I may add to this as the week goes on, and I think or am told of things to add.
1.) Draws are usually released on Wednesday evening or Thursday. If they come out earlier, do not be surprised if they change. The 15's draw at V2 is changing.
2.) Be sure to check the start time and date. It use to be pretty predictable that elementary and jr. high was Saturday with a 9:00 start. High School was Sunday with a noon start. Over the last few years there is little predictable. For example, we have an 11:00 elementary start this coming Saturday at V2.
3.) Outside food is rarely allowed at a play date. Concessions are an important way for clubs to make money which is invested back into the volleyball programs. I always try to buy a little something.
4.) I try to buy something because NCIPL events are free entry.
1.) Draws are usually released on Wednesday evening or Thursday. If they come out earlier, do not be surprised if they change. The 15's draw at V2 is changing.
2.) Be sure to check the start time and date. It use to be pretty predictable that elementary and jr. high was Saturday with a 9:00 start. High School was Sunday with a noon start. Over the last few years there is little predictable. For example, we have an 11:00 elementary start this coming Saturday at V2.
3.) Outside food is rarely allowed at a play date. Concessions are an important way for clubs to make money which is invested back into the volleyball programs. I always try to buy a little something.
4.) I try to buy something because NCIPL events are free entry.
5.) A major reason the NCIPL is so affordable, which allows us to keep our cost low is the lack of paid officials. Please cut the officials a ton of slack. These are coaches who go up and try their best. I have a bag of whistles with me all the time. You ever want to help, I will get you an AAU number and hand you a whistle!
6.) A four team pool takes between five and usually closer to six hours to complete. Three team pools take a little over four hours if there is a cross over. The top team in each pool will be closer to five. Threes with a cross is my favorite play date format.
7.) Pools are seeded as results become available and we all get an idea of how teams are competing. However, early in the season, it is a lot of guess work.
6.) A four team pool takes between five and usually closer to six hours to complete. Three team pools take a little over four hours if there is a cross over. The top team in each pool will be closer to five. Threes with a cross is my favorite play date format.
7.) Pools are seeded as results become available and we all get an idea of how teams are competing. However, early in the season, it is a lot of guess work.
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