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We reserve the right to adjust check in times, divisions, & prizes.

2006 THIRD COAST TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE


TOURNAMENT DATE ~ CHECK IN TIMES
 

 

TOURNAMENT DIVISIONS ~ REGISTERED TEAMS

Updated: April 6th

Player Prize Points Updated 8/16  


TVA Memberships are AVAILABLE during OPEN PLAY & Regular Business Hours!!! Start saving money and get your TVA membership TODAY!

 

SUNDAY OPEN PLAY 11:30am-6:00pm

 

FREE FRIDAY NIGHT OPEN PLAY! Friday night, April 7th 4:30-11pm  


'KING & QUEEN-

OF- THE-BEACH'

 

Saturday, April 8th

 

Sign up by yourself & play with everyone in your pool.

 

CHECK IN TIMES:

9:00-9:30am -- All MENS Divisions!
Mens 2s Open
Mens 2s Masters
Mens 2s A/BB


10:00-10:30am --
Womens 2s AA

Womens 2s A

Coed 3s BB


To REGISTER Click Here!

 

*Coed 3s will be canceled if at least 4 teams are not registered by Friday, April 7th @ 12pm.

 

 

 

 

 

Most divisions will have 'caps' put on them towards the end of the week. If you plan to play, please register early.

 

Mens 2s Open KOB -

1- David DeMarco, 2- Xavier Garcia, 3- Thommy Huggins, 4- Steven Hester

 

Mens 2s Masters (39 yrs. & up) KOB - If this division does not make, it will be canceled. It will NOT be combined with Open.

1- Mike Guillory, 2- Randy Fertitta, 3- Keith Cassell

 

Mens 2s A KOB -

1- Scott Scoffield, 2- Randy Weideman, 3- Mike Mainer, 4- Lee Beckman, 5- Ricky Sucgang, 6- Dan Luciano, 7- Samuel DelaSchott, 8- Ryan Chuc, 9- Scotty Le, 10- Johan Themaat, 11- Kevin Eastham, 12- Michael Kacher 13- Darrell Haertl, 14- Lance McLeod

 

Womens 2s AA QOB -

1- Crystal Dollahon, 2- Carissa Eastham, 3- Charissee Garza, 4- Michelle Chuc, 5- Jodi Wincheski

 

Womens 2s A QOB -

1- Janelle Westhelle , 2- Jenny Rentschler, 3- Lauren Peltier, 4- Lexi Colvin, 5- April Files, 6- Victoria Kahanu, 7- Laura Brito, 8- Katie McConville, 9- Alli Organ, 10- CC Coker, 11- Christy Finken, 12- Erica Nelson, 13- Maud Lafortune, 14- Liesl Themaat, 15- Casi Halfmann, 16- Kasey Maas, 17- Jackie Owings, 18- Haley Vanderwal

 

*Coed 3s BB (triples) - Regular format! Sign up as a team, not an individual.

1- Monkey Knife Fight- Claudia Taylor/JD Demore/John Taylor,

 

'Player Eligibility' is in effect starting with this tournament and continues the entire 2006 season.

 

TVA (Texas Volleyball Association) memberships are available at Third Coast. Members receive $5 off ALL 2006 Third Coast & GCVA
(League City & Galveston) LEAGUES & TOURNAMENTS.
Memberships are $35 and valid the entire year.
 

 

Third Coast
Spring Volleyball CLINIC

Saturday, April 15th

10:00am-2:30pm
Includes a break for lunch.

 

This VOLLEYBALL CLINIC is geared toward the intermediate & upper intermediate player. However, since basic skills are the same for all levels of play, most players would benefit.

 

All basic skills will be covered, as well as drills & other exercises to help you gain strength & agility to reach the next level of play. Individual attention & suggestions given to all participants. A Clinic Handout with invaluable information will be available.

 

Clinic, T-Shirt, Snacks: $65/person.

Clinic only: $50/person.

 

Space is limited to 20. If you would like to register for this Spring Volleyball Clinic contact us to reserve your spot.  

