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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Club Beach?
About US
The Club Beach Juniors Tour organizes sand volleyball tournaments for youth
boys and girls club volleyball players in Southern California.
How does Club Beach work?
Club Beach Structure
Club Beach is structured much like indoor club volleyball. Players sign
up for the summer beach season with their club. Their club helps form
teams, provides instruction, issues uniforms, etc... Players can
register themselves for tournaments online. Directors do not have to
provide training for their players if they do not want to. At a minimum
clubs need provide players with a matching uniform or give the player
the club logo file so that they can get matching uniforms made
themselves. Players participating in the 2010 CLUB BEACH season may play for any club's beach program.
Do players have to participate in all of the tournaments?
Participation
Athletes can participate in the events of their choice, but missing
tournaments will negatively affect players seeding in the Club Beach
Championships. Seeding in the Club Beach Championships will comprised
of the cumulative point totals for all the Club Beach Tour events. We
wil try to accomodate as many teams as possible into the championships
but if there are more entries than can be accomodates we will take the
players with the highest cumulative point totals from the season.
When is the Club Beach season?
Club Beach Season
The Club Beach season runs from the end of June until early August.
How do players sign up to play on the Club Beach Tour?
Signing Up
Starting in 2010 we have easy online registration for all players.
Do I have to qualify to participate in the Club Beach?
Qualification
Anyone who has acquired matching unforms from their club may register
for the Club Beach Tour events. Seeding will be based on past
tournament results.
Where are the tournaments?
Tournament Locations
Club Beach tries to provide tournament locations that are central to
our participants. Club Beach participants range from San Luis Obispo
to San Diego. Currently we have events in Santa Barbara, Long Beach, Santa
Monica, Manhattan Beach and San Diego. In the future we will expand the number of
tournament locations as the number of participants increases. If you
would like to nominate a beach site to become an official CLUB BEACH
location please email Matt Shubin at
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What divisions are there at the tournaments?
Age Divisions
18 and under division
Players who were born on or after September 1st, 1991
or
Players who were born on or after September 1st, 1990, and a high school student during some part of the current academic year
17 and under division
Players who were born on or after September 1st, 1992
16 and under division
Players who were born on or after September 1st, 1993
15 and under division
Players who were born on or after September 1st, 1994
14 and under division
Players who were born on or after September 1st, 1995
13 and under division
Players who were born on or after September 1st, 1996
12 and under division
Players who were born on or after September 1st, 1997
Club Beach competition is open to boys and girls ages 10-18. Boys and Girls will play separately. There is no co-ed division.
What if my partner is younger than me?
Different Aged Partners
A team may be comprised of different age participants. A team with
players from different age divisions must play in the division of the
oldest team member. Teams and individuals may play “up” in divisions,
but may never play “down” in divisions.
Will there be co-ed divisions?
Co-Ed Divions
No, Club Beach will not host co-ed competition.
Will food be available at the event?
Food
Club Beach does not provide food on site. Some locations have food stands and eateries close by.
How much does it cost to play?
Cost
The cost for participating in Club Beach varies from club to club. A
club's beach dues could cover beach unforms and some clubs provide
beach training which may be incorporated into the beach dues. Early
registration for each tournament will cost the player $25/player.
A club will typically offer a couple of packages. The costs will vary
per club depending on the type of uniform package, if beach training is
included and how many weekly training sessions club's organize.
Are there Referees?
Referees
For the 2010 season all Club Beach events will be officiated by
players. In an effort to keep our cost down we will be having our
players officiate the events. The officiating schedule will be the same
as that of indoor club.
How long do the tournaments last?
Tournament-Day Schedule
Tournaments typically start around 9:00am and end at 2pm. Club Beach
tournaments follow the same pool play format as that of indoor club.
If there are enough teams we will have a playoffs to determine a
champion for each age group. Playoff format will vary depending on the
number of teams and pools per age division. Playoff format info will be
announced on site after play begins.
Playoffs finish times will vary depending on bracket size.
How does the CLUB BEACH rankings system work?
Rankings
Club Beach ranking are based on a point system. Teams participate in
the point tournaments in order to develop a good ranking heading into
the Championships. The points rankings for the 2010 season will be a cumulative total from all events played in.
Will there be medical trainers on site?
Medical Trainers
The Club Beach Tour will have standard first aid items available.
What are the directions to the tournament site? How do I get there?
Tournament Directions
Go to the Tournament Directions link on the site to find the address and location for tournaments.
How do players check in?
