Festival News
Festival Rankings
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SUN |
MON |
TUES |
WED |
THUR |
FRI |
| 18's |
43 |
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| 17's |
59 |
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| 16's |
112 |
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| 15's |
83 |
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| 14-1 |
80 |
20 |
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| 14-2 |
93 |
121 |
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| 13's |
18 |
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Everyone left last night without
any glitches, thanks for all the great communication about travel
plans from players and parents this year. I plan on posting updates
about team rankings if the coaches inform me and its possible that
the volleyball-festival.com may have updated win/loss schedules
on a daily basis. Check back here throughout the week.
RENO NEWS:
I am still having players ask me questions that
are easily answered with the news letter emails that we have sent
out and and referring them to read them and not ask me about things
they should be reading via their emails and especially on the web
site.
Travel itens---those not on our group list or not
traveling exacting with the flights with the group should have turned
in a travel iten to your coach. We need to know where the kids are
at all times and when they will be arriving and leaving so that
we can ensure their safety. Your coaching staff will be giving you
their cell phone numbers to contact them directly in case of an
emergency. We all are staying at Circus Circus (775-329-0711).
Airport items---be there two hours in advance so
that we may head off any potential problems that might arise. Coaches
will have the pocket itens for those traveling in our group with
your electronic ticket number to check in . All others should have
their own tickets. Bring photo ID with you and be prepared to pay
in cash if your bag is over the 50 lb limit. If you bring a second
bag, you will be paying $25 for it on the return trip. Dress for
the flight down is left up to the coaches as to whether or not you
are wearing your uniforms. Look for your coaches when you get to
the airport as we will all be in the Alaska check in area. Once
your bags are checked, you will get directions when to go through
security and then on to the gate. NO ONE goes off to shop or eat
unless your coach has given an ok.
Meals---once we get there, I will be giving the
coaches meal money for each player and they will distribute it to
the players, or hand it out at meals to make sure it is not spent
on something else or lost. If teams are getting meal cards, I will
give the coaches the cards when they get there and each player’s
meal money minus the cost for the meal cards. Your coaches will
account to you for all your monies and where it might be spend if
we use part of your meal money for meal cards or food items for
you to eat breakfast in your rooms.
Pick-ups and visists---coaches must have written
permission for your daughters to leave at the end of the tourney
with someone or even have someone visit them at the tourney. Visits
are at times when they do not interfere with team activities either
on or off the court. No permission, no visits as the kids will find
out that we are very serious about security. If there is a minor
breach in our rules, we sit a player down for a day of play. A serious
breach and they are done in the tourney and we could send them home—which
we have done only once in the 25 years of trips---at the cost of
the parents. You are worried about us keeping your daughters secure
in Reno and believe me, we take it very seriously. When they arrive,
we will be going over the security rules and putting the fear of
_____ in them.
First day----an exhausting flight, then I will pick
them up at the airport (a big u-haul) for baggage, coaches pick
up the vans, then we will be off to Circus Circus by about 1:30
and unload there about 2:00 pm. Cannot get into our hotel rooms
until they release them to us and that is usually between 2 and
4 and we sre at their mercy. Once the kids are assigned rooms, they
stay in their rooms until coaches have meetings with them and they
are taken to eat. Coaches and chaperones will have required meetings
that eveiing, they don’t last long, and then we take the kids
to eat and bed them down. Saturday morning will be practices and
Sat. afternoons will be opening ceremonies then we begin play on
Sunday. All the kids should text home or call home to give you their
room numbers as we will have to change rooms around from what the
hotel gives us to fit team configurations and security so if you
call the hotel info , you might get the wrong room the first couple
of days, until we give a new rooming list to the front desk.
Spending money----depends on the family as the kids
will have a couple of opportunities to shop. Send what you can budget
for the family but not in cash form (more in travel checks) and
remind them if they spend it all the first day out, then they are
going to be unhappy the rest of the week---that is why the coaches
will probably keep their meal money and give it to them before meals
so they don’t spend it on shopping.
Additional charges---I remind you that there will
be an additional charge to each player when we return as we budgeted
for $4 gas, must pay for second bags on the return (ball bags and
coolers) and have a charge from the airlines for the 10 seats we
did not use of the 60 we paid deposits for back in December. In
the past, we have not been charged for the unused seats if we cancelled
a month in advance, but not anymore. We paid $40 to each seat and
if we did not do that very early, we would have our group, because
it is so large, scattered through out several flights. We must reserve
a lot and early to give all our players the option of using our
seats, their own miles, or do their own tickets, which a lot of
them come back to us late saying that there are no mileage seats
and can they use one of ours. Thus, with the new rules, we lose
the deposits, but that is far better than not having enough seats
for our group. I anticipate that the charge when we get back will
be an additional $11 or less.
