Message from the Region

It is our goal for all volleyball tournaments in the Iowa Region to be successful and well organized. Good organization before the tournament can prevent many problems the day of the event. Effective planning can enhance your enjoyment, as well as the participants enjoyment of the event. Well run tournaments lead to the continued success of volleyball in the Iowa Region.

What to do BEFORE a tournament?

• Select the site(s) and date(s) as early as possible. This is especially true for Juniors tournaments.
• Complete the Application for Sanctioning a Tournament Form and mail to the Region.
• If you want to run a Sanctioned League fill out the League Sanction form and mail to the Region.
• Upon receipt of your competed application you will receive sanctioning approval and the Tournament Manual.
• From here follow the instructions in the tournament manual regarding accepting entries and everything else you could possibly want to know about hosting the tournament.

What to do AFTER a tournament?

• Within three (3) days after the tournament the Tournament Director shall send to the Region Office:
  • A completed Tournament Results Form (pool play and playoffs are both needed for the point system). The results form may be faxed; but a copy should be mailed with the other forms required.
  • Event Summary Report (pdf) (doc)
  • All verified team rosters.
  • Any player addition forms with appropriate fees.
  • Any completed Incident Reports.
  • Sanction fees and Awards points (adult tournaments).
• Failure to meet this deadline may bring fines or hinder future tournament requests.
• Tournament Directors need to report any violations of unsportsmanlike behavior to the Region Office no later than the next working day following the tournament.