 

Saturday, April 22nd

 

Mens 2s Open -

 

Mens 2s AA -

 

Mens 2s A/BB -

 

Womens 2s AA -


Womens 2s A -

Coed 2s BB (doubles) -  

 

 

Saturday, May 6th  

Mens 2s Open -

 

Mens 2s AA -

 

Mens 2s A/BB -

 

Womens 2s AA -


Womens 2s A

Coed 3s BB
(triples) -
 


'FrEaKY fRiDaY'

Friday Night, May 19th


All Doubles divisions King & Queen-of-the-Beach format.

Everyone checks in
between 5:30-6:15pm.

Play starts @ 6:40pm!
 

Mens 2s Open KOB-

 

Mens 2s AA KOB-

 

Mens 2s A/BB KOB-

 

Womens 2s AA QOB-


Womens 2s A QOB-

 

Coed 3s BB (triples) REGULAR FORMAT! Register with a team. -  

 

Saturday, June 10th

Afternoon check ins!  

Mens 2s Open -

 

Mens 2s AA -

 

Mens 2s A/BB -

 

Womens 2s AA -


Womens 2s A -

 

Coed 2s BB (doubles) -  


'FREEDOM OVER TEXAS'
Houston Qualifier

Saturday, June 24th

 

Afternoon check ins!  

Mens 2s Open -

 

Mens 2s AA -

 

Mens 2s A/BB -

 

Womens 2s AA -


Womens 2s A -


Coed 3s BB (triples) -  

 

5th Annual
'BLIND DRAW'

Saturday, July 8th

Sign up by yourself & 'draw' for your partner each match & each round of playoffs!

 

Afternoon check ins!

 

Mens 2s Open -

 

Mens 2s AA -

 

Mens 2s A/BB -

 

Womens 2s AA -


Womens 2s A -


Coed 2s BB (doubles) -  

 

Saturday, July 22nd

 

Afternoon check ins!  

Mens 2s Open -

 

Mens 2s AA -

 

Mens 2s A/BB -

 

Womens 2s AA -


Womens 2s A -


Coed 3s BB (triples) -  

 

3rd Annual
'RIVER OAKS FITNESS OPEN'
presented by
River Oaks Fitness
& Third Coast


Saturday, August 12th

 

Afternoon check ins!

 

Mens 2s Open $1,000 in Cash & Prizes!
1st - $600 + Free Drinks, 2nd - $220 + $50 Bar Credit, 3rd - 2 AVP Game Balls (valued at $100), 4th - $30 Bar Credit

 

Mens 2s AA -

 

Mens 2s A/BB -

 

Womens 2s AA -


Womens 2s A -


Coed 2s BB (doubles) -  

 

Saturday, August 26th

 

 

Afternoon check ins!  

Mens 2s Open -

 

Mens 2s A/BB -

 

Womens 2s AA -


Womens 2s A -


Coed 3s BB (triples) -  

2nd Annual
SPORTS MONKEY 'LABOR DAY
BEACH BASH
'

Saturday, September 2nd

&
Sunday, September 3rd


AFTERNOON CHECK INS!

Play into the night under the lights!!!

 

BEER SPECIALS ALL DAY!

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd

 

Coed 4s Open/Competitive

 

Coed 4s Intermediate

 

Coed 4s Upper Recreational

 

Coed 6s Recreational

 

 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd

 

Mens 2s Open -

 

Mens 2s AA/A-

 

Womens 2s A -


Coed 2s Upper Intermediate

 

Coed 3s Upper Recreational-  


'TEXAS SHOOTOUT'

Saturday, September 23rd

Afternoon check ins!

 

Mens 2s Open -

 

Mens 2s AA -

 

Mens A /BB -

 

Womens 2s AA -


Womens 2s A -


Coed 3s BB (triples) -  

 

3rd Annual

'RETRO DAY'

 

Saturday, October 7th

 

Dress in something 'retro' and get a FREE DRINK! Old bathinsuits, costumes, ancient t-shirts, anything old or fun will do!

