Entry Information

Entry form:	here
Entry fee:	$175
Make checks payable to:	Ohio Valley Region
Send entry form and check to:	Michelle Fox 4516 Stagecoach Trail Copley, OH 44321
For additional information contact the tournament director:	Michelle Fox fox@ovr.org 330-666-8709 /home 330-666-0089 /fax

Important Information

Tournament starts at 9 AM. Make sure you have legal uniforms - that is if all shorts are plain black, then none of them may have pin stripes or panels of a different color. The uniform rule will be strictly enforced.

Teams / Pools

Men's BB: 4 courts

2 openings

(Last updated 4/12/09 16:46 ET)

Court 1
1	OV-MR-30	Team Ohio – Spaceballs
2	OV-MR-5	[No club] – Coaches
3	OV-MR-46	Team Ohio – King Kourt
4	OV-MR-11	Team Ohio – GSB
5	OV-MR-65	Team Ohio – Scrappy

Court 2
1	OV-MR-20	Team Ohio – Absolut TNG
2	OV-MR-8	Club VolleyFreak – Classic
3	OV-MR-9	Club VolleyFreak – Volleyfreak Black
4	OV-MR-28	Club VolleyFreak – To Be Determined
5	OV-MR-12	Charleston – Augusta Engineering

Court 3
1	OV-MR-19	Team Ohio – triple open
2	OV-MR-37	Team Ohio – Dream Team
3	OV-MR-21	Team Ohio – Malaking Suso
4	OV-MR-10	Club VolleyFreak – Spykopaths

Court 4
1	OV-MR-26	Team Ohio – COVA
2	OV-MR-24	Team Ohio – Slackers
3	OV-MR-33	Team Ohio – Transilvania VC
4	OV-MR-31	Team Ohio – FS Volleyball

Men's B: 3 courts

3 openings

(Last updated 4/6/09 16:18 ET)

Court 1
1	OV-MR-4	Buckeye VBC – Old Greg
2	OV-MR-23	Team Ohio – Old Men Hard Canes
3	OV-MR-6	Tiffin University Men's VBC – Tiffin University Men's Volleyball
4	OV-MR-16	Team Ohio – Vertically Challenged

Court 2
1	OV-MR-2	Team Ohio – Shiloh DNA
2	OV-MR-48	Team Ohio – Court Jesters
3	OV-MR-29	Team Ohio – DUH!
4	OV-MR-18	Team Ohio – clearblue tech

Court 3
1	OV-MR-13	Team Ohio – Neoball
2	OV-MR-25	Club VolleyFreak – new guys
3	OV-MR-40	BVVA – Arsenal
4	OV-MR-70	CTS – CTS

Women's BB Gold: 3 courts

3 openings

(Last updated 4/15/09 18:57 ET)

Court 1
1	OV-FR-31	Team Ohio – The Girls
2	OV-FR-15	Club NEO – Volleyholics
3	OV-FR-53	Steelballers – Steelballers
4	OV-FR-5	Club NEO – Double "A" Slipform Curb

Court 2
1	OV-FR-43	[No club] – Mermaids
2	OV-FR-54	Team Ohio – Yellow Card
3	OV-FR-59	Club NEO – VB Racers
4	OV-FR-11	Team Ohio – SportsExpress

Court 3
1	OV-FR-9	Club NEO – Enfuego
2	OV-FR-17	Penn-Ohio VB Club – Millwood
3	OV-FR-61	Momentum – Momentum
4	OV-FR-35	Club NEO – Purple Volleyfreaks

Women's BB Silver: 3 courts

2 openings

(Last updated 4/15/09 18:57 ET)

Court 1
1	OV-FR-34	Club NEO – Nice Set
2	OV-FR-62	Team Ohio – Stevie's Wonders
3	OV-FR-27	Club NEO – Volleyfreak
4	OV-FR-45	[No club] – Little Lady Killers
5	OV-FR-14	PVA – Legacy

Court 2
1	OV-FR-7	Club NEO – Dig This
2	OV-FR-57	Team Ohio – HVW
3	OV-FR-40	Penn-Ohio VB Club – Skillz
4	OV-FR-25	Penn-Ohio VB Club – New Style

Court 3
1	OV-FR-38	Team Ohio – Five + One
2	OV-FR-58	PRIDE/MULTILINK – BLACK HAWKS
3	OV-FR-51	Club NEO – Sets in the City
4	OV-FR-19	Club NEO – Hit 'Em Up

Starting playing schedules

Officials [Hired officials: sign in for more information]

The Officials' Assigner for this event is Brian Hemelgarn hemelgarn@ovr.org 419‑410‑2291 /m 734‑457‑4528 /f All officials needed for this event have already been hired.

