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1. Race for the Tiara
This year the Race for the Tiara, our annual charity fundraising event, raised $3,666 from ticket sales and coat check. Of this amount, we will be writing a check to the Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth (BAGLY) for $1,833. A portion of the remaining amount will be used to pay for the expenses associated with the event and the rest will of the money will go back to CBVA's general fund. Thanks to the CBVA Social Committee, as well as all of the performers, volunteers, attendees, and judges who made this year's Race for the Tiara a success. We would like to send a special thank you to Chris Thomas for organizing the event.
2. Ratings
Thank you to all who participated in ratings during the past two Sundays. CBVA ratings are now officially closed for the spring 2010 season. All players who tried out will be notified of their result by a divisional representative. Thanks to all the volunteer raters who helped during the entire process. Questions regarding your rating may also be directed to the Ratings Committee at ratings@cbvolleyball.net.
3. Team Play in the Advanced Division
Advanced division players that would like to form a team must provide their completed roster to the CBVA Information Officer at info@cbvolleyball.net no later than Sunday, February 7, 2010. Team rosters shall not consist of more than eight players and must not be changed on a weekly basis. Rosters are in effect until May 23, 2010. Members are not required to form a team and will not be refused entry or playing time. Individuals without teams will be placed onto pick-up teams. For more information, please speak to any board member in the Advanced division or send an e-mail to info@cbvolleyball.net.
4. Advanced/Intermediate Mini-Tournament
There will be an Advanced/Intermediate Division Mini-Tournament on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 10:30 AM to 6:15 PM. The tournament will use all three courts and is open to players in the Advanced and Intermediate divisions only. Additional information about this mini-tournament is provided below:
- Maximum number of teams per division: 6
- Minimum number of teams per division needed for the event to occur: 4
- Maximum number of players per team: 8
- All players must be CBVA members and must have played at least twice during this season (from September to present)
- NAGVA rules will be in effect
- Rosters and payment ($100/team) are due no later than Sunday, March 7, 2010
- Please make checks payable to CBVA, Inc. and indicate the team's name on the check
- There will be two rounds of play: a round-robin and an elimination round:
- Round-robin matches are 40 minutes and two games are allowed from 4-25 points (cap at 27 points)
- In the event of a tie in 2nd game, 1 additional point will be allowed to determine winner
- Top 4 teams from the round-robin will advance to the elimination round: teams not advancing will officiate
- Elimination matches are best of 3 games:
- First two games are 4-25 (cap of 27)
- Third game, if required, is 0-15 (no cap)
- Working teams must work: 2 referees and 2 linesmen required
- Advanced division: No more than 2 AA players
- Intermediate division: No more than one Advanced player per team (Advanced player cannot be rated A or above)
There will be regular play in the Recreation division on this date.
5. Recreational Mini-Tournament
There will be a Recreational Tournament on Sunday, March 27, 2010 from 12:30 PM to 9:00 PM. The tournament will use all three courts and is open to players in the Recreational division as well as NAGVA B rated players. Additional information about the mini-tournament is provided below:
- Maximum number of teams: 12
- Minimum number of teams needed for the event to occur: 6
- Maximum number of players per team: 8
- All players must be CBVA members and must have played at least twice during this season (from September to present)
- NAGVA rules will be in effect
- Rosters and payment ($100/team) are due no later than Sunday, March 14, 2010
- Please make checks payable to CBVA, Inc. and indicate the team's name on the check
- There will be two rounds of play: a round-robin and an elimination round:
- Round-robin matches are 40 minutes and two games are allowed from 4-25 points (cap at 27 points)
- In the event of a tie in 2nd game, 1 additional point will be allowed to determine winner
- Top 4 teams from round-robin will advance to the elimination round: teams not advancing will officiate
- Elimination matches are best of 3 games:
- First two games are 4-25 (cap at 27)
- Third game, if required, is 0-15 (no cap)
- Working teams must work: 2 referees and 2 linesmen required
6. 2010 Boston Beantown Classic Tournament
As mentioned in previous newsletters, the 2010 Boston Beantown Classic (BBC) Tournament has been scheduled for September 11-12, 2010. The event will be held at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin Athletic Facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Additional information about the BBC Tournament may be found on the BBC website at www.beantownclassic.net. The BBC Tournament Committee is actively seeking ideas for fundraising and sponsorship opportunities and would like to invite our members to participate in this process. If you have an idea for a sponsorship, fundraising, advertising, or another way to generate revenue for the event, please contact the BBC Tournament Committee at bbc@cbvolleyball.net at your earliest convenience. Members within the league who own or work for a business that would like to advertise to a local and national volleyball community are encouraged to contact us.
7. Request for Committee Volunteers
We are currently looking for league members to participate on the following committees:
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee develops policies and procedures surrounding any auditing processes for the league. The committee is responsible for conducting financial and operations audits once yearly, as well as audits the results of the annual Board of Directors election. We are seeking interested members in helping us with these tasks. If you have an accounting or financial background all the better, but this is not required!
By-Laws/Policies and Procedures Committee
The By-Law/Policies and Procedures Committee is responsible for developing the rules that govern every aspect of CBVA, Inc., from Sunday play to the behind-the-scenes management of the league, and all things in between. We are always interested in having volunteers serve to provide feedback on the practical impact of these rules, and to consider and propose new policies and changes to existing ones, to best address members' needs. We will meet on a few occasions during the season, but particularly in advance of the annual meeting.
Outdoor Committee
The Outdoor Committee is seeking volunteers to help organize and run outdoor sessions in the summer of 2010. We are looking for members who can help to ensure that the equipment is brought, set up, and taken down in a timely manner. The Outdoor Committee will meet several times prior to the beginning of outdoor play, most likely before or after regular indoor sessions. Membership participation is essential to the continuation of organized outdoor play.
Ratings Committee
The Ratings Committee is responsible for overseeing the rating process, including developing policies and procedures surrounding ratings, as well as conducting the ratings for all members. The committee this year would love to have some volunteers to help us revise our current process, including our ratings evaluation form and to gain input from members about the pros and cons of the current process.
Social Committee
The Social Committee is looking for volunteers to assist with socials events, including the Holiday Party, Race for the Tiara, and the End of the Year Party. The Race for the Tiara especially needs volunteers to organize and prepare for the event, as well as assist by working the door, facilitating food setup, managing the stage, assisting with publicity, programs and tickets, serving as judges, developing/designing awards, etc.
If you are interested in volunteering to serve on any of these committees, please contact a Board Member or send a message to info@cbvolleyball.net. Please be sure to identify the committee(s) in which you would like serve.
