Greetings from the Omaha Warriors and the directors for the 2011 NHSVBT, John and Roxanne Schnell. Feel free to contact us with any questions or comments via e-mail. Below you will find all the information about the 2011 Tournament.
People
Directors: John and Roxanne Schnell - director@nhsvbt.org
Format Coordinator: Luther Larson - luther@nhsvbt.org
Webmaster: Brian Larson - brian@nhsvbt.org
And of course our numerous Volunteers!
Dates
Wednesday November 2nd, 2011 - Saturday November 5th, 2011
Location
Elite Fitness and Sports Complex
(formerly known as The Westroad's Club)
1212 North 102nd Street, Omaha, NE 68114
Conveniently located off of the Dodge Street exit of I-680--Exit 3/US-6 and is just a few blocks from Westroads Mall. There are also many hotels, and restaurants near by for everyone’s enjoyment.
Who May Participate
This tournament is open to girls in varsity level home-school teams. To be eligible, ALL players must be home schooled at least 50%. Any student reaching their 19th birthday prior to September 1, 2011 shall NOT be eligible. Once a student has graduated or gone through a graduation ceremony, they will no longer qualify regardless of their age.
Students who played as seniors during the 2011 season are not eligible. Once a student has been listed as a 9th grader, that student will be limited to four consecutive seasons of participation. 7th and 8th graders may be included to complete your roster. This will not count against them for their four-year limit, but they must be listed in their appropriate age bracket, i.e. 7th grade.
Registration
- Tournament - $475.00 / team (each team is guaranteed 8 games) We are offering an early bird discount of $50 off. See details below.
- Optional Wednesday Practice - $20.00 / team (one hour)
Spots will be limited.
We hope the efforts to keep the prices down bless you and your organization in this difficult economy.
The registration deadline is October 1st, 2011. Registration is now closed.
Please note: The person listed on your registration form as the contact person is the ONLY person who will receive ALL communications from us prior to the tournament. We will be communicating each step in the process toward tourney readiness with this person. If this is not satisfactory to your circumstance, let us know.
Early Bird Discount *NEW*
The Early Bird Registration Deadline is September 1st, 2011.
If your team's registration is in and all fees paid by this time, you can take a $50 discount, making your registration fee only $425!! This is cheaper than last year's registration! Use the same form as above to register today!
Tournament Format
The format structure will follow closely the previous format of 2010. We are looking into some refinements of the format. Each team will participate in two divisions of pool play. How each team comes out in pool play will then determine their position for bracket play on Friday and Saturday. Teams will compete in one of 4 divisions: Gold, Silver, Bronze I or Bronze II. As soon as we know how many teams are participating, and coaches have submitted ALL requested forms regarding their current season, we will configure seating and all format details. This should be available for viewing on the website (coach’s page) about one week before the tourney. At the Coaches’ meeting on Wed. Nov. 2nd we will go over the details and answer questions. Each team will also provide a scorekeeper, scoreboard, and line judges for all pool play.
Opening/Closing Ceremonies
We will begin our tournament with prayer at the conclusion of the coach’s meeting. Each day tournament play will begin with an opening prayer.
Closing Ceremonies will begin immediately following the Gold division championship game on Saturday afternoon. At this time each team is recognized. Top finishing teams in each division will be awarded trophies and individual medals as well as second place finishers in Gold, Silver and Bronze; and third place finishers in Gold. This year MVP’s and All Tournament teams from each division will be awarded. The Sherry Dick Sportsmanship award is given to one qualifying team. Graduating Seniors will again be honored and gathered for a photo.
Referees
Sue Mailhot will again be our Head Referee. She is nationally known, organizing many large tournaments throughout the country. She will work closely with us during tournament action to keep play on schedule. Always be prepared for a court reassignment sometime during the tournament. Please be flexible and help us out in this regard so the tournament can run according to schedule.
Practice Schedule
Wednesday Novemner 2nd practice slots will be limited. Please indicate on the registration form if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity. Available times TBA. We will let you know by email prior to the tournament when your team has been reserved a spot. This years fee is only $20.00 /team (one hour).
Dress Code
Our goal is MODESTY:
- Shorts – no spandex allowed as outerwear; at least a 4” inseam so that undergarments or buttocks are completely covered. Soffee shorts have a 3” inseam and are not allowed.
- Tops must fit so that sports bras are not revealed. Racerbacks are allowed, but not encouraged, and midriffs should not be exposed while standing.
- All uniforms must be worn properly at all times.
Please don’t disrupt this event by making other coaches or parents uncomfortable enough to bring your team to the attention of the directorship.
Hospitality Room
A hospitality room will be provided for coaches and referees. There will be a designated area for you to sit and relax during the busy weekend. We look forward to visiting with many of you and giving you a taste of Warrior hospitality!
Scholarship *NEW*
This year we will offer a $500.00 scholarship to one homeschool senior participant in our tournament. It is our aim to bless the homeschooling community by giving back to the athletes for their continued success in the future. If you will be a senior at this year's tournament and would like to apply for this scholarship opportunity, please download, fill out, and return one of the documents below. The deadline for scholarship applications is October 1st 2011.
- Download the Scholarship Application Form:
Team Buddies
We offer teams the opportunity to “hook-up” with another participating team. Let us know by email if you are interested and we will assign your team to one from another state. You will be able to communicate with each other prior to the tourney and cheer each other on during the tournament.
Souvenirs
Each year we sell T-shirts / Hoodies designed specially for the National Tournament. The shirt design is posted on the website before the tourney and pre-orders are encouraged. Limited quantities are available during the tourney and we will not be taking orders at that time. Pre-orders will be delivered to coaches at the Coaches’ meeting.
Hotels
No one knows the city like those who live in the city! Shelly Rempe is our concierge and has opened her own travel agency: Concierge Travel of Omaha. Contact her (Shelley.rempe@yahoo.com) for your hotel and travel arrangements. Great rates!
Transportation
Teams flying to Omaha will land at Eppley Airfield.
Rental Car Services:
1. Budget 402-348-0455
2. Hertz 402-422-6870
3. National 402-422-6560
Sites Worth Seeing
For information and maps of the Omaha area please use:
VisitOmaha.com
Google Maps
Weather
Average daytime temperatures in November are in the mid 50’s; nighttime temperatures in the mid 30’s.
Admission
Admission to this tournament is FREE.
Looking forward to seeing you all in Omaha in November!!!
God’s Blessings to you and your teams,
John & Roxanne Schnell
Any questions? Feel free to e-mail the tournament director: director@nhsvbt.org.