If you havent checked the NAGVA website lately then you probably dont know that the New Orleans Tournament is already FULL!!! We were hoping that the New Orleans Tournament Director would be opening up some more spots for each division according to the email that was sent dated November 3rd by the Mardi Gras Classic Register.
The tournament director just sent an email (literally!!!) that the confirmed teams that made it are final and registration is CLOSED. See below for the email ...
WOWza! Its at least 2 months before the tournament and its already FULL! Who didn't see this coming? The tournament filled up right away as soon as MGC was posted in the NAGVA website. Then as the weeks go by (even before Las Vegas Tourney) there was couple of teams confirmed and paid already.Due to an unprecedented rush to submit registration fees earlier than for any prior Mardi Gras Classic, we can now announce that all divisions are completely full with 24 B teams, 36 BB Teams, 14 A Teams, and 6 AA Teams. The following teams have been placed on the wait list for the respective divisions:
MGC 2011 WAIT LISTB Division:1. Kansas City K-C Men2. Chicago Hamburger Mary’s3. Houston SMASH4. Boston Lucky Aces5. New York Ball Hogs
BB Division:1. Dallas Twisted2. Chicago Blaze3. Minneapolis SBT4. SL UT Yes You Are5. Dallas Unleashed
A Division:1. San Antonio Greek Gods2. Atlanta Team Lynette3. LA R U Serious?
Should a confirmed team drop out of the tournament, the first waitlisted team will be contacted via email and provided the opportunity to accept a confirmed position in the MGC. Teams will have 72 hours to inform the MGC Registrar of their decision to accept or reject the invitation.
We will hold each teams position on the wait list until November 30, 2010. On November 30, 2010 we will automatically refund/return payments to all wait listed teams. We will however keep the priority of the list as it stands on November 30, 2010. Should teams have the opportunity to enter the tournament after this date, we will make alternative payment arrangements.
REQUESTS FOR IMMEDIATE REFUND & REMOVAL FROM WAITLIST:Requests to have your registration fees returned immediately and your team removed from the wait list prior to November 30, 2010 must be:
1) Submitted by the registered NAGVA Team Representative2) E-mailed to Rob Warren at vno@volleyballneworleans.com
We will make every effort to process these requests within two (2) business days.
We wish we could have accommodated all teams that wanted to participate in our tournament. We invite you all to join us in New Orleans to cheer on your friends and be part of the fun!
Finally, we thank you all for your enthusiastic support of the Mardi Gras Classic 2011!!
Rob Warren Jerry TraigleMGC Registrar MGC Director
The question is, why did BB get more spots than other Divisions? With all the uprating from the past season, isn't just fair to have at least equal amount of spots in each division? I mean, good for BB but at the same time 14 teams for A division and 6 teams for AA division compared to 36 BB division and 24 for B division? Did they send the money earlier than the other teams from A and AA division? We don't know. All we know is that there are a lot of players most especially in A division looking for a team since their teams didn't make the cut. A lot of teams are probably disappointed as well that they didn't make it but at the same time maybe payments were not sent on time (typical NAGVA players waiting last minute. lol)
I know couple of people who are looking for a team so we have some work to do to help coz we want to see everybody there as much as possible. Most especially its NOLA, it will be so much fun.
Thoughts?
not using xoxo,
ChaCha
4 comments:
I'm looking for a team in A division. I already bought my ticket. Primary position Outside, secondary position opposite. Contact info: Kentamurao@gmail.com
Cha - thanks so much for sharing this with everyone. The organizers stuck to their guns to ensure that they host a well-run, on-time, no drama tournament. If the could get the space and resources, they would obviously love to host more teams. This is how NOLA used to fill up, pre-Katrina, back in the day. B and BB team captains always seem to have their A game when it comes to paying on Time!! I would encourage the A teams that did make it to consider adding 7 and 8th players. You never know when one of your core players might show up drunk on the court, arrested, or all banged up from hurricanes and grenades, OK!
I remember yard and years ago when I wanted play NOLA pre-Katrina. The tournament filled up so fast and a lot of people I know were super excited. Soni guess it's safety say that MGC is definitely making a come back. Unfortunately tins of people doesn't realize that and waited too long before they turned in their fee resulting to either wait listed or worse didn't make it. I hope a lot of teams would consider your suggestion of picking up a 7th or 8th player but I doubt it. Hopefully tons of them find a team quick most especially the one who booked tier ticket months ago.
I'm super excited for NOLA!
I'm looking for an A team that is non-drama and likes to have fun and play good ball. I prefer to play Outside but I can also play libero. I'd say I have good skills all around. I've played with Dallas Kamasutra and LAPD. Hit me up if you need an extra player! brennieboy7@gmail.com. Facebook: Bren Dunphy
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