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ESSC BEACH VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
The registration deadline for the Fall 2010 season is Thursday, September 16. Prior to this date, all registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. After September 16th, a list of remaining availability will be posted to the homepage of the website.
General Description
ESSC Beach Volleyball is the ideal social sport. Join friends at an urban beach to enjoy sun and sand while playing one of our most popular sports! After your game, enjoy ESSC specials at one of our many Sponsor Bars around Edmonton. Player Testimonial: "The SSC is an awesome opportunity to meet great people, stay active and just have fun! It's improved my Volleyball skills and strengthened friendships with fellow team members. Whether we play in the sand or on hard court, great times can be assured. If you’re planning on joining the SSC, Team SLASH is ready to take you on!" – Lance, Monday Beach Volleyball
Who Can Play?
The ESSC is an adult league only. All players must be 18 years of age, or older, before they participate in any ESSC league or event. We accept all levels of skill and experience by offering a wide range of divisions. We welcome full team, small group, individual and substitute registrations.
Registration/Start Dates
Season	Registration Opens	Outdoor Registration Deadline				Outdoor Season Starts
Winter 2010	Not Offered	Not Offered				Not Offered
Spring 2010	February 17, 2010	April 20, 2010				April 25, 2010
Summer 2010	May 18, 2010	July 6, 2010				July 11, 2010
Fall 2010	August 5, 2010	September 16, 2010				September 26, 2010
Cost
Type			Season Length	Description	GST		Total Cost
Full Team - 6's			5 weeks	6 players on the court	$11.43		$240
Full Team - 4's			5 weeks	4 players on the court	$8.10		$170
Small Groups more info? Click here			5 weeks	5-8 players (done on the same registration form)	$2.62		$55/player
1^st sport - Individuals more info? Click here			5 weeks	1-4 players (done on the same registration form)	$3.10		$65/player
2^nd sport - Individuals*			5 weeks	1 – 4 players (done on the same registration form)	N/A		N/A
3^rd sport - Individuals*			5 weeks	1 – 4 players (done on the same registration form)	N/A		N/A
Substitutes			8, 9 or 5 weeks	Sub info is given to teams who are in need of replacement players	N/A		FREE

*For Fall 2010, individuals are not able to play multiple outdoor sports as all outdoor sport game times will overlap.

DIVISION DESCRIPTIONS
Division	Description
Recreational	This division is for teams or players that are new to the sport. Mainly bumping and setting, teams will try for 3 hits. No hard hitting is allowed. Team goal: get it over the net – it doesn’t matter how!
Intermediate	This division is for teams or players that have mixed skill level. Three hits is the goal, with decent ball control while bumping or setting. Expect to see some hitting and blocking, although hard hitting is not encouraged and you will not typically see strong or organized attacks. Team goal: try to have 3 hits on every play.
Intermediate Plus	This division is for teams or players that are able to pass with accuracy and have the ability to set organized attacks. Players rotate and play set positions on the court and have a skilled setter. This level will see 3 hits each possession with a strong attack game.
Competitive	This division is for teams or players that are highly skilled and have a lot of experience playing organized volleyball. This is a fast-paced division where you will see organized attacks, plays, and positional players. Skilled setters are able to run plays for shoot sets, quick attacks, and other types of plays. Players must be able to pass accurately off of hard serves to the setter in this division.
The above descriptions are created based on skill level and not on competitive behaviour. All SSC players are expected to play with a 'fun-first, winning second' attitude. The SSC may move your team up or down a division based on seasonal results

FALL 2010 BEACH VOLLEYBALL OFFERINGS
Day/Night Offered	Format	Division
Sunday	6's - 5 weeks	Recreational
Sunday	4's - 5 weeks	Intermediate
HOW DO I REGISTER?
All players should register and pay online using our secure registration process. Registering online helps ensure you get placed in the league of your choice, as registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. If you do not have a credit card, you can come to the office during regular business hours to pay by either cash or debit.

IMPORTANT BEACH VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION
Facility Information
ESSC Beach Volleyball is played on various outdoor sand courts throughout the City that include but may not be limited to: Malmo, Garneau, or Lendrum. Any team or player who causes the ESSC to receive a complaint from a facility will be fined $100 and may be removed from the league. For full details click here.
Equipment
Equipment will be made available at the courts by the Event Coordinator for each set of games. Nets and standards are supplied by the courts.
Provided by the ESSC		Game balls, scoreboards
Format/Rosters
All leagues are co-ed. Team rosters typically range in size from 4-6 players for 4's and 6-9 players for 6's. Individual and small group registrants are combined to form full “Singles” teams that play together for the duration of the season. “Singles” teams will receive a roster via email 2 days before their first game. Teams will play two best-of-3 matches (approximately 1 hour/match) each week.
6’s	6 players, with a minimum of 2 female players on the court at all times
4’s	4 players, with a minimum of 1 female player on the court at all times
Schedules
Schedules will be posted to the website and emailed to participants no later than 2 days prior to their first game. Games will not be scheduled on long weekend Sundays, but may be scheduled on long weekend Mondays.
Day/Night	Start Time
Weekend Games	Games may begin between 12:00pm and 8:30pm
Weekday Games	Games may begin between 6:00pm and 8:30pm
Calling the Shots
All players are expected to be on time, call their own fouls and abide by ESSC rules and polices. There is an Event Coordinator at the courts, but he or she is only there to coordinate the games, they are NOT responsible for making calls. The Event Coordinator will enter the scores for all teams at their courts. Team Captains are responsible for writing scores on the EC scoresheet.
Additional Information
Players Meetings: There are no Player Meetings for Beach Volleyball teams.
Waiver: All players are expected to complete a waiver prior to playing in any ESSC league or event. One waiver per player, per season is sufficient. To complete the waiver, click here.
Permits: The Event Coordinator will bring all necessary permits to the courts to verify booking times.
Weather Policy: The ESSC provides daily updates regarding weather. To view the entire weather policy, click here.
Cancellation Policy: In order to receive a full refund, cancellations must be submitted 2 business days prior to the registration deadline applicable to that season. After this time, no player or team will be eligible for a full or partial refund or credit.
Default Policy for Team Registrations: You agree to supply a $25/match default fee each time your team does not meet minimum player requirements at game time. If the default fee is not paid before the following week's matches, you will be given an automatic loss for those matches and for all matches thereafter until the fee is paid. If your team defaults a second week, your status in the league will be under review. The ESSC does not profit from default fees; any team defaulted against is automatically refunded the applicable default fee onto the credit card which was used to register the team.