Competition Beach Volleyball

Dates of Event
Monday, 2 August - Thursday, 5 August 2010, 9:00-18:00

Venues
Sportpark Muengersdorf, Playa in Cologne, Junkersdorfer Strasse, 50933 Cologne-Muengersdorf (5.9 km from Neumarkt, next to RheinEnergieStadion), www.playa.de

Transportation
Take tram line 1 (direction Junkersdorf/Weiden) to "RheinEnergieStadion" stop (15 mins. from Neumarkt)

Categories and Divisions of Participation

Women (2 person)	Men (2 person)
Competitive (A)	Competitive (A)
Advanced (BB)	Advanced (BB)
Average (B)	Average (B)
Recreational (C)	Recreational (C)

There will be only teams by two players accepted. Preliminary Rounds compete in pool play. All team will participate at the final rounds in the double elimination system.

Participation
The maximum number of participants is 200 players. Each team member must register.
Each team is guaranteed to play a minimum of 5 matches. Players may register for only one team. During preliminary rounds, each player must assume the position of referee.

Rules of Play
The beach volleyball tournament will follow the rules of the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and the German Volleyball Federation (DVV).
Rules are viewable at www.fivb.org or www.volleyball-verband.de

Equipment
Official volleyballs will be provided.

Services
A restaurant can be found on the premises. Other food service venues nearby in the German Sports University

First-Aid
First-aid stations and paramedics at all venues.

Tickets
Entrance to tournaments is free for all spectators, subject to available space and security.

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