Saint Paul, Minnesota • June 22-23, 2013
Entry Fee
Team: $275 before May 1
Team: $325 after May 1
Two coaches are included in the team fee. Make checks payable to: “Star of the North State Games.”
Entry Deadline: May 17, 2013, please note that some divisions may fill prior to deadline.
Volleyball registration update, as of May 17, 2013:
When we reach the late stages of registration (now), we attempt to get to even groups of four teams in each division (16, 20, 24, etc.) So when we reach a multiple of four we put a “soft hold” on registration. That means we continue to accept registrations, but those additional teams will be accepted only if we get four additional registrations, to bring in a full group of four. If you are one of those teams on the waiting list, and you are not ultimately accepted, we will promptly refund your fees.
- 12’s: We have 13. Accepting 3 more teams, then we will start a waiting list.
- 14AB: We have 16. Soft hold in place. We can accept a full group of four.
- 14C: We have 16. Soft hold in place. We can accept a full group of four.
- 16AB: We have 12. Soft hold in place. We can accept a full group of four more teams in either 16AB and/or 16C.
- 16C: We have 12. Soft hold in place. We can accept a full group of four more teams in either 16AB and/or 16C.
If both 16AB and 16C increase to 16, we will separate those divisions. If not, they will be combined.
- 18AB: We have 21. Accepting 3 more teams, then we will start a waiting list.
- 18C: We have 17. Accepting 3 more teams, then we will start a waiting list.
If you would like to check on the most updated registration status for volleyball, please email us at sgames@mnsports.org or call 763.785.5603.
Competition Format
Festival format. Round-robin pool-play Saturday to determine seeding into multi-level playoffs on Sunday. All teams will be seeded into Sunday’s playoffs.
We will be offering “A/B” (combined) and “C” divisions for the 14’s, 16’s and 18’s. Please register your team for the most appropriate division, with the “A/B” division being the most competitive division. Returning teams: Please use your experience in ‘10 Star of the North Games as a guideline for the best division for your team. Teams that qualified for the “gold” playoffs should consider moving up a division. Teams qualifying for the lowest playoff division should consider moving down.
Minimum of eight teams required to hold a division. Tournament director reserves the right to reassign teams from one division to another.
Eligibility
USA Volleyball membership is not required. Open to all Minnesota residents. For 12-U: Born on or after September 1, 2000 or were in 6th grade or under during the 2012-2013 academic year; For 14-U: Born on or after September 1, 1998 or were in 8th grade or under during the 2012-2013 academic year; For 16-U: Born on or after September 1, 1996 or were in 10th grade or under during the 2012-2013 academic year; For 18-U: Born on or after September 1, 1994 or were in 12th grade or under during the 2012-2013 academic year. Entries must be postmarked on or before May 17, 2013.
Due to facility capacity, some divisions of the 2013 Star of the North volleyball tournament may close prior to the deadline. Early registration is strongly advised. Teams will be accepted on a first-come, first served basis.
Rules
USA Volleyball rules will apply, but are subject to modification. It is also available by request (call 763.785.5603) or on the website: www.starofthenorthgames.org.
Venues
The Star of the North Games volleyball tournament will use a number of different courts in Saint Paul. It will not be determined which age groups play at specific venues until schedules have been completed. Here is a list of the venues that have been reserved. This is more courts than we will ultimately use, which we do to help provide us with some scheduling flexibility:
| Gangelhoff (Concordia) | 4 | |
| Jimmy Lee Rec (SOTN HQ) | 3 | |
| El Rio Vista Rec Center | 2 | |
| Highland Park HS | 3 | |
| Como Park HS | 6 | |
| Harding HS | 4 | |
| Arlington HS | 4 | |
| Johnson HS | 4 | |
| Macalester College | 6 | |
| Battle Creek Rec Center | 1 | |
| Humboldt HS | 4 | |
| Total # of courts | 41 |
Schedule
All matches for all teams will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday morning, June 22. Schedules will be mailed to coaches on June 5.
Awards
Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three teams in each division.
All-Events Passes
Passes are required for admission to all Star of the North Summer Games events and may be purchased for $10 per person at headquarters or at any of the venues. Admission is free for children 12 and under. All athletes and up to two coaches per team receive a credential for free admission to all competitions and events during the Summer Games.
Sport Commissioner
Darla Heikes,
National Volleyball Center
2601 Viola Road NE
Rochester, MN 55906
Phone: 507.328.5200; Fax: 507.328.5239; dheikes@rochestermn.gov
Sport Director
Lori Prioleau – lsprioleau1@mmm.com
Additional Information
Contact the Star of the North Summer Games Office
763.785.5603 (metro) or 800.756.7827 (toll free)
E-mail address: sgames@mnsports.org
