Volley Fest Updates

Hello Parents,

We were notified this morning that several local high schools have advanced in the girls’ volleyball CIF playoffs. This has resulted in schedule changes for specific divisions and tournament locations, https://ocyouthsports.org/tournament/volley-fest/schedules/. 

Please review the master schedule to see your team’s updated game times and locations. As a reminder, we strongly recommend checking the schedule again on Friday evening to ensure you have the most up-to-date information for the weekend.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Best regards,

OC Youth Sports

Hello Parents and Coaches,

We are excited to host our 5th Annual 2026 Volley Fest tournament this weekend! Please review the important details and updates below to ensure a smooth event for everyone.

Tournament Format

• Saturday Pool Play: Teams have been placed into pools of 3 to 4 teams to determine seeding for Sunday’s bracket play.
• Division Advancement:
  • Division A: The top two teams from each pool will advance to bracket play.
  • Division B: The top team from each pool will advance.
  • Note: Selected pools of 4 will also advance the top two teams to accommodate bracket scheduling.

Schedule & Brackets

• View the Schedule: The official tournament schedule is now live at ocyouthsports.org/tournament/volley-fest/schedules/. Brackets are located at the bottom of your division’s schedule page. (Top team = Away, Bottom team = Home)
• Mobile Viewing Tip: To view brackets on a mobile device, scroll to the Brackets section near the bottom and tap the expand button (a small black box with outward-pointing arrows) above the standings section to view full screen.
• Tracking Progress: Because match locations depend on pool results, we recommend checking your bracket progression regularly throughout the day.
• We highly recommend all coaches and families double-check the schedule on Friday night, as minor adjustments may occur due to last-minute team changes or venue updates.

Tournament Venues

Matches on Saturday and Sunday will take place across the following locations. Please visit our venues page, https://ocyouthsports.org/tournament/venues/ for specific parking and gym entrance information (Example: Beckman HS Rear Gym, parking is located in the back lot of the school off El Camino Real):

• Irvine High School
• Woodbridge High School
• Northwood High School
• Beckman High School (Rear Gym) 

Rules & Coaching Guidelines

• Tournament Rules: Please review the full rulebook at ocyouthsports.org/tournament/volley-fest/rules/.
• Pre-Match Meetings: We encourage coaches to hold a quick pre-match meeting with the referee(s) before each game to address questions and clarify officiating expectations.

Uniform & Jersey Guidelines

Each participant will receive a black and neon green performance Dri-FIT jersey.

• Home Team: Neon Green Jersey
• Away Team: Black Jersey

Volunteer Scorekeepers Needed

We ask that each team provide one parent volunteer to manage the score table during their matches.

• Volunteers will use simple flip scoreboards.
• At the end of each match, the volunteer will log the final set scores on the master sheet provided at the table.

Thank you for your support and participation in making this event a great experience for all athletes!

Best regards,

OC Youth Sports

You are receiving this email because you are currently not on a Volley Fest Team. All submitted teams have been built and you can see them on this page: https://ocyouthsports.org/tournament/volley-fest/teams/

If you feel like this email is in error (duplicate registration, missing team or your coach has not yet submitted a team) please make sure to reach out to your coach immediately. Team Submissions have already passed but will be exteded until Thursday Oct 15th by noon. After this time all players not placed on a team will automatically be refunded by the end of the week.

Thank you for participating in the 2026 Volley Fest! You are receiving this email because you are currently rostered onto a team. Teams can be seen here along with any issues (missing players): https://ocyouthsports.org/tournament/volley-fest/teams/

T-Shirts are being ordered now and all players placed on a team will be inelligible for a refund. We will begin working on the schedule this week and will get it out by Wednesday October 21st. If we can get it out sooner we will.