 

 

Mens 2s Open -

 

Mens 2s AA -

 

Mens 2s A/BB -

 

Womens 2s AA -


Womens 2s A -


Coed 2s BB (doubles) -  



'OKTOBERFEST'

Saturday, October 21st
 

Mens 2s Open King-of-the-Beach format -

 

Mens 2s AA -

 

Mens 2s A/BB -

 

Womens 2s AA Queen-of-the-Beach format -


Womens 2s A -


Coed 3s BB (triples) -  

 

'FALL FRENZY'

 

Saturday, November 4th  

Mens 2s Open King-of-the-Beach format -

 

Mens 2s AA/A -

Womens 2s AA Queen-of-the-Beach format -


Womens 2s A -


Coed 2s BB (doubles) -  

'2006....THAT'S A WRAP!'

Saturday, November 18th  

Mens 2s Open King-of-the-Beach foramt -

 

Mens 2s AA/A -

 

Womens 2s A -

 

Coed 3s BB (triples) -  


2006
'SEASON OPENER'

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26th  

Mens 2s Open - 14 teams

 

Womens 2s AA/A - 7 teams

 

Coed 2s A/BB - 7 teams  



'SPRING FLING'

SATURDAY, MARCH 11th

 

Mens 2s Open - 14 teams

 

Mens 2s AA - 8 teams

 

Mens 2s A/BB - 10 teams

 

Womens 2s AA - 7 teams

 

Womens 2s A - 6 teams  

 

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Tournament Registration & Division Policies

 

To Register for "MARCH MADNESS" Saturday, March 25th --> REGISTRATION FORM (no payment)

NO-SHOWS
Any registered team who does not show up without calling/emailing to cancel prior to the tournament, will not be permitted to register early for the next 4 tournaments. The team will be allowed to play in those 4 tournaments if they arrive at check in time for their division, and IF there is room.

In addition, a $10 penalty will automatically be added to the next tournament entry fee, league entry fee, or open play fee for which the players want to participate. The $10 penalty must be paid before players can participate in a tournament, league, or open play.


WOMENS AA ELIGIBILITY

For the first three 2006 tournaments all girls (Women!) can play Womens 'AA'!
Beginning with the April 8th ('King / Queen of the Beach') tournament teams/players who wish to play in the Womens AA division must meet at least one of the following criteria.

Eligibility Criteria Includes:

1.) A team/player who has won several 'AA' matches in either the February 25th, March 11th or March 25th tournaments at Third Coast may play in 'AA' as long as they continue to 'compete' (meaning continue to win some games in 'AA').,

2.) Teams who won a 2005 or 2006 TVA (Third Coast/GCVA-Galveston) Womens 'A' tournament, -or- placed 2nd in an 'A' division with 7-10 teams, -or- 3rd in a division with 11-13 teams, -or- 4th in a division with 14+ teams.,

3.) Teams/players placing 1st or 2nd in a 2005 or 2006 Lone Star, Yucatan, or Tour of Texas Ws 'Open or AA' tournament. A 3rd & 4th place finish will qualify a team if the tournament was large or exceptionally competitive.,

4.) Beginning with the April 8th tournament (Queen-of-the-Beach), teams/players not meeting at least one of the Eligibility Criteria listed above and registers for Ws AA will be added to the Ws A list of teams/players.

5.) Exceptions may be made to these criteria at the Tournament Director's discretion. If there is a question regarding your team's/your own eligibility, please contact us PRIOR TO THE TOURNAMENT. play@thirdcoastvolleyball.com

We reserve the right to determine who is eligible for all divisions in every tournament! The Tournament Director's decision is final. If you have a question as to the division(s) you are eligible for.....please ask..... before the tournament.

Players must remain competitive (meaning win some games) to continue playing in future Ws AA divisions.

NEW! Ws Open Eligibility. To be eligible for Womens Open, teams must have made it to the playoffs in a 2005 or 2006 Third Coast Ws AA tournament. (Winning a Galveston Ws AA or A tournament makes teams eligible for Ws AA - not Open!)


