OSC's United Way Volleyball Tournament

Divisions may be limited to 9 teams each!

We have had to turn teams away in the past. Don't let this happen to you!
Turn your roster in early! You may submit a preliminary roster with a deposit.

The tournament will be held at the Otis Service Center in Bloomfield CT

Six-Person, Co-Ed teams
Enter a team or sign up individually!

All Otis associates, spouses and friends are eligible to play.

Team Trophy & Event T-shirts awarded to winners in each division!

Prizes awarded to the top fundraising teams!

Entry Fee: $25 per person*
(*includes food & beverages).

Please see your team captain for sponsor forms to solicit donations from family, friends, co-workers and businesses. The idea is to raise as many funds as possible so you can win great prizes and help a great organization. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 fundraising teams.

There will be 4 divisions in the tournament:

Experience

Division

Level of play

Most

Power

 Highest level of play. Official outdoor USAV rules called. Net violations, carries and throws will be called. Structured play is required.

Above Average

Advanced

 Structured play is required.
Players have basic skills (pass, set, hit). Team and/or league experience.
Carries, catches and throws will be called. Female player must participate in 1 of the 3 team hits.

Average

Intermediate

 Players have basic skills (pass, set, hit). Team and/or league experience. Only safety rules will be enforced such as: running into/under the net, running into people, etc. Carries, catches and throws will not be called.

Least

Recreational

 Beginner players. No formal skills. Little or no team experience. Safety rules enforced such as: running into/under the net, running into people, etc. Teams must rotate servers after 4 serves. No overhand serves.

We can only accept a limited number of teams!
Submit your roster as soon as possible!

Submit completed roster with check made
payable to "United Way" to Frank Dyer  @ OSC

We are awarding prizes to the top fundraising teams!
Enclosed you will find sponsor forms and fundraising tips. The idea is to raise as many funds as possible so you can win prizes and help a great organization. Please distribute the sponsor forms to your teammates and encourage them to participate. All proceeds will benefit United Way/Combined Health Appeal.

INFORMATION FOR CAPTAINS

The games start PROMPTLY at 3:30.
Please be here at Otis Service Center by at least 3:15 and check in at the registration table.

SECURITY & CHANGING of CLOTHES:
Due to heightened security, non-Otis employees will not be allowed into the Otis Service Center building. We will have portable toilets available, but players should change their clothes prior to arrival. We will have a receptionist at the front door to allow people with UTC badges to enter until 7:00 PM.  Any other access to the building after that will have to be through a badge access door. 

WEATHER:
Keep watching this link for the latest weather: http://www.weather.com/weather/local/06002

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION:
Upon arrival at OSC, please check-in with your team at the registration desk.  If you have not paid the entry fees, you will need to do so. You will also pick up tickets for refreshments upon check-in.

The format of the matches will be a round robin.  Each match will consist of one game to 11 points (win by 2, with a cap at 13 - do not exceed the cap).  Play-offs will be between the top two or top four teams depending on the number of teams in the division.  Schedule & format may change depending on the final number of teams.

After each match, sign the score sheet and return it to the scorekeeper's table.

TOURNAMENT RULES:
The rules will be posted at the tournament. Be sure to review all the rules that apply for your division.

A very important safety rule for all divisions is that contact of the net by any player is a fault. Another important rule is that this is for "fun" - any disagreements over a play or a rule should be resolved by simply replaying that point.

PRACTICE:
The volleyball nets will be ready by 2:00. Feel free to come early for warm-ups/practice before the tournament.

REFRESHMENTS/FOOD:
Your entry fee includes refreshments. We will be serving Grilled chicken, hamburgers, hot-dogs, Chips, soda, etc.  Captains will receive tickets for the refreshments upon check-in. For spectators, we will be selling tickets. There will be a break in the tournament for some divisions so that the players get a chance to eat. Please check the schedule to find out the time. If your division does not have a break, then you should break to eat whenever your team has a bye.

PLAYER'S TABLE:
Participants in the tournament will be provided with liquid refreshments free of charge.

FUNDRAISING PRIZES:
We are awarding prizes to the top 3 fundraising teams!  Please turn in your sponsor form and checks at the registration desk. Print a Sponsor Form.

T-SHIRTS FOR SALE:
We will be selling custom designed Volleyball T-shirts at the event.  We only have a limited number so get yours fast!

INJURIES:
We will have an EMT available for 1st Aid, however, any injuries should be handled through your own PCPs.

OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS:
· Things to bring: insect repellent, blankets and/or chairs to sit on.
· Please pick up and help keep the courts and surrounding areas clean. We will have boxes for garbage and returnables.
· The OSC operator can be reached at 860-242-3632.

PARKING:
Drive straight down OSC's driveway and take a LEFT to park. Please do not park in our neighbor's parking lot.

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This page updated June 23, 2009