For those teams that really suck, and lose their first two games, there is always the single elimination Toilet Bowl part of the tourney. This bracket of the match is to determine who is the best of the worst.
Your team is therefore guaranteed at least three games, but as soon as you have lost your 2nd game after playing at least three, you will kindly be asked to exit the mud, and face the reality that on this day, you are a loser. This brings up our #1 rule of the tournament:
NO WIMPS ALLOWED!
If you are a wimp or a whiner, or simply cannot face the fact that there is a chance that someone is better than you, then please do us all a favor and donate your entry fee, but NOT show up.... there is no room for wimps at this event (spectators included). Those exhibiting characteristics of a typical WIMP will be readily picked up and given a Mud Baptism to cleanse them of their...."wimpiness"..(fair warning).
If you are wondering if this is "normal" volleyball,
YES, we DO use a real volleyball and net.
We DO play games to 15 points (win by 2)....HOWEVER, we do NOT guarantee that the net is regulation height (good lord, we are measuring in a mud pit!) AND, the courts are NOT regulation dimensions. Probably the ONE distinct difference is that we play by "guerrilla/backyard" rules. Courts are provided with a scorekeeper who is also there to assist in making arbitrary rulings when a dispute occurs, however, we would hope that all participating can actually deal with things in a humane, compromising way.... If not, the scorekeeper rulings are final. If you cannot handle this, refer back to RULE #1 (NO WIMPS ALLOWED).
Games are started promptly with a coin toss to determine which team wants to choose "side of net" or "serving team". The other team gets to make the remaining choice. Teams not showing up promptly may be deemed a forfeit of that game.
Shoes are NOT required, but are highly recommended. SPIKES of any kind are NOT allowed during play. Believe it or not, some folks think they can get better "traction" this way. Because wimps are not allowed, it must also be stated that players are entering this tournament at their own risk of injury. Because this IS a physical event, risks of injury are possible, and if you cannot be held responsible for YOU, then don?t come here.... Just send in your entry fee as donations...thank you.
This event will be played on public property, therefore smoking and consumption of alcohol are NOT encouraged/permitted.
Food and pop will be available, as well as T-shirts for purchase (to commemorate this unforgettable day in the mud...And all I got was this lousy T-shirt)
* Register your team by June 19th and each team member will receive a T-shirt Free.
NOW, HERE'S THE DIRTY DETAILS OF ENTERING INTO THIS TOURNAMENT:
WHEN: Sunday, June 27th @ 12:00 noon....The ENTIRE team must be on site prior to the start of the tourney to register. It is recommended you arrive about 10:30 am to avoid the rush.
WHERE: Lakeview High School, Lakeview, Michigan 48850
See the map at http://www.geocities.com/mud_volleyball/home
HOW TO REGISTER: By mailing in a team registration ASAP. Entries are limited to the first 128 teams.
Goto the link labeled "Registration Form" in yahoo's Briefcase for the "mud volleyball" profile.
Print a copy of the Registration Form, and fill in the blanks completely. (If for some reason, you cannot print this form, write the needed information on a blank piece of paper and follow the directions). Filled out Registration Form must be accompanied with a check or money order for $69.00 made payable to "LAKEVIEW JAYCEES" and mailed to:
PO Box 412
Lakeview, MI 48850
Don't send checks that will bounce for any reason. If you do, we will find you and deal with you appropriately...there will be an additional $50.00 fee for all bad checks.
If you need to ask any questions directly, please email inquiries to:
"[email protected]"
Pre-registrations that are postmarked on or before June 17th may receive a $10 Early Bird discount, making it a $59.00 registration fee.
We'll close with the immortal words of the famous Bartles and James:
"We thank you for your support."
