Tournament/Site Director

William Zehler
zehler@ovr.org

[OVR officials, club directors, assistant directors, coaches, and staff: log in for complete contact information.]

Entry Fee

$235

Location

Address

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

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Maps

Columbus

Greater Columbus Convention Center

• MapQuest maps and directions

Directions

VIP (Visitor Incentive Program) coupons: print in advance for discounts at Columbus attractions. For additional information, the Columbus Visitors' Guide and restaurant listings will be available at the Convention Center.

• 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 available for the OVR's 2011 volleyball tournaments at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

dates	to reserve
February 4-6, 2011	Reserve
April 8-10, 2011	Reserve
May 6-8, 2011	Reserve
May 13-15, 2011	Reserve
May 20-22, 2011	Reserve

Columbus Downtown Renaissance Hotel

Reserve online using the links below or by phone at 800-266-9432, mentioning the group code to receive the discounted rate.

dates	rate	to reserve	group code	cutoff
February 4‑6, 2011	$89+taxes	Reserve	Ohio Regional Volleyball Tournament	January 21
May 6‑8, 2011	$99 or $115+taxes	Reserve	OVR Volleyball	April 15
May 13‑15, 2011	$99 or $115+taxes	Reserve	OVR Volleyball	April 22
May 20‑22, 2011	$99 or $115+taxes	Reserve	OVR Volleyball	April 29

A family of Columbus-area Marriott hotels
in partnership with the Ohio Valley Region for 2011

Discounted Rates available when you mention "OVR"
(subject to hotels' availability)

Why Choose Marriott?

• Plan a stress free commute to any of our hotels, all conveniently located off major highways
• Start your day right by enjoying a complimentary breakfast at select hotels
• Sleep 4 people comfortably in our King/Queen w/sofa bed & double bed rooms
• Relax & allow our 24 hour front desk staff take care of the rest!

Visit http://marriottetools.netlinkrg.com/OVR for more information, or call the Dedicated MI Sportsline at 866-964-7767 for group reservations of 10 or more rooms affiliated with OVR tournaments only. Call the group sales team at 888-228-0282 for all other discounted OVR group reservations. For 9 rooms or less, please call and ask for the Sales Coordinator on property of the preferred hotel.

Courtyard by Marriott / Dublin		614-764-9393
Courtyard by Marriott / Worthington		614-436-7070
Residence Inn by Marriott / Dublin		614-791-0403
Residence Inn by Marriott / Worthington		614-885-0799
SpringHill Suites by Marriott / Columbus Airport		614-501-4770
TownePlace Suites by Marriott / Columbus Airport		614-841-1600
TownePlace Suites by Marriott / Worthington		614-885-1557

Be sure to always ask for "Ohio Valley Volleyball/OVR" to get the preferred rates!

The following properties are conveniently located for a multitude of tournaments, clinics, courses, and meetings in and near Columbus. Links provide additional information for each hotel such as amenities, driving directions and distances, and maps to nearby OVR event sites.

Courtyard Columbus by Marriott / Dublin 5175 Post Road, Dublin, OH 43017 614-764-9393 Directions to OVR sites		Residence Inn by Marriott / Worthington 7300 Huntington Park Drive, Columbus, OH 43235 614-885-0799 Directions to OVR sites
Courtyard by Marriott / Worthington 7411 Vantage Drive, Columbus, OH 43235 614-436-7070 Directions to OVR sites		SpringHill Suites by Marriott / Columbus Airport 665 Taylor Road, Columbus, OH 43230 614-501-4770 Directions to OVR sites
Residence Inn by Marriott / Dublin 435 Metro Place South, Dublin, OH 43017 614-791-0403 Directions to OVR sites		TownePlace Suites by Marriott / Worthington 7272 Huntington Park Drive, Columbus, OH 43235 614-885-1557 Directions to OVR sites
TownePlace Suites by Marriott / Columbus Airport 695 Taylor Road, Columbus OH 43230 614-861-1400 Directions to OVR sites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus OSU

2 minutes to Greater Columbus Convention Center Free parking Free hot breakfast 2 queen beds and suites available Complete information is available on the the hotel's website

To make reservations or for additional information, call 614‑447‑1212 or send e-mail to sintelproperties@gmail.com.

Tournament Information

Welcome to the largest regional Juniors' Volleyball Championship in the United States (and maybe the world)! Over 1170 teams will be participating in this event at the Greater Columbus Convention Center from May 7-22, 2011. The Ohio Valley Region is very proud to provide this opportunity to its members.

Starting Time: All divisions of the Ohio Valley Region Inc. Kaepa®-USA 2011 Girls' Volleyball CChampionships shall begin play at 8:30 am.

Road Closures: On May 7, the Capital City Half Marathon will cause certain road closures. On May 13-14, the Race for the Cure will cause other closures. Click the links for completed details if you are participating on any of these dates. See also: [Race for the Cure closure map].

