Blaine Invitational Varsity Tournament
September 27, 2014
Dear Coaches and ADs,
Thank you for participating in the Blaine Varsity Invitational! We look forward to having your team and fans attend
our school for this competition. Listed below you will find information regarding the format the tournament as well
as all relevant details for your players and their families.
TEAMS
Blaine
St. Michael Albertville
Chisago Lakes
East Ridge
Wayzata
Concordia Academy
Minneapolis Southwest
Roseville
AWARDS
1st, 2nd, 3rd place
MATCH TIMES
The gym will open at 8:00 a.m. First round begins at 9:00. We will play ahead whenever possible. Please do not plan
to leave the building during the day; you will run the risk of forfeiting if your team is not there at start time.
WARM-UP
A regular 20-minute warm-up period will be allowed for the first match of the day for each team with the first warm
up beginning at 8:40. After each team has played, there will be a 10-minute warm-up on the court with a split 4-4-2.
Please have your team ready to warm up immediately after the proceeding match is finished or check in with Site
Director to determine when the warm up time will start. There is an open court at the east side of the fieldhouse that
will be open to all teams to use prior to their next match. This should eliminate any interruptions to matches because
of shanked balls, etc. Please let parents know that this area is not to be used as a play area for young children.
ADMISSIONS FOR SPECTATORS
Adults $7.00
Seniors/Students
$5.00
LINESPERSON
NEW THIS YEAR: Please be prepared to provide a line judge for your matches. If you have trouble finding
someone please let the site manager know at the coaches’ meeting.
HOME TEAM
The team listed first will be the home team.
FOOD
We will provide a healthy assortment of food for sale in our concession stand for athletes and spectators including
fruits, vegetables, wraps/sandwiches, bagels, sweets and a variety of beverages. Since this is a major fundraiser for
our volleyball program we ask that teams DO NOT BRING COOLERS OR OUTSIDE FOOD. Thank you for
your cooperation.
EQUIPMENT
Warm-up balls and carts will be provided.
LOCKERS
Lockers and shower facilities are available, but please bring your own locks and towels. Remind players that we are
not responsible for lost or stolen items. There will be an area with tables clearly marked for your team to keep their
belongings. As always encourage your players to leave valuables at home.
COACHES’ AND OFFICIALS’ MEETING
There will be a brief meeting for coaches and officials at 8:30 at the scorer’s table of the main court to distribute
lunch tickets and give a brief overview of the day. Richard Burke is the site director for the tournament and will run
the meeting. If you play the second match of the day and will not attend the 8:30 meeting please check in with
the site director upon your arrival.
TRAINER
A trainer will be available on site at 8:30 a.m.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
All pool matches are best of two out of three games. Games are 25 points rally scoring with no cap. Third games
will be to 15 points with a coin toss at the start of the game to decide side/serve. There will be a minimum of ten
minutes between matches. We will play ahead whenever possible.
PLAYOFFS
All teams will play one playoff match to determine final team standings, with the 1st place teams from each pool
playing each other, 2nd place teams playing each other, etc. The top 3 teams will receive awards.
Directions to school
CONSTRUCTION AND ROAD CLOSING: University Avenue is closed and there is a detour
just south of the high school. It would be easiest to take Highway 65 North or Foley Ave North
to 242.
From the east: Take US Hwy 10 west to Minnesota 610 stay in right hand lane. Exit on
University Ave (county rd 51). Take a right on University ave. Going North on University to
School. School on the northeast corner of University and 242 (Main St.)
From the west: Take Minnesota 610 to University (cty rd 51) exit. Take a right on
University Ave. Head North on University to school. School on the northeast corner of
University and 242 (Main St).
School address : 12555 University Ave N.E.
Blaine, Mn. 55434
Feel free to call, email or text any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you on September 27th!
Celeste Gorman, Head Coach
Blaine High School
blainevolleyball@gmail.com
612-205-2128