Parent rooms----the three set of parents who reserved
rooms in our block through me should have them paid for before we
leave and can use their credit cards to me if needed.
Room charges---all the rooms will have phone and
movie capabilities but only calling card calls out and any movies
must be paid for at the time that they are viewed. No R rated movies
will be allowed. Coaches must ok all movies and any room charges
at the end will be paid for at that time by those in the rooms.
Packing list----put your playing uniform in your
carry on in case your checked bags are lost.
Ready to go? This is a fun trip but an exhausting
one for the coaches and chaperones. Please keep mind that these
people take time from their jobs and families to make this possible
for the kids. Most all the kids are kind and courteous to the staff
but there is always a couple that we have to remind that this trip
is a privilege and that the coaches and chaperones are not their
personal cabs to run them where they want to go when they want to.
GET YOUR MONIES IN PLEASE!!!!!
Update on Luggage
For the flight going
to Reno on June 27th, each person may check 2 bags free (max. wt.
50 lbs and max size 62 linear in.).
For the flight returning July 2nd and also for July 4th each person
may check 1 bag free and the 2nd bag is $25.00
provided it is still within the maximum weight and size limits.
If there is a 3rd bag, it will be $100.00.
Reno Budget
| Team Entry Fee |
6 @ $610 and 1 @$510 |
4170 |
| Coach/Chaperone/Player Registration
Fee |
79 @$65 |
5135 |
| Airfare |
11 @ 640.18 (13's) 67 @640.18
1 @ 894.90 (2 days early) |
50,828.94
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| Vans |
7 (12 passenger), 1 mini-van |
6543.32 |
| Gas |
8 vehicles @ $4.25 x 22 gallons |
748 |
| Insurance for Vans |
80 x 8 |
640 |
| Uhaul Rental |
2 days - pick up and return luggage |
160 |
| Copying and Postage |
|
85 |
| Background Checks |
16 coaches @ $15 |
240 |
| Impact Coaches Training |
Required by Festival 10@ $60 |
600 |
| Circus Circus Rooms |
19,456 + 13.5 tax (2626.50) |
22,082.50 |
| Parking |
8 Vans @ 8 x 8 |
512 |
| Practice Gyms |
May and June |
2,000 |
| Meals |
$30 x 7 days x 79 |
16,590.00 |
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110,334.76 |
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65 players @ 1697.45* |
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13's players @ 1579.01* |
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13's are less due to leaving early |
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*Luggage fee may cause an increase due
to ball bags and coolers |
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Next Deposit
$350.00 by May 15th
I will have an expense breakdown
posted soon.
Circus Circus Rates for Parents
who want to reserve with the group
Cost is $79 a night for all nights
except Friday and Sat. and it is $122 a night for those two nights
and add 15% tax.
Contact Virgil to let him know you
request a room
Reno Luggage Update
Groups are
not exempt from the new Alaska Airlines baggage allowance rules.
Each passenger who checks a 2nd bag will be charged $25.00
and if you
pack a 3rd bag they will charge you an additional $100.
Each piece of checked luggage still has a maximum weight of 50 pounds
and a maximum size of 62 linear inches. If larger than these measurements,
there are additional charges starting at $50.00. This fee will be
applied at both the Anchorage checkin and the Reno checkin
Virgil has some chocolate
bar cases available (limited number) for Reno fundraising. Each
case of 50 bars cost $31.25. You will pay Virgil upfront and then
keep all the money from the sales. He recommends selling them for
at least $1.25 if not $2.00. Please contact the office at 349-1449
if you want to purchase a case.
Below is what I have for your flight
arrangements. Please find yourself and make sure I have you in the
correct grouping. If I have it wrong please e-mail Dana at boulder95@hotmail.com.
