2009 Championship Information

Participating Teams

POOL A                                                        POOL B

#1 Mount Vernon Nazarene University              #2 Campbellsville University

#4 Northwestern College                                 #3 Southwestern Assemblies of God University

#5 King College                                              #6 Malone University

#8 Bryan College                                            #7 Spring Arbor University

#9 Southeastern University                              #10 Pensacola Christian College

NCCAA Office Needs

All qualifying teams should submit their event t-shirt orders to Dan Wood (dwood@thenccaa.org) by Monday, November 23 at 12:00 Noon (Eastern).  Team orders (up to 18 shirts) are $5/shirt and above 18 shirts the price is $7/shirt.  These orders are for team members and staff only.  On site price is $10/shirt.

Hotel

ALL PARTICIPATING TEAMS AND COACHES MUST STAY AT THE HOST HOTEL.

Note: Schools must have Florida State Tax Exempt Certificate in order to be exempt from state taxes.

The host hotel where all participating teams must reside is the Clarion Resort Waterpark & Conference Center located at 2261 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, Florida 34744.  The contact persons for booking your TEAM rooms are Kathy Frazier-Kenny (407-569-1578) and Jennifer Loll (407-569-1568).  Parents and other fans must call 877-846-2221 (or 407-846-2221) to receive the NCCAA rates listed above.

Rooms have been held under Region Champion or At-Large Selection and please identify yourself per the NCCAA Region you won or as an At-Large Selection.  Coaches wishing to set-up breakfast for their team may contact Lisa New at 407-569-1570 for information on menu options and costs.

Room Rates:

$61 for Standard Doubles or Singles

$83 for Suites and these rooms have multiple sleeping configurations for up to 6 people

All room types are available on a first come, first served basis

Rental Car Partner

Dollar Rent a Car program available to teams, fans and officials.  Rates are as low as $23/day (economy) to $39/day (premium). 

NCCAA Code# OI6008 (Note: It is letter O and letter I not number zero and number one. It stands for Orlando Inbound then numbers 6008).  Click here to open group rates [pdf] 

For 8 and 12 passenger vans, contact:

Wendy L. Silva

Local Sales & Marketing Manager

2510 Jetport Drive

Orlando, FL  32809

Direct: 407-583-8014

Cell:     407-721-0075

Fax:     407-859-7879

E-mail: wendy.silva@dtag.com

and refer to NCCAA code above.  All reservations for compact through minivans may be made at www.dollar.com and enter the NCCAA code number above or by calling 800-800-4000 and giving the reservation assistant the NCCAA code. 

Event Schedule

Practice Sessions

Bob White, (561-801-1021 and bob_white@pba.edu) NCCAA Women’s Division I Volleyball Chair, will assign/schedule all practice sessions which are only available on Wednesday, December 2 from at 8:00, 9:05, 10:10, 11:15, and 12:20.  Teams may park in public lot at side of building and enter through main lobby for practice day only.

Each team will have one hour on-court time with a 5-minute switch time built into schedule.  Teams wishing to have split time on both courts must arrange such a split with their assigned practice partner.

Beginning Thursday, teams vehicles will park in the restricted area (you will be directed upon arrival) each day and all players/staff will enter through the security checkpoint which is for players/staff only in back of building.  Please allow 3-5 minutes for this check-in process which is required for all city/municipal facilities.

CSP Schedule

The event Christian Service Project (CSP) is a hands-on opportunity for NCCAA Division I Volleyball to assist Campus Crusade for Christ in their Christmas Gift Distribution.  All teams must be at Campus Crusade for Christ headquarters located at 11205 Lake Hart Drive, Orlando, FL 32832 (407-281-3400) by 2:45 PM on Wednesday, December 2.  Please plan to arrive on time out of respect for the CCC staff and volunteers that are setting up this event. Someone will meet each team vehicle at guard house or gate and direct you to the proper building.

Once on site, teams will be welcomed by CCC staff and then student-athletes will begin sorting and packaging the gifts for the at risk kids/families.  Players will then pray over the gifts before departing.