If you feel like you are not supposed to be on a team kindly email us back at [email protected]

Dear Parents and Families,

Thank you for registering for the 5th Annual Volley Fest Tournament! As we finalize details for our upcoming event on October 24th – 25th, please review the important deadlines and updates below:

1. Team Submission Deadline

• Deadline: Friday, October 9th at 11:59 PM
• Roster Submission: All team rosters must be officially submitted by YOUR COACH prior to the deadline using the Team Submission Form.
• Refund Policy: Once a roster is submitted and finalized, assigned players are no longer eligible for a registration refund. Please verify your child’s roster details with your coach or liaison before submission.
• Questions? If you have any concerns regarding roster verification, please reach out to us as soon as possible.

2. Team Rosters & TeamSnap Placement

• Division Placement: After rosters are submitted, OC Youth Sports manually assigns players and teams to their divisions in TeamSnap. Please allow up to 72 hours after submission before inquiring about your team’s status.
• Team Status & Tracking: All submitted teams will be updated on our Volley Fest Teams Page once they are built and verified. Any issues with teams will also be tracked here.
• Coach Requirement: All competing teams must have an assigned coach.
• School Verification: Every player is automatically assigned to their school’s team upon registration (e.g., Lakeside students are placed on Team Lakeside – Volley Fest). Please log in to TeamSnap to confirm your child is assigned to the correct school team.
• Unassigned Players: If a school is not participating or a player is omitted from a submitted roster, a full registration refund will be issued prior to the start of the event.
• Volunteers: Assigned coaches and liaisons are listed under the Non-Player Volunteers section at the bottom of each team roster. If you would like to volunteer, please complete the volunteer form on our website.

If you have not received updates from your coach or school coordinator, please check your TeamSnap account directly.

Best regards,

OC Youth Sports

Dear Parents and Families,

Thank you for your continued interest and support as we prepare for this year’s 5th Annual Volley Fest Tournament. We are about two weeks away from our Team Submission Deadline. Please review the following key updates and details regarding registration, team setup, deadlines, and policies:

• Student Registration: Please help spread the word within your school community. To ensure division eligibility, each division must have a minimum of registered players (8 players). You can monitor live registration counts by navigating to the Roster tab on TeamSnap within your school’s Volley Fest team page.
• Coaching & Liaison Roles: Assigned coaches and liaisons are listed under “non-players” at the bottom of the roster for convenient contact. If your school’s roster does not list anyone in these positions, a coach or liaison has not yet been designated. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, please complete our Volley Fest Volunteer Form.
• Team Submission Deadline: Final rosters must be submitted by the team’s coach no later than Friday, October 9th, at 11:59 PM. Parents and individual players are not required to submit team forms.
• Refund Policy: All refund requests and adjustments will be processed following the completion of team submissions:
  • Full Refund: Issued to players who cannot be placed on a team, including cases where a school cannot field a team due to low registration numbers.
  • Non-Refundable: Players who are successfully assigned and placed on an official team roster are ineligible for a refund.

For a full event overview, please visit our Tournament of Champions Overview page. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please feel free to reach out via our Contact Us page.

Best regards,

OC Youth Sports 

Hello Parents,

As we kick off the 2026–27 Tournament of Champions, we wanted to share a few important updates regarding this year’s Volley Fest.

• Encourage Student Registration: Please help spread the word at your school. To remain eligible to compete, each division requires a minimum of 8 registered players. You can track current school registration counts under the “Roster” tab on TeamSnap within your school’s Volley Fest team page.
• Coaches & Liaisons: All assigned coaches and liaisons are designated as “non-players” at the bottom of the roster for quick contact. If your school’s roster does not list anyone in these roles, a liaison or coach has not yet been assigned. Anyone interested in volunteering can register using our Volley Fest Volunteer Form.
• Team Submission Deadline: Final rosters must be submitted by the team’s coach by Friday, October 9th, at 11:59 PM. Parents and players do not need to submit team forms.
• Refund Policy: Refunds will be processed after team submissions are complete. Players who cannot be placed on a team—including those from schools unable to field a team due to low registration—will receive a full refund. Please note that players who are successfully placed on a team roster are not eligible for a refund.

For a full event overview, please visit our Tournament of Champions Overview page. If you have any questions or require assistance, feel free to Contact Us.

Best regards,

OC Youth Sports