MENS OPEN ELIGIBILITY
For the first three 2006 tournaments (February 25th, March 11th & March 25th) all guys can play in Mens 'Open'!
Beginning with the April 8th ('King / Queen-of-the-Beach') tournament, teams/players who wish to play in the Mens Open division must meet at least one of following criteria.

Eligibility Criteria Includes:

1.) A team/player who has won several 'Open' matches in either the February 25th, March 11th or March 25th tournament at Third Coast may continue to play in 'Open', as long as they continue to 'compete' (meaning continue to win some 'Open' games).,

2.) Teams who won a 2005 or 2006 TVA (Third Coast/GCVA-Galveston) Mens 'AA' tournament, -or- placed 2nd in a 'AA' division with 8-11 teams, -or- 3rd in a division with 12-14 teams, -or- 4th in a division with 15+ teams.,

3.) Teams/players placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in a 2005 or 2006 Lone Star, Yucatan or Tour of Texas 'Open' tournament. A 4th or 5th place finish will qualify a team, if the tournament was large or very competitive.,

4.) Beginning with the April 8th tournament (King-of-the-Beach), teams/players not meeting at least one of the Eligibility Criteria listed above and registers for Ms Open, will be added to the Ms AA list of teams/players.

5.) Exceptions may be made to these criteria at the Tournament Director's discretion. If there is a question regarding your team's/your own eligibility, please contact us PRIOR TO THE TOURNAMENT. play@thirdcoastvolleyball.com

We reserve the right to determine player/team eligibility for all divisions in every tournament. The Tournament Director's decision is final. If you have a question as to the division(s) you are eligible for.....please ask.

Players must remain competitive (meaning win some games) to continue playing in the Ms Open division.


REGISTRATION DEADLINES
The following registration deadlines apply to all tournaments. Teams/players registering after the deadline may not be permitted to play if, 1- their division is full, or 2- by accepting the team(s)/player(s) the start of the tournament would be delayed. The final decision is made at the Tournament Director's discretion.

The ONLY way to be assured a spot in a tournament is to register before the deadline. It's really not that hard to do! Click here to register.

Morning check in tournaments -- 5pm the day before the tournament.

Afternoon/evening check in tournaments -- midnight the day of the tournament.

 

NEED A PARTNER?
If you need a parnter for a tournament, please let us know! We can post your name/email address in the Tournament Schedule/Registered Teams section on this web site, which is where everyone looks for updates the days/week before a tournament. We can also post a phone #, but we must have specific permission for that. We have found this to be a very effective way for players to get matched up. For best results, be willing to be listed as a potential partner in several divisions! Once the information has been posted on the web site, it is out of our hands and up to the players to contact each other. Once a team has been formed, register that team using one of the four methods of registration.


ONLINE REGISTRATION

Teams can register on this web site without having to pay for their entry fee!!!
It's very easy. All teams registering online will receive a registration confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation, your team is not registered. We do not recommend signing up online the day before a tournament. In that case, phone in your registration. (This form is the same one we have used for the past few years.)


COMPLETE TEAMS CHECK IN
Complete teams (all players are present) are checked in first. After all complete teams are checked in and the check in time has past, no more teams will be added. In other words, if you are late and we are finished checking in your division, you will not play in that division that day.


READY, WILLING & ABLE!
During a tournament, if a team is not ready to play (NOT ready to warm up.....ready to PLAY!) 7 minutes after the previous match ends, the team is charged 1 point per minute until 5 points are accumulated. At that time, the game will be automatically forfeited. We wait for no one!! Warm up on the side or on the grass.


NO SAND-BAGGING!
This is when players/teams deliberately play in a lower division to
either have an easy day or just to win. This is not fair to those who play in the appropriate division, and it is not the intended spirit of our tournaments. We reserve the right to determine player/team eligibility for all divisions at all tournaments. The Tournament Director's decision is final.


