INTRODUCTION
The
Florida Grass Court Volleyball Series returns for its fourtheenth season with
exciting Olympic style volleyball competition for amateur and semi-pro
players. The Florida Grass Court Series will once again offer the best competition,
prizes, and tournaments for 4-player teams in Florida.
NEW for the Fall-WInter 2009 series will be Grass Doubles. Same game played on the beach but now played on the GRASS.
4-PLAYER
VOLLEYBALL
4-Player
volleyball is the perfect mix of the traditional indoor and the outdoor
doubles / triples games. For the indoor player players, the game allows
for specialization in position and multiple offenses. For the outdoor
player it provides the relaxing atmosphere of playing outdoors and allowing
more touches on the ball. Whatever your skill level or passion you will
find the 4-player an exciting and competitive game.
YOUR VOLLEYBALL DOLLARS AT WORK
- Guaranteed 3 matches
- Tournament t-shirt
- Secondary medical insurance policy
- Best Tournaments, competition and prizes in Florida
- Discounted Lunches
Men's
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Women's
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Coed** |
Doubes |
Doubles |
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Open |
Open |
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"A" |
"A" |
"A" |
"BB" |
"BB" |
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18
& under |
18
& under |
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16
& under |
16
& under |
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14
& under |
14
& under |
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12
& under |
12
& under |
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**One
Male and Female player per team required |
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OPEN
DIVISION CASH PRIZE
The Open
division cash prize payout has been restructured to promote increased
participation. A minimum of two teams with a minimum roster size of 4
players is required for the cash prize to be awarded. The
following chart will used to award payouts to qualifying teams in 2009
TBA:
The formula for the first place prize is
(Number of Teams - 2) * $60 + Entry Fee
The formula for second place prize is
(Number of Teams - 2) * $10 + Entry Fee
For example for a 5-team division the pay would be
1st Place (5 - 2) * $60 + $140 = $320
2nd Place (5 - 2) * $10 + $140 = $170
CASH PRIZE FOR ALL DIVISIONS except JUNIOR DIVISIONS
Cash prizes will be offered for all divisions except the junior divisions. Merchandize or gift certificates will be available for junior winners. Multiple 1st place prizes maybe offered per divison based on participation levels.
Men's |
Women's |
Coed |
A - TBA |
A - TBA |
A - TBA |
BB - TBA |
BB - TBA |
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Junior Divisions Mechandise or Gift Certificates |
RULES
The
Florida Grass Court Series will play by USA Volleyball Rules for 4-player
teams with modifications as noted. Click
here for a complete list of 4-player highlights of the rules and Grass
Court modifications.
The Doubles Division will play by USA Volleyball Beach Double Rules.
TOURNAMENT
FORMAT
The
tournament format will vary depending on number of teams and will be announced
the day of the event. Typically, top teams in pool play will advance to
the single elimination championship bracket.
Due to limited day light during the Fall and Winter months, matches for all divisions will be one SET (game) to 30 points win by 2 with no cap. Teams will switch sides every seven (7) points.
HOW TO REGISTER
Teams may register one of two ways.
Onsite registration. Show up Saturday morning at the tournament site with your team register and pay your fees. Cash or check. Sorry we are unable to accept credit cards onsite. The only drawbacks to this approach is if for some reason the tournament is canceled I will not know to call you ahead of time. Tournaments have been canceled in the past due to hurricanes, rain, and muddy fields. In the unlikely event there are more players than tournament t-shirts, on site registration does not guarantee you a t-shirt.
Online registration. Register your team online. Download the forms and bring with you the day of the tournament. All fees will be collected on site. Benefits to registering online: you are doing your part to help the tournament be more organized, you will be notified of any changes to the tournament, and you are guaranteed to receive a t-shirt in the size requested.
Division |
First 4 Players |
5th or 6th Player |
Open |
$35 per player |
$15 per player |
"A" |
$30 per player |
$15 per player |
"BB" |
$30 per player |
$15 per player |
Coed |
$30 per player |
$15 per player |
High School Students & Younger |
$25 per player |
$15 per player |
NO MEMBERSHIP FEE IS REQUIRED TO PLAY |
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10% Pre registration Team Fee Discount Team Fee must be paid online using Google Checkout. |
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REGISTRATION GIFT
The Florida Grass Court Series will continue to offer players the most exciting tournament t-shirt of any volleyball tournament in Florida. Exact styles and designs will be posted on the web site the week of the tournament. Note: tournaments listed as fund raisers for specific groups or schools may not offer a t-shirt for that event.
REFUND POLICY
Once tournament fees are collected there will be no refund of tournament entry fees for any reason. Refunds may be given under unusal circumstances but will be given as credit only toward the next FloridaVolleyball.com event. Should a refund be given it is not precedent setting and does not alter this refund policy of NO REFUND once fees are paid.
I apologize for this austere refund policy but many costs such as field rental, liability insurance, and registration gift costs are not refundable to me.