11th Annual

Men's/Women's 6's Sponsored by
                
updated August 23, 2008

Saturday, May 16, 2009 and Sunday, May 17, 2009
(Victoria Day long weekend in BC)
Out of town participants must be prepared to play until 6pm on Sunday, May 17th.

Cash prizes given away**

Men's AA Champions: CAD$900 / Men's AA Finalists: CAD$450
Men's A Champions: CAD$400 / Men's A Finalists: CAD$200
Women's AA Champions: CAD$700 / Women's AA Finalists: CAD$300
Women's A Champions: CAD$350 / Women's A Finalists: CAD$200

** Indicated prize money based on a full 24 team tournament. If less than 24 teams participate in the tournament, the prize money will be reduced proportionally per division. The Tournament Organizer may combine divisions if there are not enough registrants to structure a complete draw.

Tournament Location
Bonsor Recreation Complex
6550 Bonsor Avenue
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
(approximately ½km SE of Metrotown Shopping Centre | call 604-439-1860 for directions)
Click here for map

For a list of winners and finalists from the previous
TFC Asian Invitational Volleyball Tournament to date., click here (PDF document).
Make sure you check our Communities Pics section for previous tourney photos.

Tournament Fees:

There is a 24 team registration limit,
so reserve your spot early!

• $350/team of 8, EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION BY DEC. 31, 2008**
• $375/team of 8 (post-dated cheque for May 1, 2009)
• +$35/player over the 8 player limit

**EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION BONUS!! First three Women's teams and first three Men's teams to pay with a post-dated cheque will receive a free tournament t-shirt for every team member (maximum 8).  

Tournament email updates to captains begin April 1, 2009.

Cancellation Refund Schedule:
January 1, 2009 - 90% cheque refund
February 1, 2009 - 80% cheque refund
March 1, 2009 - 70% cheque refund
April 1, 2009 - 60% cheque refund (upon finding a replacement team)
May 1, 2009 - 50% cheque refund (upon finding a replacement team)

TOURNAMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS

Team Uniforms:
Jerseys mandatory.
Suggest 8 inch number on the centre back and 4 inch number on front chest over the heart.
Team shorts must be consistent and contrasting in colour.
Liberties: Sleeve length, but shirts must match. Shirts under uniform.

ONE non-Asian player is allowed on the court/team. You may carry two non-Asian players on your team roster. The "libero" rule will be used.

ONLY WATER PERMITTED IN THE GYM
Captains shall ensure teammates and spectators
adhere to this facility rule.

You take lunch when you are not playing. Please inform the Tournament Director if your team leaves the gym area
Captains, ensure you supply the Tournament Director with contact telephone numbers, addresses, & emails of your teammates.

Event Schedule:

Sat., May 16, 2009	7:30am	Gym ready for team warm-up. Teams check-in, issuance of dinner/social tickets & early bird registration gifts. Get your teammates warming up in the gym.
	7:45	Teams check-in, issuance of dinner/social tickets & early bird registration t-shirts. Insure your teammates warming up in the gym.  IT HAS BEEN AGREED BY THE MAJORITY OF REGISTRANTS TO CHECK-IN EARLY ON THE SATURDAY MORNING, AS OPPOSED TO THE FRIDAY NIGHT.
	8:00	Captains' meeting. NO EXCEPTIONS. All second matches have been allocated. Refereeing teams initiate coin toss & conclude warm-up.
	8:30	Start of round robin matches. All round robin matches are 0 – 25, 0- 25, all cap.
	6:00pm	Start of last round robin match. We must complete all round robin matches on May 16th to ensure double knockout play-offs begin at 8am on May 17th.
	7:30	Informal social - (see below)
Saturday, May 16, 2009 - Informal Social Grand Buffet (Note location change!!!) 6401 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC (604) 436-5538 (maximum 8 free tickets/team) Limited draw prizes at social Menu: Beef/Chicken/Veggie burger + Small Caesar Salad + French Fries with Coke or Sprite Looking for 4 event volunteers to assist at dinner/social. Tournament participant dinner tickets will only be honored from 7:30 - 9:00pm on Sat., May 16, 2009. Additional items are available on the menu at your own cost.
Event Schedule:
Sun., May 17, 2009	7:45am	Gym ready for team warm-up.
	8:00	Refereeing teams initiate coin toss & start warm-up. TIME DEFAULT RULE SHALL APPLY.  ONE POINT FOR EVERY MINUTE YOU ARE LATE IN STARTING.  You must have 5 players to start a match & the ghost server rule shall apply. Front door: 0 – 25, 0- 25, 0 – 11, all cap. Back door: 0 – 25, all cap. In order for me to facilitate double knockout play-offs I require your cooperation to start play at 8:30am on Sat, May 16th & 8:00am on Sun, May 17th. The championship game is one match.  The winner on the back door side does not have to win two matches to be crowned champion.  We must vacate the gym no later than 5:00pm Sun, May 17/2009.