2008 Saint Paul Star of the North Games, presented by Toyota

Event Codes

Competition Class

Female Event Code

12-Under

VB001

14-Under - A/B

VB003

14-Under - C

VB005

16-Under - A/B

VB007

16-Under - C

VB009

18-Under - A/B

VB011

18-Under - C

VB013

Entry Information

Entry Fee
- There will be a flat-rate team fee of $250 (by May 1) or $275 (after May 1). . Two coaches are included in the team fee. Make checks payable to: “Star of the North State Games.”
- Discounted Star of the North athlete shirts will be available for pre-order. They can be ordered with your registration and then picked up at registration check-in.
- There will be additional Star of the North merchandise available for sale at Games headquarters. This merchandise will be priced reasonably, and we hope that all participants will still return home with a Star of the North Games souvenir.
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 ‘06 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, 1995 or were in 6th grade or under during the 2007-2008 academic year; For 14-U: Born on or after September 1, 1993 or were in 8th grade or under during the 2007-2008 academic year; For 16-U: Born on or after September 1, 1991 or were in 10th grade or under during the 2007-2008 academic year; For 18-U: Born on or after September 1, 1989 or were in 12th grade or under during the 2007-2008 academic year. Entries must be postmarked on or before May 23, 2008.
- Due to facility capacity, some divisions of the 2008 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
- United States Volleyball Association (USVBA) and North Country Region (NCR-USVBA) rules will apply, and subject to modification. A full copy of the tournament rules will be mailed with schedules. It is also available by request (call 763.785.5603)
Venues
- The Star of the North Games volleyball tournament will use over 50 different courts in Saint Paul and surrounding communities. It will not be determined which age groups play at specific venues until schedules have been completed.
Schedule
- All matches for all teams will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday morning, June 21. Schedules will be mailed to coaches on June 6.
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 $7 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.
Tournament Director
- Darla Heikes, National Volleyball Center, 2601 Viola Road NE, Rochester, MN 55906; 507.529.4199; Fax: 507.529-4601; E-mail:dheikes@rochestermn.gov.
Local Sport Director
- Jody Griffin, jody.griffin@ci.stpaul.mn.us
For Additional Information
- Contact the Star of the North Summer Games Office at 763.785.5603 (metro) or 800.756.7827 (toll free). E-mail address: sgames@mnsports.org.

Volleyball Information & Registration

VOLLEYBALL
June 21-22, 2008
Saint Paul, MN
Cost:
$250 per team by May 1; $275 per team after May 1
Entry Deadline: May 23, 2008
(Some divisions may fill prior to this deadline.)

Registration

Rules

Event Codes

Competition Class

Female Event Code

12-Under

VB001

14-Under - A/B

VB003

14-Under - C

VB005

16-Under - A/B

VB007

16-Under - C

VB009

18-Under - A/B

VB011

18-Under - C

VB013

Entry Information

Last Updated:

Contact The Star Of The North Summer Games:

Competition Class	Female Event Code
12-Under	VB001
14-Under - A/B	VB003
14-Under - C	VB005
16-Under - A/B	VB007
16-Under - C	VB009
18-Under - A/B	VB011
18-Under - C	VB013

Volleyball Information & Registration

VOLLEYBALL June 21-22, 2008 Saint Paul, MN Cost: $250 per team by May 1; $275 per team after May 1 Entry Deadline: May 23, 2008 (Some divisions may fill prior to this deadline.)

Registration

Rules

Event Codes Competition Class Female Event Code 12-Under VB001 14-Under - A/B VB003 14-Under - C VB005 16-Under - A/B VB007 16-Under - C VB009 18-Under - A/B VB011 18-Under - C VB013

Entry Information

Last Updated:

Contact The Star Of The North Summer Games:

VOLLEYBALL
June 21-22, 2008
Saint Paul, MN
Cost:
$250 per team by May 1; $275 per team after May 1
Entry Deadline: May 23, 2008
(Some divisions may fill prior to this deadline.)

Event Codes

Competition Class

Female Event Code

12-Under

VB001

14-Under - A/B

VB003

14-Under - C

VB005

16-Under - A/B

VB007

16-Under - C

VB009

18-Under - A/B

VB011

18-Under - C

VB013