Block Party
01-19-2025
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Please check back on Friday afternoon to see if there is a revised schedule. Address: 548 South Coy Street, Kansas City, KS 66105 Weather Policy: If the tournament needs to be cancelled or the start time adjusted, it will be posted here by 9:30 PM the night before the tournament. House Rules for HOA: No food allowed in the facility -- water and sports drinks only. Clean up after yourselves. Do not leave trash under benches, bleachers, or camping areas. There are bleachers for spectators. No bagged chairs are allowed on the playing floor but are allowed off the courts. Full concessions are available. Dropoff/pickup and Parking: NO parking on streets or fire lanes. Check-In: Please check-in upon arrival at the Tournament Director desk. Make sure your roster is correct and complete. All players listed on the tournament entry form must be registered with HOA. Coaches Meeting: 7:40AM. Please attend. Schedules/Brackets: We will be posting all results in real-time on HOA online. Please use the QR code provided to check results, schedules, and playoff brackets. Coaches Credentials: Coaches must show their HOA/Sports Engine-issued credentials at check-in. If you cannot show proof of credentials, you cannot coach/sit on the team bench. Format: SEE SCHEDULE. 2 sets in pool play. Start 4-4 go to 25. No cap. Once we move to bracket, play a 3rd set if necessary. Start this 3rd set at 0-0 go to 15. No cap. First Team to Ref: Please arrive by 7:30AM to make sure net height is correct and all supplies are at the score table. Call for captains at 7:45AM and then start warm-ups. Play starts promptly at 8:00AM. Warm-Ups: Warm-Ups start immediately after the end of the previous match. 2 minutes ball handling, each team on their side of the net. After that, there will be 4 minutes court time for the Serving team, followed by 4 minutes court time for the Receiving team. Tournament Directors reserve the right to change warm-up times. Scoring and Officiating: Rostered coach must be R1 in 14 and underage groups. For 15 and over, a rostered coach must be R1, R2, or scorer. We also recommend having a registered parent rep or assistant sit at the score table to help with scorekeeping. Other: Traditional scoresheets will be used this season, as well as libero tracking forms. There will be NO switching sides between sets. Camp Area: Keep the camp area clean and neat, do not spread out. If told by tournament officials to clean your area, please respect their directions. Concessions: A full concession stand will be available. Options include pulled pork, nachos, breakfast burritos, chicken burritos, soft pretzels, juices, soft drinks, sports drinks, candy, snacks, and more. T-Shirts/Merchandise: Tournament apparel will be available for purchase. Cash, credit cards, and apple pay are accepted. |
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All Timed Warm-ups are 2-4-4 (2 shared, 4 minutes Serving Team; 4 minutes Receiving Team) All match times are approximate. The first three matches will not start before scheduled time unless all 3 teams are there and ready to play. All Players must complete & pay for 2024-25 HOA registration before playing. Full day only tournament formats:
Challenge Round and Playoffs will be two out of three sets. First two set to 25. Beginning at 4-4, no cap. |