12th Annual
2008 Asian Invitational

Men's/Women's 6's Sponsored by
             Tiger Balm    Gatorade
updated August 10, 2009

Saturday, May 22, 2010 and Sunday, May 23, 2010
(Victoria Day long weekend in BC)
Out of town participants must be prepared to play until 6pm on Sunday, May 23rd.

Cash prizes given away**

Men's AA Champions: CAD$900 / Men's AA Finalists: CAD$350
Men's A Champions: CAD$350 / Men's A Finalists: CAD$150
Women's AA Champions: CAD$900 / Women's AA Finalists: CAD$350
Women's A Champions: CAD$350 / Women's A Finalists: CAD$150

** 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, 2009**
  • $375/team of 8 (post-dated cheque for May 1, 2010)
  • +$35/player over the 8 player limit

Tournament email updates to captains begin April 1, 2010.

Cancellation Refund Schedule:
January 1, 2010 - 90% cheque refund
February 1, 2010 - 80% cheque refund
March 1, 2010 - 70% cheque refund
April 1, 2010 - 60% cheque refund (upon finding a replacement team)
May 1, 2010 - 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 22, 2010 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 22nd to ensure double knockout play-offs begin at 8am on May 23rd.
7:30 Informal social - (see below)

Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 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 22, 2010. Additional items are available on the menu at your own cost.

Event Schedule:
Sun., May 23, 2010 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 22nd & 8:00am on Sun, May 23rd.

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 23/2010.

In order for me to facilitate double knockout play-offs I require your cooperation to start play at 8:00am on Sat., May 22nd & Sun., May 23rd. The championship game is one match. The winner on the back door side does not have to win 2 matches to be crowned champion. We must vacate the gym no later than 5:00pm Sun., May 23, 2010.

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Libero Defined (section 19.3.2.1 of FIVB 2009 - 2012):

The Libero is restricted to perform as a back row player and is not allowed to complete an attack from anywhere if at the moment of contact the ball is entirely above the top of the net. A teammate may not complete an attack hit, when, at the moment of attack hit, the ball is entirely above the top of the net, if the ball is coming from an overhead finger pass by a Libero in the front zone. The ball may be freely attacked if the Libero makes the same action from behind the front zone.

The Libero is allowed to replace any player in the back row position. Replacements involving the Libero are not counted as regular substitutions. They are unlimited, but there must be a rally between two Libero replacements. The Libero can only be replaced by the player they replace. Maximum of 12 substitutions per game.

The Libero may not block or attempt to block.

The Libero must wear a different color/design top in contrast to other members of the team.

Who Is Of Asian Descent?

The definition of "Asian" may be inclusive and broad, and applies to people who come from or whose ancestors come from: (not a complete list)

- East Asia - China, Hong Kong S.A.R., Japan, Mongolia, Korea, Taiwan.
- South Asia - Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.
- Central Asia - Iran/Persia, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.
- Southeast Asia - Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam.

For the 2010 Asian Invitational:

$200 Performance Bond

Tournament: If a team is not present at a tournament they registered in, they will lose their entry fee and performance bond. If a team cancels their registration after the tournament deadline of May 1, 2010, they will lose their entry fee. If they cancel before the deadline, their entry fee will be credited to them less a $25 administrative fee.

Officiating: If a team is late or does not perform their officiating tasks, they will lose their performance bond. A portion of the performance bond will go to the team or teams who did the officiating.

Uniform: If a team does not wear required uniforms, they will lose their performance bond. Every registration shall include a separate $200 cheque. If uniform requirements are met, your cheque will be returned to you on Sun., May 23, 2010.

Registration: If a non-registered player participates in the tournament, the team will lose their performance bond.

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