AVP Next Barefoot Qualifying Series

AVP Next Barefoot Qualifying Series
The AVP has chosen the Newport Volleyball Club (NVC) as one of the 16 promoters nationwide to host one of the finest Men’s & Women’s Doubles league to hit this region EVER.

READ ON: http://www.avp.com/News/2009/04/Barefoot-Championship-Cup.aspx
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NVC Summer logo

Location:

* Feature Courts (1 Women, 1 Men) - Atlantic Beach Club (click for map and directions)
* Outer Courts – Easton’s Beach Newport

Player Eligibility

* Players must be at least 21 years old
* Players ranked individually 1 - 48 on the AVP tour are not eligible. Ineligible players will be published by March 15, 2009
* All players must be an AVPNext member

League play:

* REGISTRATION ENDS: May 8th
* STARTS: Friday, May 29th
* ENDS: Friday, July 10th
* All matches are on Fridays!
* TIME: 5:45 PM
* FORMAT: Each Team will play against 2 Teams 1 game to 21
* REFEREES: If you are not playing you are working
* SUBS:
o Limited to only 2 nights and must come from the work team.
o Must have at least 1 team member on the court.

All Players Agree To The Following:

* Attend Mandatory Captains' Meeting at TICKETS 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 18th
* Responsible for equipment set-up and breakdown
* All drinking of alcoholic beverages will be restricted to the patio at the Atlantic Beach Club. DRINK RESPONSIBLY
* All cars in the Easton’s Beach parking lot will be removed at the conclusion of play.
* If crowned Champion, you will accept the challenge of representing New England in an all expense paid trip to participate in the 2009 BAREFOOT WINE AVPNext CHAMPIONSHIP CUP National Championship in San Francisco, California Thursday August 13th

REGISTRATION:

* Follow the instructions for NVC beach league registration: Select Join NVC-->Beach from the main menu, and make sure you select the AVPNext / Barefoot Wine Men or Women Open Doubles League
* Teams will be selected in order of strength.
* OPTIONAL: : If you feel we need seeding information, email the NVC Beach League Admins with AVPNext ranking and/or tournament results (AVPNext.com). Failure to do so could affect your team acceptance.
* Incomplete registrations as of May 8th will NOT be considered (player registration payment & AVPNext for both players)
* ENTRY FEE: $100 per team ($50 per person) + AVPNext fee ($10 per person online)
o Separate $80 forfeit check – which will be destroyed with perfect attendance
* Rain Policy: Because of the short season, this will need to be a rain or shine league. If the weather is absolutely impossible we will try to figure out something, but extending the season is not an option.

Prizes:

* Prize Money: There will be a total of $1000 cash prizes for each gender:
o 1st: $500 plus trip to San Francisco, California to compete in the 2009 BAREFOOT WINE AVPNext CHAMPIONSHIP CUP National Championship August 13th with $5000 prize money ($2,500 per gender) and a chance to qualify for the AVP Pro Volleyball Tour
o 2nd: $300
o 3rd: $200 ($100 for each of 2 teams)
* Minimum of 8 teams per gender required to give away prizes.
* Winning team must represent NVC in the championship tournament in California in order to receive prize money

Bonus:

* On-site Barefoot Wine sampling and promotional giveaways at the Atlantic Beach Club
* Fun post-event parties organized by Barefooters

Important Note:

* NVC reserves the right to make any decision necessary to guarantee smooth running of this league.