SKILL REQUIREMENT:

⚠️ This event is not for beginners. This event is for experienced players with decent skills ⚠️

As a reminder, you certified that you meet the following skill requirements when you registered:

Passing: Reliable with fewer errors and better control.
Hitting: Consistent with power and accuracy. You should be a reliable attacker.
Rotations (5-1 & 6-2): You should have a solid understanding of volleyball rotations, rarely make positional errors, and grasp strategic elements of the game.
Ball Placement: Start showing consistency and strategic placement in your plays.
Blocking: Achieve moderate success and show developing skills.
Age Requirement: All players must be 18 years of age or older.

These requirements are crucial to ensure the safety, enjoyment, and competitive balance of our games.

⚠️ Important: If during the game it becomes apparent that you do not meet these stated requirements, you will be asked to leave without a refund. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity of the event and ensure that all participants have a fair and enjoyable experience.

Ticket Options Explained:

Important Note: If you have not purchased insurance through Eric and are not choosing the returning player who has already purchased insurance ticket options, you are required to choose Option 1 which includes the necessary insurance fee to play at the Girls Inc of New Hampshire (Nashua) venue. The insurance is a ONE TIME yearly fee. Once purchased you do not need to buy it again until a year has passed.

Eric will select the position you play in a 5-1 rotation based on your knowledge of the position and the need for each team.

1. Game Ticket + Yearly Insurance Bundle (Pay Directly) - $15.50

If you have not yet purchased insurance, you may select this option. This ticket includes both the weekly game fee of $12 and a one-time yearly insurance fee of $3.50. Payments are accepted through Venmo (@eric-bozoian) or PayPal (Eric.Bozoian@gmail.com or 603-391-9226) to avoid the Eventbrite fee.

2. Returning Player with Insurance Purchased (Pay Directly) - $12

Choose this option only if you have already purchased yearly insurance and it is still valid. Payments are accepted through Venmo (@eric-bozoian) or PayPal (Eric.Bozoian@gmail.com or 603-391-9226) to avoid the Eventbrite fee.

IMPORTANT:

24-Hour Payment Window: Payments must be received within 24 hours of venmo paypal ticket selection. A $5 late fee will be added for late payments.

Event Start Deadline: Payments are required before the event starts. Selecting a ticket just before the event without immediate payment will incur a $5 late fee.

If you are going to be late, please message the host when you expect to arrive.

Exciting Prizes at Every Event!

🎱 Number Draw: At each event, we’ll randomly draw three ping pong balls, each marked with a number. Every participant's name on the team sign-in sheet has a corresponding number. If your number is drawn, you’ll get the chance to play our Plinko game!

🎰 Plinko Game: Those whose numbers are drawn will drop a chip in our Plinko board to determine their prize. The board has slots for copper, silver, and gold cards, each representing a different points

🥇Gold Card: 3 points

🥈Silver Card: 2 points

🥉Copper Card: 1 point

🥇 Tier 1 Prizes(6+ points): Hoodies (6 points), Backpacks (8 points), Pro Volleyballs (Molten Balls 10 points, Wilson Balls 12 points) Balls are subject to availability

🥈 Tier 2 Prizes (2 points): Water Bottles, Drawstring Bags, T-Shirts, Switch Teams Card: Allows the player to switch to any team they want during the session (expires after two uses, limit one per player). Switch Position Card: Allows the player to switch to any position they want during the session (expires after two uses, limit one per player).

🥉 Tier 3 Prizes(1 point): Sunglasses, Stickers, Jibbitz, No Ref Card: Allows the player to skip reffing duties for an entire session (expires after two uses, limit one per player)

Special Benefits for Middle Players:

Middle Draw: The first of the three ping pong balls will only be the middle players. After this draw, the selected middle’s ball is removed, and the remaining middle balls are added back into the pool for the final two draws.
Bonus Ball: If the special bonus ball is drawn, all middle players present receive either 1 point or a Tier 1 prize of their choice!

Important Details:

Prize Redemption: Points accumulate based on the cards you land on. For example, landing on a gold card earns you 3 points. You can redeem your points for prizes, such as a Backpack (8 points), an Indoor Molten Volleyball (10 points), or a Grass Wilson Volleyball (12 points).
Monthly Cap: To keep things fair and exciting, only 2 Tier 1 prizes can be redeemed each month.
Cool-Down Period: Once you redeem any prize, you enter a 4-week cool-down period where you can’t accumulate points, giving everyone a fair chance to win.

For more details about the raffle and prize rules, click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12FXVNoqfyLXS7i8s15GFFA7N6ky46lJw2nkjEytVDO8/edit?usp=sharing

🏐 Important: One-Time Skill Rating Form for Balanced Teams 🏐

To ensure a fun and fair experience for everyone, we've introduced a one-time Skill Rating Form. This form is crucial for us to accurately assess your skill level and create balanced teams.

📝 Please Fill Out Before Your First Game:

Access the Form Here: Skill Rating Form
Time Investment: The form is detailed and may take a bit of time, but it's a one-time effort for continuous enjoyment in our games.
Why It's Important: Your responses will help us match you with players of similar skill levels, enhancing the competitiveness and enjoyment of every game.

💡 Remember:

This form needs to be filled out only once.
Your information will be used solely for balancing teams and improving your gaming experience.

Please complete the form prior to your first game to avoid any delays in your participation.

Kindly be aware that there is limited space available, as we will only accommodate enough individuals who RSVP to form three teams. Therefore, it is advisable to purchase a ticket in order to secure your place

If you buy a general ticket, Eric will select the position you play in a 5-1 rotation based on your knowledge of the position and the need for each team.

If you're interested in joining, please make sure you meet our skill level requirements

Players must know ALL the following skill requirements:

consistently pass to the setter, consistently set, and consistently serve. Additionally, 7 out of 10 passes must go to the intended person.

You must have played volleyball in High School, College, Club, or regularly in a formal social sport setting with high level play.

You should also know about lifts/doubles, understand rotational sequence, offensive concepts (i.e., 5-1, 6-2, etc.), and defensive positions. You should have a complete understanding of court positioning with respect to blocking and receiving on both the offensive and defensive sides of the net. Good anticipation and mobility skills are a must to maintain a high level of play.

You should also know the footwork of and how to approach hitting effectively, have solid knowledge of the game and rules, and understand game and player strategies (i.e., running offensive plays, identifying opponent weaknesses, reading opponents' plays during volley, etc.).

Please be respectful of our skill level requirement, and feel free to invite people who are good and meet the requirements. We hope to see you there!

Refund and Transfer Policy

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-1xzc6Qmn6KYN9op3AvVKrZ9y93qRt90D8smpNbxJhU/edit?usp=sharing

No Credit for missed Games

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rHtW8vtgBO0RO4uGoxoW5CaU39aokNHGP4kdktI3KyM/edit?usp=sharing

Indemnification

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vjQMpCwiTbV8FLGAkhTmxNE2gQANvzLGWXazMhbpCQc/edit?usp=sharing