ICE BREAKER CHALLENGE

Tournament Information & Guidelines

Welcome to the Ice Breaker Challenge! We look forward to hosting your teams for a great day of volleyball competition. Please review the following tournament information to help ensure a smooth and successful event.

PAYMENT & TOURNAMENT ENTRY

Please make all tournament entry payments payable to:

Metro Heat Volleyball Club

• Check: Payable to Metro Heat Volleyball Club

• Venmo: @metroheatvb

• Zelle:  metroheatvb@gmail.com

Please be sure to include your team name and age division with your tournament entry payment so it can be properly credited.

GYM RULES

To help maintain a safe and comfortable environment for everyone, please observe the following gym policies:

1. No chairs are permitted inside the gym.

2. Stadium seats are encouraged.

3. Outside food and coolers are welcome. Please clean up your area before leaving.

4. Concessions will be available for purchase throughout the tournament.

ENTRY & PARKING

• Please use the gymnasium parking lot for all tournament parking.

• Court 1: Main Gym

• Court 2: Auxiliary Gym

Tournament Location:
6019 Blue Ridge Blvd
Raytown, MO 64133

SCHEDULE UPDATES

Please check back on Friday at 5:00 PM for any schedule updates or changes.

WEATHER POLICY

In the event the tournament must be canceled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, notification will be posted here no later than 9:30 PM the evening before the tournament.

TEAM CHECK-IN

All teams must check in upon arrival at the Tournament Director's Desk.

Please note:

• There will be NO coaches meeting.

• Coaches should arrive prepared and review all tournament information before the start of play.

COACHES' CREDENTIALS

All coaches must present their current HOA/SportsEngine-issued credentials at team check-in.

Coaches who cannot provide proof of valid credentials will not be permitted to coach or sit on the team bench.

FIRST TEAM TO REF

The first officiating team must arrive by 7:30 AM to ensure the court is ready for competition.

Captains will be called at 7:45 AM, followed by warm-ups.

Play begins promptly at 8:00 AM.

WARM-UP PROCEDURES

Warm-ups will begin immediately following the conclusion of the previous match.

Standard warm-up format:

• 2 minutes: Ball handling, with each team on its own side of the net.

• 4 minutes: Serving team's court time.

• 4 minutes: Receiving team's court time.

Tournament Directors reserve the right to adjust warm-up times as needed to maintain the tournament schedule.

SCORING & OFFICIATING

• 14U and younger: A rostered coach must serve as R1.

• 15U and older: A rostered coach must serve as R1, R2, or scorer.

Please ensure your team is prepared to fulfill all assigned officiating responsibilities.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

Pool Play

• Matches will consist of two sets only.

• All sets will begin at 4-4.

• Sets will be played to 25 points.

• No point cap.

Bracket Play

• Matches will be best two out of three sets.

• A third set will be played if necessary.

• Third sets begin at 0-0 and are played to 15 points.

• No point cap.

TEAM CAMP AREAS

Please keep your team's designated camp area neat, organized, and contained.

• Do not spread out beyond your designated space.

• Keep walkways and common areas clear.

• Dispose of trash properly.

• If tournament officials ask your team to clean or adjust your area, please respect their directions.

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!

Metro Heat Volleyball Club appreciates your participation in the Ice Breaker Challenge!

We wish all teams the best of luck, great competition, and a fantastic day of volleyball!