In preparation for this effort, all NCCAA Division I Volleyball teams are asked to provide the following gift/toy items based upon each player’s birth month.  There are ample shopping places to pick up these items for teams that fly in or drive a significant distance and prefer not to have to carry items with them.

Toy Assignments for NCCAA Volleyball Participants:

All Participants                                      One pack (3 pairs or more) white socks (kids or medium adult in size)

All coaches                                           Toy for 1-3 year old child (Women buy for girl and Men buy for boy)

Players born in January or July                Toy for 4-5 year old child (Women buy for girl and Men buy for boy)

Players born in February or August          Toy for 6-7 year old child (Women buy for girl and Men buy for boy)

Players born in March or September        Toy for 8-9 year old child (Women buy for girl and Men buy for boy)

Players born in April or October               Toy for 10-11 year old child (Women buy for girl and Men buy for boy)

Players born in May or November            Toy for 12-13 year old child (Women buy for girl and Men buy for boy)

Players born in June or December           Toy for 14-15 year old child (Women buy for girl and Men buy for boy)

The success of this effort truly depends upon each team member bringing their assigned product(s) and then showing up to work on Christ’s behalf.  The folks at CCC are excited about this effort and were truly concerned about how this year’s Toy Drive effort would go due to poor economy and increased need throughout Kissimmee and Orlando.

Coaches Meetings (required)

The Championship Coaches Meeting will be Wednesday, December 2 at 3:00-4:30 PM at Campus Crusade for Christ headquarters.  The All-American selection meeting will be scheduled and Region representatives alerted. Coaches should plan to sit in on initial welcome and prayer time for the Toy/Gift Drive at 2:45 PM and then break away for meeting as student-athletes begin their CSP effort.   We are very thankful to CCC for providing the necessary meeting space at no cost to the NCCAA.

Championship Banquet

The Opening Serve Banquet (Sunday attire requested) will be held at the Kissimmee Civic Center on Wednesday, December 2 at 7:30 PM.  This event is for all participating student-athletes, coaching staffs and parents (spaced available).  Tickets for parents/fans are $30 and may be paid via cash or check at the door.  Coaches are asked to reserve all necessary seats for their team traveling party and any parents/fans they desire to have at the banquet through Dan Wood (dwood@thenccaa.org) by Tuesday, November 24 at 5:00 PM. The attire for the banquet on Wednesday, 12/2 at the Kissimmee Civic Center is Sunday/Business casual as the venue will be set with clothe seat covers, china, etc. for a nice evening to kick off the National Championship. 

Parking

All team vehicles will have access to restricted parking fee of charge.  All other vehicles will be subject to $5/day charge per city ordinance.

Key links

Convention & Visitor's Bureau

Central Florida Sports Commission

Dollar Rental Car - see above

Event Tickets

All spectators must purchase an event pass and the following rates apply:

3 Day Pass

Students (5^th Grade-College)       $20

Senior Citizens (60 and over)       $20

Regular Spectator                      $25

Children (4^th Grade- below)          FREE

2 Day Pass (available beginning on 12/4)

General                                     $15

Students (5^th grade – college)      $12

Sr. Citizens (60 and over)            $12

Kids 4^th grade and under             FREE

Day Pass

Students (Grade 5-College)         $10

Senior Citizens (60 and over)       $10

Regular Spectator                      $12

Children (4^th Grade- below)          FREE

NCCAA Member Passes will be accepted for entry into all NCCAA Fall Championship events.  Any participating volleyball team may attend the NCCAA Soccer Championship for a team entry fee of $25 (regardless of number in your traveling party).  General patrons can present their 3 Day volleyball pass at the Austin-Tindall soccer gate and receive a 50% discount.