Rules and Regulations: It is the obligation of every athlete, coach, parent, and spectator to respect these facilities and obey all of the rules of the Greater Columbus Convention Center and Pickerington Central High School . All site directors and officials are instructed to report all persons violating facility regulations. These include:

• Absolutely no food of any kind is allowed in school gymnasiums. Water and sports drink in plastic containers are the only fluids permitted in the gyms.

• Camping must be kept in designated areas. Make sure you pick up your camp before leaving the facility. No coolers are permitted in any facility!

• No running, horseplay, or "pepper" in the halls.

• Chairs may or may not be permitted on gymnasium floors. Bring them with you but check before you use them.

There may be concessions available, but there is no guarantee. Tournament T-shirts and volleyball apparel should be available at all sites.

Regulations at the Greater Columbus Convention Center are:

• No coolers or bags of food may be brought into the building. Security guards will be on duty to enforce this rule! There are concessions available.

• No running, horseplay, or "pepper" outside of Hall C, D, and Hall E/F.

• You need to bring your own chairs to the facility. Make sure not to block any fire exits.

• Water bottles are permitted at the courts.

Trainers: There will be trainers on duty at the Convention Center.

Merchandise: Tournament T-shirts and volleyball apparel will be available for sale.Used volleyballs will be available for $25 ($20 for Lite balls) at the convention center after the tournament. You can inquire about purchasing one at the championship desk.

Elections: Any registered adult member of the Ohio Valley Region is eligible and encouraged to vote for our Board of Directors. There will be a voting booth at the convention center. See the site director at your site to vote the first weekend.

Real-Time Results

The Ohio Valley Region will be using Advanced Event Systems to display real-time results from our Ohio Valley Region Inc. Kaepa®-USA 2011 Girls' Volleyball Championships. Use the following link to access their system: www.advancedeventsystems.com/VolleyballResults/. Each of our competition dates will be listed as a separate tournament.

You can then display a list of the clubs registered, teams, playing schedule, etc. There will be computer stations in the Greater Columbus Convention Center for spectators to use to look up results and future matches. We are not using the roster feature within AES, so you cannot look up individuals.

AES sells apps for various smart phones. Check out their advertisement at the top of the tournament list for which phones and how to download the app.

Pool Play Schedules

Pools, playing times, and officiating responsibilities are as follows:

• May 7 pools (at AES)
• May 8 pools (at AES)
• May 14 pools (at AES)
• May 15 pools (at AES)
• May 21 pools (at AES)
• May 22 pools (at AES)

Court Layout

• A map of the courts is available at www.ovr.org/girls/championships/OVR_GC_2011_Court_Layout.pdf

Tournament Information and Format

• Seeding: Seeding for all divisions was done using all information available through the latest possible events. Teams that reported results for 6 or more events only had their best five finishes considered for seeding in all Regional and Youth divisions. National teams only had their top 6 finishes considered. Teams will hold their seed into the playoff brackets whenever possible, and we will try to avoid teams playing a team from their pool in the first round of playoffs. Playoffs will consist of 8 teams in most divisions. Divisions with 8 teams will have 4 teams in each playoff.

• Rosters: Any changes to the team roster must be submitted at the Championship Desk prior to the team's first match. All rosters must be printed on the back of the Official Lineup Sheet. Rosters will be checked by the officials prior to each team's first match. Persons not listed on the roster will not be permitted to play.

• Officiating: Teams are assigned to provide support officiating crews for pool play and playoff matches. Whistles will not be provided. Teams failing to show up on time will be penalized one point in Set 1 of their next match up to 25 points for each minute they are late. They will forfeit their next match if they are more than 25 minutes late. Teams failing to officiate assigned matches after losing in the playoffs will be fined $100.00.

• Warm-up procedure: All warm-ups will consist of 2 minutes of shared court on the side of the team bench, 4 minutes of full court for the serving team, and 4 minutes of full court for the receiving team. Serving will be included in the 4 minutes. You may ask the official to inform you of your remaining time (usually 1-minute) for serving.

• Match format for 4 team pools: All matches for 4 team pools will consist of the best 2/3 sets. The first two sets will be to 25 points. All deciding sets will be to 15 points, teams switching sides at 8 points. There will be no cap for any game.

• Match format for 2 pools of 3 teams: Any division with 2 pools of 3 teams will play a round robin pool play schedule that includes three matches for each team.

• Pools reduced to 3 teams: Pools reduced to 3 teams without the "crossover" option will play the best 3/5 sets (3 sets to 25 for youth teams 10-12 and Under).

• Tie-breaker procedure: All ties will be governed by USA Volleyball Tiebreaker Procedure.

• Awards: Awards will be given to the top four teams in each playoff bracket. There will be no matches to determine third place.

• There will be a coaches' meeting at each site one half hour prior to the first scheduled match.

Updates: Please check this page often for additional updates.

Pools

Note: OVR rankings appearing in the following listings are intended only as a helpful tool for tournament directors. They are subject to frequent change, including after the pools are set, and other factors may also be considered when determining pools and order of play.

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).

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