uMove Christmas Volleyball Tournament - Dec 13th.
Preliminary event details (updated September 18, 2024)
Date and timing: Friday, December 13, starting at 10:00 AM
Location:
Liikunta-building (Keskussairaalantie 4, 40600 Jyväskylä).
Palloilusali (PS) & Voimistelusali (VS)
Right to participate:
All JYU & JAMK students and staff members.
Tournament Format: Preliminary matches will be played in two groups, followed by possible semifinals and placement matches. The tournament format will be finalized once the brackets are determined.
Number of Participants:
The maximum number of participants allowed in the tournament is 56 person.
Participation Fee: 7 € / person
Registration:
- Registration opens on November 20, 2024, at 12:00 PM and closes on December 4, 2024, at 11:59 PM, or when the tournament is full. Registration is through Kongressi.
- Each player must register for the tournament individually. Please indicate your estimated skill level on the form
-> "Which uMove volleyball session do you usually attend?" - STARTTI course completed
- BASIC-session
- ADVACED-session
- Haven`t joined uMove sessions (play experience?)
- Teams will be formed by the organizer after the registration period ends and will be available on the website and at the event location.
- Registration is binding. Please cancel your registration before the registration period closes if you cannot attend.
- For any issues and problems, please contact: umove@jyu.fi
Tournament Bracket and Schedule: The tournament bracket and team assignments will be published on the website by Thursday, December 12, at 12:00 PM at the latest.
The first matches will start tentatively at 10:00 AM.
General information and instructions will be provided before the teams' first matches.
Please arrive well in advance of your first match.
The tournament bracket and team assignments will also be displayed in the sports hall lobbies.
Tournament Rules: The rules will be published here by Thursday, December 12, at 12:00 PM. The rules will also be displayed in the sports hall lobbies. Any last-minute changes will be announced before the first matches.
Refereeing: Refereeing each match will be done on a team basis, with the team not currently playing (or a team member) serving as the referee during breaks. Remember to play fairly and, above all, with a cheerful attitude. The referee’s role is to officiate, and they have the authority to remove players from the game if necessary (e.g., if rules are violated or inappropriate behavior is observed).
More detailed instructions regarding refereeing will be provided in the rules and pre-event information.
Changing and Shower Facilities: Changing rooms, shower facilities, and saunas are available in the Liikunta-building, including U2 facilities during opening hours.
The saunas in the Liikunta-building will be on for extended hours from 3 PM to 8 PM.
Café: The Syke café in Liikunta-building will be open from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. A self-service machine will be available throughout the tournament.
First Aid: First aid supplies for minor injuries can be found in the lobbies of the Liikunta-building. In acute situations, call emergency number 112.
The event location address is:
Keskussairaalantie 4, 40600 Jyväskylä -> Liikunta-building (L). Use the 112 app to facilitate reaching the exact location.
Insurance: Participants are not insured by uMove.
uMove services and events are recreational sports services, and participants in the tournament are not insured by the organizer.
Welcome to play in good spirits at the anticipated season-ending event in a festive Christmas atmosphere!