Check-In
Upon arrival athletes will find the tournament board to see which court
they are on and check the order of play. After checking the board,
teams will report directly to their court. Each court will be numbered
for convenience. If a team from your pool is not present by 8:30,
please inform the tournament staff (they will be wearing CLUB BEACH
Polos. A Club Representive must inform the tournament director if any
of their teams will not be participating. Club Director must notify the
Tournament Director of drop-outs before 8:30 to avoid club and player
penalization.
What time do CLUB BEACH tournaments start?
Start Time
Tournaments start promptly at 9:00am. All teams in the pool must check
in with their court official no later than 8:30am. If players are not
there by 8:30 we may fill that teams spot with another team.
Do teams need to wear matching jerseys? Or have numbers on the jerseys?
Uniforms
Uniforms are recommended but not required. Below
are the recommended uniform guidlines we would like players to follow. If players do not have official club uniforms we recommend wearing the same color swim suit or matching club tee shirts.
What is the purpose of the uniform regulations? Why do players have to wear uniforms at all?
Why wear Uniforms?
Club Beach wants to promote a high level of professionalism. We have
seen that players wearing uniforms conduct themselves with a greater
sense of purpose than those without. Part of the mission of Club Beach
is to promote the essence of the word “team” in beach volleyball.
Uniforms provide players with the feeling that they are part of a
bigger family in their club.
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Can my players sign up for a tournament the day of the competition?
Walk-up Sign-ups
Players wishing to sign up the day of a
tournament may do so. There will be an additional $20 late fee per
player for late registraions. All additions must be done by no later
than 8:00am the day of the tournament. Registration for new teams will
begin at 7:30 am. Walk-up Registration we be taken on a first come
first serve availability basis. Check in for all pre-registered palyers
will be from 8:00am - 8:30am.
When are the entry deadlines?
Entry Deadlines
Club Beach tournament entries must be received by the date indicated on
the Club Beach Schedule. All online entries after the registration
deadline will be charged an additional $10 per player for late entry
fee. All walk-up entries will be based on availability and will be assesed an additional $10 on top of the late entry fee.
What are the rules to the event?
Rules
Club Beach will follow the rules that govern the Olympic Games of beach volleyball. Click here to see how beach volleyball rules are different from indoor rules.
Are there prizes for winning?
Prizes
Medals will be awarded at each Club Beach Tour Event to the top 3
teams in each age divison. There will be a number of additional awards
handed out at the 2010 Club Beach Cup including Top Overall Club,
Do players have to be a member of a local volleyball club to participate?
Club Membership
Yes, to participate in Club Beach all players must be members of a local volleyball club and play under that club’s banner.
Can players switch partners midseason or the morning of a
tournament even if they have already registered for that tournament
with another player?
Switching Partners
Players may switch partners mid-season.
What if one of my teams can’t make a tournament?
Missing a Tournament
If one of your teams cannot play in a tournament you must notify us
ASAP so that we can make adjustments. Clubs and teams that do not
inform the CLUB BEACH office of drops will be penalized.
What time do I need to arrive at the beach on the tournament day?
Arrival
Pool play begins promptly at 9:00am. All teams must be on the court
prepared to warm up no later than 8:30am. Check-in is between 8:00am to
8:30am. Walk-up registrannts are taken between 7:30-8:00am.
What tournament format will be used for Club Beach tournaments?
Tournament Format
All tournaments will utilize single pool play format. Teams will play
best two out of three games. The first two games will be to 21 and the
deciding game will be to 15. Side switches will be done at 7s (when
cumulative points add up to multiples of 7). Select tournaments and
divisions will host playoff competition for the top two teams in each
pool if there are enough teams to do so. Playoffs will be one game to
21. Teams are expected to officiate and score assigned matches on their
schedule. The loser of the last match in pool play must stay and
officiate the first round of playoffs. After the first round, the
losing team must officiate the next match on their court or assigned
court before dismissal.
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Is coaching allowed during CLUB BEACH tournaments?
Coaching
Passive coaching is permitted. Coaching takes place
during time-outs, side changes and generally when the ball is not in
play. Coaches may only have contact with their athletes at this time.
Coaches may not confront the opponents or player officials assigned to
matches. Team coaches must be register as an official coach with their
club and defer to the assigned official (or tournament officials) when
contact with their athletes is allowed. Each team does not have to
have a coach.
If parents engage players or officials during play or timeouts their
child's team may be eliminated from the event and asked to leave.
How do I find out which court my teams will be playing on?
Court Assignment
The court assignments for pre-registered teams will be posted on the
tournament board at 8:00am. Court Assignments for walk-up teams will be
posted shortly after.
What paperwork do I need to provide the Club Beach?
Mandatory Paperwork
There is no paperwork. Registration is done online by each the player.
Who do I contact if I have any questions?
Contact
Please contact Matt Shubin at 310-383-8317 if you have any questions or email
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