These people are making their own arrangements
| Adrianna Aukusitino |
Kelsey Pacolt |
Volanni Munro |
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| Hannah Curtis |
Katherine Pili |
Allison Pargeter |
Morgan Hooe |
| Lauren Slaymaker |
Emily Wayt |
Caroline Wilson |
Sarah Johnson |
| Kate Ferrin |
Sierra Hodgson |
Kelsey Fall |
Lindsey Logan |
| Tori Vincent |
Sierra Bales |
Lexi Bales |
Jaesse Dye |
| Abbey Pacolt |
Alixxandra Stewart |
Jennifer Evans |
Christa Leader |
| Olivia Nielson |
MacKenzie Laurion |
Julia Lovering |
Leah Simmons |
| Gina Burington |
Julie Foster |
Virgil Hooe |
Erin Beardsley |
| John Sheneman |
Amy Young |
Kristi Lauwers |
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These are the people going down
and back with the group:
Please check the spelling
of your name.
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Tyler Arnold |
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| Lauren Fulton |
Gaynor Johansen |
Katie Hinshaw |
Shelby Stoner |
| Cashaana Renfro |
Siobhan Johansen |
Amanda Howard |
Lydia Vilce |
| Sarah Svedin |
Stephanie Lopetrone |
|
Ivy Jeffers (Eakes) |
| Nicole Viotto |
Mary Vaitohi |
Rachel Boisen |
Janelle Feller |
| Taylor Adams |
Kaylee Purinton |
Krista Soderlund |
Samantha Fowkes |
| Lauren Addington |
Kathryn Anderson |
Allison Tyner |
Devan Mandregan |
| Chandler McClain |
Rachel Gill |
Bridget Bodick |
Paxton Monahan |
| Sean Dexter |
Rachel Knecht |
Roxanne Knight |
Rachel Fowkes |
| M. Holly Evans |
Paul Hatcher |
Elizabeth Hooe |
Daniel Knecht |
| Judy Knecht |
Keri Knight |
Larry Ng |
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| Ralph Johansen |
Jacqueline Johansen |
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These people are going down with the group, but flying
back on a later date
| Stephanie Kirk |
Taylor Aronwits |
John Brewer |
| Valerie Kirk |
Courtney Brewer |
Deanna Nielson |
| Morgan Hooe |
Kelsey Fall |
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Reno Flight Itinerary
| Friday |
June
27 |
Lv Anchorage |
2:30am |
Flight 114 |
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Ar Seattle |
7:00am |
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| Friday |
June 27 |
Lv Seattle |
10:00am |
Flight 2253 |
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Ar Reno |
11:59 am |
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| Friday |
July 4 |
Lv Reno |
12:30 pm |
Fight 2254 |
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Ar Seattle |
2:35 pm |
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| Friday |
July 4 |
Lv Seattle |
4:00 pm |
Flight 103 |
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Ar Anchorage |
6:39 pm |
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The 13's team is coming home on the
2nd
they have the same outbound flight
but the return goes like:
| Wednesday |
July
2 |
Lv Reno |
10:45am |
Flight 2252 |
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Ar Seattle |
12:50pm |
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| Wednesday |
July 2 |
Lv Seattle |
2:00pm |
Flight 99 |
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Ar Anchorage |
4:31pm |
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Below are the teams for the 2008
Festival. A non-refundable $250 deposit is due by Wednesday, Februrary
6th to hold your spot. Alternates do not need to pay money right
now as we will wait and see if all deposits are turned in by the
6th.
| 18's Reno Team |
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Fulton |
Slaymaker |
Viotto |
Aukusitino |
Brewer |
Curtis |
Svedin |
|
Renfu |
| 17's Reno Team |
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|
Bair |
Nielson |
Beardslsy |
Kirk |
Ferrin |
|
Wayt |
Pili |
|
Adams |
Pacolt |
alt: Zager |
| 16's Reno Team |
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Laurion |
Purinton |
Johansen, S |
Wilson |
Pargeter |
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Fall |
Hodgson |
alt: Wildfeuer |
Munro |
Johansen,G |
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| 15's Reno Team |
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|
Addington |
Nielson |
Lovering |
Murphy-Logue |
Lopetrone |
Soderlund |
Arnold |
Tyner |
Anderson |
Hinshaw |
Howard |
alt: Sedor |
| 14-1's Reno Team |
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|
Vincent |
Hooe |
Simmons |
Aronwits |
Kirk |
Lauwers |
Logan |
Johnson |
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Stoner |
Vilce |
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| 14-2's Reno Team |
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Mandragen |
McClain |
Vaitohi |
Pacolt |
Dye |
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S. Fowkes |
S. Bales |
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Eakes |
Stewart |
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We will have one more look at the 14-2's and the
13's at Fridays practice.
| 13's Reno Team |
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|
R. Fowkes |
Gill |
L. Bales |
J. Feller |
Monahan |
Leader |
Boisen |
Evans |
Bodick |
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