VBC has big plans for Youth Nationals!

For the first time in 11 years, Youth Beach Nationals will be held in BC! This promises to be the best Youth Nationals ever! Featuring stadium courts, a DJ, announcers, full medical coverage, national level officials, tournament social, excellent beach close to beautiful downtown Vancouver! Click here for a pdf information sheet

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Dates / Location

Friday August 17th
8:30am – 5:00pm Pool Play

Saturday August 18th
8:30am – 7:00pm Pool Play

Sunday August 19th
8:30am – 5:00pm Playoffs

Location: Spanish Banks Beach

Social: TBD

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Meetings / Check In

Check in at Spanish Beach Thursday August 16th from 11:00am – 4:00pm or at the Sandman City Centre August 16th from 4:30pm-7:00pm

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Registration

How to register: Coming Soon!

Registration Dates:

Early bird ($225) opens – July 2, 2012
Early bird closes – July 31^st, 2012
Regular registration ($265) opens – August 1^st
Final deadline – August 8^th

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Age Groups

14U, 16U, 18U, 21U

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Rules

Court Size: 16m x 8 m

Official Ball: Wilson Canada Gold (H4310)

Rules: Volleyball Canada Beach Volleyball Rules will be followed.

Officiating: Referee Supervisors are assigned as roving officials. Players will be assigned as referees when they are not playing. All semi-final and final matches are officiated by sanctioned referees.

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Venue / Accommodations

The competition venue will consist of 45 competition courts.

The maximum seating capacity is 2000. There is no entry fee to be a spectator. Center court will be located near the main concession stand at Spanish Banks Beach, Vancouver, BC.

Parking at Spanish beach is available in marked / pay lots. Free parking on the local streets is limited. Vehicles are monitored, ticketed and sometimes towed. No parking passes are available. Come early to avoid disappointment. Vancouver’s famous food trucks will be on hand to offer great food choices throughout the weekend so come early, get your parking spot and stay all day!

Host Hotel: Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Center

To get preferred rates call hotel directly at 604-681-2211 and refer to: #626012 Volleyball Youth Beach Nationals

Bookings must be made before July 15th, 2012 for best rates.

Secondary Hotel (Suites): Sandman Suites on Davie

To get preferred rates call central reservations 1-800-Sandman and refer to: #200416 Volleyball Youth Beach Nationals

Bookings must be made before July 15th, 2012 for best rates.

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Tournament Features

Youth matches on feauture courts

2 grand stand courts with DJ’s announcers

Huge beach with quality courts, large space sourrounding courts

Easy transportation from airport to hotel to tournament site

Full medical staff on site

Plenty of free parking on site

Excellent food on site, free snacks for players

Downtown host hotel, walk to all amenities

Easy check in and online player meeting

Beautiful Vancouver, BC with views of ocean, mountains, and city

First time Youth Nationals held in Western Canada in 11 years

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Suggested Itinerary

Wednesday, August 15th
Travel day

Thursday, August 16th

Practice at Spanish Beach between 11am and 4pm (could take morning flight and still practice at beach)
Check in at Spanish Beach between 11am and 4pm or at the Sandman Hotel from 4:30pm- 7:00pm
Player meetings at Sadmdan Hotel from 7:30pm – 8:30pm (online meeting option – youtube video)
Pick up tournament schedule at 8:30pm Sandman Hotel or get it online.

August 17th

Competition Day 1

August 18th

Competition Day 2

7:00pm Dinner/social at Moxie’s restaurant at the Sandman Hotel (must purchase dinner ticket in advance)

August 19th

Competition day 3

Optional: BC Lions vs Roughriders at brand new BC Place, next to tournament hotel, 4pm.

Monday, August 20th

Optional: Vancouver sightseeing

Tuesday, August 21st

Depart

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About Volleyball BC: Volleyball BC is the Provincial sport governing body that actively encourages and enables all residents to enjoy, participate and excel in the sport of volleyball. For more information, log onto www.volleyballbc.ca.