REVERSE SAND-BAGGING
This is when players sign up for divisions above their skill level. (ie: 'BB' players may not play in 'AA' or 'Open' divisions. Weaker 'A' players may not play in 'AA', some strong 'A' players may <we will make the call on a case-by-case basis>). We appreciate the fact some want to 'play up', but when too many players do this the need for different divisions is eliminated. We reserve the right to determine player eligibility for all divisions at all tournaments. The Tournament Director's decision is final. If you have a question as to what division(s) you are eligible for.....please ask.....before the tournament.
play@thirdcoastvolleyball.com


OUTSTANDING BALANCES
Any outstanding balances (including members tabs, league fees, no-show penalty, etc.) must be paid in full before a player will be permitted to participate in a tournament. Tournament entry fees may not be put on a 'tab'.

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Description of Divisions

Recreational - Novices with a basic understanding of the game. Limited skills. Playing just to have fun!

Intermediate ('B') - Understands the game. Moderate skills, but a lot of room for improvement. Moments of greatness, but inconsistency is prevalent.

Upper Intermediate ('BB') - Solid skills. Somewhat consistent, but still room for improvement.

Competitive ('A') - Very good/sharp skills. Consistent, steady execution. Competitive, but not quite at the very top.

Very Competitive ('AA') - Excellent skills. Very consistent execution. Very, very competitive, but not quite at the very top.

Open - You have arrived. Very top level. Expert players.

Masters - The real Men, not the boyz. Players must be at least 39 yrs. young!

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2006 ENTRY FEES

'Open' -->Mens 2s, Womens 2s, Coed 2s, Coed 4s - $25 per player. $20 TVA members.
'Mens Open' pays out 75-80% of ent
ry fees, unless otherwise specified.
'Womens Open' pays out prize points up 8 teams, cash payout with 9 or more teams.

'Masters' (39 yrs & older) --> Mens & Womens 2s - $22 per player. $17 TVA members.

'AA' --> Mens 2s, Womens 2s, Coed 2s, & Coed 4s - $22 per player. $17 TVA members.

'A' --> Mens 2s, Womens 2s, Coed 2s, Coed 3s, & Coed 4s - $20 per player. $15 TVA members.

'BB' --> Mens 2s, Womens 2s, Coed 2s, Coed 3s & Coed 4s - $20 per player. $15 TVA members.

Juniors (girls & boyz)--> $13 per player. $13 TVA members.

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TVA Membership

TEXAS VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION

The only Volleyball Assocation big enough for TEXAS, y'all!

The TVA includes Third Coast Volleyball Club (Houston) & the Gulf Coast Volleyball Association (GCVA - Galveston & League City).

WHO SHOULD JOIN?

Players that participate in LEAGUES and/or TOURNAMENTS at Third Coast, Galveston or League City Sportsplex. Becoming a TVA member will save you money! The more you play, the more you save!!
 

WHAT DOES THE TVA DO FOR PLAYERS?:

A lot, and it's all good!

1- There is ONE MEMBERSHIP for ALL Third Coast (Houston) & GCVA Tournaments (Galveston), as well as, ALL Third Coast & GCVA Leagues in Houston & League City. TVA Memberships can be purchased at either of these locations, AND are honored at all three. A TVA Membership/Card is $35 and is valid the entire calendar year. Juniors receive FREE memberships at all three locations.

 

2- TVA Members receive $5 off ALL Third Coast & GCVA leagues & tournaments.......ALL YEAR! Yes, all leagues and all tournaments all year! The earlier in the season you become a member, the more money you save in the long run.

 

3- Tournaments at both locations are scheduled to NOT overlap.

 

4- For consistency, very similar Rules/Formats are used at the tournament locations. (Rules that are facility specific may differ.)

Pool Play + Single Elimination
Playoffs. (large divisions may be double elimination)

All divisions play by AVP/FIVB rules --Short Court, Let Serve (ball can touch net on serve) & Rally Scoring (point scored for each rally regardless of who served) -- Mens Open, Womens AA, Womens A, Juniors.

 

5- Both the Third Coast & GCVA web sites have links to each other for easy schedule access.

 

6- The GCVA & Third Coast will continue to offer Prize Points for all division's prizes (except 'Open'), so players can choose their loot. Individual player's points can be redeemed only at the site they were won. THIRD COAST PRIZE POINTS ARE ONLY REDEEMABLE ON TOURNAMENT DAYS THROUGH KIMBERLEE DEMARCO.

