JO Qualifier Questions

[jlo]

I was wondering if someone could provide some information regarding JO qualifiying tournaments. Where and when are they for the 2008 club season? Are they open to any team including international teams (Canada)? And finally, what are the tournament entry fees usually?
I am aware that even if an international team qualifies they cannot attend JOs, we are looking for a high end tournament close to home.
Thanks

[Go Iowa]

The list is on www.usavolleyball.org under Juniors/Indoor. The entry fees are typically around $800US (or more) and they run at various locations starting the 2nd weekend in March through the final weekend in April. I'm quite sure they're open to anyone, from anywhere, but there is contact information on that site for each particular event.

[ugopher]

Prepvolleyball.com just completed their first tournament at Wisconsin Dells, WI. From all accounts it was a success. It is held in mid-June.

[Go Iowa]

However, PrepVB doesn't have the competition that a national qualifier does. It depends on how much competition you're really looking for.

[ugopher]

I was thinking they were looking more for a tournament after qualifiers were over in place of JOs.

There is the Northern Lights qualifier in Mpls in late April. Also, a qualifier in March at Indianapolis.

[cyberVBmidwest]

jlo said:

I am aware that even if an international team qualifies they cannot attend JOs, we are looking for a high end tournament close to home.
Thanks

B. Foreign Team Participation for National Junior Competitions (e.g. USA Volleyball Junior Olympic Championships, National Invitational and all Qualifying Events)
1. A Foreign Team (registered with its National Volleyball Federation) may participate if it duly applies for and is accepted in compliance with the event's regulations, is not representing its country in an official capacity, and the federation of origin grants permission for participation.
2. Foreign Teams must purchase foreign player insurance, which will be provided by USA Volleyball. The expense shall be debited to the event at cost and shall be added to the entry fee.
3. A waiver to the foreign player insurance fee shall be granted to Canadians who provide written proof of 24-hour health coverage valid in the United States.
4. Each member of a Foreign Team shall have in his/her possession(s), and shall have previously filed with the Event Director, the following documents:

a. Photo identification (Driver's license or comparable government issued document), and
b. A signed copy of the USA Volleyball Code of Conduct and Waiver and Release of Liability (provided on page 2 of the Foreign Team Tournament Registration form).

Additionally, for junior-age competitions, each Foreign Player (of a Foreign Team) must also possess and have on file with the Event Director:

c. Copy of birth certificate or Government Issue Identification with birth date
d. USA Volleyball's "Consent for Medical Treatment & Release" form, signed by the player's parent or legal guardian.

www.usavolleyball.org/Media/Juniors/07GJO/07_PTM_CH2.pdf