tentative depending on the number of entries. Competition in each event should be completed in one day. Teams will be notified of dates, starting times and game sites at least one week before they are scheduled to play. ROSTER INFO ROSTER UPDATES: Teams can make roster updates online at CornhuskerStateGames.com/Roster_Updates. The deadline to make roster updates for events held on the first weekend is 5 p.m. on TUESDAY, JULY 18. The deadline to make roster updates for events held on the second weekend is 5 p.m. on TUESDAY, JULY 25. Rosters are considered FINAL after these dates. Roster additions after July 5 will include the per-player entry fee, plus a $10 late fee PER PLAYER. Teams that register online are able to login and make roster substitutions free of charge. Teams that register via the paper entry form will be charged a $10 processing fee to substitute players. Teams are strongly encouraged to register online to eliminate any roster change fees. NOTES: Rosters WILL be checked during tournament. Please make sure your roster is current prior to the roster change deadlines. If registering online, the minimum roster size (based on division) must be entered to advance to check-out. TEAM WAIVER: The team waiver form must be signed by each team member, or by parent/guardian if the participant is 18 years or younger. If the team is registered online, and the online waiver for each player is clicked as Accepted, no printed/signed waiver is needed. All team waivers for events being held on the first weekend must be clicked as Accepted or submitted to the Cornhusker State Games office by TUESDAY, JULY 18 to be eligible for competition. All team waivers for events being held on the second weekend must be clicked as Accepted or submitted to the Cornhusker State Games office by TUESDAY, JULY 25 to be eligible for competition. Printable waiver forms and further instructions at CornhuskerStateGames.com/Waivers.
ATHLETE PACKETS & TEAM BOXES PACKET SHIPPING AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE: Save time, avoid hassles and receive your CSG gear more than a week before the Opening Ceremonies by shipping your athlete packet ($7) or team box ($14). For more packet pickup information go to http://cornhuskerstategames.com/athlete_packets. JOIN US AT SPORTFEST AND OPENING CEREMONIES ON JULY 21! Make plans to join us on Friday, July 21 at Lincoln East High and Seacrest Field for SportFest and the Opening Ceremonies! SportFest 4:30 7 p.m. Lincoln East High School SportFest is the pre-opening Ceremonies party for Athletes and their families and includes a free meal for anyone with a Super Pass. Meal is provided by Arby s, Pepsi, Frito-Lay and Hiland Dairy. Opening Ceremonies 8 p.m. Seacrest Field Program includes: Parade of Athletes, Skydivers (Lincoln Sport Parachute Club), Introductions, Presentation of Colors (Nebraska National Guard), National Anthem, Oath of Athletes, Mascot Showcase/Shirt Cannons, Featured Entertainment, Torch Lighting Ceremony (Mystery Torchlighter), Fireworks, Photos/Autographs and more. REGISTRATION FEES & DEADLINES IF REGISTERED BY THE DISCOUNT DEADLINE OF WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21: $26 per player IF REGISTERED BETWEEN JUNE 22 AND JULY 5: $29 per player FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE JULY 14: The final registration deadline for this sport is July 14. This sport will accept late registrations with an additional $5 late fee PER PLAYER. ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: Competition in the 2017 Cornhusker State Games; White cotton athlete shirt (micro-fiber upgrade available); Pass for free admission to SportFest, the Opening Ceremonies, and all competition venues; 2017 Nebraska Sports Council Yearbook (available at packet pickup); Sponsor gifts and coupons. COACHES: Head coach (for youth indoor divisions) will receive the athlete packet free of charge, and will receive a medal if awarded. Assistant coaches must be included on the registration and pay the entry fee to receive the athlete packet, medal, and free admission to competition sites. TEAM ONLINE REGISTRATION NOTE: When registering your team online, please note that the system will ask you to enter your team name and roster prior to selecting your sport and division. In the INDIVIDUAL Shipping dropdown menu, be sure to select TEAM for each team member. If you wish to have your team packet shipped, you will select that in the TEAM Shipping dropdown menu. PAPER ENTRY FORMS: Paper entry forms will be accepted with a $10 processing fee per team. Registering online at CornhuskerStateGames.com saves time, money and trees. If registering via the paper entry form, please rate your team as
being Above Average, Average or Below Average. List this information in the Additional Details/Special Instructions section of the entry form. SCHEDULING NOTE: It is Nebraska Sports Council policy to not release team or divisional information until after the entry deadline. With teams waiting until on or near the deadline to enter, releasing data prior to that day does not provide an accurate picture of the tournament field and serves only to discourage those taking a wait-and-see approach. All teams are encouraged to take advantage of the early entry discount and enter prior to that deadline, which in turn generates additional interest as teams attract one another. In the rare event that a division does not supply enough teams to warrant a viable tournament, teams will be given the option to move to another division, or be issued a refund. We appreciate the understanding of coaches and parents on this matter and would encourage teams to enter early and trust that there will be adequate competition in all divisions. FURTHER INFORMATION Sport Specific Questions: Contact Volleyball Director Daryl Korinek at 402-435-3444 or Assistant Director Dave Sutko (Sand) at 402-477-1175. Online Registration/Website Questions: Contact the Cornhusker State Games office at 402-471-2544 or info@nebraskasportscouncil.com.