BCCSSAA Tournament Checklist for All Sports
Schedule:
1. Approximately 1 month before the tournament (this is a minimum), the host school should check the directory and contact all of the schools that have registered for the specified tournament. The host school needs to finalize who will be attending the tournament.
2. A draft draw needs to be set up. For sedding, refer to the previous years results of the different levels. (ex. if you are doing a Sr. tournament, look at the previous
years Sr. and Jr. results) THE PREVIOUS YEARS RESULTS CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEBSITE UNDER HISTORY.
3. Tournament information needs to be written out. Tournament information should include:
- info about uniforms, info about accommodations for travelling teams, info about awards, info about any game modifications due to time or facilities and a request for a copy of their BCSS eligibility form.
- Also, remind team coaches to check the directory for maps, phone/fax numbers, previous winners and info about withdrawls and petitions.
4. the draft draw and tournament information should be faxed to all participating teams at least TWO WEEKS before the tournament.
5. The draw should be finalized ONE WEEK before the tournament. All teams that withdraw after this time will forfeit their registration fee and the host schhool will be able to use it to cover tournament costs. Eligibility forms should be in by this time.
6. The draw should be written up on a couple of large poster boards so that scores, placings and play-offs are all visible.
Awards:
1. The previous winner needs to be contacted to be sure that the trophy will be at the tournament.
2. Ribbons and/or medals (according to guidelines in our by-laws) need to be ordered at least one month before the tournament (see below).
References and Minor Officials:
1. Referees should be finalized at least one week before the tournament.
2. COMPETENT minor officials should be finalized before the tournament.
3. A coaches/referees room should be arranged prior to the tournament. It is often helpful to have parents bring a little baking to cut costs.
Facilities and Equipment:
1. Facilities and equipment should be checked and prepared for the tournament.
2. Hang up the BCCSSAA tournament banner, in a visible spot, on the day of the tournament.
3. Ensure that the Associations Code of Ethics are displayed.
Tournament Report Form:
1. Fill in the form with all pertinent information and send a copy to the president AND the Sec/Tres. A copy of this form in the BCCSSAA binder that all athletic directors have. One is included in the case that your athletic director can’t find one.
2. For cross-country, badminton and track, YOU THE HOST SCHOOL COLLECT THE FEES OVER AND ABOVE THE DEPOSIT. All expenses will be paid for by the fees collected. If there is a surplus, this money is then forwarded to the Sec/Tres. If there is a minimal deficit, this should be noted on the form and then the association will reimburse you for the cost overrun.
3. For volleyball, basketball, and soccer, fees are collected by the association. When the report form is received by the Sec/Tres, the host school will be reimbursed by the association.