Site

Address

Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Maps

• At Mapquest

Directions

• From Port Columbus International Airport: I-670 West, Exit 4-B to the Convention Center

• From Cleveland: 71 South to West on I-670 109-A, Exit 4-B to the Convention Center or 71 South to Spring Street Exit; West on Spring Street to Fourth Street; North on Fourth to Nationwide Boulevard.

• From Cincinnati: 71 North to 70 East to Fourth Street Exit; North on Fourth to Nationwide Boulevard.

• From Indianapolis: 70 East to Fourth Street Exit; North on Fourth to Nationwide Boulevard.

• From Pittsburgh: 376/22/30 West to 79 South; 79 South to 70 West; 70 West to Fourth Street Exit; North on Fourth to Nationwide Boulevard.

• From Wheeling: 70 West to Fourth Street Exit; North on Fourth to Nationwide Boulevard.

Site Rules

Safety and Security at the Greater Columbus Document (click for this GCCC brochure)

Below are the Columbus Convention Center site rules and regulations. Violations of the rules and regulations will result in disqualification and elimination from the event of the offending teams and/or individuals, including parents.

1. No coolers or food may be brought into the building by players or parents. (The center has two concession areas.)
2. No passing volleyballs in hallways or concessions areas. Warm-up time will be provided on the court before the match.
3. No smoking in gym areas or hallways.
4. Junior Championships: All teams are to camp in the concourse (and not to block any doors!). Do not camp in exhibit halls D, E, and F, where the tournament is running.
5. There are no shower facilities.
6. Keep all chairs far away from any court or playable areas. (Parents may bring their own chairs.)
7. Only certified vendors may sell clothing, shirts, shoes, etc. with approval from the Commissioner.
8. Put all trash in containers provided by the Convention Center staff.

Accommodations

Hyatt Regency Columbus

Connected to the Convention Center, the Hyatt Regency Columbus offers luxury and convenience.

A limited number of rooms is also available for the OVR's April and May tournaments at the Greater Columbus Convention Center (dates: February 6, 7; April 17, 18; May 8, 9, 15, 16). For the OVR Winterfest (February 7-8,2009), this includes a limited number of rooms for OVR officials and staff. Make your reservations early!

Hotel room reservations may be made with the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Columbus by calling 800-223-1234 and mentioning that you are with the Ohio Valley Region Volleyball tournament.

Columbus-area Marriott Hotels

A Family of Marriott Hotels in Partnership with the Ohio Valley Region

Discounted Rates Starting at $74.00
(Rates and rooms are subject to availability and local taxes)

Visit www.stayatmarriott.com/OVR/ for up-to-date information from Marriott.

For all Ohio Valley Volleyball reservations please contact our dedicated MI SPORTSLINE Team at 866‑964‑7767. Be sure to ask for the special "Ohio Valley Volleyball" preferred rates.

For questions or further assistance, please contact Kim Wintersteller at 614‑668‑5016 or kim.wintersteller@marriott.com.

Participating Hotels:

• The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel (0.9 miles, 3 minutes)
• SpringHill Suites Columbus Airport Gahanna (10.2 miles, 15 minutes)
• TownePlace Suites Columbus Airport Gahanna (10.2 miles, 15 minutes)
• Courtyard Columbus Worthington (14.3 miles, 18 minutes)
• Residence Inn Columbus Worthington (14.5 miles, 19 minutes)
• TownePlace Suites Columbus Worthington (14.6 miles, 19 minutes)
• Courtyard Columbus Dublin (17.0 miles, 20 minutes)
• Residence Inn Columbus Dublin (17.2 miles, 22 minutes)

Ramada Columbus East Airport

Located on 4801 E Broad St, leading into the heart of downtown Columbus
Only 5 miles to the Greater Columbus Convention Center

Amenities:

• Free hot breakfast
• Restaurant & lounge on site
• Newly renovated hotel
• Room rates for OVR Volleyball: $69 + tax

Reserve a room at the Ramada Worldwide website or by calling 614-861-0321.

For questions or additional information, send e-mail to sintelproperties@hotmail.com.