Sponsors

While in Kissimmee, the NCCAA asks that all participating teams make every effort to support the local establishments that have helped underwrite this event.  They are:

Cici’s Pizza (half way between Civic Center and hotel), Starbucks Coffee (close to Civic Center), Firehouse Subs (close from Civic Center), Denny’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken, McDonalds (across from hotel), Have A Great Sandwich Deli (close to Civic Center), and Congo River Golf (putt-putt facility).

These businesses will also be listed in the event program along with any NCCAA special offers they may be honoring. 

Important Numbers

The following individuals will be able to make your stay in Kissimmee more enjoyable while also serving as key contacts for information relative to the event.

                        NCCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Event Personnel

Bob White                     NCCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Chair                           

Jerry Malone                  NCCAA Director of Member Relations & Tournament Director   

Dan Wood                     NCCAA Executive Director & Tournament Liaison   

Judy Fox                       Event Chaplain from Ignite International             

                        Facility and Lodging Coordinators

Kathy Frazier-Kenny      Clarion Resort Director of Sales                                      407-569-1578

Jennifer Loll                   Clarion Resort Sales Assistant                                     407-569-1568

Cathe Iveson                  Kissimmee Civic Center Assistant Facility Supervisor    407-935-1412

                        ATC staff coverage provided by Central Florida Sports Commission

Adam Kjosa                  Wednesday, 12/2          8:00 AM-3:00 PM     321-228-3392

                                    Friday, 12/4                   8:30 AM-8:00 PM

Jyl O’Brien                    Thursday, 12/3              8:30 AM-8:00 PM     407-832-334                                                      Saturday, 12/5               8:30 AM-5:00 PM

(All teams must supply their own supplies and if your institution will be sending a trainer along with you, we will connect them with assigned ATC staff once on site)

Subject: AVCA/NCCAA Partnership

Dear NCCAA Division II Volleyball Coaches,

The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) and the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) have recently established a new partnership and are excited about the opportunities it will create for YOU!

 The AVCA works to develop and grow the sport of volleyball by providing a professional network for those individuals and companies dedicated to enhancing and developing the sport. Membership is comprised of national and international coaches, collegiate, high school, club, youth and Olympic coaches, as well as club directors.

The AVCA is proud to honor on and off the court successes of our member coaches and their student-athletes through our many awards programs. For the fall of 2009, the AVCA has created an Awards Program designed specifically for coaches and student-athletes affiliated with the NCCAA. This program will include:

·         NCCAA Division I and II America Teams – One fourteen-member team for both Divisions I an II, recognizing the top athletes in the NCCAA.

·         NCCAA National Player of the Year – recipient will be flown in to the AVCA Annual Convention and properly recognized at the All-America/Player of the Year Banquet.

·         NCCAA National Assistant Coach of the Year (NEW!) – recipient will be formally recognized at the jostens Coaches Honors Luncheon at the AVCA Annual Convention.

·         NCCAA National Coach of the Year – recipient will be formally recognized at the jostens Coaches Honors Luncheon at the AVCA Annual Convention.

·         Team Academic – honors volleyball teams at the high school and college level that are successful in the classroom. In the 2008-09 season, the AVCA recognized 409 teams, setting a new all-time high!

o        NCCAA Winners for 2008-09: Clearwater Christian College, Lincoln Christian College

·         Victory Club – recognizes milestone achievements in coaching.

Not only would you be eligible for recognition for your student-athletes, institution and yourself, but an AVCA membership gains you access to a variety of coaching educational resources covering topics that include volleyball drills, marketing and promotions, offensive and defensive systems, coaching strategies and conditioning through the award-winning technical journal Coaching Volleyball magazine and electronic newsletters At the Net, Volleyball ACE Power Tips, and VolleyBiz.

Don’t wait any longer! Head coaches must be an active AVCA member by October 16, 2009 to be eligible for post-season awards programs! Attached you will find a membership form that you can fill out and remit with payment to the AVCA. You can also sign up for membership by visiting the AVCA Web site at www.avca.org.

We look forward to having you as a part of our team!

If you have additional questions, please contact Amanda Brungs, AVCA Awards & Membership Specialist, at amanda.brungs@avca.org 

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