FAQ - Tri-State Volleyball

Question 1

I'm new to town. How would you describe the various levels of play in your tournaments?

Accepted Answer

BB is intermediate level competition. Players have limited training on individual volleyball skills. Handling/setting calls are not strict. Consistent three-hit rallies.

A is advanced level competition. Players have trained on individual volleyball skills. Advanced setting and serving. Good defense.

OPEN is for elite-level competition. Players play and train year-round. Players have trained extensively on individual volleyball skills. Excellent setting with high-velocity attacks. Float, jump float, and/or high-velocity jump serving. Pinpoint passing.

Question 2

How are sandbaggers (intentional or not) handled?

Accepted Answer

We try really hard to scan rosters and make sure people are playing in the division they are supposed to be. Our standard is that teams are expected to play to the level of their best player. In the case that a player is borderline between divisions, we reserve the right to make a judgment call in an effort to create the best tournament experience possible.

If something gets past us, we will address it during the tournament. We expect all players on the roster to put themselves on the right team and in the right division. If we notice that a team is clearly in the wrong spot, they will be allowed to finish pool play, but their day will end there regardless of record and points. It is simply not fair to the other teams in the division to handle it any other way.

Once a player has won a division in a TSV tournament, you are expected to move up to the next division for 12 months. If you win the BB division, you must move up to the A division for the next 12 months. If you win the A division, you must move up to the Open division for the next 12 months.

Question 3

What if someone on my team gets injured? Can I substitute?

Accepted Answer

If someone on your roster gets injured during the day and cannot continue, you are allowed to substitute another player of equal or lower skill. Your team will be allowed to finish pool play, but will not be allowed to move on, regardless of record or points.

Question 4

What is your payment policy?

Accepted Answer

To officially register for any TSV event you must complete two connected steps. First, create your complete roster — with all team members properly listed. You are then guided to the second step, where you supply payment information. Credit cards are charged immediately.

Complete teams are confirmed into the tournament in the order that payment is received. A team that registers early but does not process payment will lose their spot to a team that registers after them but pays before them. This speeds up on-site check-in and prevents no-shows that negatively impact pool assignments.

Question 5

What is your cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

Team cancellations from the time registration is first paid until two days prior to an event will be refunded 75% of the registration fee (e.g., cancel before midnight on Wednesday for a tournament held on Saturday). Teams that cancel after that point will forfeit their entire registration payment.

Exception: if there are not enough teams in a registered division to field a complete pool, teams in that division will be offered a refund minus credit card fees. Any questions on this policy should be addressed to dani@tristatevolleyball.com.

Question 6

What is your inclement weather policy?

Accepted Answer

If cancellation occurs before the first game begins, 75% of all registration fees for all teams present will be refunded.

If cancellation occurs at any point during pool play, no refund will be offered.

If cancellation occurs during playoffs, in divisions where there are cash payouts, those total cash payouts will be split evenly between the then-active teams in the tournament.

Tournament cancellations will occur when either of the following conditions are met: field conditions do not facilitate safe play, or continued play on the field would cause significant damage. The TSV Tournament Director has the discretion to temporarily suspend all play as well as clear the playing field for any reason they deem appropriate.

Question 7

Where are TSV tournaments held?

Accepted Answer

We host events at multiple locations in North Georgia. Specific venue details are listed on each event's registration page. Check the Events page for the location of your tournament.

Frequently Asked Questions

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