How
do I know what level I should play?
How much does it cost to play?
How much will we play each night?
Do we need to pay a referee fee like we do
indoors?
What
other programs does TVA offer?
When
is the registration deadline?
How
do I get registration forms?
Do
I have to be a TVA member to play?
How
long does league last?
What
about the weather?
Where
does my entree fee go?
Would
you like to live in VA Beach?
How
do I know what level I should play?
The various tournament classifications being offered provide for
a complete range of skill levels. Players may participate in any
level provided they do not have a rating. Tournament results are
recorded and used as a basis for a player rating system. Players
are rated according to their recent tournament finishes and are
not permitted to compete in divisions which are below their rating.
First time players are encouraged to play in the "B"
division. All divisions are not offered for each event.
-
"B"
- Beginners with good ball control that have never been
rated and players who have a knowledge of the game, with
basic skills.
-
"BB"
- Players with good skills and a knowledge of the game,
and have developed consistency.
-
"A"
- Players with exceptional skills and ability who have (to
some extent) mastered all the aspects of the game and consistently
compete at a high level.
-
"AA"
- Exceptionally talented athletes who have developed all
the skills necessary to compete at the highest level.
-
"AAA"
- Top caliber players who have proved to be the best in
the sport. Level is also referred to as "Open".
How
much does it cost to play?
Fees for each league vary depending upon the number of
people on your team. Below are the prices
Division |
Earlybird Registration |
Regular Registration |
Adult Doubles |
$120 |
$170 |
Coed Triples |
$180 |
$230 |
Coed Fours |
$240 |
$290 |
Coed Sixes |
$300 |
$350 |
Youth Doubles |
$60 |
$90 |
Youth Coed Fours |
$120 |
$150 |
How much will we play each night?
Each night we attempt to have 3 teams per net that will
play in a mini-round robin that night. Each team will play two
matches (a match consists of 2 games) and referee one match a
night. (Depending upon sunlight we will play games to 25, 21,
18, etc depending upon the amount of sunlight available. The staff
will make decisions as to how much sunlight is available.) There
may be some divisions where teams are scheduled to play 3 matches
a night and not referee a match, but those are only in divisions
that are not divisible by three. Play starts at 6:15pm each night,
work teams should be at the beach by 6:00pm to set up the lines
and pick up the clipboards for that night. Play is usually over
around dark each night.
Do we need to pay a referee fee like we
do indoors?
No, there is no referee fee like there is indoors.
Each team will be responsible for working one match a night on
their nets. We do not provide officials for the nets. Each net
will have a clipboard with the rules of play on them. Also, the
site director each night will be available with a rule book to
solve any disputes that may arise. The clipboard rules will have
a sheet attached to them that explains the most commonly misunderstood
rules in an attempt to stop arguments before they start. Rule
Sheets for the clipboards may be downloaded by clicking here.
What
other programs does TVA offer?
The Tidewater Volleyball Association operates a five court indoor
hard surface facility with over 1,800 members. League play, tournaments,
youth development and classes are offered. Beach volleyball tournaments
are also held at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Play begins in
early April and is held throughout the summer. For more information
on any TVA program, contact our office at 757-498-5052.
When
is the registration deadline?
Earlybird registration deadline is May 14th. Regular registration
deadline is May 28th.
How
do I get registration forms?
Contact our office and we can fax or mail you a registration form.
You can also register on line, simply follow the links on the
main page. We can also add you to
our mailing list so you know about upcoming events.
Do
I have to be a TVA member to play?
Membership in the Tidewater Volleyball Association is required
to participate in tournament play. This is new for this year.
You can either purchase a one day membership for $5 or you may
purchase a full summer Beach membership for $15. Forms are available
at the TVA office or online on our forms page. 
to pay for your membership online or click
here to download the form.
How
long does the league last?
League is scheduled to last 8 weeks plus 1 week
of playoffs (Some leagues we may need two weeks for playoffs).
Rain out dates will not be made up.
What about the Weather?
TVA is dedicated to letting teams play weather permitting. TVA
however does not decide if the beach is open or closed, that is
left up to the Virginia Beach Lifesaving
Service. The beach is usually only closed when lighting is
seen. Rule of thumb is the beach will remain closed until 30 minutes
after the last visible lightning strike. Remember summer thunderstorms
can be very sporadic, it might be raining in downtown Norfolk
but it is beautiful at the beach. When in doubt, call the TVA
office or show up at the beach. Our staff does everything in our
power to allow teams to play safely. Also remember since we are
playing on the beach, we do not have to worry about drainage as
the sand rarely puddles, so even if it rains all day and the sun
comes out at 6:00 pm, we will be playing.
TVA has four methods we attempt to notify teams about canceling
play on a night. We will post it on our AIM screenname TVAInfo,
we will place a message on our phone system, 498-5052 ext 6, and
if time allows we will attempt to call team captains as well.
Where
does my entry fee go?
For most TVA events, your entry fee is paid directly to the Tidewater
Volleyball Association. TVA is a non-profit charitable organization
that supports many different volleyball programs in the Hampton
Roads area. Your entry fees cover prizes, setup, staff salary,
insurance, taxes, city permits and other league expenses. TVA
also works with other non-profit groups to assist in marketing
and raising money for their worthwhile causes.
Would
you like to live in VA Beach?
Do you love the beach? Are you active and enjoy many outdoor activities?
Do you love to play volleyball all year round? Why not move to
VA Beach or the surrounding area and spend everyday vacationing.
For more information, contact the Hampton
Roads Chamber of Commerce at 757-622-2312 or the TVA office.