 

8- Players are NOT required to purchase TVA Memberships to participate in TVA events.

 

Third Coast Volleyball Club- thirdcoastvolleyball.com

GCVA - www.gcva.net

 

TEXAS VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION (TVA)

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PRIZES & PRIZE POINTS

In 'AA', 'A', 'BB', & Junior divisions, points will be awarded to top finishers. These points can be traded for the items listed below. Points may be accrued throughout the year, or even carried over to the next year. Points may not be pooled with other players. Some items are available in limited quantity, size, color, etc. A list of available prizes will be posted at each tournament. The prize list will change somewhat throughout the year.

In lieu of Bar Tabs we offer *BAR COUPONS*! Each coupon is good for $2.50 worth of food or drink at the bar. Bar Coupons will not be replaced if lost or stolen and it is the responsibility of each player to present the Bar Coupon for redemption. Cash or credit is NOT available if the entire amount of the Bar Coupon is not utilized. Third Coast staff may not stow or 'hold on to' Bar Coupons for players.

Points & Prizes

(Updated: May 2005)

PRIZE POINTS ARE REDEEMABLE ONLY ON TOURNAMENT DAYS THROUGH KIMBERLEE!!!

10 - 2 *Bar Coupons* (each coupon good for $2.50 at the bar) -or- Sunglasses

15 - Third Coast or Serious Sportswear T-Shirt

20 - Third Coast Long Sleeve T-Shirt or Hat

20 - 4 *Bar Coupons* (each coupon good for $2.50 at the bar)

25 - Third Coast Sweatshirt (Sizes limited.)

25 - Sarong

25 - SMACK Wife Beater Tank / Cap Sleeve T

30 - SMACK Trucker Hat -or- AVP Hat

30 - SMACK Spaghetti Strap Tank

30 - Sand Socks

30 - 6 *Bar Coupons* (each coupon good for $2.50 at the bar)

50 - 10 *Bar Coupons* (each coupon good for $2.50 at the bar)

60 - Wilson Silver Ball (synthetic)

60 - Spalding Top Flite Ball (synthetic)

75 - $25 CA$H

80 - WearEver Chair

80 - 16 *Bar Coupons* (each coupon good for $2.50 at the bar)

95 - SMACK Boardshorts (men/women)

100 - 20 *Bar Coupons* (each coupon good for $2.50 at the bar)

110 - Wilson AVP Game Ball or Wilson Gold Ball (leather)

125 - Wilson Ball Bag

150 - $50 CA$H

150
- Court Boundaries

225 - $75 CA$H

350 - Third Coast Club Membership (renewal)

425 - Third Coast Club Membership (new)

450 - $150 CA$H

900 - $300 CA$H

1000 - Two Southwest Airlines Tickets

 

The higher the division and the more teams participating, the higher the point allotment for each division.

Womens 'Open'

4 - 6 teams: 1st - 100 points, 2nd - 20 points.

7 - 8 teams: 1st - 120 points, 60 points.

9+ teams: 75% entry fees.

'AA' & 'Masters' --> Men / Women / Coed

4 - 6 teams: 1st - 90 points, 2nd - 15 points.

7 - 9 teams: 1st - 110 points, 2nd - 55 points.

10 - 13 teams: 1st - 125 points, 2nd - 60 points, *3rd - 30 points.

14 - 18 teams: 1st - 140 points, 2nd - 70 points, *3rd - 35 points, 4th - 20 points.

'A' & 'BB' --> Men / Women / Coed

4 - 6 teams: 1st - 70 points, 2nd - 15 points.

7 - 9 teams: 1st - 85 points, 2nd - 40 points.

10 - 13 teams: 1st - 100 points, 2nd - 50 points, *3rd - 25 points.

14 - 18 teams: 1st - 120 points, 2nd - 60 points, *3rd - 30 points, 4th - 20 points. .

Junior 2s (girls & boyz)

4 - 6 teams: 1st - 60 points, 2nd - 15 points.

7 - 9 teams: