Snow Volleyball
UPDATE AS OF 2/5: THE snow volleyball TOURNAMENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED due to lack of snow. ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL BE RECEIVING AN EMAIL REGARDING THEIR REGISTRATION. WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT!
EVENT DATE
February 11, 2024
LOCATION
River Rock Lanes and Banquet Center
South parking lot
1011 N Rd
Ishpeming, MI 49849 (directions)
ELIGIBILITY
Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Canadian athletes are welcome to participate at the Marquette Winter Games.
EVENT HOST
Northern Michigan University Men’s Club Volleyball
SCHEDULE
The event time is 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. An exact schedule will be released prior to the event.
REGISTRATION
Registration closes 2/5/24
EVENT FEES
$40/team
DIVISIONS
Co-ed (must have 2 or more females)
A minimum of four players is required. Teams may have a fifth as a sub.
FORMAT
Pool play with a three-game minimum followed by medal games. Not all teams will advance to medal games.
Depending on the number of entries, we may separate teams into two divisions: A (competitive) and B (recreational). There will be a 20 team limit.
RULES
Officials will not be provided, so please call out the score prior to every serve, and quickly resolve any rules disputes with a replay, or rock-paper-scissors.
For safety - no metal spikes, cleats, or other such footwear permitted
Match is 2 sets to 21 in pool play
Up to 3 contacts per side
No contact with the net
Rally scoring - point per serve
Switch sides every 10 points
Cannot pursue ball onto the neighboring court
No tipping, but you may receive serve with “finger action” like indoors
Hand-setting rules loosened significantly
There is no front row or back row in 4 on 4. Everyone may hit.
You may play the same position the whole time, just determine and stay in a service order.
Please have captains report scores to us after each game. The top teams from each pool will advance to a medal game.
The nets and poles are temporary. For everyone's safety, encourage your team to avoid contact with the net.
AWARDS
Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded.
QUESTIONS
For snow volleyball-specific questions, please contact tournament director Jaden Young at jadyoung@nmu.edu.
MERCHANDISE
The 2024 Meijer State Games of Michigan Winter Games crew neck is here! Be decked out in your favorite holiday sweater with this festive design.
PREPARE FOR THE GAMES
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OPENING CEREMONY
Join us as we officially kick off the Winter Games in Marquette on Friday, February 9 at the Marquette Mountain Resort.
All athletes are welcome to attend and join the athlete parade. Opening Ceremony in Marquette is sponsored by Northern Michigan University.
Meijer State Games of Michigan athletes receive a discounted rate of $124/night for the Marquette Winter Games at Staybridge Suites! Click the button below to book your room now.
MARQUETTE VISITOR INFORMATION
Be sure to check out the abundance of activities and attractions that Marquette has to offer when you are not competing! Click here for more information and ideas.
