Thank you for your interest in the Charlie Saikley 6-Person Beach Volleyball Tournament. Due to the popularity of this event, The City of Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department, The Manhattan Beach Police Department, LA County Beach and Harbors, and LA County Lifeguards have evaluated the event and have agreed on the following tournament guidelines. The Tournament changes have been carefully determined to alleviate any serious problems and future concerns. Your cooperation, accountability and implementation of the following rules would be greatly appreciated. This tournament is sanctioned by the California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA). For the most up to date information, please visit the International Surf Festival website or the Charlie Saikley 6-Man Beach Volleyball Tournament webpage. REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012.

• Any goods brought into the tournament area are subject to inspection (i.e. coolers, bags, backpacks, etc.).
• Teams are subject to disqualification from this tournament and possible future tournaments for inappropriate player behavior (i.e. BRINGING OR ALLOWING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES in your assigned tent area, fighting, arguing with referees/players, pulling nets, disobeying a lawful order by an event Police Officer, Los Angeles County Life Guard, Security Officer and/or City Official or any other behavior deemed unacceptable by the Tournament Director).

Entry Fee

 **Local businesses are defined as single store businesses that are not part of a regional or national chain. Restaurants, service organizations and local shop owners in the South Bay area will be given first priority. Each team is limited to ONE 3’X5’ team name/sponsorship banner. No sampling of product, distribution of flyers, poster boards, logos etc. will be allowed.

**All sponsored teams must contact BEACHSPORT.ORG or call (310) 924-5111 to confirm sponsorship details. Teams found not complying with guidelines will be disqualified from the tournament.

Corporate sponsorship: Corporate sponsors may be able to increase their footprint and signage (Secures pre-tournament placement). Please contact BEACHSPORT.ORG or call (310) 924-5111
to confirm sponsorship details.

Registration

• There will be a mandatory team managers meeting held on Thursday, July 11, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the Joslyn Center Auditorium, (1601 North Valley Drive). If you do not attend, your team will be removed from the tournament.
• Registration begins on Monday, January 23, 2012. ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY.
• REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012.
• Due to a dramatic increase in theft, each team must have a representative in their canopy visible at all times, even during their games. Please do not bring valuable personal items to the event.
• Charlie Saikley 6-Man Beach Volleyball Tournament Rules and Application 2012 (PDF)